Calhoun Avenue Closed after Residential Flooding
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) Calhoun Avenue was closed, this morning due to flooding. But some who live on Calhoun couldn't even step off their front porch. "When I got up, I thought I could…
More To The Story: Axe Throwing
EAST RIDGE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Say, if you don't mind me asking, have you ever thrown an axe? If not, you could be like Joseph. Joseph might well hit a…
Firefighters rescuing drivers stuck in flooding
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) - First responders continue to get calls about people stuck in flooding in the Middle Valley and Dallas Bay areas. Chattanooga Firefighters rescued drivers in back-to-back incidents Wednesday Afternoon. The first was a car that…
Home destroyed by fire in Kenton Ridge subdivision
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A woman and her pets escaped a house fire this morning in the Shallowford Road/Hickory Valley area. You could see the smoke from miles away. The fire happened at a home in the Kenton Ridge subdivision.…
State rules District Attorney Pinkston has violated Nepotism laws
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Hamilton County District Attorney has placed two of his employees on leave following a state ruling against his officer for nepotism. Neal Pinkston has been under fire for having his wife and her brother working in his…
David Perdue proposes term limits for Georgia elected officials
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - David Perdue in his race for Governor of Georgia is proposing term limits for statewide elected officials in Georgia. The former U.S. Senator is running against current Governor Brian Kemp in the Republican Primary. His proposal…
2/22/22 weddings at the Ringgold chapel
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) - Not only is today Tuesday, but it's also "Twos-day." It's Tuesday, February 22nd, 2022. If you write that out, it's 2/22/22 on a Tuesday. Some people used this opportunity to…
Sen. Ossoff talks job training at Dalton State
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff visited Dalton State University on Tuesday to talk about Pell Grants. He chose the Dalton campus because they are the only Hispanic Serving…
Deputies shoot man armed with a knife in Blount County
MARYVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The TBI is taking over the case of an officer-involved shooting in the Maryville area on Tuesday afternoon. They say the Blount County Sheriff's Office got a call about a suspicious person behind a home around…
Golden Apple Award: William Newman, Thrasher Elementary
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, TN (WDEF) - Making Math and Science fun for young children can be a challenge.William Newman has created a variety of activities to keep his fourth graders engaged throughout the year…
Local politicians react to Russia-Ukraine conflict
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- On Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin formally recognized both Luhansk and Donetsk as independent territories from Ukraine, sparking worldwide outrage. President Biden responded with new sanctions on Russia, calling Putin's actions "blatant…
Mayor Kelly Names New Police Chief Appointee
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The wait to find out who will be Chattanooga's new Chief of Police is over. This morning, Mayor Tim Kelly announced that Celeste Murphy will be taking the role. Murphy…
Knox County chooses internal candidate over Bradley Superintendent
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Knox County School Board chose an internal option this evening over a candidate from Bradley County to be there next superintendent. Dr. Linda Cash from the Bradley County…
Republicans tee up similar ideas at Hamilton County Mayoral debate; vastly different implementations
The Republican field for Hamilton County Mayor is not very large: Sabrena Smedley; Weston Wamp; and Matt Hullander. While they all have similar ideas as to what they want Hamilton County…
Alleged Uber Driver Rape Case Binds Over to Grand Jury
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - On January 15th, authorities say 36-year-old Zachery Johnson attacked an Uber driver after leaving a Chili's restaurant on Gunbarrel Road. Today he faced…
Vaccination Event To Be Held at Red Bank Community Fair
A COVID-19 vaccination event will be part of the Red Bank Community Fair on Thursday. The first 100 people vaccinated or boosted will receive $25 VISA gift card.
All 3 defendants convicted of hate crimes in Arbery killing
The three men convicted of murder in Ahmaud Arbery’s fatal shooting were found guilty of federal hate crimes Tuesday for violating Arbery’s civil rights and targeting him because he was Black.
American women players settle suit vs US Soccer for $24M
U.S. women soccer players reached a landmark agreement with the sport’s American governing body to end a six-year legal battle over equal pay, a deal in which they are promised $24 million plus bonuses that match those of the men.
Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly Names New Police Chief
Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly announced Celeste Murphy as the city's new police chief. Pending confirmation by the Chattanooga City Council, Murphy will be the first female officer ever to serve in the position.
Hate crimes case in Arbery killing now in hands of jury
BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — They chased, shot and killed a running Black man who was unarmed and committed no crimes, and left a trail of racist text messages and…
Raid leads to more charges from the Mountain Mart gun robbery
JASPER, Tennessee (WDEF) - Investigators are now ready to expand their case against Dustin Stephens. He was originally charged with having one of the guns stolen from the Mountain Mart in December. But a total of 28 firearms were…
Hate crime trial being held for death of Ahmaud Arbery
Brunswick, Georgia (WDEF) -- The men responsible for the murder of Ahmaud Arbery are on trial again, this time for federal hate crime charges. However, all three were sentenced to…
Office of Emergency Management Gives Guidance for Storm Season
Teaming up with the National Weather Service, our local Office of Emergency Management reminding everyone that this is Tennessee Severe Weather Awareness Week. During the months of March, April, and May, people in…
New outdoor Habitat for Red Pandas at the Chattanooga Zoo
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Zoo officials announce that their new Red Panda Habitat is complete. The new exhibit has more space with more vertical climbing structures like bridges, tunnels, ladders and platforms. It also features an outdoor "Panda…