Commission Continues Rivermont Gym Funding Freeze
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hamilton County Commission voted to continue a funding freeze to Hamilton County Schools this morning. (more…)
TVFCU spreads holiday cheer to Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union (TVFCU) felt the Christmas spirit this year with the Angel Tree program. Tiffany Wolf the Community Engagement Liaison said, "We had 53 bags we got through the auction we held…
TVA shares tips to help avoid winter blackouts
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - TVA is encouraging citizens to be prepared for potential blackouts by saving money during the winter months. One way to do that is by…
City Council expects to delay action on skateboarding in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga City Council has delayed action on a proposal in skating on the roads citywide. Council members believe skating on streets will cause accidents and slow down traffic. Over the past two years, police have issued…
Catoosa County authorities searching for runaway teen
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Catoosa County Sheriff's Office is searching for a missing teenager who may be in Atlanta. Denahjia Hill, 16, left her foster parent's house at around 4 p.m. on Saturday, December 16. She is originally…
The Denver Zoo didn't know who the father of a baby orangutan was. They called in Maury Povich to deliver the paternity test results
The paternity of a baby orangutan born at the Denver Zoo was a mystery to staff – so they went to the paternity test expert, Maury Povich. Povich, himself…
Georgia school districts to receive bonuses by NYE
ATLANTA (WDEF) -- The Georgia Association of Educators provided an update to Gov. Brian Kemp's year-end bonus for state employees. The association explained that Georgia school districts will receive these funds by December 31 of this year. This means that…
Christmas events around the Tennessee Valley
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Check back here for an updated list on Christmas events happening around the Tennessee Valley. Benton, Tennessee Whoville lasting all December located at Faith and Football Hair Salon. Chattanooga, Tennessee Christmas…
EPB to add EV charging stations to East Ridge
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- EPB will soon be installing electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in East Ridge, the company announced on Wednesday. EPB said they are installing two fast chargers, each having two charging ports, at their East Ridge…
Baltimore Aircoil Company announces growth plans in Dayton
RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- New jobs are coming to Rhea County as Baltimore Aircoil Company is expanding operations. Gov. Bill Lee and Commissioner Stuart McWhorter announced the plans for growth…
Florida man wanted for bank fraud in Signal Mountain
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Signal Mountain Police (SMPD) are searching for a Miami man for bank fraud and identity theft. Detectives have obtained a felony warrant for Michael Corde Knight. Michael Knight / Signal Mountain…
120-year-old log house destroyed in fire
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A 120-year-old log house in Dunlap was completely destroyed in a fire over the weekend, according to firefighters. Crews responded to the fire on…
A 7th person in Tennessee has died due to tornado-producing storms
By JONATHAN MATTISE NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A seventh person in Tennessee has died from injuries she suffered during a string of powerful storms earlier this month that whipped up destructive tornadoes, according to police. Penny Scroggins, a 78-year-old from…
Donald Trump banned from Colorado ballot in historic ruling by state’s Supreme Court
BY NICHOLAS RICCARDI DENVER (AP) — A divided Colorado Supreme Court on Tuesday declared former President Donald Trump ineligible for the White House under the U.S. Constitution’s insurrection clause and removed him from…
Artist wanted for redesign of Northshore banners
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The River City Company is looking to beautify the Northshore area with art banners. In August, they announced their new program to redesign these…
TDOT announces Choice Lanes project in Tennessee
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - TDOT is looking at expanding their Choice Lanes project across the state. “It is basically a new and revolutionary way that we are prioritizing our…
Red Bank leaders fight back against county's school plan
UPDATE: Hamilton County Schools released a statement about Red Bank's proposed plan for school futures. "Yesterday, School Board District 6 representative Ben Connor announced a new proposal concerning where to construct an elementary school to serve the Red Bank community.…
Whitwell resort owners honor firefighters who saved their property
WHITWELL, Tenn. (WDEF) - Facing the destruction of your property and business can create a sense of unease. That was the reality for a Marion County mountaintop…
Bo Dukes, convicted of hiding death of Georgia teacher Tara Grinstead, pleads guilty in unrelated rape cases
A man imprisoned for concealing the death of Georgia teacher Tara Grinstead has pleaded guilty to reduced charges in two unrelated rape cases in a deal that lets him avoid additional prison time. Houston County Superior Court records show that Bo Dukes…
Regulators approve deal to pay for Georgia Power's new nuclear reactors
By JEFF AMY ATLANTA (AP) — Almost 15 years of wrangling over who should pay for two new nuclear reactors in Georgia and who should be accountable for cost overruns came down to one vote Tuesday, with the Georgia Public…
Several people sent to hospital after morning interstate wreck
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A crash Tuesday morning at the I-24 and I-75 split sent several people to the hospital with serious injuries. Chattanooga Police said the wreck…
Xfinity hack affects nearly 36 million customers. Here's what to know.
A security breach at Comcast-owned Xfinity has exposed the personal data of nearly all the internet provider's customers, including account usernames, passwords and answers to their security questions. Comcast said in a filing with Maine's attorney general's office that the hack…
Retailers are improving their delivery speeds, meaning good news for late holiday shoppers
By HALELUYA HADERO and ANNE D’INNOCENZIO/AP Business Writers NEW YORK (AP) — Haven’t ordered any of your holiday gifts yet? Well, you might find solace in discovering some of America’s biggest retailers are working to increase their shipping speeds to…
Chattanooga potential location for TDOT Choice Lanes
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) announced their potential plans to bring Choice Lanes to Chattanooga and other major Tennessee cities. Choice Lanes are additional lanes that bypass congested interstate traffic. Drivers must pay to access…