CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Health experts in Tennessee are taking proactive steps to address growing concerns over the recent measles outbreak, even though no cases have been reported in the region. The Tennessee Health Department’s Regional Health Council hosted a critical presentation this morning to educate the public and prevent the disease from reaching our…… MORE
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TVA Employees Return to Office
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A change is on the horizon for TVA employees in Chattanooga. After nearly four years of remote and hybrid work, TVA called workers back to the office this morning. TVA leadership is making the move to bring employees back to the office, citing collaboration and efficiency. The transition has been met…… MORE
Additional charges filed in connection to Sale Creek SWAT standoff
SALE CREEK, Tenn. (WDEF) — Authorities have filed additional charges in connection to the February SWAT standoff in Sale Creek. Kenneth Lee Kizzar and Julia Ann Kizzar have both been charged with 11 felonies related to the investigation and search warrant following the Sale Creek SWAT standoff that occurred February 21. Kenneth was originally charged…… MORE
Multiple agencies respond to Collegedale brush fire
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) — Several agencies responded to a large brush fire in Collegedale Monday afternoon. At 12:45 p.m., March 3, 2025, a homeowner reported a large brush near a residence at 4618 Howardsville Road. The Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department (TCVFD) requested a large mutual aid response due to other TCVFD personnel working another…… MORE
One person dead, one injured after car crash on Hixson Pike
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — One person died at a local hospital after being involved in a crash on Hixson Pike Saturday afternoon. At 2:00 p.m., March 1, 2025, the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) responded to a two vehicle crash in the 6400 block of Hixson Pike. Upon arrival, officers located one person with life-threatening…… MORE
Whitfield County house fire claims life of 88-year-old
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) — A house fire in Whitfield County claimed the life of an 88-year-old Monday morning. At 8:45 a.m., March 3, 2025, the Whitfield County Fire Department (WCFD) responded to a house fire on Tunnel Hill Varnell Road. According to the Whitfield County Coroner’s Office, one death was confirmed as a result…… MORE
Chickamauga man arrested for cock fighting, animal cruelty
CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. (WDEF) — A Chickamauga man has been arrested and charged with 27 counts of animal cruelty. On March 1, 2025 a deputy with the Walker County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) was investigating a vehicle blocking a driveway at a residence on Garretts Chapel Road. According to Walker County Sheriff Steve Wilson, 26 dead roosters…… MORE
UTC breaks ground on business school expansion
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- UTC will soon be expanding their offerings for business students. The groundbreaking for the expansion of the Gary W. Rollins College of Business was held Monday morning. A group of representatives breaking ground on the expansion to the UTC Gary W. Rollins Business School. This will double the size of that college.…… MORE
Chattanooga firefighters respond to Elena Drive house fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga firefighters were on the scene of a house fire this morning in a neighborhood between Amnicola Highway and Riverside Drive. Crews responded to the 2100 block of Elena Drive after receiving reports from a neighbor who spotted flames coming from the house. Upon arrival, crews with the Chattanooga Fire Department…… MORE
One man arrested after leading authorities on pursuit in stolen vehicle
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — A man has been arrested and charged after leading authorities on a pursuit in a stolen vehicle. At 8:20 p.m., March 2, 2025, deputies with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) tried to conduct a traffic stop for a suspected stolen Hyundai Elantra on Banks Road. When the driver refused…… MORE
