CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- The waterfront triathlon had over 1,000 athletes compete in the swim, bike, and run event. There were two different types of races at this year's triathlon, a shorter sprint event and a longer more grueling Olympic event.…
UPDATE: Wardlaw and Standifer were apprehended in Nashville on Sunday. They were found walking down a street and taken into custody without incident. _____________ CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- The Tennessee Department of Correction is asking for the public’s help in locating…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Coolidge Park had an extra dose of animals this afternoon. McKamey Animal Center had its inaugural Paw Palooza Pet Walk and Festival. A walk around the park, a water area to play in, and plenty of games…
Chattanooga, Tennessee (WDEF)- Blood Assurance is celebrating 50 Years of collecting blood to help serve the community. Saturday's celebration was meant to recognize not only the hard work of the employees but also the community giving blood to help others…
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday overturned Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that had provided a constitutional right to abortion. The ruling is expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states, although the timing of those laws taking effect…
Hamilton County, TN – At approximately 12:35 pm, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded near the 2300 block of Dockside Drive for the report of a water emergency. Initial reports from the scene indicates a male party was attempting to…
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The elusive Johnny Lewis Payne has now made the TBI's Most Wanted List. The 48 year old has a history of escaping from prison. The Bridgeport native was serving 20 years in Alabama for receiving stolen…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Protesters hit the streets, parks and even the Supreme Court on Friday to show their displeasure with the ruling overturning Roe V. Wade on abortions. Here in Chattanooga, a few…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- A few hundred people from the Tennessee Valley area and North Georgia protested against Roe VS Wade being overturned. Chants of we will fight rang out throughout Coolidge park as they say even bough they expected Roe…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) "It’s been a precedent for a long time and I think it’s kind of crazy how quickly everything happens since Texas," said Elliot. Jill Zemmour says she was surprised…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- With Roe vs Wade overturned, the "Human Life Protection Act" has been triggered in Tennessee, outlawing most abortions. The law prevents abortion at any point between fertilization and birth, with…
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees approved a budget on Friday that holds the line on tuition for the second time in the last 3 years. “Rising inflation is hitting our students and families particularly…
WASHINGTON D.C. (WDEF) - The Supreme Court ruling today striking down Roe V. Wade has spawned immediate action and protest here at home. The ruling sends the abortion issue back to the states. In a nutshell, Tennessee has a triggering…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Health Department will begin administering the new Covid shots for young children next weekd. They have Pfizer Covid-19 shots for ages 6 months to 4 years old. They will have them at all Health…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The United States Government is releasing five new quarters this year. Honoring five American women. Five women who've made a difference in our country. One of them…
By JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Black DoorDash driver no longer faces charges in a traffic stop for speeding in which a police officer shot him with a stun gun. The exchange involving Delane Gordon and…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has ended constitutional protections for abortion that had been in place nearly 50 years in a decision by its conservative majority to overturn Roe v. Wade. Friday’s outcome is expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly…
By ALAN FRAM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate has approved a bipartisan gun violence bill. The vote late Thursday clears the way for expected House passage Friday of what will be Congress’ most far-reaching response in decades to…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga police have arrested a suspect in connection with the shooting that took place early Sunday morning on Rossville Avenue near the Chattanooga Choo Choo. 23-year-old Shadericka Williams is charged with two counts of Aggravated Assault and…
FORT PAYNE, Alabama (WDEF) -- A Rainsville man has been arrested on child sex charges in both Alabama and Tennessee. The Sheriff in DeKalb County says John Devall Burris was discovered hiding out in neighboring Jackson County. He faces charges…
NEW YORK (WDEF) - The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday struck down a New York state law that restricted who could get a gun carry permit. The law had been in place since 1913. It said residents must show proper…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- "One simple 'how are you' could really help save somebody's life," said Jennifer Hynes, CEO of Teamcare Behavioral Health. The American Academy of Pediatrics is now advising depression and suicide risk…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - On Tuesday, the temperature hit 99 degrees. Patrick tells us that's the hottest day we've seen since 2019. So is it unusual for temperatures to get…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Investigators are trying to figure out who set a traffic camera on fire in Hixson. Firefighters were called to 2627 Hixson Pike early Tuesday morning around 2:30 AM. The camera that recorded drivers' speeds was burning on…