Name a baby porcupine at the Chattanooga Zoo
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A porcupine family at the Chattanooga Zoo has a new daughter. The zoo teamed up with the Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union (TVFCU) to…
Police seek motive of gunman who killed 3 at Michigan State
By JOEY CAPPELLETTI and MIKE HOUSEHOLDER Associated Press EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Police say the gunman who killed himself hours after fatally shooting three students at Michigan State University was 43-year-old Anthony McRae. Authorities said Tuesday that five people…
Hamilton County home's HVAC catches fire
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A man evacuated his home Tuesday morning after his HVAC air system caught on fire. The Highway 58 Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) reported heavy smoke coming from the home. The fire was at a house…
Thyssenkrupp auto supply plant shutting down in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A neighbor and supplier for Chattanooga's Volkswagen plant is shutting down. Thyssenkrupp has filed notice with the Tennessee that they are closing their plant on Volkswagen Drive in Chattanooga. 156 workers will lose their jobs in May.…
Man charged with breaking into Shallowford Nursing Home
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Residents at the Lantern at Morning Pointe got a scare over the weekend. Chattanooga Police say a man broke through a window into the lobby. Witnesses…
Reward for suspect in Chickamauga Battlefield deer shooting
FORT OGLETHORPE, Georgia (WDEF) - The National Park Service is offering a reward for information on illegal hunting at the Chickamauga Battlefield. The case involves the shooting of an 8-point deer last November. A witness reported the shooting around 6PM…
Collegedale hosts first-ever "Galentine's Day" event
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- While Valentine's Day is meant to celebrate the romance between couples, Galentine's Day is meant to celebrate ... well, the gals! Monday night in Collegedale, the…
BlueCross BlueShield releases health equity report
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee has released its first ever health equity report. (more…)
Haletown VFD unveils subscription service
HALETOWN, Tenn. (WDEF) - Those who live in Southeastern Marion County rely on a small firefighting force when emergencies arise. (more…)
Lee University alumnus wins Latin Grammy
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Lee University alum recently won a Latin GRAMMY for Best Children’s Album. Robert Acevedo Jr. served as the percussionist for the award winning album. He…
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…