TECH BYTE: Tech of the Future on Display at CES
Let's look at some of the more interesting tech products from this year's conference.
Fatal Crash In East Ridge
EAST RIDGE, Tennessee (WDEF)- A late night car accident on I 24 West left one person dead and another in serious condition. According to the East Ridge Police, they received a call about an accident involving a wrong way driver.…
TSA PreCheck Event
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Chattanooga Airport will host a TSA PreCheck enrollment event all week long from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. This service allows approved travelers to experience faster screenings. Travelers will not have to remove shoes, belts or jackets.…
Shooting On Dorris Street
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- A man showed up to the hospital with gunshot wounds on Saturday morning. According to police, this victim has life-threatening injuries. The person who took him to the hospital says that victim was shot while getting into…
Arrest Made In Highway 27 Shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- An arrest has been made after a chase ended with gunfire on Highway 27 Thursday. 19 year-old Courtney Faulkner was arrested Friday. According to the Sheriff's Office, troopers with the Tennessee Highway Patrol attempted a traffic stop…
Duck Donuts has officially opened in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) -A nationwide donut chain has now landed in Chattanooga. Duck Donuts kicked off their grand opening this weekend offering all kinds of yummy donuts. Each order is made fresh and just for you. The line was out…
Bradley County Schools is helping the community Escape the Vape
CLEVELAND, Tenn (WDEF) - Bradley County Schools are doing their part to help put a stop to vaping. Students and Public Officials came together to put on a program to show people it is possible to escape the vape. "Hey…
Possible Water Discoloration In Soddy Daisy
SODDY DAISY, Tennessee (WDEF)- According to North West Utility District water treatment plant, there was a treatment problem on Saturday afternoon. Some customers in the Soddy Daisy area, may experience pink and/or discolored water. North West Utility District says that…
Rita Hubbard's Book Signing
Rita Hubbard paid a visit to Chattanooga today for a book signing and reading session for the community.
Choose Hamilton Fair
Parents had the chance to discover the many opportunities Hamilton County schools had to offer as a education fair was held at North-Gate mall today.
Family's home burns down right after birth of their child
BLEDSOE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - A fire destroyed the Blevins' home right before Christmas. "I honestly thought it was a nightmare," Jessica Blevins said. Blevins was at the hospital when she found out. She had just given birth to her…
Juvenile sent to hospital after Hamilton County shooting
A juvenile got shot at a home in Hamilton County, and now deputies are investigating.
Warrant: Mom left infant who drowned in tub for 'me time'
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee (AP) - An 11-month-old Tennessee boy left in a bathtub without supervision has died and his mother is facing charges of murder and abuse after telling authorities she left the child to have some “me time." A hospital…
Storms with hurricane-force winds, huge hail threaten South
By JEFF MARTIN Associated Press Forecasters are warning of hurricane-force wind gusts and hail the size of baseballs as a potent storm threatens to spin up tornadoes and drench the South with heavy rains. The national Storm Prediction Center said…
Neighbors react to Highway 27 shooting
Neighbors are reacting, after a car chase ended in a shooting on Highway 27.
Car Thieves Steal SEC Championship Ring
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Several towns around Hamilton County have been struggling with recent car break-ins. According to Tim Bell, whose truck was burglarized says, "We woke up in the morning taking the kids to school at Thraser and my wallet…
Students invited to enter EPB Black History Month Poetry Contest
EPB invites Hamilton County students to compete in the 16th annual EPB Black History Month Poetry Contest to celebrate February as Black History Month.
TWRA reports invasive Silver Carp now in Chickamauga Lake
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - We have told you that the scourge of southern fisheries was headed our way. Now the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency reports that the dreaded Silver Carp is here. You've probably seen the videos of the fish jumping…
Attorney asks to move Janet Hinds trial
wants to move the trial to another county and then sequester the jury.
Water main break causes pressure loss in Red Bank neighborhoods
7:30 UPDATE: Tennessee American reports that the repair is complete. "If affected customers experience air or discoloration, they should run a COLD tap until it runs clear which should take only a few minutes. We recommend a faucet with strong…
Volkswagen hiring another 380 workers on Saturday
on-site interviews at the Enterprise south plant conference center on Saturday from 9 until noon.
One suspect charged so far in Bradley Central High thefts
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Bradley County detectives have charged a suspect in a break-in at Bradley Central High in December. On December 15th, suspects entered the school and athletic facilities and took baseball bat bags, a radar gun, clothing and…
Suspected Tobacco thief in a white hood charged in Bradley County
CHARLESTON, Tennessee (WDEF) - After a six month investigation, Bradley County detectives have arrested a suspect for several convenience store burglaries. They say it wasn't difficult to link the cases. The first break-in happened in July, followed by two more…
Walmart Market evacuated by gas odor
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Fire officials say a gas leak forced the evacuation of a Walmart Neighborhood Market. It happened around 7 PM at the Hixson Pike location. Fire crews determined that a floor cleaning machine was to blame. The…