Danny Masterson’s rape retrial: Key things to know
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Five months after a deadlocked jury led to a mistrial for actor Danny Masterson, the former star of “That '70s Show" is on trial again in a Los…
Alabama and Mississippi mark Confederate Memorial Day
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama and Mississippi closed most government offices Monday for Confederate Memorial Day as efforts have stalled to abolish state holidays that honor the old Confederacy. Legislation has been introduced in the ongoing Alabama legislative session to…
East Palestine families living in limbo months after fire
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (AP) — Jeff Drummond spends days and nights alone in a tiny room with fake wood paneling, two small beds and a microwave atop a mini refrigerator that serves as a nightstand — his pickup truck parked…
Rape lawsuit trial against Donald Trump set to get underway
NEW YORK (AP) — For decades, former President Donald Trump has seemed to shake off allegations, investigations and even impeachments. Now his “Teflon Don” reputation is about to face a new test: a jury of average citizens in a lawsuit…
Erlanger holds remembrance ceremony for organ donors
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Erlanger held a Donor Remembrance Ceremony this morning. The guest speakers explained how organ donation can saves lives. Danyelle Stone was seven years old when…
Lee Signs Foster Care Bill, Talks Special Session in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Governor Lee is calling Tennessee lawmakers back to Nashville for a special session. (more…)
Police Search CARTA Bus for Armed Suspect
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Police blocked off Brainerd Road after reports of an armed shooter on a CARTA bus this afternoon.…
What's Right With Our School: Ridgeland Robotics Team
ROSSVILLE, Ga. (WDEF) - The Ridgeland High School Robotics Team might be a relatively new thing, but it's already making noise on the world stage. It's a timely…
More to the Story with Staley: Catoosa Helps Kids
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- It was a different kind of meeting at the recent gathering of the Catoosa County Chamber of Commerce. There were a lot…
27 Years of Cold Murder
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- April 24th, a day of sad emotion for the Wellington family. Today marks 27 years since Lester Wellington was murdered. Lester was a 29-year-old hair stylist in…
DA to decide on Georgia election probe charges in summer
By KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press Abstract: The prosecutor who is investigating whether then-President Donald Trump and his allies illegally meddled in the 2020 election in Georgia says she expects to announce charging decisions in the case this summer and is…
Former Georgia political candidate arrested for kidnapping
COLUMBUS, Ga. (AP) — A man who has repeatedly run for mayor and other political offices in Columbus has been arrested for kidnapping, aggravated assault and other crimes. The Muscogee County Sheriff's Office announced Saturday that deputies, along with U.S.…
Gang member charged in fentanyl bust in East Lake
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Hamilton County Sheriff's officers are reporting details on a fentanyl bust last week. The searched a home on 5th Avenue in East Lake on Thursday. The office says they found 6 grams of Fentanyl, 27 grams of…
3 students suffer minor scrapes in school bus wreck in Murray County
CHATSWORTH, Georgia (WDEF) - The Murray County school system says there were no serious injuries in a school buas crash this morning. They are not giving many details on how it happened other than it was a single vehicle wreck.…
Ex-Disney employee allegedly shot videos up women's skirts
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A former Walt Disney World employee is facing a charge that he surreptitiously took a video up the skirt of a female customer, allegedly telling investigators he had done it more than 500 times over the…
Morgan Wallen cancels Ole Miss show after losing his voice
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Thousands of country music fans were awaiting singer Morgan Wallen when he suddenly canceled his performance Sunday night at Vaught Hemingway Stadium. WTVA-TV reported video boards inside the Ole Miss football stadium showed a message saying the “Thought…
Police make 6th arrest in Alabama Sweet 16 party shooting
DADEVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Investigators on Thursday charged a sixth person with reckless murder in connection with a deadly shooting at a Sweet 16 birthday party, saying in court documents they believe gunmen shot into…
Sunday shooting in downtown leaves two men injured, one in critical condition
Chattanooga Police were advised of a shooting in downtown on Sunday. One victim is in critical condition, and the other is stable.
Lizzo protests TN drag bill at Knoxville concert
At 'Volapalooza' in Knoxville, Tennessee Friday night, musical artist, Lizzo, made a point against the state's legislation recent decision to restrict drag performances in public.
423 Day Festival Celebrates Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Today is April 23rd, or 423 Day. (more…)
Motorcyclist found dead at the scene of a single vehicle accident
CPD discovers deceased motorcyclist early Sunday morning in East Ridge.
CPD responds to an attempted robbery turned fatal
Chattanooga Police were called about a shooting around 9 p.m. tonight which followed an attempted robbery.
CFD hosts first ever Citizen's Fire Academy
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga community members went behind-the-scenes of the Chattanooga Fire Department and got a glimpse into the daily lives of local firefighters during the first-ever Citizens' Fire Academy. The program offered an interactive, hands-on experience designed to give…
CFD responds to residential fire off Sylvan Drive
Chattanooga Fire Department warns citizens to take precautions due to a residential fire.