CBS: Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed, and state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were wounded in politically motivated shootings overnight, Gov. Tim Walz said Saturday. Hortman, 55, and her husband were shot in their Brooklyn Park home, while Hoffman, 60, and his wife were shot about 5 miles away…… MORE
TBI Officer Involved Shooting MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WDEF) – At the request of 30th Judicial District Attorney General Steve Mulroy, TBI special agents continue to investigate the circumstances of an officer-involved shooting Friday night involving the Memphis Police Department. The incident occurred near the intersection of Park Avenue and Grand Street, where Memphis police officers observed…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Bonnaroo 2025 is canceled because of the weather. Just one day after thousands arrived for the start of Bonnaroo in Manchester, TN on Thursday they are now all going to have to go home This is only the third time in 23 years Bonnaroo has been cancelled: Once in 2020 due…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive wrapped up another year of friendly competition between the Catoosa and Walker County Sheriff’s Offices, proving once again that public safety goes hand-in-hand with public service. On Friday, June 13th, both agencies invited the community to roll up their sleeves and donate blood…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – It’s a hidden piece of Chattanooga’s music history, now stepping into the spotlight. Once a secret recording space known only to insiders, Deadbird Studio has officially opened its doors to the public. Tucked behind the scenes of Chattanooga’s music scene, Deadbird Studio was once a word-of-mouth sanctuary, reserved for musicians, producers,…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Two different visions of future growth in rural Hamilton County are making their case for what limits should be placed on new housing. Plan Hamilton has been an ongoing effort to figure out what zoning regulations should be in place to deal with rapid growth. This plan in particular has been controversial…… MORE
CHATSWORTH, Ga. (WDEF)- A group of environmental scientists in northwest Georgia say recent test results of forever chemicals in North Georgia have them alarmed. PFAS Georgia at a town hall in Chatsworth says that the majority of tests for forever chemicals across North Georgia have tested above the EPA limits. They say 56% of water…… MORE
(Courtesy: MGN) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We spoke with Congressman Chuck Fleischmann on the military operation conducted by Israel against Iran. Representative Fleischmann has long been a staunch supporter of Israel. He argues that the threat posed by Iran’s nuclear program necessitated a preemptive strike against military targets. He added that Iran could have avoided this…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- CARTA CEO Charles Frazier gave an update on the repair progress of the Incline Railway. The Incline Railway has been closed since December due to wildfire damage. That fire according to the National Park Service occurred due to a rockslide. All of the cable, rail, and timber on the incline had to…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A human trafficking investigation in Chattanooga has led to the arrest of two women as part of an undercover operation. On June 9, 2025 law enforcement agencies carried out a targeted operation to crack down on human trafficking and identify potential victims. The operation involved several local and federal agencies. As…… MORE
