Up to $5,000 for info in Cleveland gun store robbery
Federal authorities say up to a $5,000 reward is available for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible in a Tennessee gun store burglary.
What did Marjorie Greene tell Republicans behind closed doors?
WASHINGTON D.C. (WDEF) - Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene faced down fellow Republicans on Wednesday in Washington even as Democrats continued their campaign against her. The Northwest Georgia Representative met with the House GOP conference committee behind closed doors. Earlier, she…
Radio and even his record company turn against Morgan Wallen
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The fallout continued on Wednesday to a video shown by TMZ of a country music star using a racial slur over the weekend. --- IHeartMedia joined the radio companie dropping his songs from playlists --- Big…
East Tennessee Police fatally shoot woman during eviction
LENOIR CITY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The TBI will investigate the deadly shooting of a woman by police today in East Tennessee. The incident happened this morning in Lenoir City. The TBI says local deputies were there to serve an eviction…
Sheriff Hammond explains where the SRO's have gone
Some parents have wondered what happened to the School Resource Officers now that kids are returning to classrooms.
Police release body cam video of sign incident
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Police Department has issued body camera video to refute claims against one of their officers over a campaign sign complaint. A citizen filed a complaint against the officer on Tuesday, saying he kicked and removed…
Volunteers in Medicine Serves Uninsured Patients
As the Covid pandemic has strapped many people financially, Volunteers in medicine of Chattanooga makes sure their patients never receive a bill.
Fort Oglethorpe doctor provides at-home medical care to seniors
FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. (WDEF) - Dr. Paul Miranda of Home Medical Providers says that his new private practice caters to homebound seniors aged 65 and older, providing them regular checkups without them having to leave their homes. Miranda says the…
McCarthy condemns Greene remarks but blasts Dem 'power grab'
WASHINGTON (AP) - House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy says he condemns Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s past remarks questioning school shootings, but he is criticizing a Democratic drive to oust the Georgia Republican from her committee assignments as a “partisan power…
Cleveland recovers endangered child from non-custodial mom
They issued an endangered child alert for the 2 year old Wednesday morning.
Chattanooga Mayoral Race is heating up
Early Voting for the next Chattanooga Mayor is right around the corner. Already, this year's campaigning seems to be different then in years past. With a total of 15 candidates, The Chattanooga mayoral race has the largest number of candidates the…
Chickamauga Dam Closer to Completion
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- Representative Chuck Fleischmann said with the $191 million 2021 fiscal budget there is almost enough money to complete the new lock project at Chickamauga Dam. Fleishmann said the biggest fear was the old lock would fail before the…
COVID-19's impact on your taxes
HIXSON, Tennessee- The $600 weekly checks given to Americans on Unemployment due to the COVID-19 pandemic could end up hurting your tax returns. It is an area of contention with the IRS where they are monitoring it really closely right…
Additional Second Dose Vaccinations Available
The Hamilton County Health Department is adding new second dose appointment opportunities into the system.
Girl Scout cookie sale goes online
The online shop is now open.
Tennessee doubles the certified career pathways in local schools
See the list of programs that are certified in our area schools.
Comcast announces new internet and Wi-Fi speeds
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Comcast announces improvements in internet and Wi-Fi speeds for Chattanooga area customers. The company says they are upping speeds for the Internet Essentials program for low-income customers. Speeds increase to 50/6 Mbps for new and existing customers…
Oak Ridge working on a Covid whistle
The whistle samples your breath for a test kit.
Alabama drops age for vaccine, sets up online appointments
Alabama had been lagging behind their neighbors in taking appointments.
Dolly talks about her Super Bowl ad
She has re-recorded her hit "9 to 5" for the ad
Golden Apple Award: Sabrina Hardy, Charleston Elementary
CHARLESTON, TN (WDEF) - Going to school for the very first time is a big step in a child's life. Sabrina Hardy is an expert at calming the fears of her Pre-K students at Charleston Elementary.Her friendly face helps them…
North Georgia has mixed opinion of Congresswoman Greene
DALTON, Georgia- Senate Minority leader Mitch McConnell has been critical of fellow Republican Majorie Taylor Greene. Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has been making national headlines for her comments. In Dalton, Terry Guin said Greene is good for politics and North…
Backlash at East Ridge Middle after "All Lives Matter" chosen as Black History Month theme
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) - East Ridge Middle School principal, Christy Drake, is facing major backlash after declaring the theme for the school’s Black History Month celebration to be “All Lives Matter”. Many see the term as reactionary and seeking…
Jeff Bezos Stepping Down as Amazon CEO
Jeff Bezos is stepping down as CEO for Amazon and becoming the company's executive chairman.