Police warn that Oregon torture suspect is using dating apps
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A man accused of torturing a woman he held captive in Oregon, and who was convicted in Nevada of keeping another woman in captivity, is using dating apps…
6th Memphis officer relieved of duty in Nichols arrest
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A sixth Memphis Police Department officer has been disciplined for his involvement in the brutal beating and arrest of Tyre Nichols, a department spokeswoman said Monday. Officer Preston…
Chattanooga Gas Prices still Climbing
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Gas prices are up again this week, with Chattanooga averaging $3.27 per gallon today. Gas prices have been rising since the start of the year, according to GasBuddy. GasBuddy reveals that Chattanooga gas prices rose an…
Authorities capture 2 Virginia inmates in Tennessee
ABINGDON, Va. (AP) - Two inmates who fled a southwest Virginia jail are being held without bond after authorities said they were captured in northeast Tennessee. The Washington County, Virginia, sheriff's office said that officers located Johnny Shane Brown…
Chattanooga NAACP endorses Tyre Nichols inspired bill
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The local branch of the NAACP is supporting a call from the family of the man killed in Memphis by police officers for a new piece of legislation. Members of the state and Memphis NAACP proposed the…
Three Chattanooga Teens Accused of Carjacking
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We have learned more about the circumstances surrounding a dramatic crash on Brainerd Road Saturday. (more…)
House Destroyed in Fire in Falling Water
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF)- Dallas Bay Firefighters responded to a house fire Saturday afternoon. (more…)
Gas Leak Resolved in Trion
TRION, Ga. (WDEF)- The Trion Fire Department in Chattooga County had to respond to a gas leak Sunday afternoon. (more…)
East Lake Community Center Reopens After Renovations
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - East Lake Community Center celebrated it's grand re-opening after it had been closed for over three years. Mayor Tim Kelly and City Councilwoman Roquetta Dotley…
Driver dies in McMinn County Crash
NIOTA, Tenn. (WDEF)- One person is dead after a crash that occurred in McMinn County on Friday. (more…)
Car Flips Into Pole and Fire Hydrant in Brainerd
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga Firefighters had assist a driver who flipped over on Brainerd Road today. (more…)
Cagle Mountain Crash Injures Multiple Drivers
DUNLAP. Tenn. (WDEF)- Dunlap Volunteer Firefighters responded to a head on collision on Cagle Mountain this morning. (more…)
Brickuniverse Comes to Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Thousands of LEGO lovers gather at the Chattanooga Convention Center to see awe-inspiring creations. Brickuniverse USA is putting on the two-day event, displaying professional and amateur builds. On…
Local Students Compete in Robotics Competition
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Students from all over Hamilton County and North Georgia have teamed up to compete in the LEGO League Challenge. "All you gotta do is look at…
Local, state officials react to Tyre Nichols' death
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Even before the body cam footage was released publicly Friday night, several local and state officials posted online about the death of Tyre Nichols, which…
FDA moves to ease rules for blood donations from gay men
By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. plans to make it easier for gay and bisexual men to give blood. The Food and Drug Administration proposed easing restrictions on groups that typically face higher risks of…
Cicis Pizza in Hixson Permanently Closing
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A sign on the front door revealed that Cicis Pizza in Hixson is closing its doors for good. The restaurant sits on Highway 153. The sign on their door reads: "Thanks Hixson for your support over…
TBI Announces Two Wanted Fugitives
TENNESSEE (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation announced two wanted fugitives. Johnny Shane Brown and Albert Lee Ricketson escaped from jail on Thursday. TBI said the men were being held at the Southwest Virgina Regional Jail Authority.…
Three Teens Charged after Carjacking
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A carjacking took place Thursday night, according to Chattanooga police. They said the suspects of the carjacking were all minors. Police said the incident occurred at…
Commercial Fire at Chattem Chemicals
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattem Chemicals plant had a commercial fire Friday morning. The Chattanooga Fire Department said they extinguished the fire within minutes. They continued to cool the tank afterwards.…
Mayor Wamp Hosts Annual Legislative Breakfast
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Mayor Wamp hosted his annual Legislative Delegation Breakfast this morning. At the breakfast, county leaders shared their priorities with state legislators ahead of the legislative session. A few of the key speakers were from the Hamilton…
Justice Kavanaugh: Supreme Court's slow start a coincidence
WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh says the public shouldn't read anything into the high court's historically slow start to releasing opinions. Every year the justices begin hearing cases in October and generally finish their work by the end of…
Cops hunt Oregon torture suspect jailed in Vegas kidnap case
Police in southern Oregon were searching Thursday for a man accused of torturing a woman he held captive, less than two years after he was convicted in Nevada of keeping another woman in captivity for weeks before the victim managed…
Green comet zooming our way, last visited 50,000 years ago
By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - A comet is streaking back our way after 50,000 years. NASA says the dirty snowball last visited during Neanderthal times. It will come within 26 million miles of Earth…