Existing US home sales fell in August, price growth slows
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell in August and prices that have been soaring eased.
Bradley County Sheriff K-9 Shot By Auto Burglary Suspects
Bradley County Sheriff’s K9 “Joker” is fighting for his life after being shot multiple times early Wednesday morning.
Walmart shuts down Hixson store for cleaning
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Walmart has shutdown it's store in Hixson, temporarily, in connection to the pandemic. The location on Highway 153 closed on Tuesday and will reopen Thursday morning. In a corporate statement, they say: "As you know, several areas…
Emotional testimony in Day 2 of Janet Hinds trial
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The prosecution continued to lay out their case against Janet Hinds for the hit and run death of Chattanooga Police Officer Nicholas Galinger in 2019. We…
UNUM Group announces vaccine verifier
Following President Biden's plans to enforce vaccine mandates with some private companies, Chattanooga employer Unum has announced a vaccine verification program. "Personally I haven't seen anyone who has the accommodation piece of this…
Investigation finds no residency violation by Herschel Walker's wife
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia election investigators found that U.S. Senate candidate Herschel Walker’s wife did not commit any residency violation by voting in Georgia in the 2020 general election after requesting an absentee ballot be sent to Texas. The secretary…
Golden Apple: Cortney Fugate, Loftis Middle School
The best educators consistently put in extra time to make sure their students have all the tools they need to succeed. That describes Cortney Fugate to a "T". The Loftis Middle School teacher is a Golden Apple Award winner.
Senior living apartments evacuated this morning
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Several fire agencies evacuated the Silver Tree apartments this morning because of a fear of fire. Several residents smelled heavy smoke in their homes around 7:15 AM. Five fire departments and Hamilton County Sheriff's officers responded to…
Toxic gas, new rivers of molten lava endanger Spanish island
As a new volcanic vent blew open and unstoppable rivers of molten rock flowed toward the sea, authorities on a Spanish island warned Tuesday that more dangers lie ahead for residents, including earthquakes, lava flows, toxic gases, volcanic ash and acid rain.
Booster dose of Johnson & Johnson COVID shot prompts strong response
Johnson & Johnson said Tuesday that a booster of its one-shot coronavirus vaccine provides a stronger immune response months after people receive a first dose.
Texas doctor who defied state's new abortion ban is sued
A San Antonio doctor who said he performed an abortion in defiance of a new Texas law all but dared supporters of the state's near-total ban on the procedure to try making an early example of him by filing a lawsuit — and by Monday, two people obliged.
More To The Story: the Pinta
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - After a three week stay, a replica of one of the most famous ships in American history left Ross' Landing today. And if you were looking for a…
Holiday shopping might need to be done early this year due to supply chain
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- "This is not the procrastinator's holiday so let’s just keep that in mind," said CEO and founder of Freightwaves…
McMinn County charges 2 with Mt. Verd shooting
ATHENS, Tennessee (WDEF) - McMinn County Sheriff's investigators have made arrests in a double shooting from the weekend. It happened Saturday at a home in the Mt. Verd community near Athens. When deputies got there, 54 year old Mary Denis…
State of Tennessee vs. Janet Hinds trial begins
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - It was a tense day today, as the trial between the state of Tennessee and Janet Hinds finally got underway. The courtroom was packed, but mostly silent throughout the day…
Can ECMO machines save critical COVID patients?
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - ECMO machines are just one of many tools being used to fight against COVID in hospitals nationwide - and with the delta variant raging, they're being used more than ever.…
Slide on Lookout Mountain closes road in Walker County
LAFAYETTE, Georgia (WDEF) - The road off of Lookout Mountain into Pigeon Cove has been shut down by a landslide this afternoon. It happened on Dougherty Gap Road. Authorities report that the slope below the road bed slid, taking down…
What's Right With Our Schools: Silverdale Center
In this segment of What's Right With Our Schools, take a look at the new Silverdale Center that has been 5 years in the making at Silverdale Baptist Academy.
Plea Deal for fatal shooting in Dalton
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - There was no doubt that Devon Raphael Wheeler fired the gun that killed Rashad Goldston. But just how guilty was he? Wheeler entered a guilty plea on Friday to Voluntary Manslaughter and Aggravated Assault, instead of…
86 year old woman dies in Dalton Fire
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Investigators do not suspect foul play in a deadly fire Sunday in Dalton. Firefighters were called to a home at 1011 Riverbend Road around 5:45. They found the body of 86 year old Ida bonds in…
President Biden easing foreign travel restrictions, requiring vaccines
President Joe Biden will ease foreign travel restrictions into the U.S. beginning in November, when his administration will require all foreign nationals flying into the country to be fully vaccinated.
US launches mass expulsion of Haitian migrants from Texas
The U.S. is flying Haitians camped in a Texas border town back to their homeland and blocking others from crossing the border from Mexico.
Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine works in kids ages 5 to 11
Pfizer said Monday its COVID-19 vaccine works for children ages 5 to 11 and that it will seek U.S. authorization for this age group soon — a key step toward beginning vaccinations for youngsters.
TECH BYTE: Apple Shows Off New Fall Lineup
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- We're getting a look at Apple's newest products, which are coming out soon. If you're in the market for a new iPhone, you won't have to…