Benefit held for East Ridge hit and run victim
Family and friends of an East Ridge hit and run victim held a benefit to show their support.
STEM students create doggie wheelchair for 'Nubbs'
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga STEM students are coming up with a solution for a two-legged dog named Nubbs. Nubbs' owner, Katie Zwitter, contacted the school in need of a new set of wheels. "He was born without his front…
Mother and son convicted of murder in Polk County
Prosecutors say a jury convicted a mother and son of two murders in Polk County.
Two Children Die from Flu this Season in Hamilton County
According to the health department, two children have died from the flu in Hamilton County during this flu season.
Students Call An "Audible" On Traditional Books
Students in Hamilton County are getting a little extra help with their reading.
Teen boy charged in connection with Amber Alert case
A teen boy faces charges in connection with the disappearance of a 12 year old girl in Chattanooga.
Wilkey Skips Court Appearance, Gets New Hearing Date
Former Deputy Gets New Hearing Date
HCSO releases 2020 citizen survey
The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office released their 2020 Online Citizen Survey.
Cherokee County Schools closed Friday
20% plus absenteeism at schools on Wednesday and Thursday.
Hamilton County Sheriff's Office Job Fair
Thursday at the Hamilton County Justice Building, the sheriff's office hosted a job fair to find the most qualified candidates for the Corrections Division.
Chattanooga doctors stay on top of the coronavirus
Infectious disease specialists in the Chattanooga area are educating people about the coronavirus.
Greenway Vision 2020
Organizers are trying to help the Cleveland Greenway expand with public art, and they need your help.
Gov. Lee to pitch sweeping abortion bans in Tennessee
The Republican governor made the announcement Thursday.
FedEx Warns About A National Scam "Don't Click The Link"
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Don't click the link! That's what FedEx is telling consumers who have been receiving texts and e-mails with a bogus tracking code. The shipping retail tweeted this alert out Wednesday. FedEx says the messages are not…
Woman pleads guilty to shooting boyfriend at a Hixson gas station in 2017
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A woman pleaded guilty on Thursday to second degree murder. Emily Brooks was charged with shooting her ex-boyfriend in 2017. Eric Burchfield was shot to death at a convenience store in Hixson in July of 2017. Brooks…
Chattanooga Amber Alert for 12 year old Lucy Lucas
Lucy Lucas was last seen at her home on Tuesday.
Jailer charged with sexual assault of inmate
CHATSWORTH, Georgia (WDEF) - A former Murray county detention officer has been charged with three counts of sexual assault against a person in custody, or on parole or probation. Twenty four year old Bryson Wallace Starks of was arrested last…
Lawmaker proposes repealing Tennessee ban on mobile devices while driving
Senator says it isn't stopping distracted driving.
Hamilton County Corrections seeing more job openings than normal, holding job fair
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office wants to hire corrections officers. And, they're taking a different approach at recruiting by having a job fair and offering a $500 dollar incentive for new hires. "Because we have…
Police arrest two people accused of stealing the Chattahooligan's trailer
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Chattanooga police have arrested the two people accused of stealing the Chattahooligan's trailer. Police have arrested 28 year old, Aaron Chippoletti and 28 year old, Erika Mays have been charged with theft over $10,000. The trailer was…
Man shot at Jackson Co. Courthouse found dead in Alabama mountains
Fred Swearengin had been missing for weeks. He was awaiting trial for gun incident at the courthouse in September.
Mayors launch task force to oppose minor league contraction
Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke part of task force.
Tips on guarding yourself from auto thieves
Auto theft has decreased in the last three years in Chattanooga, but the numbers are still in the thousands.
Secure The Vote
The Secretary of State office in Georgia have released a Secure The Vote initiative and new voting equipment.