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Local organization returning to Ukraine to provide aid

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Members of Rescue 82, a local organization that provides aid and supplies to the victims of the war in Ukraine, gathered Thursday night to discuss their next humanitarian venture. They will be personally revisiting the war-torn country…

Tennessee graduation rates on the rise

NASHVILLE (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Department of Education released the graduation rate data for the last school year yesterday and the numbers are climbing. Statewide, 89.8% of high school students…

Chattanooga celebrates Fr. Patrick Ryan Day

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly declared September 28, 2022, as Father Patrick Ryan Day throughout the Scenic City. Fr. Patrick Ryan served as the pastor of Saints Peter and Paul's…

Driving our Economy Forward: Wacker

CHARLESTON, TN (WDEF) - The Wacker Corporation is a major manufacturer of silicon products for everyday life. The company is looking to expand its operations in the Tennessee Valley and…

CPD presents weekly crime report update

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Police Department held its latest crime update meeting this morning and discussed the past week's crime report and further crime prevention. Overall, Chattanooga Police Chief…

Hamilton County Fair cancelled

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) - The reboot of the Hamilton County Fair has hit a snag, and it's name is Ian. County officials on Wednesday announced they are cancelling the two day event scheduled for this weekend. Predicted rain from…

Amanda Dunn appointed as local Criminal Court Judge

NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Governor Bill Lee has announced his appointment for the 11th Judicial District Criminal Court in our area. The Hamilton County court has been vacant since the Honorable Tom Greenholtz was appointed to the Court of Criminal…

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