Animal Hero Summer Camp making return at HES
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Families looking for one more summer activity have an option in Chattanooga. (more…)
Threads launches with questionable local impact
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A new app could change the social media landscape. Meta launched Threads on Wednesday. It is a text based app that is similar to Twitter. Over 10 million people have signed up so far. Many…
Update: Lake Winnie reopens waterslide after child injury
UPDATE: Lake Winnie stated their Twist-N-Shout waterslide has reopened. Here is Lake Winnie's most recent comment on the issue: "The State of Georgia today reinspected the Twist-N-Shout water…
Kevin Spacey's accuser denies the defense claim that he made up sex assault, says 'it was horrific'
LONDON (AP) — A man who says Kevin Spacey subjected him to a torrent of verbal abuse and grabbed his crotch has denied making up the allegations. Spacey's lawyer Patrick Gibbs alleged to the accuser on Thursday that many parts…
Adventure Days: Chattanooga Library card holders get free Zoo admission
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Zoo is teaming up with the Chattanooga Public Library to host Adventure Days at the zoo. On special dates, guests under 18 who have a library card will get free admission to the zoo.…
The US will provide cluster munitions to Ukraine as part of a new military aid package: AP sources
By NOMANN MERCHANT, LOLITA C. BALDOR and ELLEN KNICKMEYER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has decided to provide cluster munitions to Ukraine and is expected to announce on Friday that the Pentagon will send thousands as part…
Police: Woman shows up to hospital with shooting injury
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A woman showed up to a local hospital with an injury from a gunshot, according to the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD). Chattanooga Police learned of the shooting when the woman got to the hospital. They have…
RFK Jr.'s presidential campaign raises $3 million in 3 days
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WDEF) -- Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s Presidential Campaign raised $3 million in three days, they announced on Thursday. Team Kennedy added they gathered an average of $1 million per day over the last three days of the fundraising…
Toby Keith's shows at his Oklahoma music venue mark return to stage after revealing cancer diagnosis
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Country music star Toby Keith was back on stage over the Fourth of July weekend with his first shows since revealing last summer that he had been fighting stomach cancer. Hundreds attended the native Oklahoman's pop-up…
Ricky Martin and Jwan Yosef announce divorce after 6 years of marriage
By The Associated Press Ricky Martin and Jwan Yosef are divorcing after nearly six years of marriage, the couple announced Thursday. “For some time, we have considered transforming our…
From the Archives: 1993 Alpine Slide
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- For our Thursday Throwback, we look back a summer thrills in our area from year's past. We visit the Raccoon Mountain go carts and Alpine Slide in July of 1993. You used to be able to…
Tennessee unemployment claims jump 67% over past week
TENNESSEE (WDEF) -- Tennessee recently saw a leap in unemployment claims, WalletHub reported. Claims increased more than 67% from the week of June 19 to the week of June 26. This increase was the third…
TVFCU Named Among Best Credit Unions in Tennessee by Forbes
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (July 6, 2023) — Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union (TVFCU) has been recognized by Forbes as one of the top credit unions in Tennessee. This award is presented annually by Forbes and Statista Inc. and can be viewed on…
Nevada secures $285M opioid settlement with Walgreens, bringing total settlements to $1 billion
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The state of Nevada has reached a $285 million settlement with Walgreens regarding the pharmacy chain's role in the opioid epidemic, the state's top lawyer announced Wednesday. The last in a…
Memphis prosecutors seek death penalty against man charged with kidnapping and killing teacher
By ADRIAN SAINZ Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Prosecutors say they will seek the death penalty against a man charged with kidnapping a Memphis, Tennessee, school teacher during an early-morning run and killing her. Cleotha Abston is charged with…
Driving Our Economy Forward: Nutrapothica
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- You are what you eat! It's hard not to love junk food and sweets, but they don't always love you back. A good licensed and registered dietitian,…
New Bible themed exhibit to be featured in Cleveland
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Cleveland Tennessee has a new tourist attraction on the horizon. It is an emerging children’s museum called Trek Thru Truth. “I think this…
Suspect in fatal shooting of Georgia sheriff's deputy arrested after trying to flee in patrol car
CORDELE, Ga. (AP) — A sheriff's deputy in Georgia was shot and killed Wednesday and the suspect tried to flee in the deputy's patrol car, authorities said. The…
Bradley County Sheriff's Office employees receive higher pay
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Starting Monday, employees of the Bradley County Sheriff's Office are receiving higher pay. According to the sheriff's office, the starting salary for correctional…
Atlanta police: Motorcycle fires started by 'anarchists' aimed at stopping new training center
By SUDHIN THANAWALA Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — A fire that destroyed eight Atlanta Police Department motorcycles was among several acts of vandalism in recent days by a group of "anarchists” aimed at stopping construction of a new public safety…
Judge rules Rheubin Taylor to remain Hamilton County Attorney
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Hamilton County judge ruled in favor of Rheubin Taylor in his case against Mayor Weston Wamp. When Mayor Wamp took office,…
Goodwill celebrates 100 years in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Goodwill is celebrating 100 years of local service. They currently have 15 locations in the Chattanooga area. “We started 100 years ago in the Chattanooga area…
Fire Department: Child falls off waterslide at Lake Winnie
ROSSVILLE, Ga. (WDEF) -- A 5-year-old child fell off a waterslide at Lake Winnie on Tuesday, according to the Catoosa…
Sheriff's office identifies body found near West Fairmount Road
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) identified a body found last week near West Fairmount Road. Deputies found the body near the…