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…
Suspect and trooper shot in Highway 27 police chase
UPDATE: THP attempted a traffic stop but the driver refused to stop. The chase headed north on Highway 27. Officers exchanged gunfire with the fleeing vehicle. At one point the vehicle crossed the median while shooting. Trooper Khalat Ghazi was…
Girls VS. Boys
Zack Fowler, the father of undefeated girl wrestler Piper Fowler, says the possibility of his daughter not allowed to participate in a boy dominated league "would be a travesty".
Woman concerned after bullets go through her home
A woman is concerned after bullets went through her home in Chattanooga.
Bradley County Deputy Marlon Nelson is Our 1st Responder of the Month
"I'm here at school building relationships , bridge the gap between law enforcement and students."
Anakeesta theme park building the highest point in Gatlinburg
GATLINBURG, Tennessee (WDEF) - Gatlinburg's newest theme park is already planning a major expansion. Anakeesta owners today announced they are building a new observation tower in the middle of town. The expansion also includes a new treehouse playground for kids…
Tributes to victim of Ooltewah shooting
Patrick was a genuine soul who volunteered to style hair at many early years of their Dare to Dance fundraiser.
Cleveland man says he was robbed at gunpoint Tuesday
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - William Young was getting ready for work Tuesday morning. He started up his car from inside his home on Peerless Drive, but when he headed out the door at around 4, his morning took an unexpected…
Doctor: Scans show Alabama governor cancer-free
MONTGOMERY, Alabama (AP) - A doctor says Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is currently free of lung cancer. In a statement released Wednesday by the governor's office, Dr. Alex Whitley said scans showed no sign of the cancer she was diagnosed…