Possible Kidnapping Attempt Investigated
The Hamilton County Sheriff's office is investigating a possible kidnapping attempt in East Brainerd.
Tennessee man charged in last month's US Capitol riot
A Tennessee man has been arrested in connection with the Capitol riot in Washington, D.C., last month.
FBI agents shot serving warrant in Florida
Multiple FBI agents have been shot while serving a warrant in a child exploitation case in South Florida.
Charges after cockfighting raid in northwest Georgia
CHICKAMAUGA, Georgia (WDEF) - Eight people are charged with cruelty to animals after Walker County deputies broke up a cockfight last night. Many of the suspects tried to run away as officers arrived at 473 Hurtt Road in Chickamauga. Seven men…
Tuesday school closings and delays
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - No new snow or ice in the forecast for Tuesday, but some schools are still closing/delaying because of wintery weather on the mountains: UPDATED TUESDAY, FEB 2 AT 12:30 AM Bledsoe Co. Schools: Closed Tuesday Cumberland Co. Schools: Closed…
Traffic fatalities continue to rise in Tennessee
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Tennessee Department of Transportation and Department of Safety and Homeland Security have teamed up on a campaign after finding a frighting trend. “We just noticed that alarming trend that the traffic is way down but the…
Republican leader Mitch McConnel blasts Rep. Marjorie Greene
Democrats give Republicans 72 hour deadline to do something about her.
What's Right with Our Schools: Live Learning on WTCI
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) -Zoom calls are okay for remote learning, but the seamless presentation of live television is tough to beat. Hamilton County Schools teamed up with WTCI for a series of live learning shows. Whitney Blanks is a Literacy…
Hamilton Co. Schools add 15 new eLabs
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - Hamilton County Schools and the Public Education Foundation have teamed up to open 15 new eLabs, or Fablabs, to the school system- thanks to an $1 million investment from an anonymous donor. These new labs will…
Travel mask mandate extends beyond the flight
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- According to The Department of Homeland Security, the Transportation Security Administration workers are authorized to enforce President Joe Biden’s transportation mask mandate. "The experts say by wearing a mask from now until April we’d save more than 50,000…
"Sockwell," Chattanooga based company gives aid to current and future frontline workers
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- A Chattanooga based company helped not only current frontline workers, but frontline workers of the future. Sockwell is a sock manufacturer in Chattanooga and they make compression socks for frontline medical workers. Recently, they did a 30 day…
Impacts of Minimum Wage Boost
Vandergriff say if Biden’s administration is successful, it will be the largest percentage increase we’ve ever had, “I think the concern is what it would do to small businesses.”
Hamilton County Schools Welcomes Some Students Back
Hamilton County Schools has welcomed some students back today. The Board of Education left the decision to reopen to Superintendent Dr. Bryan Johnson. This comes as the community has seen a decline in new COVID-19 cases. Schools had been operating…
Big River Grille Feeds Chattanooga Police Officers
GIVE BACK EVENTS: The individuals in support of that specific non profit for that evening and time window that evening the we do the give back night will be given a voucher from that NPO to present to their server/bartender…
'Saved by the Bell' star Dustin Diamond dies of cancer at 44
“Saved by the Bell” star Dustin Diamond died Monday after a three-week fight with carcinoma.
TECH BYTE: Use Tech to Help You Save Money
Let's look at some smartphone apps that can help get your smart spending habits back on track.
Chattanooga Food Truck Alley is officially open
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga's first food truck alley has officially opened, and today was their first full day of business. The alley is located right downtown on Market Street, behind the cupcake kitchen. There will be dozens of food trucks…
Diesel Spill in Ooltewah
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF)- A good Samaritan reported a diesel spill this morning near Satjanon Drive in Ooltewah. [su_gmap width="700" height="700" address="6300 Satjanon Drive " zoom="15" title="Diesel Spill"] Fire and Hazmat crews say that 15 to 20 gallons of diesel leaked…
Man killed on Dodson Avenue Sunday morning
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A 28-year-old man has died after being shot last night in Chattanooga. CPD is asking for your help in giving the family closure. According to officials, the shooting happened in the 800 block of Dodson Avenue around…
CDC requires face masks on airlines, public transportation
ATLANTA (AP) - A new federal requirement for wearing face masks on airline flights and public transportation takes effect on Monday. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued an order that backs up one announced by President Joe Biden…
Playing favorites? Hospital boards, donors get COVID shots
Some hospitals around the U.S. are facing complaints about favoritism and line-jumping after their board members and donors received COVID-19 vaccinations or offers for the prized inoculations. In Rhode Island, Attorney General Peter Neronha opened an inquiry after reports that…
Lawmakers push mental health days for kids amid pandemic
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - As the coronavirus pandemic takes a mental toll on young people, more states are considering expanding opportunities for students to take mental health days to try to lessen stigma and reduce youth suicide. Lawmakers in…
Creator of 'Bernie' mittens partners with teddy bear maker
The teacher who created the recycled wool mittens that U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders wore to the presidential inauguration - engendering countless memes - is partnering with the Vermont Teddy Bear Company to create a mitten line to meet growing demand.…
Uproar: Alabama governor to lease prisons, despite criticism
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey plans next week to sign leases for two privately built prisons despite sharp criticism from opponents of the plan. Ivey spokeswoman Gina Maiola said the governor will sign the agreements Monday to…