Vacant Home Catches Fire in East Ridge
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF)- East Ridge firefighters had to respond to a house fire at 5305 Connell Street in East…
Local financial experts encourage residents to keep investing
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Recent drops in the Stock Market and record-high inflation have Chattanoogans worried about their 401 K's and a looming recession. CBS News reported today that the S&P 500 is "on…
East Ridge drops charges against suspect in December arrest
EAST RIDGE, Tennessee (WDEF) - East Ridge Police have dropped charges against a suspect and disciplined an officer for an arrest in December. Chief Stan Allen says he was made…
Protesters show for hearing in juvenile dog abuse case
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - last week, there was a preliminary hearing for two juvenile suspects in the alleged beating and subsequent shooting of a stray dog here in Bradley County. That preliminary hearing…
Manchester doctor agrees to prescription limits in settlement
MANCHESTER, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee physician has been barred from prescribing a number of controlled substances after he was accused of prescribing drugs with no legitimate medical purpose. The settlement was reached last week between Manchester doctor David Florence…
Smedley Contests Results of May 3 Primary
Over two weeks after narrowly losing the Republican Primary for Hamilton County Mayor, Sabrena Smedley has filed a complaint contesting Weston Wamp's victory. The basis of her complaint is massive alleged crossover voting…
From The Archives: 1992 North Shore
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Modern Chattanoogans may take it for granted that people want to move to the Southside, Riverfront and North Shore. But it wasn't always that way. 30 years…
"Justice for Angel:" Show of support by Bradley County for abused dog while teenage suspects are in court
CLEVELAND (WDEF) - Last week, there was a preliminary hearing for two juvenile suspects in the alleged beating and subsequent shooting of a stray dog in Bradley County. That preliminary hearing was delayed until today, and, just like last week,…
Silverdale Detention Center failed a state health inspection last week
UPDATE: County officials now report that the state re-inspected the kitchen facilities at Silverdale Detention Center this morning. They say the facility passed this time after Aramark addressed issues from the failed inspection last week. "This re-inspection, completed just days…
Child molestation suspect cuts ankle bracelet and is free again
ROSSVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) - Rossville Police are asking for the public's help to catch a suspected Child Molester. They say from Rossville had been indicted for molesting multiple victims last August. But Superior Court Judge Don Thompson gave him bail…
Two Vehicles Catch on Fire on Interstate 24
Two vehicles caught on fire this morning on Interstate 24 Eastbound at mile marker 181.8 around 7:19 this morning, around the Old Ringgold Road overpass. The Chattanooga and East Ridge Fire…
One Killed in Shooting on MTSU Campus
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WDEF)- A shooting on the campus of Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) late Wednesday evening, May 18, 2022, has left…
Chattanooga's Speech and Hearing Center offering free assessments
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Chattanooga's Speech and Hearing Center is hosting Free Screening Day this Friday. They're encouraging locals in need to sign up for a complimentary screening. Residents can reserve a spot for a free 30-minute speech screening and/or a…
Dr. Ben Carson visits Chattanooga; celebrates local scholars
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Former Presidential Candidate Dr. Ben Carson was in Chattanooga tonight to take in a movie at the local A-M-C. But it wasn't a Hollywood blockbuster, and it didn't star any…
Sabrena Smedley challenging County Mayor election results
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Republican Primary for Hamilton County Mayor may not be over, after all. Even though candidates Sabrena Smedley and Matt Hullender conceded the results on election night, now Smedley is challenging them. She has filed a…
Court clears path for long-blocked Tennessee school vouchers
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI and JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee’s highest court has ruled that Republican Gov. Bill Lee’s school voucher program does not violate the state’s constitution. The Tennessee Supreme Court’s ruled 3-2 Wednesday on the…
Local leaders say public trust in police is the key to ending gang violence in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Grove Street shooting last September opened up old wounds with a new question. Even with a new police chief, how can Chattanooga put an end to gang violence? News 12…
Volkswagen Offers $3,000 Bonuses to Production and Maintenance Staff, New Hires
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Amid an attempt to hire 1,000 new employees before the end of the year, Volkswagen Chattanooga has announced that all production employees, maintenance staff, and team leaders will receive a bonus of $3,000. Additionally, any employees hired…
Will juveniles charged with dog beating be tried as adults?
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - The District Attorney General for Bradley County is addressing an issue brought up by the public in a gruesome dog abuse case. Two 16 year olds were charged with Aggravated Cruelty to Animals over a video…
So what does North Carolina's Madison Cawthorn do next?
ASHVILLE, North Carolina (WDEF) - Two years ago, he was considered one of the GOP's rising stars. Now the question is what will Madison Cauthorn do next? The 25 year old Congressman represented western North Carolina, including Murphy. But his…
More To The Story: Making Oboe Reeds
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - In the quiet setting of her living room, with her little chihuahua sound asleep on the couch, Jennifer Ownby is working. Applying her craft. Jennifer is in the…
Stocks fall sharply as Target's woes renew inflation fears
By DAMIAN J. TROISE and ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writers NEW YORK (AP) - Stocks are falling sharply on Wall Street Wednesday as dismal results from Target renew fears that inflation is battering U.S. companies. Target lost more than a…
Volkswagen announces $3000 bonus for workers and new hires
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Volkswagen Chattanooga announces pay and signing boosts for their employees. They are offering a $3000 bonus to all production and maintenance workers. The company also will give the bonus to anyone hired between May 16 and October…
Mom thanks the first responders who saved her son's life
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A local mom chose National EMS Week to pay a visit to the first responders who saved her son's life. Last month, police, fire and EMS responded when they…