Shooting between two cars leads to chaos along Brainerd Road
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A chaotic scene late this afternoon along Brainerd Road near Greenway View. Several shots fired between two cars, leading to a a car…
Foul play possibly involved in disappearance of Marion County woman
MARION COUNTY (WDEF) - The Marion County Sheriff's Office and the 12th Judicial Drug Task Force are joining forces to investigate a missing person from the Whitwell area. 44-year-old Stacy Crawford has been missing since August 9th. The Task Force…
Chattanooga Radio Control Club hosts Fly - Palooza
This weekend the Chattanooga Radio Control Club in Ooltewah, TN hosted free RC airplane lessons. (more…)
5th annual Butterfly Festival to remember Katie Beth Carter
This week in Ringgold, Georgia was the 5th annual butterfly festival to remember and honor the life of former Heritage High School student Katie Beth Carter. (more…)
Three shootings a few miles from each other leave four men suffering from minor injuries
UPDATE: A third shooting in the 3600 block of Brainerd Road leaves an 18-year-old suffering from minor injuries. Police say they got the call at 8:15 Saturday evening of a person shot at that location. The victim did not divulge…
Georgia man charged with forging faxed prescription
RAINSVILLE, Alabama (WDEF) - Georgia authorities have made an arrest in a different kind of drug case. Investigators say Dawson Brown from Stone Mountain faxed a prescription to a drug shore in Rainsville, Alabama. But the prescription for the controlled…
Wamp Outlines Priorities as He Begins Term
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- The elections and fanfare are now over, and Weston Wamp is on the job as Hamilton County's Mayor. After being sworn in, Wamp hinted at his agenda for the beginning…
Food Truck Friday returns to Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- If you were on I-24 today with the windows down and smelled something that had your mouth watering, chances are it was the collective aroma coming from…
'A Lasting Legacy': Ham. Co. Office of Emergency Management recognizes Natl Preparedness Month
The Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management is recognizing September as National Preparedness Month with their "a lasting legacy" campaign. (more…)
Witness to shooting on dove season's first day says shooter "lacked remorse" & "looking to exit area"
HAMILTON COUNTY (WDEF) - A mother and son were shot on the first day of dove hunting season on a site in North Chickamauga Creek. It was a controlled hunt Thursday, but an eyewitness…
More To The Story with Staley: Don Poole
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - It was a special Thursday afternoon for Boyd Patterson. As the newly elected 11th District Criminal Court Judge, he takes the oath of office from retiring…
Viral Road Rage suspect turns himself in
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Hamilton County's Fugitive officers have arrested Michael Harvey who was wanted for a road rage incident that went viral. He turned himself in on Friday morning to face charges of Assault, Vandalism and Disorderly Conduct. The confrontation…
McCrary indicted in Chickamauga road rage shooting
LAFAYETTE, Georgia (WDEF) - A grand jury has indicted Jeremy Dewayne McCrary in a road rage case that led to a deadly shooting in Chickamauga. Investigators say both McCrary and Danny Claire were involved in some aggressive driving towards each…
Two victims in an accidental shooting at dove field
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) - Dove season got off to a rocky start today. An adult and child were injured in a shooting incident at the North Chickamauga Creek Wildlife Management Area. The hunting accident happened Thursday afternoon at a…
Acropolis Grill closed Friday after Thursday evening fire
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A fire Thursday evening at The Acropolis has forced the restaurant to close down on Friday. The fire broke out at the Hamilton Place location around 6:30. All employees and customers evacuated safely. The fire was in…
Three people killed in pickup collision in Monroe County
SWEETWATER, Tennessee (WDEF) - Three people died in a crash in Monroe County on Wednesday night. State troopers say the driver of a Ford F-150 crossed the center line on new Highway 68 and hit the driver's side of another…
Rally for minimum wage hike held at UTC
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Local members of the United Campus Workers held a rally today at UTC, demanding the school raise minimum wages to $15 an hour. The organization's campaign has already received hundreds…
Catoosa County officials concerned over bus route safety
CATOOSA COUNTY, Georgia (WDEF) -- Catoosa County leaders need the community's help to make a school bus route safer. Both the local sheriff's office and school board are asking residents to call the…
Indoor water coaster planned for Wilderness at the Smokies
SEVIERVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Wilderness at the Smokies has big plans for the 15th anniversary next year. They are celebrating with a major expansion of their Wild WaterDome. The Seiverville resort attraction already boasts multiple water parks and the largest…
From The Archives: 2017 Hurricane Harvey issues
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - We've had a very calm hurricane season so far in our part of the world. But that generally is not the case this time of year.…
Gov. Kemp extends gas tax suspension in Georgia
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - Governor Brian Kemp is extending Georgia's sales tax suspension for another month. The legislature and Governor lifted the state tax on gas last spring when prices were skyrocketing over $4 a gallon. They have come down…
New Hamilton County Officials Take Oaths of Office
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- After twelve years of service, Mayor Jim Coppinger said goodbye to the Mayor's Office this morning. His successor, Weston Wamp, was sworn in, and says he intends to lead…
Equipment manufacturer 'Ironcraft' to open in Cleveland bringing an estimated 400 jobs
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - A new company announced this week it will bring 400 new jobs to the Bradley County area. (more…)
Collegedale introduces Shell and Goose
COLLEGEDALE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Collegedale Police are introducing a new team member on National Police K9 Day. Officer Goose is a two year old German Short Haired Pointer. He will be partnered with Office Casey Shell. Shell and Goose…
