By LAURA UNGAR AP Science Writer Two new studies provide more evidence that the coronavirus pandemic originated in a Wuhan, China market where live animals were sold. This further bolsters the theory that the virus emerged from the wild rather…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - It's official. Volkswagen's Chattanooga plant is now rolling off the all-electric ID.4 compact SUV. The ID.4 is already Volkswagen's most popular electric vehicle, but they have all been made in Germany. Until now. In a release,…
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - Tonight's Mega Millions jackpot has now climbed to the third highest in game history. The pot now stands at $810 million ($470 million Cash Value). You have until 10:45 PM (EST) to buy a ticket. But you…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- According to a 2021 data breach report conducted by Verizon, thirty-six percent of data breaches are caused by phishing scams. Phishing traditionally relies on email to trick a user into providing…
SODDY-DAISY, Tennessee (WDEF) - In an effort to make school zones safer for buses, student drivers, and cops directing traffic, the city of Soddy Daisy will be installing eight new speed cameras. (more…)
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - A prominent dental company has agreed to pay a hefty fine over alleged TennCare violations. The United States Attorney announced the agreement on Tuesday. Federal prosecutors say Cloudland Dental submitted false claims for dental services to…
ATHENS, Tennessee (WDEF) - The McMinn County Sheriff says a man has confessed that he shot his wife at their home over the weekend. Joanne Johnson was shot at least two times around 5 AM on Sunday morning at the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A car caught fire causing damage to a home in Hixson late Monday evening, July 26.…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The city of Chattanooga is getting more money, and it's a sizable amount from the federal government. $30 million. It's all part of the American Rescue Plan. The average…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - An escalator mishap injured several children this afternoon at the Tennessee Aquarium. Aquarium officials say it happened around 1:45 PM. They say it happened to a summer camp group visiting the aquarium. A counselor told security that…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- According to a sworn affidavit, it was five thirty on Saturday morning when detectives were made aware that four men had escaped from Silverdale Detention Facility. Investigators arrived at the scene…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Summer learning can be a fluid situation at the Tennessee Aquarium. For Mad Scientists week, campers created rockets fueled with water and Alka-Seltzer. Learning really…
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - Tennessee Valley native Lauren Alaina has a new recording home in Nashville. She has signed a deal with Independent label Big Loud Records. Big Loud CEO Seth England calls Alaina one of the best vocalists in Nashville,…
TRION, Georgia (WDEF) - The Chattooga County Sheriff is asking for the public's help to identify vandals at a cemetery this weekend. They stuck at the Alexander cemetery off of Spring Creek…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Why pay someone else to fix your tech products, when you can do it yourself? If you need to repair your phone, computer, or…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - You might not know the name Sania Khan, but she left a legacy with those she knew. A candlelight vigil in her honor took place tonight at her old high…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga isn't all about crime, or negative publicity. The past years in the city allowed for Mayor Tim Kelly to acknowledge that there were two Chattanoogas: the haves and the have-nots. He and City Council have done…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office needs your help to find two inmates who escaped the jail at Silverdale. It was part of a four-person escape attempt at 5:15 this morning. Johnny Bryant and William Atkins, were captured…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Firefighters got an early start to the day, knocking down a boat fire in the Chickamauga Lock. Units responded to a call close to 8:15 this morning on Trailhead Drive, and found a burning vessel. Smoke from…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The odds are astronomical, but the third highest jackpot in Mega Millions history is up for grabs. What would you do with $660 million dollars? That's what's at stake in tonight's Mega Millions drawing. Even if you…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Health Department says our area has once again hit the "high" transmission level for COVID cases. We have averaged 135 news cases a day voer the last week. The CDC recommends that communities in…
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Governor Bill Lee has appointed a new Commissioner for the Department of Children's Services (DCS) in Tennessee. Margie Quinn will follow Jennifer Nichols in the job, beginning in September. “Jennifer is a committed public servant who…
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Six men have been charged in the Knoxville area for shooting a man on the Holston River. It didn't appear intentional. WVLT TV reports the six were on a boat, drinking and shooting guns. They were…
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Two local communities are winners in this year's Dog Park Dash. Randy and Jenny Boyd formed the Boyd Foundation to help fund dog parks across Tennessee. This year…