CPD officer put on administrative leave following DUI-related crash
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Police Department is investigating a DUI-related crash involving an off-duty officer. On June 1 at around 11:30 P.M., Chattanooga Police…
Sinkhole near Trenton blocks all lanes on I-59
DADE COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - A sinkhole has opened up on I-59 North before the Trenton Exit. All lanes are closed and traffic is being diverted off of Exit 11 and back onto Exit 17. The sinkhole is at mile…
Sinkhole closes SR58
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - SR 58 North in Ooltewah is closed due to an apparent sinkhole. According to TDOT spokesperson Rae Anne Bradley, TDOT has established traffic control and crews are confirming a repair plan. The lane will remain…
Friends come to the defense of Duane Sanders on day five of child sex abuse trial
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Tuesday was day five of the Duane Sanders trial. (more…)
Hamilton County Sets New Record-Low Property Tax Rate
CHATTANOOGA, TN. (WDEF)— Hamilton County homeowners could soon see some relief on their tax bills. Mayor Weston Wamp and Assessor of Property Marty Haynes announced a new certified property tax rate of $1.51 per $100 of assessed value—a significant drop…
Project K-9 Hero: Life Force leads the way
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - It’s a big step forward in emergency care for working dogs. Life Force Air Medical, part of Erlanger Health System, has made history…
Teacup Yorkie survives hawk attack at Cleveland dog kennel
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A small dog in Cleveland apparently survived a wild encounter over the weekend that might end up in court. A Teacup Yorkie was left at a local dog facility while its owners were on a cruise.…
Federal report blames safety failures in deadly Chattanooga explosion
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A new federal report points to major safety failures in a deadly explosion last year at a Chattanooga metal treatment facility.…
18-year-old left injured after Ohls Avenue shooting, police investigating
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga police are investigating a shooting that took place on Ohls Avenue. On June 2, 2025 at 8:22 p.m., police were dispatched to the 3500 block of Ohls Avenue. When they…
Swatting suspect extradited from Romania pleads guilty in federal court
ATLANTA, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Romanian citizen has admitted to making “swatting” calls to several American politicians, including Marjorie Taylor Greene. He pleaded guilty in federal…
TVA considering Jackson County location for new pumped storage facility
PISGAH, Ala. (WDEF)- TVA says they’re looking to build a new pumped storage facility in Jackson County, Alabama. (more…)
Massive Sahara dust cloud is cloaking the Caribbean on its way to the U.S.
A massive plume of Saharan dust is covering the Caribbean as it makes its way toward to…
Marion County detective indicted for forgery, official misconduct
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Marion County detective is facing felony charges following a TBI investigation into alleged document forgery. Special agents launched an investigation into forgery…
Bicyclist critically injured after being struck by vehicle in Soddy Daisy
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) responded to a call about a bicyclist being struck Tuesday morning. At 6:00 a.m.,…
AI Tool Helps Families Plan Smarter for Long-Term Care with Decades of Foresight
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF)- As people live longer, the need to plan smarter for long-term care has never been more urgent — and now, artificial intelligence is stepping in to help. A new platform called Waterlily is using AI to forecast…
Chattanooga seeks public input for the future of recreation
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Public input is essential as the City of Chattanooga looks to shape the next generation of parks, programs, and recreational spaces. City leaders…
Prosecution rests in Duane Sanders trial
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Monday was day…
Chattanooga Housing Authority looking to replace lost federal funding
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Housing Authority says their One Westside project now has a funding gap. (more…)
Family alleges misconduct in Grundy County in-custody death
GRUNDY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The children of a man who died in custody are reportedly filing a lawsuit against Grundy County, its sheriff and officers. The lawsuit claims that Ronnie Ledbetter ran off the…
Georgia approves one-time tax refunds following passage of House Bill 112
ATLANTA, Ga. (WDEF) -- The state of Georgia will begin distributing one-time refunds to taxpayers in the coming weeks. These refunds are coming from the recent passage of House Bill 112 during the 2025 legislative…
Four arrested after multi-agency human trafficking operation
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Multiple people have been arrested after a multi-agency human trafficking operation. From May 30, 2025, to June 1, 2025, local agencies and the TBI's Human…
Chattanooga Public Works taking applications for Summer Youth Employment Program
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Public Works is now accepting applications for its Summer Youth Work Program. The Summer Youth Work Program gives any recent graduate or high school student 16 and older…
Disney lays off hundreds of employees across film, TV and other units
Walt Disney Co. is laying off hundreds of employees as part of a cost-cutting measure, CBS News has confirmed. "As our industry transforms at a rapid pace, we continue to evaluate ways to efficiently manage…
Attack in Boulder, Colorado, burns 8 people at march for Israeli hostages, officials say; suspect in custody
A suspect is in custody after what the FBI is calling a "targeted act of violence" during a peaceful march in support of Israeli hostages at the outdoor Pearl Street Mall in Boulder, Colorado, on…