Two more suspects plead guilty in trailer rape case
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Two of the suspects in a Whitfield County rape case have pleaded guilty. Two years ago, a woman said she was visiting the area and staying with a local woman. …
Shootings Have Nearly Doubled in Chattanooga
we are seeing shooting incidents nearly double compared to this time last year.
What's Right With Our Schools: Boyd Buchanan NeuroNet
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Movement can help get your mind ready to learn. Teachers at Boyd Buchanan are exploring the connections between our brains and bodies. Julie Mathis provides academic support. She says, "The name of this program is is…
Mother: Girl, boyfriend fought before Knoxville school shooting
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee woman says she called police about a physical fight involving her daughter and the girl’s boyfriend before he was fatally shot by officers in a high school bathroom. The Knoxville News Sentinel reports Regina…
Data shows Hamilton County drug overdoses rose 50% in 2020
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Overdoses in the Chattanooga region hit a grim milestone last year, with drug-related deaths reportedly rising by 50 percent in Hamilton County. The Tennessee Department of Health previously reported a 22 percent increase in overdoses from…
Tim Kelly officially sworn in as Mayor of Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - After a long winded campaign season that included a runoff election , Chattanooga finally has a new Mayor. It’s the beginning of a new era for the City of Chattanooga as Tim Kelly officially takes his…
NASA's Mars helicopter takes flight, 1st for another planet
NASA, achieved the first powered flight by an aircraft on another planet when Ingenuity rose into the thin air above the dusty red surface of Mars Monday.
TECH BYTE: Tips For Driving Safely, Not Distracted
Let's look at ways we can use tech, but still be safe behind the wheel.
Popular Chattanooga restaurant co-owner passes away
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We have some sad news to share with the Tennessee Valley. Co-Owner of Charlie's Barbecue and bakery Wes Agee passed away Saturday morning. Forever thankful that God chose me to share life with my silver haired fox.…
Juvenile shot on Chandler Ave. Sunday evening
Update, 4/19/21, 12:05 p.m. - Chattanooga Police now say that it was another 14 year old male that was handling the gun when it accidentally discharged injuring the other two teens. This teen was arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault…
Potential COVID-19 Exposure at Funeral Services of Charles H. Coolidge
The Hamilton County Health Department is warning of potential COVID-19 exposure at Charles H. Coolidge's funeral. The funeral services began Thursday and continued into Friday. It was reported that individuals attended this service while in their infectious period of COVID-19.…
UPDATE: Missing Chattanooga Teen Found
UPDATE: According to CPD, the missing teenager has been located and is safe. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga police are asking for the communities help with finding a missing teen. Police say that 13-year-old Stefaniz Mendez left her home around 2:00…
First Female to Earn Eagle Scout Honors in Hamilton County
Rowan Olivia Kologek from Boy Scout Troop 11-16 was chosen for her Eagle Scout project. Rowan will be the first woman in Hamilton County to earn her Eagle Scout honors. Her project is the creation of an Insect Hotel and…
4 Bridges Arts Festival In - Person this Weekend
After having their event virtually last year due to the pandemic, the 4 Bridges Arts Festival is back to having a live in-person event this weekend, and artists are just as excited to get out and showcase their artwork and…
What? What? City bans use of loud, gas-powered leaf blowers
BURLINGTON, Vt. - Vermont's largest city is banning the use of loud, gas-powered leaf blowers. The Burlington Free Press reports that the City Council passed a phased-in ban this week. It mandates moving to quieter electric-powered leaf blowers. They will…
After child dies, US regulator warns about Peloton treadmill
NEW YORK (AP) - Safety regulators are warning people with kids and pets to immediately stop using a treadmill made by Peloton after one child died and nearly 40 others were injured. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Saturday…
As mask mandates end, Oregon bucks trend with permanent rule
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - States around the country are lifting COVID-19 restrictions. But Oregon is poised to go the opposite direction, and many residents are fuming about it. A top health official is considering indefinitely extending rules requiring masks and…
After outcry, Biden plans to lift refugee cap in May
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden plans to lift his predecessor’s historically low cap on refugees by next month. The change in direction comes after Biden initially moved only to expand the eligibility criteria for resettlement, which drew swift criticism…
Floor collapses during huge party near University of Georgia
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) - At least 25 people were hurt when a floor collapsed during a massive party at a two-story house near the University of Georgia. Athens Clarke-County police said the incident happened around 1 a.m. Friday in Athens.…
GOOD NEWS: Stolen Truck and Both Dogs Found
SECOND UPDATE: Both dogs and truck have been located. Officials say that the truck was located in East Ridge Friday night. Both dogs were found near Alton Park. UPDATE:The red truck has been located along with one dog. Harry, the…
Chattanooga firefighters battle fire on Wilsonia Avenue
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga fire firefighters were able to put out a house fire very quickly on Wilsonia Avenue this morning. According to the fire department, the fire happened around 11 a.m. in the 4000 block. CFD responded to a…
Three men shot on Dodson Avenue
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Three people were shot early Saturday morning in Chattanooga. According to police, the three men were in the 800 block of Dodson Avenue near J.T. McDaniel's when they were shot. [su_gmap width="700" height="700" address="800 Dodson Avenue" zoom="15"…
SpaceX picked for moonwalkers, on verge of 3rd crew launch
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - NASA has chosen SpaceX to build the lunar lander that will eventually put the first woman and person of color on the moon. Friday's announcement came just a few hours after SpaceX's most international crew…
Alaska to offer tourists COVID-19 vaccines starting June 1
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) - Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy says COVID-19 vaccines would be made available at key airports in the state starting June 1. He made the announcement Friday, as he unveiled plans aimed at bolstering Alaska’s pandemic-battered tourist industry.…
