What's Right With Our Schools: East Lake Expression Engine
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Music is an important part of what makes us human. Almost all of us have a song or two inside. Students in the East Lake Community have a great…
Rapid COVID-19 Tests Scarce in Hamilton County
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Late last week, the health department told the community they would have free rapid COVID-19 testing available today. In a reverse of course, they sent out a memo early this morning…
Deputy makes drug bust outside local inn
A routine business check in Bradley County Monday morning ended up as a drug bust.
Rise in deaths is a statistical bump, not a new surge of Covid
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) - The end of the year is bringing a surge in deaths for our area and Tennessee in general. But health officials say it's just a statistical bump, not a real one. Health Commissioner Dr. Lisa…
Investigators release info on Christmas Eve traffic fatality
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police traffic investigators say a 30 year old man was killed in a motorcycle crash on Christmas Eve. It happened on Cummings Highway near the I-24 exit in Lookout Valley around 6 PM. Investigators say a…
Flight cancellations continue due to bad weather, sick crews
Flight cancellations that disrupted holiday travel stretched into Monday, with major U.S. airlines each canceling dozens of flights.
EXPLAINER: New easy-to-use COVID-19 pills come with a catch
Newly infected COVID-19 patients have two new treatment options that can be taken at home. But that convenience comes with a catch: The pills have to be taken as soon as possible once symptoms appear.
Missouri woman charged with killing boyfriend with a sword
A Missouri woman has been charged with killing her boyfriend with a sword on Christmas Eve.
Update: Authorities arrest man wanted for murder in Northwest Georgia
Sheriff’s deputies in eastern Tennessee are searching for a man wanted for murder in northwest Georgia.
Doctors Remove Tumor From Unborn Baby's Heart
Ohio doctors were able to successfully remove a tumor off of an unborn baby's heart and it is only the second time in medical history the fetal surgery has been done.
Delta: Flight to Shanghai turned back because of COVID rules
BEIJING (AP) — Delta Air Lines said Monday that new pandemic-related cleaning requirements at a Shanghai airport were behind the turning back of a recent flight…
TECH BYTE: How to Safely Set Up Your Tech Gifts
If you're not very tech savvy, and you get something that seems high tech for Christmas, don't worry! Here's some tips to help you get set up safely.
Residential Fire on Bailey Ave Under Investigation
Chattanooga firefighters working a 24-hour Christmas shift responded to a multitude of calls, including a residential fire that's now under investigation.
Disc Golf for Wounded Warrior Project
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-A veteran who recently moved to the area is already giving to the local Wounded Warrior community. Anthony Davis is running a disc golf tournament to raise thousands…
Biden, first lady visit hospitalized kids on Christmas Eve
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden brought some Christmas Eve cheer to hospitalized children who aren't well enough to go home for the holidays. It's longstanding tradition for first ladies to visit Children's National Hospital…
3rd Florida-based ship has outbreak, state cases hit record
MIAMI (AP) — A COVID-19 outbreak took place on a South Florida-based cruise ship for the third time this week, as the number of coronavirus cases in Florida hit its highest level since the start of the pandemic. An undisclosed…
Pope celebrates Christmas Eve Mass as virus surges in Italy
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis celebrated Christmas Eve Mass before an estimated 2,000 people in St. Peter’s Basilica on Friday, going ahead with the service despite the resurgence in COVID-19 cases that has prompted a new vaccine mandate for Vatican…
New Year's Eve in Times Square still on, with smaller crowd
NEW YORK (AP) — Revelers will still ring in the new year in New York's Times Square next week, there just won't be as many of them as usual under new restrictions announced Thursday as the city grapples with a…
Feds seek jail for Capitol riot suspect found with rifle
A North Carolina man awaiting trial on charges he assaulted two police officers during the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol had an assault rifle and ammunition in his vehicle when he was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving…
Internal Audit gives Mayor Kelly and his team an early Christmas present
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - An audit finds that the Mayor of Chattanooga met the city's Code of Ethics in the sale of some former property that had raised some eyebrows. The property in question is the old Southern Honda Power Sports…
Prison Prevention Ministries Brings Christmas to Children of Incarcerated
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - "What a great time of year to give these guys and these women some hope and their children some hope," says Joe Smith who is the executive director of Prison…
Mystery donor will match your Red Kettle gift on Christmas Eve
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Salvation Army announces that an anonymous donor is stepping up for last minute shoppers. The donor has pledged to match all gifts to red kettles on December 24th up to $12,000. You can find the kettles…
COVID cases, hospitalizations up in Tennessee, Georgia
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Covid cases continue to rise as the Omicron variant has surged in Tennessee and Georgia. The cases are definitely on the rise. We are testing a…
Chip's Good Word: The Diamond Dallas Page Wedding
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga was the surprise destination for a pro-wrestling legend's wedding. WWE Hall of Famer Diamond Dallas Page tied the knot with retired adventure athlete Payge McMahan on December 9th. And…