UPS to hire 100,000, many in 30 minutes or less
UPS plans to hire more than 100,000 people for the busy holiday shipping season, many of whom will get job offers within 30 minutes of applying.
The Latest: Study: Nursing home deaths in 2020 much higher
Researchers say federal government data significantly understated the ravages of COVID-19 in nursing homes last year.
Minnesota's Klobuchar says she had breast cancer; doing well
Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar announced Thursday that she has been treated for breast cancer that was found in February and the treatment “went well.”
Crews searching for Confederate statue's 1887 time capsule
Work crews were still searching Thursday morning for a time capsule they believed was buried inside the pedestal under a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee.
2020 Amber Alert ends in child abuse charges today
ASHELAND CITY, Tennessee (WDEF) - An AMBER Alert from last year has lead to a pair of arrests today. Last November, TBI agents began the search for a missing 9 year old boy in Cheatham County near Nashville. A couple…
Moon River Music Festival Preparations
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- "It’s a huge boost for Chattanooga economy," said Jonathan Susman. A lot of work goes into setting up the Moon River Music Festival. "They do an incredible amount of work.…
Police now say a school shooting threat in Tennessee came from Canada
MANITOBA, Canada (WDEF) - It took investigators from two states and two countries to crack a case of multiple false reports of school shootings. They believe it was a "swatting" case across international boarders. Swatting is the term…
2 shootings overnight including a fatality and a drive by
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are investigating two different shootings that happened 8 hours apart. The first happened across from the East Lake Courts on 4th Avenue just before midnight. Police responded to a shots-fired call and found…
No charges yet in Road Rage fatal shooting
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) - No charges have been filed so far in a road rage case Monday night that ended in a fatal shooting. It happened in Catoosa County. Investigators say jack Pedigo and Daniel Vaughn got into a heated…
Investigators file charges for additional victim in immigrant Sexual Battery investigation
Authorities say there was another victim in the investigation into sexual battery at a center for immigrant children in Chattanooga.
Hamilton County Reports Third Highest Number of COVID-19 Cases Since Start of Pandemic
The Hamilton County Health Department reported 625 new positive cases of COVID-19 Wednesday which is the third highest since the start of the pandemic.
Rock City and Tennessee Titans unveil refurbished barn
JASPER, Tenn (WDEF) - The Tennessee Titans and See Rock City teamed up to unveil the restoration of three “See Rock City” barns in East Tennessee. The barns, which feature Titans and See…
Health Department offering free Covid take home testing kits
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - With the Tennessee Valley experiencing a surge in COvid-19 cases, the Hamilton County Health Department felt it was necessary to revamp their covid…
US troops killed in Afghan bombing awarded Purple Hearts
The 13 troops were killed Aug. 26 as they were helping to screen Afghans and others at the Abbey Gate of the Kabul airport.
Report: Solar could power 40% of US electricity by 2035
WASHINGTON (AP) — Solar energy has the potential to supply up to 40% of the nation’s electricity within 15 years — a 10-fold increase over current solar output, but one that would require massive changes in U.S. policy and billions…
9/11 artifacts share 'pieces of truth' in victims' stories
For nearly six years, Andrea Haberman’s ashen and damaged wallet lay mostly untouched in a drawer at her parents' Wisconsin home, along with a partly melted cell phone, her driver's license, credit cards, checkbook and house keys.
EXPLAINER: How a new GOP law in Texas makes voting harder
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The sweeping changes to Texas' election code that GOP Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law Tuesday make it harder — sometimes even legally riskier — to cast a ballot in the state, which already has some of the…
Cleveland Firefighters Honor 9/11 Firefighters
Saturday will be the 20th anniversary of 9/11. As we come together and remember those who died on that day back in September of 2001, firefighters in Cleveland, Tennessee are certainly doing their part as well.
Amazon to open 2 cashier-less Whole Foods stores next year
NEW YORK (AP) — There will be something missing at two Whole Foods stores opening next year: the rows of cashiers. Amazon, which owns the grocery chain, said Wednesday that it will bring its cashier-less technology to two Whole Foods…
Virginia cuts Confederate Gen. Robert Lee statue into pieces
A crowd erupted in cheers and song Wednesday as work crews hoisted an enormous statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee off the giant pedestal where it has towered over Virginia’s capital city for more than a century.
Powerful earthquake near Mexico's Acapulco kills at least 1
A powerful earthquake struck near the Pacific resort city of Acapulco on Tuesday night, killing at least one person and causing buildings to rock and sway in Mexico City hundreds of kilometers away.
Chattanooga City Council approves new budget with property tax increase
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga's City Council unanimously approved a new budget Tuesday night that includes a 40-cent property tax hike. The money goes mainly to raising pay for city workers, including public works drivers, fire and police. The lowest pay…
Governor Bill Lee speaks on masks and vaccine during Meigs County visit
MEIGS COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF)- Governor Bill Lee didn’t want to speak much about a Tennessee judge blocking his order allowing students to opt-out of mask mandates due to it being an…
Kane Brown hosts Walmart show live from Fort Oglethorpe
FORT OGLETHORPE, Georgia (WDEF) - The Walmart Homecoming event streamed nationwide tonight, featuring a live concert from singer Kane Brown at LFO High School. The show featured 3 national acts all going home to their alma maters and performing…