North Georgia veteran receives mysterious medical bill
UPDATE: Piedmont Urgent Care, the medical…
Chattanooga Outdoor Festival coming this April
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Outshine Adventures and Nomad be Happy will kick off its first ever Chattanooga Outdoor Festival in April. The event will take place April 6 at the newly renovated Choo…
HES to waive many pet adoption fees on Valentine's Day
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As we are gearing up for the holiday of love next week, one local animal shelter is waiving their fees for their…
Tennessee House advances bill addressing fire alarms in response to Nashville school shooting
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Legislation requiring that schools determine the cause of a fire alarm being triggered before instructing children leave a classroom was advanced unanimously by the Tennessee House on Thursday. The proposal is in response to a Nashville…
Cash reward offered in Monroe County wanted fugitive case
MONROE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Monroe County Sheriff Tommy Jones is warning the public of a wanted fugitive. Authorities are searching for Matthew Hughes, a man in his mid-twenties. Matthew Hughes, wanted fugitive / Monroe County…
Person shot on Wilcox Blvd. is in stable condition, police say
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened Thursday on Wilcox Boulevard. According to CPD, officers responded to reports of a person shot just before 2 p.m. on the 1500 block of Wilcox Boulevard.…
County rescinds request to rezone McDonald Farm
SALE CREEK, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County is reversing course on plans to rezone the McDonald Farm property in the Sale Creek area. Mayor Wamp announced on Thursday the decision to rescind their rezoning request for 90 days. They originally…
More Republicans back spending on child care, saying it's an economic issue
By MORIAH BALINGIT/AP Education Writer Like a lot of mothers, North Dakota state Rep. Emily O'Brien struggled to find infant care when her daughter Lennon was born in 2019. So O'Brien, a Republican who represents the Grand Forks region, brought…
Supreme Court sounds broadly skeptical of efforts to kick Trump off ballot over Capitol attack
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday sounded broadly skeptical of efforts to kick former President Donald Trump off the 2024 ballot. In more than two hours of arguments, both conservative and liberal justices raised questions of whether Trump…
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene responds to Mayorkas' impeachment fail
WASHINGTON (WDEF) -- Republicans attempted to impeach Mayorkas for his handling of the southern border. But three republicans sided with the democrats, making the impeachment fail. [caption id="attachment_1636995"…
McKamey GOODS partnership to provide low-cost pet supplies
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- McKamey Animal Center (MAC) has entered a partnership to help share low-cost resources to the Greater Chattanooga area. MAC's partnership is with Greater…
Tow Truck drivers are 4 times more likely to be killed by distracted drivers.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A new study from triple A Foundation for Traffic Safety reveals a disturbing picture of the dangers faced by those working on the side of the road. Tow Truck drivers are 4 times more likely to be…
Chattanooga police make arrest in February homicide case
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga police say they have arrested a man for a recent homicide case. The homicide happened on the 700 block of E. 48th Street, according to police. Marquel Lane / Hamilton County…
Captain Taylor laid to rest as many honor his legacy
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- On Wednesday, Chattanooga laid to rest an American hero. Captain Larry Taylor, who is the most recent recipient of the Medal of…
Driving Our Economy Forward: Gate 11 Distillery
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Gate 11 Distillery started five years ago. It's located inside the Chattanooga Choo Choo. Let's see how they are driving our economy forward. Owner of…
Tennessee sees record year for organ donations in 2023
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The volunteer state lived up to its name by having more than 500 organ donors in 2023. These donors were able to save the lives of over 1,300 people. "2023 was, thankfully, a record setting year.…
Local coaches celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - In 1987, President Ronald Regan established an annual day of observance during the first week of February to acknowledge female athletes. …
Missing U.S. military helicopter found in Southern California; search on for 5 Marines who were on board
A U.S. military helicopter that went missing while carrying five Marines from Nevada to California has been found, authorities said Wednesday. Search and rescue crews were looking for the Marines as snow and rain were hitting the mountainous area where the helicopter…
Former Brainerd security guard Josephus Reed pleads guilty
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A controversial case at Brainerd High School last year ended in court this morning with a guilty plea. Josephus Reed pleaded guilty to charges of aggravated assault and impersonating a licensed professional. He was hired…
Nikki Haley is trounced by the 'none of these candidates' option in Nevada's Republican primary
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nikki Haley was swamped Tuesday in Nevada's symbolic Republican presidential primary as GOP voters resoundingly picked the “none of these candidates” option on the ballot in a repudiation of the former U.N. ambassador who is the…
The Georgia House has approved a $5 billion boost to the state budget
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia's House backed changes to the state budget Wednesday that would add $5 billion in spending, including a burst of roadbuilding, new dental and medical schools, and money to cover bonuses paid to state employees and teachers.…
Jasper pastor indicted on charges of defrauding disabled adult
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) - A pastor in Marion County has been indicted this week on financial exploitation charges. David C. Berry is both a pastor at the Praise and Worship Family Outreach in Jasper, and he runs The Tax Service…
Coke hopes to excite younger drinkers with new raspberry-flavored Coca-Cola Spiced
By DEE-ANN DURBIN/AP Business Writer From Flamin’ Hot Cheetos to Sweet Heat Starburst, America’s snacks are getting spicier. Now, Coca-Cola wants in on the trend. On Wednesday, the Atlanta beverage giant introduced Coca-Cola Spiced, the first new permanent offering to…
Livestream Capt. Larry Taylor's funeral service
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Captain Larry Taylor, a Chattanooga native and Medal of Honor recipient, will be laid to rest on Wednesday, February 7. The memorial service will begin at 2 p.m. ET. It will begin at the Coolidge National…