Video shows mail carrier throwing package
A Dunlap man is sharing his concerns about how a package was recently delivered to his home.
President Trump makes Animal Cruelty a Federal Crime
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - President Trump has now made it a federal crime to commit animal cruelty or torture. "The President says this is a crime and Congress and the House of Representatives says this is a crime,"says Jamie McAloon,…
Garbage Truck & VW beetle collide in Collegedale
COLLEGEDALE, Tennessee (WDEF) - A victim was critically injured when a VW Beetle and a garbage truck collided this afternoon in Collegedale. It happened on Lee Highway near Edgmon Road around 1:50 PM. The driver of the VW had to…
Teachers Look For Solutions To Increase Funding For Education In Hamilton County
"We've lost, what was it 40 or 41 teachers? And it's not even Christmas."
Georgia governor fumes at ‘attacks’ over Senate appointment
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is pushing back against speculation over whom he’ll appoint to replace retiring Republican Sen. Johnny Isakson. The Republican governor took to Twitter on Wednesday to slam the “attacks and games” and said more…
Remains confirmed as UFC fighters’ stepdaughter
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - Alabama authorities say human remains discovered in a wooded area have been confirmed as belonging to a missing college student who was the stepdaughter of a UFC fighter. The Auburn Police Department said Wednesday that the…
Report admits Cleveland Officer tested with expired test kit
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - The DUI blood test given to a Cleveland Police Detective over the weekend was done by an expired test kit. That is according to a Catoosa County deputies account of the incident. The Cleveland Daily Banner…
Mayor Coppinger pitches joint school board meeting
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - After the Hamilton County Commission meeting today, Mayor Jim Coppinger once again emphasized the importance of the upcoming meeting with the school board. Funding schools is by far the biggest budget item for the county each year.…
American jobs are getting worse, a new index shows
Although the U.S. is on a record streak for job-creation, many Americans still feel like they can't get ahead — it's not their imagination. The last three decades have seen the economy churn out more and more jobs that offer…
Our list of holiday lightings and Christmas parades coming up
Christmas Parades/Tree Lightings/Holiday Events Wed, Nov 27 EPB Window unveiling 5PM Friday, Nov 29 Holiday Cheer on the Pier 5-8:30 PM at Ross's Landing- Lighted Boat Parade (7PM) & Fireworks (8:15) Lafayette Christmas Parade 6PM Saturday, Nov 30 Collegedale inaugural…
Judge blocks Trump rule requiring immigrants to prove health insurance
Portland, Oregon — A U.S. judge in Oregon on Tuesday granted a preliminary injunction blocking a Trump administration proclamation that would require immigrants to show proof of health insurance to get a visa. U.S. District Court Judge Michael Simon said…
IMPOSTER SCAM: caller claims to be from property assessor's office...but it's fake
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Property Assessor wants residents to be aware of an imposter scam. A few residents have received phone calls from someone claiming to be with their agency, but they're actually not. The imposter…
Child Sexual Assault suspect arrested after fleeing to Georgia
MUPRHY, North Carolina (WDEF) - It has been more than a year since the investigation began, but a western North Carolina man is finally behind bars, charged with sexual assault of a child. Sheriff Derrick Palmer reports it began in…
School bus driver charged, accused of drinking beer on route
AURORA, Ill. (AP) - A 44-year-old bus driver in suburban Chicago has been arrested after authorities say she drank beer while taking more than 30 elementary students to school. Michelle Passley of North Aurora was charged Monday with misdemeanor endangering…
Patrick Core's Winter Forecast
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Each Thanksgiving week, Chief Meteorologist Patrick Core offers his look into the coming winter season. And this year, he has higher hopes for a big snow. Here is the breakdown (see the video for Patrick's full explanation).…
Cleveland Police put officers on leave after DUI incident
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Cleveland Police Department has put four of their officers on leave after a drinking and driving incident from over the weekend. They were all in a car that was pulled over in Catoosa County while…
Howard's NewComer Center students celebrate Thanksgiving
Several different Chattanooga organizations teamed up to provide a Thanksgiving meal to students who are new to our country.
Car collects parking tickets in downtown Chattanooga
A car parked in downtown Chattanooga has been collecting parking tickets for nearly two weeks.
My Best Me 2.0 Will Help 300 People in 2020
"This is about making a permanent lifestyle change."
"Cave Fire" forces thousands to flee homes in California
A wind-driven brush fire that erupted in the Southern California mountains Monday quickly burned more than 4,000 acres by early Tuesday, fire officials said. The "Cave Fire" jumped a highway near the Santa Barbara city limits, CBS Los Angeles reports, in…
Storms cause travel nightmare for millions ahead of Thanksgiving
Denver — Just hours before millions of Americans head home for Thanksgiving, back-to-back storms may be ruining their plans. Two out of three people will feel the impact from heavy snow and rain to hurricane force finds. Snow is flying…
Hamilton County Schools Getting State Grants for School Security
"It gives us the opportunity to view any visitors approaching or coming into our school, and wanting to have access."
Day Before the Thanksgiving Holiday is the Busiest Travel Day of the Year
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) -"We will be out in full force looking for aggressive drivers and drivers driving excessive speeds in this high volume of traffic,"says Lt. John Harmon, with The Tennessee Highway Patrol. The day before thanksgiving is the busiest…
Ocean reef that inspired a movement is now at risk
Savannah, Georgia — From the surface, these 22 square miles of water are unexceptional. But dip beneath the surface — go down 60 or 70 feet — and you'll find a spectacular seascape. Sponges, barnacles and tube worms cover rocky ledges…
