As deadly wildfires continue to rage in Los Angeles, attorneys representing those affected are headed to court, with multiple lawsuits alleging negligence by at least two public utilities in Southern California. Southern California Edison is accused of failing…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hamilton County Commission looks to provide additional maintenance aid to Hamilton County Schools. The Commission will award Hamilton County Schools more than 31 million…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hamilton County Commission officially approved Janie Parks Varnell as the next County Attorney. Varnell will succeed current County Attorney Rheubin Taylor. Mayor Weston Wamp chose Varnell…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police (CPD) are investigating a woman who faked being a nurse at a local nursing home. CPD responded to the 1000 block of North Runyan Drive, December 30, 2024 at 12:48 p.m. for reports of…
APISON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police (CPD) are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Apison Pike early Wednesday morning. Officers responded to the 8000 block of…
HARRISON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Firefighters in Harrison battled an apartment fire this afternoon. Crews with the Highway 58 Volunteer Fire Department (H58VFD) responded to 7560 Short Trail Springs Road at…
Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire and hostage release agreement to halt more than a year of fighting in the Gaza Strip, U.S. officials told CBS News' Margaret Brennan on Wednesday. Another source with knowledge…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced Wednesday that he will call for a special session with the Tennessee General Assembly on Monday, January…
The Food and Drug Administration is moving to cut out addictive nicotine from cigarettes, according to a long-awaited proposed regulation released Wednesday. The rule aims to force the nearly 12% of Americans still using combustible…
The Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday it had decided to revoke Red 3's authorization to be added to foods, over concerns about how the food coloring is linked to cancer in laboratory animals. FDA…
The newest rising star in baking, Brothers Bagels, is celebrating National Bagel Day with a special promotion. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Two parents' idea to create a family business for their boys…
UPDATE (1/15/2025): We've learned more information about the officer involved shooting that occurred in DeKalb County, Alabama. Both the male and female victims involved in this incident both sustained non-life-threatening…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga’s Local Blood Assurance is asking for the community’s help, as they are critically low on blood donations. Due to the wintry weather this…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Public Library has recently announced new initiatives to make accessing literature easier by removing several financial barriers, including parking fees. With…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A day of deliberation regarding Governor Bill Lee’s controversial school voucher bill has continued to draw sharp criticism from education advocates. The voucher program,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Tuesday was day two of the Jason Chen murder trial. (more…)
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Parkridge Medical Center aims to raise caution and lower the spread of Norovirus in Hamilton County. “We have been seeing an Influx. And, you…
Three Boar's Head deli meat plants were cited for unsanitary conditions, including insects, mold, and "unidentified slime," according to newly released federal records. The new findings suggest that sanitation problems were not limited to the…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Drivers on I-24 in Hamilton County should prepare for overnight lane closures starting January 14, 2025, as utility crews work on the interstate lighting system. The closures will affect the…
RINGGOLD, GA (WDEF) - When the Catoosa County College and Career Academy needed new computers for their 9-1-1 center, they knew right where to look. Students on that same…
UPDATE (1/15/2025): The closure of 24 Shallowford will remain ongoing until tomorrow. This portion of Shallowford Road will remain closed until Thursday, January 15, at 5:00…
The Food and Drug Administration released on Tuesday its long-awaited proposal to require food manufacturers to put…
Starbucks is reversing its open-door policy after almost seven years, now requiring that people make a purchase if they want to hang out at its coffee shops or use its restrooms. The coffee giant said…
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. — A homicide suspect was apprehended early Tuesday morning, hours after a fatal stabbing on Richardson Road claimed the life of a local woman.…