Tiger Woods taken to hospital after California car crash
Authorities say golf star Tiger Woods was injured in a vehicle rollover in Los Angeles County.
David Perdue Will Not Run for Senate in 2022
Former Georgia Sen. David Perdue will not run for U.S. Senate in 2022.
The PPP and fraud
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - President Joe Biden has announced changes to the Paycheck Protection Program. Starting Wednesday, there will be a 14-day period for only businesses with less than 20 employees can apply for relief. Other changes announced include eliminating…
Governor could require in-person learning under new GOP bill
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee’s Senate has advanced legislation that would allow the governor to issue an executive order requiring schools to offer in-person learning. The GOP-dominant chamber easily passed the measure Monday on a 27-5 vote, with only Democratic…
Rhea County arrests wanted vehicular homicide suspect
DAYTON, Tennessee (WDEF) - Rhea County deputies have arrested a wanted suspect for aggravated Vehicluar Homicide. Bradley Allan Gabehart was charged with a variety of DUI and traffic charges in connection to the wreck on December 7th. They've been looking…
Wanted couple could be hiding out in our mountains
HICKORY, North Carolina (WDEF) - Authorities say a wanted married couple for a murder in Hickory, North Carolina maybe hiding out in the mountains. U.S. Marshals are looking for 49 year old Tangela Parker and her 61 year old husband,…
One injured in crash with a school bus
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - One person was injured in a crash this afternoon in Bradley County involving a school bus. School officials say the bus had just dropped off the last child when it was sitting still off Benton Pike.…
Hiring and Retention Hurdles in Signal Mtn.
Public safety leaders of Signal Mountain address their struggles to attract and retain employees.
Collegedale City Manager retires
Commissioner called for his resignation last week over communication issues.
New social media app "Clubhouse" focuses on public discourse
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - “It’s kind of a more, I want to say, integrated experience with the listener.” A new kind of social media app has taken the tech world by storm. The app, called Clubhouse, is currently an invite-only…
What's Right With Our Schools: Chattanooga Prep Speak Like A King
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Chattanooga Prep will put on its Speak Like a King Event this week (2/22-2/26 2021). It has to be virtual this year, because of the pandemic, but on the bright side, the whole world can see…
Former U.S. Senator Bob Corker to Speak at FreightWaves' Global Supply Chain Week
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Freight Waves starts their Global Supply Chain Week this Monday. Over a span of eight days, Freight Waves will discuss a variety of subjects including impacts from COVID-19 and recent weather events. Last week's winter storm across…
National Supermarket Employee Day Highlights Local Manager with Over 50 Years of Service
Today is National Supermarket Employee Day! The Food Industry Association recently proclaimed the day to recognize employees at every level for the work they do feeding families. Food City is awarding each of their 17,000 associates a $15 gift card/certificate…
Alton Park Beautification Project needing sponsors
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The Net Resource Foundation is looking for individuals or businesses to help sponsor park benches. These benches are $700 and are part of a beautification project called the Hughes project in the South Chattanooga community. “This project…
CPD responds to viral Tik Tok Video
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- Chattanooga Police respond to a Tik Tok Video that shows a Chattanooga Police officer attempting to arrest a fleeing suspect on Thursday. According to police, after responding to a robbery call at 1820 Gunbarrel Road, officers found a man…
All Star Sports Cards navigating the pandemic
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee-All Star Sports Cards Owner Steve Wrate has owned the store for almost 30 years. "I've seen all the ups and downs that come with a hobby business. When the pandemic hit, I was really concerned about what was…
Boeing: 777s with engine that blew apart should be grounded
Boeing has recommended that airlines ground all 777s with the type of engine that blew apart after takeoff from Denver this weekend.
TECH BYTE: Apps to Help You Score Money Watching Sports
Let's look at some apps where you can hopefully score some money betting on your favorite teams.
Homeowner has 3rd degree burns after mobile home fire
HARRISON, Tenn. (WDEF)- A homeowner in Harrison is in the hospital after suffering third degree burns when their house caught on fire this morning. According to officials, the fire started around 4 Sunday morning on Ramseytown Road. [su_gmap width="700" height="700"…
Marion County deputies possibly exposed to Fentanyl
MARION CO. Tenn. (WDEF)- Three Marion County Sheriff's Deputies were rushed to the hospital after they were possibly exposed to fentanyl. According to Sheriff Burnett, patrol officers arrested a couple after they were passed out in the parking lot of…
Man shot near Wheeler Avenue in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- CPD is also investigating a shooting that happened Saturday night. According to police, the victim drove himself to the hospital after he was shot in the 800 block of Wheeler Avenue. [su_gmap width="700" height="700" address="800 wheeler avenue"…
Viral Tik Tok video raises concern over a CPD officer's use of force
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Tik Tok Video has been going viral around Chattanooga. The video shows a Chattanooga police officer attempting to arrest a fleeing suspect on Thursday. DISCLAIMER: The below video has obscene language: @mookychique##fyp ##foryoupage ##police ##defundthepolice ##policebrutality…
Arrest made in East Brainerd car wash shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- An arrest has been made in connection to the shooting that happened at a local car wash. 23-year-old Eric Woods was arrested and charged with two counts of Attempted Criminal Homicide, Aggravated Assault and Felony Reckless Endangerment.…
Woman Shares Near Kidnapping Story
Desiree Oliver tells News 12 that she was a possible victim of kidnapping after experiencing a terrifying incident at an Ootlewah gas station.