22-year-old hiker found dead on Sunset Rock
On Friday, Lookout Mountain Fire personnel hiked two miles and repelled 80 feet down Sunset Rock, where they discovered a 22 year-old male deceased.
Georgia congressman wants to block US agency from slowing boats to protect endangered whales
By RUSS BYNUM Associated Press SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — A Georgia congressman moved Friday to stop a federal agency from imposing new speed restrictions on boats and ships in order to protect critically endangered whales. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric…
Public Tours in Raccoon Mountain Occur First Time Since 9/11
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Those of an older generation might remember public tours of the TVA power storage facility on Raccoon Mountain. (more…)
TVA Strategizing For Future Weather Events
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- It has been six months since a historic cold snap caused issues across the Tennessee Valley. (more…)
Cleveland cheer gym closing after coach indicted for sexual battery
UPDATE: The Bradley County Sheriff's Office confirmed that David Pendergrass was a coach at Cheer Madness Elite (CME Fitness) in Cleveland, Tennessee. On Friday, CME Fitness posted on Facebook that they will be permanently closing. This will be in effect…
Speaker McCarthy supports expunging Trump's impeachments over Ukraine and Jan. 6
By LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Friday he supports the idea of expunging the two impeachments of Donald Trump as hard-right Republican allies of the…
43 years later: Local radio veteran announces retirement
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The voice of news radio in Chattanooga for over 35 years, radio veteran Kevin West said it’s time for him to hang up his…
More to the Story with Staley: The Obvious Dad Theater
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- It's a relatively new theater group here in Chattanooga. It's called the "Obvious Dad" theater company. And their first play of the…
SUV crashes while driving north in southbound lane in Etowah
MCMINN COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Late Wednesday night, an SUV crashed on Highway 411 in Etowah, sending the driver to the hospital. Authorities say the driver was heading north…
Local Chattanoogan brings film to Chattanooga Film Festival
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Film Festival has been providing artists an outlet for a decade. "Even though the arts and music and things like that…
CPD to hold active shooter drill at Hamilton Place Mall
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police are alerting the public of an upcoming drill at Hamilton Place Mall. This will signify no danger to the public. The exercise will happen Sunday, June 25 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.…
EPB plans to increase electric rates this year
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- EPB customers can expect to see a rate increase coming soon. Their board has approved a 4% electric rate increase, they announced on Friday. It is their first local increase in eight years. It will go…
Decatur man drowns trying to save girlfriend in Gulf
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WDEF) -- A Decatur, Tennessee man has died from a drowning in Panama City Beach. News outlets in the area cite a press…
Police recover stolen vehicle after chase, suspect on the run
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A man is on the run after stealing a car and evading police. Now, the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office is asking the public's help in…
Pop star Kesha and producer Dr. Luke settle longstanding legal battle over rape, defamation claims
By JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Pop star Kesha and producer Dr. Luke have settled nearly a decade of suits and countersuits over her accusation that he drugged and raped her…
Ohio father accused of killing his 3 young sons indicted on murder charges, could face death penalty
BATAVIA, Ohio (AP) — A grand jury has indicted an Ohio man accused of fatally shooting his three young sons on murder charges — charges he could face the death penalty for. Chad Doerman, 32, was indicted Thursday on charges…
St. Elmo residents concerned after truck theft video
ST. ELMO, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Residents in St. Elmo are voicing concerns about a property theft in the area. A property owner shared a video, showing someone trying to…
Starbucks union calls strike over Pride displays, but the company calls it a misinformation campaign
By MICHELLE CHAPMAN AP Business Writer Workers at 150 Starbucks locations will strike in the coming week over what their union says is a clash over decor supporting LBGTQ+ causes, but the company denies it's…
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation director is stepping down for a county job
The Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — The director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation is stepping down after less than a year on the job. GBI Director Mike Register said he's accepted an offer to serve as public safety director…
From the Archives: Georgia Lottery 1993
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- This week, 30 years ago, our area was coping with a severe case of lottery fever. The first state lottery tickets were about to go on sale in Georgia. For our Thursday Throwback, we take you back…
TECH BYTE: Don't Get Scammed on Resale Sites
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A lot of people take advantage of resale sites like Facebook Marketplace to sell some of their items. But there's always risk of getting…
83 years later: 'Philadelphia 15' sailors receive national recognition
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- It has been more than 80 years since Larry Ponder's Father and Uncle were wrongfully dishonorably discharged from the U.S. Navy. John and…
Country Artist Ben Chapman to Play Fundraiser Show in Ringgold
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) -- Country music artist Ben Chapman is returning to North Georgia this weekend to put on a benefit concert. Since moving to Nashville,…
New local veterans home in Southeast Tennessee
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Southeast Tennessee now has a local veterans home. The state officially opened their new facility in Cleveland on Thursday. The home has 108 beds. This…