Person in Washington state first in US to die from new virus
Officials in Washington state say a person has died of COVID-19, the first such death in the United States.
Jury finds Coyne guilty of 2017 murder in Hixson
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A jury convicted Jacob Coyne Friday night of murdering a 19 year old in Hixson. The case involved the murder of Jalen Little on Oak Tree Drive two years ago. Police said the shooting involved a drug…
Chattanooga Airport approves parking deck contract
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Airport has awarded a contract for the new parking facility. Hoar Construction will build the garage that should open in just over a year from now. It will be four levels, providing 1,300 parking spaces…
Miss Tennessee visits local schools
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Miss Tennessee spent some time in Chattanooga visiting with students. Brianna Mason toured Howard High School and the Howard Connect Academy today. Mason is quite familiar with classrooms. She is a 1st grade teacher at a school…
McKamey Animal Center Helps a Dog on the Road to Recovery
Mckamey Animal Center is helping a former stray dog on the road to recovery.
Will Our Local Areas Receive Federal Support?
37 states and including Tennessee made the list to receive federal funding for emergency road and bridge repair.
Food desert bill may bring grocery stores to Chattanooga neighborhoods
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Here in Chattanooga, there are close to 30,000 people that are in those food deserts. According to a study by the Tennessee Advisory Commission, a fifth of the state's population lives in areas considered to be food…
New search today at Evelyn Boswell's trailer park
Resident says investigators took some kind of evidence with them.
Heroin bust in North Carolina mountains
"Our new K9 made its first detection and we anticipate continued success with the new addition"
Sheriff investigating camper fire with body inside
DUNLAP, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Sequatchie County Sheriff's Office is investigating a death on Cagle Mountain overnight. Firefighters were called to battle a blaze in a camper trailer and RV before dawn. It was on property on Shady Oak Drive…
Tennessee podiatrist guilty of illegally distributing drugs
A Tennessee podiatrist has pleaded guilty to illegally distributing controlled substances.
Locals react to Constitutional Carry Bill
SALE CREEK, Tenn. (WDEF) - For years, Dodd & Associates Training Owner Ronnie Dodd has taught people skills on operating guns. "If it pertains to a weapon, we teach you how to use it safely, and be confident with it,"…
Today's developments in the Evelyn Boswell Amber Alert case
Megan isn't really pregnant, reported sighting in Yadkinville, boyfriend says mom knows there her daughter is.
Shepherd Road Will Receive a Makeover
Thursday afternoon's groundbreaking ceremony is the first step to improve Sheppard road and Airport Connector road.
Rev. James Lawson Visits for Collaborative Event
Reverend James Lawson attended the Try-love Foundation breakfast in Ooltewah as a guest speaker this morning.
Erlanger gets NICU Development Center
A new center at Erlanger is helping premature babies with their development.
Hamilton County Schools plans for possibility of coronavirus
Hamilton County Schools want to make sure they have plans in place if the coronavirus comes to our area.
Friends of the Festival reveal daily lineups
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Riverbend 2020 will see some major changes this year. Friends of the Festival announced the daily lineup and changes that will give this year's festival a fresh look. From big names like Darius Rucker to local…
Chattanooga has a face mask shortage at pharmacies
"they bought every box that they could get their hands on."
Clerk thanks firefighters for saving her hand from safe
"I couldn't feel my finger though but I was happy"
Senior Matters: Understanding your prescription options
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Family members who care for the elderly sometimes think they are the only ones facing unique challenges, Especially when it comes to getting the right medications. Actually, many of those problems come from not getting the…
Jury convicts north Georgia man of rape
two other women testified against Choate
Report: Plane that crashed in Calhoun, killing 4, broke up in air
CALHOUN, Ga. (AP) - Federal investigators say a small plane that crashed in the north Georgia mountains, killing four people on board, broke up in the air after a pilot reported problems. The National Transportation Safety Board said in a…
Walmart confirms it will launch a rival to Amazon's Prime
Walmart confirms that it's developing a competitor to Amazon's juggernaut Prime membership program.