More to the Story with Staley: "Donut" Williams
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Every February, we celebrate Black History Month, honoring the generations of African Americans who faced adversity in gaining full citizenship in American society. There…
Closings & changes coming for 3 local small businesses
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - We have notes to pass along for three local businesses that have been part of the Chattanooga fabric for several years. Koch's Bakery: closing…
Did dioxins spread after the Ohio train derailment?
By MADDIE BURAKOFF and DREW COSTLEY Abstract: U.S. Senators Sherrod Brown and J.D. Vance sent a letter to the directors of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency last week asking why it was not testing for dioxins, a harmful suite of…
Alabama governor says state will resume executions
By KIM CHANDLER Associated Press Abstract: Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey says an internal review of the state’s execution procedures is complete and the state will begin scheduling lethal injections. Ivey made the announcement on Friday. She initiated the review in…
Woman displaced after home catches fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A house caught fire Monday morning in Chattanooga, displacing the homeowner. The fire took place at a home in the Glenwood neighborhood, according to the Chattanooga Fire Department. It was located on E 5th Street.…
One dead in Hixson fire Saturday
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A mobile home caught fire in Hixson Saturday night, taking the life of one man. The Chattanooga Fire Department said the fire took place at around 11 p.m. Saturday on Dayton Boulevard. They said…
Putin: will 'take into account' NATO's nuclear capability
Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an interview broadcast Sunday that after Russia suspended its participation in the last arms control agreement with Washington, it would “take into account” the…
Hixson mobile home fire turned deadly
CHATTANOOGA Tenn. (WDEF)- A Hixson fire has claimed the life of one mobile home resident late Saturday night. Chattanooga firefighters responded to the incident at 10:59 p.m. after neighbors called…
Man charged with CARTA bus carjacking
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- On Sunday, February 26, 2023, at 12:50 a.m., Chattanooga Police responded to reports of a carjacking. Police say, in a statement, they were alerted to the carjacking…
Hamilton Place hosts second annual black business expo
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Second Annual Hamilton Place Black Business Expo treated crowds to a selection of alternative shops. 30 different vendors and businesses were showcased throughout…
A year of war, JEM sends aid to Ukraine
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Following the one-year anniversary of the war between Ukraine and Russia, the Jewish End-Time Ministries (JEM) is planning a mission trip. Henry Benach, founder of…
GBI investigates active shooter in Dalton
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- Dalton police responded to an active shooting incident early this morning. Now, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation is involved. Police officers responded to an early morning…
Country Artist Brit Taylor to Play Cherry St. Tavern
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Country music artist Brit Taylor is promoting her new album with a show in downtown Chattanooga this Sunday night. It'll be at the…
In-Home caregiver charged in TennCare fraud case
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - An in-home caregiver has been accused of TennCare fraud in in Bradley County. The Bradley County Grand Jury indicted Lauren Young on a charge of theft over…
Northwest Georgia man convicted of decade long molestation of family member
SUMMERVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) -A jury has convicted a northwest Georgia man of child molestation of a family member. 51 year old Eugene Hubbard of Lyerly was convicted of child molestation, sexual battery and incest.…
Homicide update in Bradley County
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Bradley County investigators have now provided the missing details from a deadly call a month ago involving an elderly couple. When officers arrived at…
Hamilton County man arrested for attempted carjacking, assault
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A man was arrested in Birchwood after attempting to break into a woman's car, according to Hamilton County Police. Bradley Kilgore is charged with assault and attempted…
State sending opioid settlement checks to each of our counties
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Your local county leaders will have a choice to make soon on how to spend some opioid money. Tennessee's Opioid Abatement Council is sending out their first round of direct payments to counties. That's more than…
Athens man arrested, charged with second-degree murder
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF) -- McMinn County Police arrested a man after he was indicted and charged for a 2020 overdose death. William Dean Roberts was charged with second degree murder, and the…
Another price hike is coming for EPB Fiber TV Packages
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - EPB says their Fiber Optics packages are going up again. Beginning on April 1, the prices for their Fiber TV channels are going up: $2 Bronze Tier $6 Silver Tier $7 Gold Tier They blame the programmers…
Woman shot by boyfriend in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A woman was shot by her boyfriend in Chattanooga on Thursday, according to police. They say her injuries were not life-threatening. The shooting happened around 8 p.m. at 3375 Hughes Ave. The 39-year-old woman was sitting…
Brad Paisley pens country song featuring Ukraine's Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appears in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Sept. 8, 2022, left, and country singer Brad Paisley attends a ceremony honoring Carrie Underwood with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Sept. 20,…
Latest on Russia-Ukraine war.
By JOHN LEICESTER and HANNA ARHIROVA Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - According to the Associated Press, Ukraine’s president has pledged to push for victory in 2023 as he and other…
TECH BYTE: AAA Offers EV Buying Tips
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Electric cars are becoming a lot more popular these days, but how do you know if they're right for you? AAA is helping drivers decide.…