Wamps, Graham, Mott and Judge Webb highlight local election stories
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - On a night with many political suspicions confirmed by the voters of Hamilton County, we did see one upset and one amazing close race. But the big…
Hamilton Co. School Board incumbents return, adds new district seats
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Incumbent school board members Joe Smith and Karitsa Mosley Jones of Districts 3 and 5 won handsomely over their opponents Thursday night and to keep their seats on the Hamilton County School Board. Democratic candidate…
WNBA Star Brittney Griner Sentenced to Nine Years in Russian Prison
KHIMKI, Russia (AP) — U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner was convicted Thursday in Russia of drug possession and smuggling and was sentenced to nine years behind bars in a politically charged case that could lead to a high-stakes prisoner exchange between Washington…
Transgender child sues over Tennessee school bathroom law
By TRAVIS LOLLER Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A transgender child and her parents are suing the Tennessee Department of Education over a law that prohibits transgender students and staff from using school bathrooms or locker rooms that match…
Neighbors rescue family trapped by house fire
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A kitchen fire trapped a family in the second story of their house on Thursday afternoon. And it was their neighbors that came to the rescue. It happened on Franklin Drive off East Brainerd Road around 4:30.…
From The Archives: Hamilton Place Mall Opening
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - This was a big week for Chattanooga 35 years ago. In back to back days, Hamilton Place Mall officially opened to customers and local leaders…
Northwest Georgia shops can continue to sell Delta 8 thanks to an emergency injunction
Two shops in Northwest Georgia will be able to continue selling Delta 8 and other legal THC products for the time being. (more…)
Volkswagen announces ID.4 price
GERMANY (WDEF) - We knew they are hitting dealers this fall and they are now rolling off the Chattanooga assembly lines. Now we know how much the new ID.4 will actually cost. Volkswagen on Thursday announced the MSRP will start…
Adams and Wamp Clash Over Accusations of Meddling Texts to Voters
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Today is election day in Tennessee and…
Two people shot looking for lost cell phone
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga police say two people were shot Wednesday night while searching for a lost phone. Officers were called to Cheek Street (right off Glass and Dotson) around 8:30 PM. The victims were not there, but a 23…
Dunlap Police warn shoppers of counterfeit cash over weekend
SEQUATCHIE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Highway 127 Yard Sale, stretching nearly 700 miles, returns tomorrow. With vendors expecting tens of thousands of customers over the weekend, police are warning sellers to be on the lookout for "funny money." The…
Herschel Walker accepts one Senate debate
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - After dodging debates for months in his race for the U.S. Senate, candidate Herschel Walker has accepted one. It would be on October 14th, days before early voting starts for the general election. But details on…
Hearings on proposed Walker County tax hike
LAFAYETTE, Georgia (WDEF) - The Walker County Board of Commissioners will hold three public hearings on this year's proposed tax change. The taxing question is complicated this year because of rising home values. But the bottom line is their proposal…
Suspect arrested for last week's Lillian Lane shooting
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police have arrested a suspect for last week's shooting on Lillian Lane, right off of Tunnel Boulevard. At the time, police said a man was first assaulted in his driveway and then shot as three suspects…
Photos from National Guard rescues in Kentucky Flooding
PERRY COUNTY, Kentucky (WDEF) - The Tennessee National Guard is reporting on the rescues aircrews made during the rural flooking in Eastern Kentucky. Five UH-60L Blackhawk helicopters based in Nashville and Knoxville worked along the North Fork River. Over…
More to the Story with Staley: new Cereset franchise
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Whether you work in an office building downtown or for that matter, work in your office at home, you might be dealing with stress. At one…
Local doctor gives Covid update: why the BA.5 variant will lead to more 'long Covid'
The B-A 5 covid strain has been labeled as the most contagious variant so far by the C-D-C. Although the symptoms are reportedly more mild, health experts say this variant will lead…
Hamilton County Approves South Broad Stadium Development
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Hamilton County has approved the development of the new Lookouts stadium on Chattanooga's South Side. But the approval didn't come without a final round of deliberation. In past meetings, questions…
Police charge clerk with Lookout Valley shooting at store
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Police make an arrest in a shooting at the Circle K on Browns Ferry Road on Tuesday. But it wasn't the customers who were charged, it was the clerk, Anthony Visher. Police were called to the store…
Georgia extends gas tax suspension into September
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - Governor Brian Kemp is extending the suspension of Georgia's excise tax on gas. This order will continue the tax suspension through September 12. The Georgia legislature removed the state tax on gas back in March as…
Hamilton County Commission Approves Economic Stadium Plan
The Hamilton County Commission voted to approve the economic impact plan for the South Broad District, to include a new baseball stadium.
American Legion Post Donates to Local School
American Legion Post 0291 donated $1,300 to Orchard Knob Elementary School to help them stock their care closet.
Monkeypox Cases Confirmed in Hamilton County
The Hamilton County Health Department confirmed that there are three positive Monkeypox cases in the Chattanooga area.
Rossville Man Shot While Standing in His Home Window
A 29-year-old Rossville man was shot and killed while standing in front of a window inside his home Monday afternoon. Officials believe it was not a simple drive-by shooting.