Russia, US, Ukraine to square off at UN Security Council
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council is scheduled to meet Monday for the first time on Russia’s troop buildup and threatening actions…
TECH BYTE: What is Wordle?
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A new game is taking the Internet by storm. If you haven't heard of Wordle, you've at least seen other people playing it while scrolling through…
Tax law changes and tips
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Tax season is here and there are some important changes to be mindful of. "Tax planning and tax strategy is not something fun to talk about. It’s…
CFD Responds to Space Heater Fire Saturday
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF): Chattanooga Fire department responded to a fire started by a space heater Saturday afternoon. A House fire in 2700 block of Curtis Street with one occupant escaped with no injuries. Although no one was injured, this is…
Chattanooga FD looks for neighborhood help to stop firehouse burglaries
Emotions run high for firefighters when they go out on a call. They'll fight a fire for hours, and then head back to the station. What they don't want to return to is…
Experts warn Chattanooga residents about heater safety
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- The cold weather is making its presence felt throughout Chattanooga. Before anyone runs to the heater for relief, the Chattanooga Fire Department has some pointers to keep everyone safe this winter. CFD Fire Chief Phil Hyman says…
Boats destroyed in Hales Bar Marina fire
UPDATE: The Marion County Sheriff's Office reports that there is a person unaccounted for from the fire. They brought in divers on Friday to search the water for a possible victim. They didn't find anyone, but called off the…
Chattanooga Fire Department asks for public help to stop vehicle break-ins
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga firefighters are enduring a rash of vehicle break-ins while they are out fighting fires. The burglaries have happened at Fire Station 1 (downtown on Main Street), Station 9…
Dalton Police look for missing man
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Dalton Police are asking for the public's help to find a missing man. 49 year old Stephen Hammontree was last seen on Monday. His wife says he headed off to work at Dorsett Industries on May…
Mayor announces 4 finalists for Police Chief
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly has announced four finalists for the open Chief of Police job. They include one in-house candidate, Glenn Scruggs plus a female candidate from Atlanta, plus two men now working in New Orleans and…
Ex-chief deputy in Grundy County convicted of beating prisoners
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A former chief deputy of the Grundy County Sheriff's Office was convicted on Friday in Chattanooga federal court. Tony Bean was found guilty of deprivation of rights involving two incidents while he was the Chief of Police…
Here, kitty: Bidens welcome cat named Willow to White House
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden have finally added the long-promised cat to their pet family. Her name is Willow, and she's a 2-year-old, green-eyed, gray and white farm cat from Pennsylvania. “Willow…
Mother of missing Chickamauga teen with autism wants answers and daughter home
The search continues for a missing teenager with autism, gone for a week after someone pre-paid for a Lyft car and Greyhound bus ticket to North Carolina.
Lawmakers recommendations for action on Refugee Issues in Tennessee
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - A study committee for the Tennessee legislature has approved a final report, including recommendations for new laws. The Joint Study Committee on Refugee Issues was created to investigate the federal government’s immigration program in Tennessee. And it…
Woman charged with murder in drug death
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A woman has been charged in connection with a fatal drug overdose last fall. 28 year old Hannah Kaiser has been charged with second degree murder. In September, 30 year old Mary McHone died in her home…
Historic bridge gets new home at new Cleveland greenway
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Cleveland and Bradley County made a special dedication for a historic bridge and walking path. A steel truss bridge is the focal point on a new greenway walking-bike-jogging…
Man fatally shot by police in front of motorists on I 65
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is taking over the case of a man shot and killed by officers this afternoon on the interstate in Nashville. Metro police say it started…
Health Dept. denies publishing patient names
CHATTANOOGA (Hamilton County Health Department) - The Hamilton County Health Department has been notified by community members that false health information is currently circulating online. We want to emphasize that the Hamilton County Health Department operates under HIPAA regulations and…
Southern Champion Tray holds hiring event
The folks at Southern Champion Tray held a hiring event at their Chattanooga location just off Amnicola Highway offering a variety of open positions and shifts.
Cleveland Businessman sees need for Cleveland School improvement
A local businessman thinks the Cleveland City Schools isn't living up to its potential and has a six year plan to improve the standards. The school board chair disagrees.
Controversy over banned Holocaust book in McMinn County
ATHENS, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee school district has voted to ban a Pulitzer Prize winning graphic novel about the Holocaust due to “inappropriate language” and an illustration of a nude woman. That's according to minutes from the McMinn County…
Two powerful drugs now adding to US overdose crisis
By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Emerging reports show that two little-known drugs are making lethal new contributions to America’s drug overdose crisis. Officials say the two drugs are being seen more often by medical examiners…
Two more schools added to virtual learning in Hamilton County
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Hamilton County has gotten waivers to move two more schools to virtual learning on Friday and some of next week. The new editions are Bess t. Shepherd Elementary and Soddy Daisy Middle. Under the new state law,…
Dedication for historic steel truss bridge
Cleveland and Bradley County made a special dedication for a historic bridge and walking path.