As Winter Storm Fern approaches, staying connected could be critical for people across the region. Verizon says it is preparing its network ahead of the storm while encouraging customers to take steps now to stay connected if power outages or…
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF)Snow and ice are creating dangerous driving conditions across the Chattanooga area, keeping Tennessee Highway Patrol troopers busy as winter weather moves through the region. Troopers say slowing down and preparing ahead of time can make all the…
SWEETWATER, Tenn. (WDEF)- We have an update on a fatal crash in McMinn County Saturday. According to District Attorney Stephen Hatchett, the Sweetwater Police Department in Monroe County detected a stolen truck out of Georgia. Officers attempted to stop the…
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Almost 12,000 flights across the U.S. set to take off over the weekend were canceled as a monster storm started to wreak havoc Saturday across much of the…
NEW YORK (AP) — Toyota announced Friday it would recall about 162,000 pickup trucks in the United States after it was discovered that the vehicles’ multimedia displays could compromise driver safety. The recall affects…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Walker County and the City of LaFayette have announced that their warming shelters are now open today. For those in need of shelter, the space will provide cots, bottled…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- As the winter storm approaches, many are wondering if their lights will stay on during the event. With an Ice Storm Warning issued for our area, there are concerns over potential power loss due to accumulating ice.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- As the storm approaches, there are numerous things you can do to prepare your pipes and heating units. Nick Shanks with Lee Company says that to protect…
NEW YORK (AP) - The U.S. stock market is drifting in mixed trading on Friday, as a zigzag week punctuated by loud threats and pullbacks heads toward a quieter close. The S&P 500 rose 0.1% but remained on track to…
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NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. has finalized its withdrawal from the World Health Organization, one year after President Donald Trump announced America was ending its 78-year-old commitment, federal officials said…
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF)- North Georgia voters will not just be electing the replacement of Marjorie Taylor Greene in March in the Congressional seat 14 special election. They will also be voting in a Special Election for the State Senate District…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - With a winter storm moving into the Tennessee Valley this weekend, icy and slushy conditions could make travel difficult and disrupt local deliveries. Snow, sleet, and freezing…
Airlines are starting to cancel U.S. flights ahead of the massive winter storm that's forecast to bring a mix of ice, snow and frigid conditions to a 2,000-mile expanse of the country this weekend. Delta Air…
DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. (WDEF) - The DeKalb County EMA has confirmed that there was a derailment near County Road 761 in Valley Head. The derailment involved 5-10 rail cars from a Norfolk Southern train that was carrying grain. Crews and…
By ALEXA ST. JOHN and CALEIGH WELLS Associated Press Winter has its fans, but even those who enjoy playing in the snow probably dislike the chore of clearing up after a big storm that dumps several inches or even feet of snow and…
MONTGOMERY, Alabama (WDEF) - Lawmakers in Alabama are dealing with varying issues from App Stores to Vaping. The House has passed an App Store Accountability Act. It would force them to sort children into age categories when new accounts are…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- Getting kids to and from school everyday is a top priority for school districts.…
FORT OGLETHORPE, GA. (WDEF) - St. Vincent de Paul/Gabriel’s Hope Food Pantry in Fort Oglethorpe provides ongoing food assistance through regular food drives and pantry services. In addition to its routine…
Washington — A year after a law that effectively banned TikTok from the U.S. went into effect, China and the U.S. have signed off on a deal, according to a White House official. The bipartisan law,…
Microsoft says they are working to resolve an issue regarding services including Outlook and others. "We've identified a portion of service infrastructure in North America that is not processing traffic as expected. We're working to…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)— CommonSpirit – Memorial Hospital officially unveiled its new name and branding Wednesday, marking the final step in its transition from CHI Memorial Hospital. Hospital leaders revealed new signage during an outdoor ceremony, saying the rebrand reflects a…
Athletic wear company Lululemon is pulling a new style of leggings from its North American website after customers complained the fabric was see-through. Vancouver-based Lululemon said it "temporarily paused sales online" of its…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Powered by strong consumer spending, the U.S. economy grew at the fastest pace in two years from July through September, the government said Thursday in a slight upgrade of its first estimate. America’s…