Apison Pike Train Tracks Repaired, Roadway Closed Feb. 14
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Collegedale Public Works is repairing the train tracks at Apison Pike and University Drive. A major train crash back in December destroyed…
Better Business Bureau warns of Valentine's Day scams
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Love may be in the air, but our local Better Business Bureau is warning people about romance scams in the community. Officials say a…
Dalton Police searching for runaway teen
UPDATE: The Dalton Police Department says they have located Elizabeth Greenlee, and that she is safe. DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Dalton Police Department is searching for a teen who ran away…
What's Right With Our Schools: Polytech Academy at Chattanooga State
All too often kids head off to college without any real idea of what they want to do. A collaborative effort between Chattanooga State Community College and Hamilton County Schools helps students get jump start on their career and college.
U.S. shoots down four unidentified objects this month
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WDEF) -- The U.S. has shot down four objects over North America this month. The most recent was an unidentified object over the Great Lakes region. Three of four objects were shot down within three days. The unidentified…
Gas prices are finally falling in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Average gas prices in Chattanooga are down 15 cents per gallon since last week. GasBuddy reported that the average gas price in Chattanooga is now $2.99 per gallon. GasBuddy showed…
Collegedale railroad tracks being rebuilt, road closures announced
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Collegedale Public Works announced a railroad crossing closure for Tuesday, February 14. Apison Pike State Route 317 at University Drive will be closed for a day. The closure…
Union: Fired EMTs didn't get enough info in Nichols response
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - The head of a union representing most of the Memphis Fire Department said three employees who were fired after the death of Tyre Nichols weren’t given enough information as they responded to the call for medical…
More to the Story with Staley: Pro Gamers
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Nothing compares to the NFL, especially the Super Bowl, as far as TV ratings and public interest. But there is another form of competition that…
Two-year-old accidentally shoots older brother
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A two-year-old boy shot his 13-year-old brother on Saturday, Chattanooga Police said. Police say this was an accidental shooting. They were told the…
Homicide investigation in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police are investigating a homicide that took place Sunday night. They said at least two people were shot, and one was killed. It happened at 2400 Glass Street around 11:30 p.m., police said. The location…
Tennessee GOP introduces bills that would shake up Nashville
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - For years, Nashville leaders have watched Tennessee’s GOP-dominated Legislature repeatedly kneecap the liberal-leaning city’s ability to set its own minimum wage, regulate plastic bag use and place higher scrutiny on police…
Judge to release parts of Georgia special grand jury report
By KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) - A judge has ordered the release of parts of a report produced by a special grand jury that investigated efforts by former President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn his narrow…
Chattanooga Airport brings back non-stop to Miami this summer
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Airport officials announce a new flight to Miami beginning this summer. The service will be a once-a-week non-stop flight by American Airlines on Saturdays. The Miami connection returns on June 3. The flight connects Chattanoogans to 60…
Salvation Army Hosts Super Bowl Party for 'Unhoused Neighbors'
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Salvation Army hosted it's annual super bowl viewing party for Chattanooga's 'unhoused population.' From 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. , the Salvation…
First Girls Leadership Summit meets in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The halls of UTC were flooded with hundreds of young women today for the 2023 Girls Leadership Summit titled HEAR US. The Commission on Children…
Teen Mom Actor Arrested in Hamilton County
HAMILTON COUNTY, TN (WDEF) - You might remember him from M T-V's teen mom, but at last check, Ryan Edwards is in Silverdale facing several charges. His latest brush with the law started Thursday (2/9/23) when Hamilton County Authorities served…
Chattanooga State names engineering building after former Tennessee lawmaker, Gerald McCormick
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The once known "CETAS" engineering building at Chattanooga State Community College was renamed in honor of former Tennessee Lawmaker, Gerald McCormick. McCormick…
Murray County man found guilty of aggravated assault, family violence
CHATSWORTH, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Murray County jury found a man guilty of aggravated assault at a medical clinic. They sentenced Donald Bradly Holcomb, 58, to 20 years in prison and…
Turkish UTC student describes horrors of earthquake
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Portions of Southern Turkey and Northern Syria were devastated by a violent earthquake earlier this week. (more…)
Vehicle stuck on bank, occupants trapped
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Fire Department said on Friday a person was trapped in a car. The car was stuck on the bank of a parking lot. CFD said this happened at the 5000 block of Austin…
ATF pistol brace regulation under fire from lawsuits
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A controversial new Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) regulation has had numerous lawsuits filed against it. (more…)
Chattanooga emergency personnel save fallen woman, repair door
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An elderly woman fell and landed on a space heater in her home this week. The Chattanooga Fire Department forced the front door open to…
More to the Story with Staley: Tigers for Erlanger
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) -- What do you call a group of young kids that get together and raise money for a worthy cause? You call them students at Ringgold High School!…