A viral video has put a national spotlight on Minnesota's child care network as allegations of widespread fraud swirl. Records show Minnesota has been trying to improve oversight of the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) payment system…
NEW YORK (AP) — Tesla lost its crown as the world’s bestselling electric vehicle maker on Friday as a customer revolt over Elon Musk’s right-wing politics and stiff overseas competition pushed sales down for a second year…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Erlanger East Hospital has welcomed its first baby of 2026. Birdie, the daughter of Alexis and Brandon Wilson, was born at 12:04 a.m. on New Year's Day. They report mom and baby are doing well. Congratulations…
Nathan Huguenin, 19, said he wasn't able to sleep after escaping from the fire that tore through a packed Swiss ski resort bar during a New Year's party, killing dozens of people, many in their teens and…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Families packed the Creative Discovery Museum to celebrate the new year a little earlier than usual during the annual New Year’s at Noon event.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As a new year begins, gyms and fitness centers nationwide experience measurable changes in membership activity, including community organizations such as the YMCA. Industry reports show that…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Adults living with recurrent respiratory papillomatosis, or RRP, have long relied on surgery to manage this rare HPV-related disease. Caused by chronic infection with HPV 6…
If you’re looking for something fun to do before winter break winds down, the Chattanooga Zoo is giving families one last chance to step into a glowing world of fantasy. The Asian Lantern Festival is nearing the end of its…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- The debate over a proposed new emergency room in Cleveland is continuing to heat up. Despite there being over 110,000 people in Bradley County, the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Millions of Americans live with chronic high blood pressure and don’t realize it, often because the condition shows few noticeable symptoms. Now, a new…
The popular bakery chain Sprinkles Cupcakes, which was known for its storefronts and "cupcake ATMs," is permanently closing all locations, according to its founder and former owner. In a post to Instagram, Candace…
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF)-Flu activity is increasing across the Tennessee Valley, with local hospitals preparing for a particularly busy winter season. Erlanger…
Climate change worsened by human behavior made 2025 one of the three hottest years on record, scientists said. It was also the first time that the three-year temperature average broke through the threshold set in…
Many Americans are heading into 2026 with serious money worries as an affordability crisis collides with stagnant wages, making it more important to take steps to shore up their finances. On top of that, a major…
MCMINN COUNTY -- The McMinn County Sheriff's Office is offering sober rides for those who are unable to drive home or who can not find a ride after drinking on New Year's Eve. They say…
A Chattanooga private school destroyed by the 2020 Easter Tornado in East Brainerd is finally starting to come out of the ground. Grace Baptist Academy was destroyed by that EF 3 Tornado at the corner of Shallowford and Jenkins…
As revelers from around the world get ready to ring in 2026 in New York City's Times Square, preparations are underway for a New Year's Eve celebration packed with live performances. Crowds have gathered to watch the…
Parkridge is responding to an effort by Virtruvian Health to petition against a new freestanding emergency room in Cleveland. Virtruvian Health, who operates the Bradley Medical Center, is arguing that Parkridge ER in Cleveland would skyrocket medical costs for patients…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week with layoffs remaining low despite a weakening labor market. U.S. applications for jobless claims for the week ending Dec. 27 fell by 16,000 to 199,000 from the previous week’s 215,000,…
Savanna Puckett, the Robertson County corrections deputy who was murdered by her ex-boyfriend in 2022. State lawmakers named Savanna's Law after her, creating a…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Local businesses in the Northshore district say traffic, accessibility, and rising operational costs are creating challenges for both employees and customers. Richard Hardin, owner of Stone Cup Cafe,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- On December 30, 2025, a vehicle crashed into an Amnicola Building after swiping a school bus. Around 10:30 a.m., first responders responded to 4300 Amnicola Highway after a vehicle swiped a school bus, went over railroad…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- The Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) has received a $1.46 million grant through the Tennessee Department of Transportation's (TDOT) IMPROVE Transit Investment Grant program. CARTA says the grants will accelerate the development of mobility hubs, enhance…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- LIFE FORCE Air Medical is recognizing Flight Paramedic Robert Berger as he retires following more than 30 years of service. Erlanger says that over the last three decades,…