Coast Guard had earlier notice about California oil spill
The Coast Guard received multiple reports of a possible fuel spill off the Southern California coast earlier than previously disclosed.
Former President Trump announces launch of his very own social media site
Nine months after being expelled from social media for his role in inciting the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, former President Donald Trump said Wednesday he's launching a new media company with its own social media platform.
Alabama man faces 2nd execution date this year for killing
An Alabama man who avoided execution in February is scheduled to be put to death Thursday for the 1991 killing of a woman taken at gunpoint from an ATM location and shot in a cemetery.
South Korea test launches 1st domestically made space rocket
South Korea’s first domestically produced space rocket reached its desired altitude but failed to deliver a dummy payload into orbit in its first test launch on Thursday.
Five people escape a house fire in Eastdale
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Five people were able to escape a house fire this morning in Eastdale. The fire happened after 3:30 this morning in the 3700 block of Hemingway Drive. According to the…
Cargo backlog creates traffic headaches on sea and land
A Los Angeles neighborhood just outside the nation's busiest port complex has become a perpetual traffic jam, with trucks hauling cargo containers backed up day and night as workers try to break through an unprecedented backlog of ships waiting to unload.
Officials: Tennessee can't drop COVID rule despite GOP push
Tennessee labor officials say they are unable to reject a federal rule designed to protect health care workers from COVID-19 despite receiving stern instructions earlier this week from Republican lawmakers to do so.
Cleveland Police Hosts Media Day
The Cleveland Police Department hosted its Media Day to give local journalists a chance to understand how CPD operates and communicates.
Reports: Health problems tied to global warming on the rise
Health problems tied to climate change are all getting worse, according to two reports published Wednesday.
Trends Surrounding Illegal Drug Taking Dangerous Turn
Illegal drug use in the Tennessee Valley is following a dangerous trend, according to local officials.
Mayor Jim Coppinger will not seek reelection in 2022
At a press conference on the front steps of the historic Hamilton County Courthouse, Mayor Jim Coppinger broke the news.
FDA OKs mixing COVID vaccines; backs Moderna, J&J boosters
U.S. regulators on Wednesday signed off on extending COVID-19 boosters to Americans who got the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine and said anyone eligible for an extra dose can get a brand different from the one they received initially.
Delta Dental of TN: Best & Worst Halloween Candies for your Teeth
Before they go trick or treating, make sure the child has a good dinner, a healthy dinner.
Tennessee Gas Prices increase once again
Chattanooga gas prices have risen once again.
Hamilton County DA hosts the Annual Tennessee District Attorney General Conference
This week the Hamilton County District Attorney's office is hosting the annual Tennessee District Attorney General Conference.
Atlanta police: Woman, killer dead after high-rise shootout
A man killed a woman and then died during a shootout with police at an apartment building in Atlanta's midtown neighborhood early Wednesday, police said.
White House details plans to vaccinate 28M children age 5-11
Children ages 5 to 11 will soon be able to get a COVID-19 shot at their pediatrician's office, local pharmacy and potentially even their school.
'Black Hawk Down' pilot Durant enters Alabama Senate race
Mike Durant, best known as the helicopter pilot shot down and held prisoner in the 1993 “Black Hawk Down” incident, is joining the U.S. Senate race in Alabama.
Nikolas Cruz pleads guilty to 2018 Parkland school massacre
Nikolas Cruz pleaded guilty Wednesday to murdering 17 people during a rampage at his former high school in Parkland, Florida.
Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger Will Not Run for Re-Election
Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger will not run for re-election in 2022.
Big Plans In Fort Oglethorpe
Everybody loves a parade, and that's exactly what will take place on Saturday, November the 6th in Fort Oglethorpe!
Cold Case - Barbara Wooden
On October 26th 1998, Barbara Wooden was reported missing by her husband Hugh Wooden. No one in Mrs. Wooden’s family has heard from her in 23 years.
Crisis Intervention Training Brings in Dozens of First Responders to Chattanooga
A week-long training is taking place in Chattanooga for first responders all over the region.
Fishing Death In Tennessee
Authorities say a Tennessee man has died after falling off a boat while fishing on a lake.