Mask guidelines changing
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF)- According to reports, the CDC will soon advise people to still wear masks indoors in counties with high levels of meaningful COVID-19 cases such as hospitalizations and deaths as compared…
Cleveland Police make more arrests in airsoft gun attacks
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Police in Cleveland have charged two young men following a spree of attacks with an airsoft-type gun. There were a total of three incidents involving the airsoft gun and a bb gun. The latest arrests involved…
Third Suspect arrested in Mountain Mart gun store robbery case
JASPER, Tennessee (WDEF) - More guns have been recovered and a third suspect arrested in the Mountain Mart gun theft case. A total of 28 guns were taken during the robbery in December in Marion County. Dustin Stephens has been…
Biden to nominate Ketanji Brown Jackson for Supreme Court
President Joe Biden will nominate federal appeals court Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, the White House said, making her the first Black woman selected to serve in the court.
J&J, distributors finalize $26B landmark opioid settlement
Drugmaker Johnson & Johnson and three major distributors finalized nationwide settlements over their role in the opioid addiction crisis Friday, an announcement that clears the way for $26 billion to flow to nearly every state and local government in the U.S.
Expect to see a gas price spike from the Ukraine invasion
OOLTEWAH, Tennessee (WDEF) - One far-reaching consequence of the conflict in Ukraine is the fluctuation of local gas prices. As Russia invades its neighbor, the price of gas is expected to rise in the…
Local Community Leaders Push for Flooding Legislation
RED BANK, Tennessee (WDEF) - In response to Tennessee's risk for flooding, local elected officials, business owners, and citizens have formed the coalition Flood Ready Tennessee. According to the group, communities such as Red…
Officers shoot suspect with a knife in Loudon
LOUDON, Tennessee (WDEF) - The TBI will investigate a fatal shooting involving officers with the Loudon City Police and county deputies on Thursday. Their preliminary report found that officers were serving a warrant at a business for an employee. They…
U.S. Xpress agrees to teach trucking skills to Chattanooga State studetnts
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Supply Chain 101 will soon be in session at Chattanooga State Community College. Trucking giant U.S. Xpress is working with Chattanooga State Community College to add a…
From The Archives: 1992 stars
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - We couldn't pick just one star for you in tonight's Thursday Throwback. So we came up with three. Our stars come from the fields of music, politics…
Not Guilty Verdict in Local High School Rape Trial
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - "We the jury find the defendant Romalace Williams not guilty." After five hours of deliberation, a jury of 12 found Romalace Williams not guilty of rape. The rape charges stemmed…
Military retirees express concerns over Russia-Ukraine crisis
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- On Thursday afternoon, President Biden imposed harsh economic sanctions on Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine. However, retired two-star Admiral Vance Fry said he believes Putin…
Brian Kemp plan advances for Georgia income tax rebates
ATLANTA (AP) - Gov. Brian Kemp’s plan to pay $1.6 billion worth of state income tax refunds is advancing. The House Ways and Means Committee voted unanimously to pass House Bill 1302 on Thursday, sending it to the full House…
Chattanooga Police Department program assisting in mental health calls
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Chattanooga Police Department has launched a new program to provide an additional tool in its belt to help serve the community. Lt. Tim Tomisek,…
Invasion of Ukraine's impact on mental health
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-The Russian invasion of Ukraine also impacts the mental health of people all over the world, even here in the Tennessee Valley area. Over the past two years, mental health has been a major topic due to the…
Tennessee sued over state House, Senate redistricting maps
By JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A lawsuit backed by the Tennessee Democratic Party seeks to block new Republican-drawn redistricting maps for the state House and Senate. The challenge filed in Davidson County Chancery Court by three…
Lawsuit: Diocese didn't properly investigate sex abuse claim
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Roman Catholic Diocese of Knoxville and its bishop have been named in a lawsuit alleging that sexual abuse allegations against a former employee weren’t investigated properly. News outlets report that the complaint filed Tuesday in…
Roberts Mill Road will remain closed 8 weeks
UPDATE: After an inspection by a Geo Tech Stabilization company, Hamilton County officials now say it will take 8 weeks to repair Roberts Mill Road. They will begin the work next week. _______ HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) -…
Suspect charged in overnight breakin at Bradley business
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Bradley County Sheriff's investigators have charged a suspect in an overnight burglary. An alarm went off at a business on Spring Place Road Southeast around 1:30 AM. Officers found an open window, but no other sign…
Russia's Putin announces military operation in Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday announced a military operation in Ukraine, claiming it’s intended to protect civilians. In a televised address, Putin said the action comes in response to threats coming from Ukraine. He added…
"Karma's a ...": Comptroller report on DA Pinkston has Boyd calling for his resignation
The state comptroller's office wrapped up an investigation into the hiring and continued employment of relatives in the Hamilton County District Attorney's Office. The conclusion?…
School mask mandate bill continues to roll in Georgia
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia senators are advancing bills that would let Georgia public school parents opt their children out of school mask mandates and would bar many state and local agencies from requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Both measures passed…
Dalton man convicted of rape and kidnapping of ex-girlfriend
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - A jury found a Dalton man guilty of rape, kidnapping and cruelty to children in a family violence case. His ex-girlfriend and mother of his children accused him of kidnapping and raping her in the spring…
State of Black Chattanooga report released
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- The Urban League of Greater Chattanooga delivered its inaugural State of Black Chattanooga report this afternoon revealing critical data for Black residents in the city. The report revealed various…