Fatal Shooting at South Pittsburg Coffee Shop
UPDATE: Sheriff now confirms that the victim was South Pittsburg native Kevin Hudson. The suspected shooter is Robert John Bateh. Bateh has now been charged. Both were co-owners of the business. _______…
Suddenly, Tesla's Elon Musk is Twitter's biggest stakeholder
Tesla CEO Elon Musk owns a 9% stake in Twitter and is now the social media platform's largest shareholder.
Judge blocks Air Force discipline over vaccine objections
A federal judge in Ohio is blocking the military from disciplining a dozen U.S. Air Force officers who are asking for religious exemptions to the mandatory COVID-19 vaccine.
Coroner IDs 6 people killed in Sacramento mass shooting
The Sacramento County coroner has identified the six people who were killed in the weekend mass shooting in California’s capital city.
East Ridge Park Renovations
Some 28 years ago, the Pioneer Frontier Playground in East Ridge was a "happening place." It was constantly packed. With adults AND kids. But the "old girl" started to wear down. That's why the city decided to do something about…
Officer Involved Shooting in McMinn County Under Investigation: TBI
ATHENS, Tenn (WDEF).- An officer involved shooting in McMinn County is now under investigation according to a press release by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI). (more…)
TECH BYTE: Apps to Help with Vacation Planning
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- We're in the middle of Spring Break season! Whether you've already booked your trip, or you're planning one for the summer, some smartphone apps…
Kidney for Cooper
COLLEGEDALE, Tennessee (WDEF)- "Basically, my kidneys don’t work and I need a new one," said Moore. Tami Lloyd says her Seventeen-year-old son Cooper Moore has struggled since before birth with chronic kidney issues…
Dinos and Dragons
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-Dinosaurs have been extinct for millions of years, but they still capture our wild imaginations. It makes it all worth it when you see the community come out and such large…
Police say 6 dead, 10 injured in Sacramento shooting
SACRAMENTO, Calif (AP) — Six people were killed and 10 injured in a mass shooting early Sunday as bars and nightclubs were closing in downtown Sacramento and police in California’s state capital were searching for at least one suspect. Sacramento…
Man in Germany gets 90 COVID-19 shots to sell forged passes
BERLIN (AP) — A 60-year-old man allegedly had himself vaccinated against COVID-19 dozens of times in Germany in order to sell forged vaccination cards with real vaccine batch numbers to people not wanting to get vaccinated themselves. The man from…
Rescue for a man after he falls 60-100 feet off Sunset Rock
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Tennessee (WDEF)-Hamilton County Rescue Service assisted Lookout Mountain Fire & Police Department to rescue a 28-year-old man who fell 60-100 feet down a steep slope off-trail at Sunset Rock. The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Rescue Service was dispatched to Sunset…
East Ridge replacement playground
EAST RIDGE, Tennessee (WDEF)-Kids have a new place to play in East Ridge after the old wooden playground needed to be taken down. Back in 1994, the original wooden playground stood for…
Animator's artwork on display in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-An artist's and animator's work is on display in Chattanooga which will bring people back to their childhood. The Beatles along with Scooby-Doo, Rugrats, and the Flintstones artwork…
1400 E 3rd Street shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-On April 2, 2022 at approximately 12:23 a.m., Chattanooga Police responded to the 1400 block of East 3rd Street on a report of a person shot. The following are the preliminary facts of the investigation: Upon arrival to…
Dodds Avenue shooting turns into a Homicide
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-On March 31, 2022 at approximately 5:24 p.m., Chattanooga Police responded to the 2100 block of Dodds Ave on a report of a person shot. The following are the preliminary facts of the investigation: Upon arrival, Officers discovered that…
Bradley County Sheriff’s Office Deput Involved Shooting
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF)— At approximately 11:55 pm on April 1, 2022, a Bradley County Sheriff’s Office Deputy conducting a vehicle stop near Charleston, TN was involved in a shooting. One occupant of the vehicle was shot during the incident by…
Local restaurants ready for big business from Final Four
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Local sports fans will be tuning in to watch the Final Four tomorrow, and this is exactly what many establishments in Chattanooga are expecting.…
Wisconsin man sentenced for wild spree that ended with a Chattanooga bank robbery
MADISON, Wisconsin (WDEF) - A man was sentenced in Wisconsin today for a series of bank robberies that included a detour in Chattanooga. 52 year old Todd Templeton got a ten year prison term for the three robberies. …
Is April First too early to plant flowers outdoors?
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Today is the first day of April, and as we move into Spring, some of us might be thinking about doing a little gardening. It is a little early to start…
CNE President Chimes in on 100 Million Dollar Housing Initiative
CHATTANOOGA, TENN. -- Mayor Tim Kelly spoke yesterday about a need for affordable housing, but that raises a question: what housing does the city consider affordable? According to the city's promotional materials for…
Georgia lawmakers approve parent bill of rights for schools
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia lawmakers are sending a bill to increase parental oversight of schools to Gov. Brian Kemp for his signature. Also Friday, a bill regulating what schools can teach on racial issues neared final passage. That measure bans…
Georgia lawmakers approve dropping permits for carrying guns
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - Georgia will become the 25th state to approve Constitutional Carry, or not requiring a permit to carry concealed weapons. Tennessee already dropped the permit requirement and Alabama just passed one this session. As the Georgia legislature…
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene files lawsuit over challenge to her candidacy
ATLANTA (AP) - U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has filed a lawsuit challenging a state law that a group of voters is using to challenge her eligibility to run for reelection. The challenge filed last month with the Georgia secretary…