Woman charged in chase and crash that blocked I 24 Tuesday Night
A 41-year-old woman faces a laundry list of charges after a police chase that ended at the junction of Interstate 24 and Highway 27 Tuesday night.
Friendly family man's 50-year secret: He was fugitive, too
He was known as a devoted family man who gushed about his daughter and a golfer who never bent the rules but for the past 50 years, he was a fugitive wanted in one of the largest bank robberies in Cleveland’s history.
Former US Senate majority leader Harry Reid dies at 82
Harry Reid, the former U.S. Senate majority leader and Nevada’s longest-serving member of Congress, died Tuesday.
Veteran Who Lost Everything in Tornado Given New Car
A veteran who lost everything when a tornado touched down in Bowling Green, Kentucky earlier this month now has a car again.
Judge refuses to dismiss alleged Proud Boys leaders' charges
A federal judge rejected defense attorneys' arguments that four alleged leaders of the far-right Proud Boys are charged with conduct that is protected by the First Amendment right to free speech.
John Madden, Hall of Fame coach and broadcaster, dies at 85
Hall of Fame coach turned broadcaster John Madden, whose exuberant calls combined with simple explanations provided a weekly soundtrack to NFL games for three decades, died Tuesday morning, the NFL said. He was 85.
Fire Department rescues victim who fell 30 feet into Citico Creek
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A victim fell about 30 feet into a ravine this evening next to Citico Creek. It happened right off Riverside Drive, next to the river. Chattanooga Fire Department crews performed a low angle rescue on tough terrain…
Federal Rescue Plan money will go to wastewater problems in our area
Chattanooga and Hamilton County will be getting some help in dealing with its critical infrastructure needs. This area will be getting 25 million dollars from the state's 3.9 billion dollar Federal rescue plan.
TVA Finishes Winterization Project with Largest Gas Plant Upgrade
The Tennessee Valley Authority finished its largest gas plant upgrade in history this month.
Police checking multiple wrecks after chase
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - State troopers, Chattanooga Police and Hamilton County Sheriff's Officers are now responding to a series of wrecks connected to a police chase Tuesday evening. Police reports say the chase started…
Ooltewah Crash Sends Three to Hospital Reigniting Infrastructure Debate
OOLTEWAH ( WDEF) - "On Snow Hill, there's no give at all. There's nothing. One move and you're either off the road or in the other lane and it's what's causing these accidents,"…
Traveling During COVID19 From a Travel Advisor
Tennessee Valley, TN (WDEF): Having a travel adviser is more important now than ever before. "I did have clients that I had to reschedule yesterday. They tested positive for COVID in the states....They both…
Suspect arrested on arson charge at Overlook Apartments
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Investigators have charged a suspect for setting fires at the Overlook Apartments on Boynton Drive on Sunday. They say 57 year old Lonnie Kaufmann actually set two fires inside his apartment. He suffered minor smoke inhalation and…
Emergency repairs this evening at Bradley County intersection
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - TDOT will perform an emergency road repair tonight west of Cleveland. The work will begin at 6PM at the intersection of Harrison Pike and White Oak Road. They say a routine inspection found damage to a…
Rustic Village Apartment fire put out quickly
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A fire at the Rustic Village Apartments this afternoon was put out in minutes. Chattanooga firefighters got the call to the apartments off of Brainerd Road around 1:30 PM. They arrived to find black smoke coming from…
Again, crews find apparent time capsule at Lee statue site
Crews wrapping up the removal of a giant pedestal that once held a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee in Richmond found what appeared to be a second and long-sought-after time capsule.
Mama bear, 3 cubs climb tree, take nap in urban Virginia
A mama black bear and three cubs clambered up a tree and napped in the middle of a Virginia neighborhood before voluntarily ambling on hours later.
Kentucky's death toll from tornadoes rises to 77
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says the state's death toll from devastating tornadoes earlier this month has risen by one.
Police: 5 killed, including gunman, in Denver area shootings
A gunman killed four people and injured an officer after opening fire in several locations around the Denver area, police said Monday.
Murray County murder suspect captured near Kentucky
HELENWOOD, Tennessee (WDEF) - Law enforcement caught a murder suspect from northwest Georgia Tuesday night near the Kentucky line. Brandon Neil Wiseman was arrested in Helenwood, Tennessee, up Highway 27 in Scott County. The Scott County Sheriff says he was…
US officials recommend shorter COVID isolation, quarantine
U.S. health officials on Monday cut isolation restrictions for asymptomatic Americans who catch the coronavirus from 10 to five days, and similarly shortened the time that close contacts need to quarantine.
UPDATE: Bicyclist Struck and Killed on Block of Interstate 24E
Chattanooga Police is investigating a struck cyclist that led to the death of a 57 year old male.
Mental Health In Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee officials have picked 10 youth mental health programs statewide to receive a combined $6.5 million to expand their offerings. The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services says the Middle Tennessee programs receiving…
Habitat for Humanity Builds 3D Printed Home
A Virginia family received a special Christmas gift this year. Habitat For Humanity built them a new 3D printed home.