Second Suspect Still at Large in Whitfield County
Over 30 hours into the investigation, every possible hiding spot within the area is being searched.
Decatur will get first UT mural in Southeast Tennessee
The “Everywhere You Look, UT” campaign aims to paint a mural in every county in the state. Take a look at the murals so far.
Former convicted felon turns life around to help inner city children succeed
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - A former convicted felon has turned his life around in order to help inner city kids in Hamilton county succeed. Reginald Yearby once served a 90 month sentence for drug trafficking. now he's spending his time…
Why some schools may be closed longer for Covid-19 cleaning
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - School Officials say East Hamilton Middle and High School, Soddy Daisy High School and Ooltewah High School will be closed due to the Coronavirus . Cleaners are coming in to disinfect the schools following the…
Two people killed in McMinnville plane crash
MCMINNVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Two people were killed in a small plane crash in Warren County on Tuesday. The single engine plane crashed in a field near the Warren County memorial Airport around noon. The FAA says the flight had…
Georgia investigating double voting in primary election
Georgia’s secretary of state said Tuesday that his office is investigating double voting in the June primary.
One Suspect Captured - Other Still At Large from Officer Shooting
One of the suspects in the shooting of a Whitfield County Deputy was captured Tuesday morning.
Man Charged After Shooting at Cleveland Area Hotel
A suspect was arrested and charged with Attempted First Degree Murder after a shooting in the parking lot of Daybreak Suites in Cleveland on Sunday.
Health Department and Food Bank Team Up To Distribute Free Food Boxes
The Hamilton County Health Department and the Chattanooga Area Food Bank have teamed up to distribute food boxes at the Alstom Plant COVID-19 test site to anyone needing tests and may be facing hunger.
Labor Day Shooting on Arlington Avenue
A 30 year old male injured from a gunshot wound showed up at a local hospital Monday evening.
Family says they're struggling after house fire, asking for help of any kind
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Cleveland family said on Monday that a fire to their rent to own camper has turned their life upside down. Gena Johnson said that in June the camper that was their home caught fire. She…
Two Suspects at Large in Whitfield County
Two men are on the run tonight, after the Whitfield County sheriff's office says one of them shot a deputy early this morning.
The 28th Labor Day Car & Motorcycle Show a Success
The twenty - eighth annual Labor Day Car and Motorcycle Show was held Monday at the Walker County Civic Center. Proceeds will benefit the Stocking Full of Love of Walker county organization. "We try to provide between fifty and seventy-five…
Whitfield County Deputy Injured in Shooting
A Whitfield County Deputy was shot and injured after pulling over a suspect with a possible stolen trailer.
TECH BYTE: iOS 13.7 Update Helps with Contact Tracing
You don't have to wait until the fall to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. You can do it right now.
Dayton home destroyed by fire
DAYTON, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Dayton fire and rescue department is investigating a house fire that happened on Boley Street Saturday. [su_gmap width="700" height="700" address="Boley Street Dayton, Tennessee" zoom="15" title="House destroyed in fire"] According to the agency, the house was…
Triple shooting at Cypress Courts
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga Police are investigating a shooting that injured three people on Friday night. The shooting happened around 11 Friday night in the 1200 block of Cypress Street Court. [su_gmap width="700" height="700" address="1264 Cypress St Ct Chattanooga, Tennessee"…
Hamilton County man dies in boat crash
UPDATE: The TWRA released the name of the victim. He has been identified as 55-year-old Don Campbell of Ooltewah. CROSSVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF)- According to the TWRA, a Hamilton County family of three ran their 23’ Chaparral, cuddy cabin boat aground…
Presidential debate access protest
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A group of peaceful protesters gathered at Coolidge park Saturday. The group would like to see more options during the presidential debates. Specifically, the group would like to see Dr. Jo Jorgenson, who is a 20-20 presidential…
Arrest made in 25-year-old cold case
LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF)- TBI agents arrested Robert Allen Mowry on Friday and charged him with one count of Malice murder. A moment that Walker County Sheriff Steve Wilson has been waiting for. Walker County Sheriff Steve Wilson says, "For almost…
El Chapo's lawyers appeal his US drug conspiracy conviction
NEW YORK (AP) - The notorious Mexican drug lord known as El Chapo wants his U.S. conspiracy conviction thrown out. An appeal filed Friday argues that a judge made rulings allowing faulty evidence at Joaquin Guzman’s trial. It also cites…
After a long slumber, U.S. cinemas awaken on pivotal weekend
STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) - More Americans will make their way back to the movies this weekend than any since the pandemic shuttered theaters in March. After a few weeks of catalog films and minor releases, the $200 million “Tenet” is…
Britney Spears shows love for #FreeBritney in court filing
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Britney Spears is welcoming public scrutiny of the court conservatorship that has allowed her father to control her life and money for 12 years. In a court filing Thursday, Spears objected to her father's motion to…
Boseman honored as hometown hero in native South Carolina
ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) - Actor Chadwick Boseman was mourned, honored and celebrated in his hometown of Anderson, South Carolina. The city paid tribute to Boseman in a public memorial on Thursday evening. The actor, who became widely popular through “Black…