NEW YORK (AP) - Ghislaine Maxwell has faced her trial judge in person for the first time as lawyers squabble over exactly when she should be tried on sex trafficking charges alleging that she procured teenage girls for Jeffrey Epstein…
Though Caitlyn Jenner is one of the most famous transgender people in America, the announcement of her candidacy for California governor was greeted hostilely by one of the state’s largest LGBTQ-rights groups. The group - Equality California - said it…
A fire heavily damages a Hixson Apartment complex. Everybody made it out okay, but four units are in bad shape. Chattanooga Firefighters were called to Brighton Lane around 6:25 this evening. The flames could be seen from…
https://youtu.be/0B5FtZGmn_I We've got some great news for you about Farmers Markets returning this spring. We've got the big one coming back this weekend.. plus a brand new market to tell you about. But first, a shoutout to the markets already…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Mayor Tim Kelly has issued his first executive order on Covid-19 restrictions in Chattanooga. For the most part, it mirrors Gov. Lee's guidance on business and government operations. The changes include: -- dropping stay at home recommendations…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Tennessee Health Department has reported that 534 Tennesseans have contracted COVID-19 after being fully vaccinated, something that the state refers to as breakthrough cases. 54 of those cases are individuals who reside…
(WDEF)- The covid-19 pandemic caused shortages in toilet paper, cleaning supplies, and now lumber. This time last year a simple 2 x 4 would’ve been thought of as nothing special and just cost you a little…
TALLULAH FALLS, Ga. (AP) - Authorities have identified a woman who died after falling from an overlook Thursday at a Georgia state park. The Department of Natural Resources says 58-year-old Nancy Moore Smith died after falling from a high ledge…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - As Chattanooga area restaurants struggle to find workers, three regional chains are hoping to hire thousands of employees for the coming months. __________ FOOD CITY HIRING EVENT Wed., April 28 All Food City stores 10 AM-7 PM…
Residents in Monteagle were ordered to shelter in place after a chemical spill.
TELLICO PLAINS, Tennessee (WDEF) - A third forest fire has hit the southern part of the Cherokee National Forest. Foresters were already battling two different fires in the northeast Tennessee mountains. Now they report a third fire is burning about…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are investigating two shootings from Thursday night. The first happened around 5 PM in the 3400 block of Campbell Street in East Chattanooga. A 22 year old male victim showed up at the hospital with…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Police are looking for the driver who hit and killed a pedestrian overnight in Brainerd. It happened at 300 North Germantown Road around 12:45 AM. The victim was trying to cross the road when he was hit…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Tennessee lawmakers pass a new transgender student 'bathroom bill' Tennessee lawmakers have passed a bill that would put public schools at risk of civil lawsuits if they let transgender students or employees use multi-person bathrooms or…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- Members of the community workers led together for multiple hours to help clean up a Chattanooga creek on Earth Day. The nonprofit organization, Green steps, and other members of the community worked hard to clean out multiple garbage…
The bill that opposes vaccine mandates now includes incentives for people to receive unemployment benefits if they leave their employer for refusing to get a shot.
https://youtu.be/BBCGV3gRPJ8 CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Many restaurants are looking to hire more staff as the economy continues to edge towards reopening. However, owners are now saying they are having trouble filling the jobs they need to keep up with the…
BRISTOL, Tennessee (WDEF) - We see wreck everyday, but not like this one. Crews in northeast Tennessee had to figure out how to get a vehicle down from a power pole. They believe the SUV made a turn too fast,…
https://youtu.be/NFRpB3_vSYY CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Here in the Tennessee Valley we are aware of some invasive species like the Bighead Carp or the Silver Carp. But, how many of us have ever heard of Zebra Mussels. Well, one boater in Georgia…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The annual school principal shuffle has begun at Hamilton County Schools. The system announced several changes on Thursday for next year. Crystal Sorrells at East Ridge is moving over to Brainerd. She is currently the Principal of…
Volkswagen has unveiled a conservation - inspired mural in downtown Chattanooga on Earth Day. Last year, Volkswagen and The Conservation Fund awarded five charitable organizations grants in eastern Tennessee to enhance environmental learning. This mural was the product of the…
https://youtu.be/NHYxVoXJ4g8 Thursday is the 51st anniversary of Earth Day! The Tennessee Aquarium is partnering with TDOT's Nobody Trashes Tennessee campaign. This campaign will highlight the impact of road litter and micro plastics on waterways. "TDOT spends 19 million dollars picking…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A Hamilton County Sheriff's deputy has been charged with DUI. Deputy Nicholas Monroe was involved in a crash on I-75 near the East Brainerd Road exit. He was off duty at the time. Chattanooga Police charged him…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Volkswagen is looking for another 150 production workers in Chattanooga. The pay starts at $15.50 an hour and up. They need experienced machine operation, warehouse or logistics workers in the production of their Passat, Volkswagen Atlas and…