Governor Bill Lee addresses TN rape kit backlog
Earlier this month a Memphis woman, Eliza Fletcher, was kidnapped and murdered on her morning jog. Cleotha Abston Henderson is the man accused of the brutal attack. (more…)
Rhea County student killed in crash
EVENSVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - A Rhea County high school student died in a crash Thursday. It happened just south of Evensville on Back Valley Road at Payne Lane around 4 PM. Troopers say the Toyota Camry left the road and…
Teenage couple killed in wreck with 18 wheeler
DUNLAP, Tennessee (WDEF) - Two teenagers were killed in a crash Thursday night in the Sequatchie Valley. It happened around 9:30 PM on State Route 28 near John Burch Road in Dunlap. Troopers say a Jeep Patriot on John Burch…
Police investigate a barbershop shooting on Brainerd Road
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are investigating a shooting Friday morning on Brainerd Road. Police got the call about shots fired in the 5300 block before the bend just before noon. A witness…
TECH BYTE: Business Cards Go Digital
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- If you're in the market for new business cards, there's no reason not to make it just as high tech as your other devices. If your…
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…
Driver killed in crash with a dump truck in Cleveland
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Police say a driver has died in an afternoon crash in Cleveland. They say it happened around 4:30 PM in the 3800 block of Georgetown Road. Investigators say a Kia Soul collided with a dump truck.…
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…
Harrah's breaks ground on expansion of Murphy casino
MURPHY, North Carolina (WDEF) - Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel is growing. On Thursday, the company broke ground on a new expansion project over the next couple of years. The casino is adding more room on the gaming…
Suspect turns herself in for death of pedestrian last weekend
UPDATE: Attorney McCracken Poston offers more information on the case. He says Sarah Barrett, from Rock Springs, Georgia, is his client. He says she thought she had hit a deer sometime before dawn. Poston says she called police on the…
Hillsdale College withdraws bid to open Tennessee charter schools
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - After weeks of controversy, American Classical Education, has withdrawn applications to open charter schools in three Tennessee counties. The schools would have been affiliated with Hillsdale College, which has become a lightning rod for many Tennessee…
From The Archives: 1992 Hamilton County Fair
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) - After years of fall events at Chester Frost Park, the Hamilton County Fair is in transition. Of course, the annual event has missed a few…
TVA Expanding Electric Vehicle Charging Stations to Seven States
Many car manufacturers are moving toward the widespread production of electric vehicles. As electric cars become more common, the Tennessee Valley Authority is establishing a network of charging stations to accommodate EV owners.…
Lawmakers announce lab jobs to ease testing delay for sexual assault kits
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - The Governor and lawmakers are taking new steps to address the TBI lab staffing issues that have created long wait times for testing sexual assault kits. It can take months for the labs to process the SAKs…
Local food insecurity on the rise; President Biden announces White House plan to address hunger
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - This week, The White House held a Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health for the first…
Ringgold High School Performing Arts program launches new nonprofit initiative: 'Center Stage'
Ringgold, GA (WDEF) - Last year The Ringgold High School Performing Arts program raised nearly $30,000 for a nonprofit with their performance of "Catch…
Firefighters busy last night in Trenton and Cleveland
CLEVELAND/TRENTON (WDEF) - Wednesday was a busy evening for firefighters in Trenton and Cleveland. Several Dade County fire departments responded to the blaze in their community around 9:30 PM. The home on Maine Avenue was destroyed. The cause of…
Humane Society Warns Owners about Ongoing Canine Flu Outbreak
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Humane Educational Society is warning pet owners about an ongoing strain of canine flu that is causing many dogs at their shelter to…
'Gangsta's Paradise' rapper Coolio dies at age 59
By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. and ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writers LOS ANGELES (AP) - Coolio, the rapper who was among hip-hop’s biggest names of the 1990s with hits…
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…
Naples Fire Department shows how deep Ian's storm surge is
(VIDEO FROM TARIN NAGEL/NAPLES FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT) NAPLES, Florida (CBS) - Hurricane Ian covered southwest Florida with the sea as it cut across the state this afternoon. One of the most powerful storms…
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…
More To The Story With Staley: BBQ
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Mimi Nikkel and the rest of her organization is getting ready for the big day in October. It is "Love's Arm's" fourth annual Jazz and…