Update given on two Chattanooga wastewater projects
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We received an update on a pair of wastewater…
What's Right With Our Schools: Chattanooga IT Pathways Hackathon
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) -Some of the sharpest local minds recently came together for the Chattanooga I-T Pathways Hackathon. It was a chance to shape the future of…
Target and its new CEO face pressure to take a stand against ICE's actions in Minnesota
New Target CEO Michael Fiddelke faces mounting pressure to take a stand against actions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Minneapolis, where the retailer is headquartered. In a public letter addressed to the executive on Sunday, American Federation of Teachers (AFT) President Randi…
Starbucks feeling the heat as more chains vie for US coffee drinkers
NEW YORK (AP) — Americans are drinking more coffee than they have in decades. But fewer of them are getting it from Starbucks. The company that revolutionized the United States’ coffee culture remains America’s biggest player,…
St. Elmo Clumpies to Close at the End of the Month
Clumpies Ice Cream is a victim of a larger change at the Incline. The local chain will shut down their incline location at the end of this month. That’s when Rock…
Pet of the Week: Adelaide!
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Join us at Prime News at 7 to meet this week's Pet of the Week: Adelaide! Adelaide is a 4-year-old, petite girl (just 19 lbs.) with a heart that’s bigger than her past. She was found…
Trump plans to lower tariffs on Indian goods to 18% after India agreed to stop buying Russian oil
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump said Monday that he plans to lower tariffs on goods from India to 18%, from 25%, after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to stop…
Elephant kills tourist at national park in Thailand, third fatality linked to the same animal
A wild bull elephant killed a tourist in central Thailand's Khao Yai National Park on Monday, a park official said, the third fatality linked to the same animal. The 65-year-old Thai tourist from Lopburi province…
Humane Educational Society to Hold In-house Vaccine Clinic
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- The Humane Educational Society has shared they will be holding an in-house vaccine clinic on February 4, 2026. They say this can help protect pets by offering low-cost vaccines and…
Aunt and cousin of Mexico's education secretary "brutally murdered" in their home, he says
Authorities in the western Mexican state of Colima said they killed three people suspected in the shooting deaths of two family members of Mexico's secretary of education…
Punxsutawney Phil is said to have seen his shadow, forecasting 6 more weeks of wintry weather
By MARK SCOLFORO and TASSANEE VEJPONGSA Associated Press PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (AP) - Punxsutawney Phil is said to be predicting six more weeks of wintry weather after he saw his shadow Monday. His annual prediction…
Georgia bill would let you turn gold into payments
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - A Georgia lawmaker is proposing letting residents pay their taxes in gold or silver. State Senator Randy Harbin has introduced a bill allowing Georgians to use the precious metals for daily payments. It would work like…
Tennesseans spend less on groceries than most of the rest of the country
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - As Tennessee lawmakers once again debating the future of the grocery tax, we point out that shoppers still spend less here than in most states. A new analysis from Trace One looks at how much we spend…
Local viewers capture snow across the area
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Local viewers shared these snowy snapshots from neighborhoods across the area. From quiet backyards to snow-covered streets, today’s winter weather made for some beautiful scenes.…
Heavy Stones Claim 5th Skillet Curling Title
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Every year, Chattanooga comes together for one of its quirkiest and most beloved traditions… Skillet Curling. Inspired by the Olympic sport but played with cast iron…
Research Shows Ways to Protect Pets
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A recent survey from the North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) shows that many pet owners delay professional care, highlighting ways families can help their pets live…
Chattanooga Zoo is offering families a chance to save this month
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Zoo officials announced a 15% discount on annual memberships for the entire month of February. The online promotional code MEMBER15 applies…
One dead after officers responded to a man with a gun
JACKSON, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) is investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred Sunday afternoon in Jackson. According to the TBI, just before 1:50, officers with the…
Fugitive found and arrested at Erlanger after months on the run
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) has arrested a Fugitive at Erlanger who's been on the run for months According to HCSO, on Friday officers were notified that a fugitive who had evaded law…
One dead after Officer Involved Shooting
MOUNT JULIET, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) is investigating the circumstances leading to a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting, Saturday morning in Mount Juliet. According to the TBI, on Friday around 9:30 p.m.,…
Community member sets up GoFundMe for dog's emergency surgery
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A local individual has reached out for us asking for the community's help. Alysea Clements, a resident of Chattanooga, is asking for the communities help in saving her dog, Xena. She has posted on social…
Birchwood Pike house fire declared total loss
HARRISON, Tenn. (WDEF) - Early Saturday morning around 2:52 am, a homeowner called 911 to reporting her manufactured house was on fire located at 10427 Birchwood Pike. According to the Office of Emergency Management, first responders arrived on…
National Burn Awareness Week
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - This week is National Burn Awareness Week. This year the Chattanooga Fire Department (CPD) is shining a light on Workplace Safety, "Preventing Burns Where You Work." This morning CPD…
Crowd concerns prompt Chickamauga Mayor removal meeting postponement
CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. (WDEF) - The Chickamauga City Council held a special meeting on Friday at 4 p.m. to consider removing Mayor James “Trey” Deck III from office. Council…