Mama bear, 3 cubs climb tree, take nap in urban Virginia
A mama black bear and three cubs clambered up a tree and napped in the middle of a Virginia neighborhood before voluntarily ambling on hours later.
Kentucky's death toll from tornadoes rises to 77
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says the state's death toll from devastating tornadoes earlier this month has risen by one.
Police: 5 killed, including gunman, in Denver area shootings
A gunman killed four people and injured an officer after opening fire in several locations around the Denver area, police said Monday.
Murray County murder suspect captured near Kentucky
HELENWOOD, Tennessee (WDEF) - Law enforcement caught a murder suspect from northwest Georgia Tuesday night near the Kentucky line. Brandon Neil Wiseman was arrested in Helenwood, Tennessee, up Highway 27 in Scott County. The Scott County Sheriff says he was…
US officials recommend shorter COVID isolation, quarantine
U.S. health officials on Monday cut isolation restrictions for asymptomatic Americans who catch the coronavirus from 10 to five days, and similarly shortened the time that close contacts need to quarantine.
UPDATE: Bicyclist Struck and Killed on Block of Interstate 24E
Chattanooga Police is investigating a struck cyclist that led to the death of a 57 year old male.
Mental Health In Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee officials have picked 10 youth mental health programs statewide to receive a combined $6.5 million to expand their offerings. The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services says the Middle Tennessee programs receiving…
Habitat for Humanity Builds 3D Printed Home
A Virginia family received a special Christmas gift this year. Habitat For Humanity built them a new 3D printed home.
Fauci: US should consider vaccine mandate for US air travel
WASHINGTON (AP) — Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top U.S. infectious disease expert, said the nation should consider a vaccination mandate for domestic air travel, signaling a potential embrace of an idea the Biden administration has previously eschewed, as COVID-19 cases…
Georgia warns of Covid test kit scams
As Omicron Covid cases rise there is a rush for at-home test kits and Georgia officials warn that is an opening for scammers.
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…