Officer Involved Shooting on Standifer Gap Road
The Hamilton County Sheriff's Department is investigating an officer involved shooting this morning in East Chattanooga.
Cleveland profiles what a graduate should be
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Cleveland city schools is starting a new program to help shape the future of their graduates. The school system says this program has been in the works for over a year. its this week's edition of…
Home sales up in Chattanooga region
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - According to the Greater Chattanooga Association of Realtors, home sales, in general, are up compared to last year. Greater Chattanooga Association of Realtors President Brandi Pearl Thompson said sales are up even as we're in the…
Authorities: 2 girls in truck led police on 30-mile chase
ARGO, Ala. (AP) — Two young girls in a pickup truck led police on a chase of at least 30 miles through metro Birmingham, Alabama. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office received a report about the unauthorized use of a vehicle…
Amy Coney Barrett voted to Supreme Court
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Latest on the confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court (all times local): 9:15 p.m. Amy Coney Barrett has taken the first of two oaths she needs to officially join the Supreme Court. The…
W Road down to one lane for next 60 days
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- W road has partially reopened on Monday evening after being closed since 8 A.M on Monday. Even though drivers can get through now traffic will be down to one lane in the 3900 block for an estimated 60…
Chattanooga State received $15,000 in a grant
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- Chattanooga State is getting some help from Tennessee to offset the cost of textbooks. The school is getting $15,000 in grants. Biology professor Michael Anderson said some students aren't always able to take the class because they can't…
Police investigate Monday afternoon shooting in Alton Park
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga police are currently investigating a shooting that happened this afternoon. The shooting happened on Central avenue near Greater St. Mary Baptist Church shortly after 4:30 pm. Police say one male party has been shot and he is…
Chattanooga Mayor's Office Statement on the Forgotten Child Fund
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) – The Forgotten Child Fund is not allowed to renew their lease by Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke. Mayor Berke and his administration are giving the organization until February 28th to find a new place. Below is a…
Record Numbers of Early Voting In Hamilton County
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - With eight days to go until Election Day, 58 million voters have cast ballots early - surpassing the total number of early votes in 2016 by more than 8 million. In a year of record-breaking early…
The Covid-19 rebound continued today in Hamilton County
100 new cases, one new death
PPE and Covid Fatigue
After months of battling the coronavirus spread, some people may start to feel frustrated having to constantly wear mask and protect themselves everywhere they go.
Forgotten Child Fund Needs a New Building
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - The Forgotten Child Fund is not allowed to renew their lease by Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke. Mayor Berke and his administration are giving the organization until February 28th to find a new place. The Forgotten Child…
60,000 in Southern California to evacuate after wildfire grows
A fast-moving wildfire has forced evacuations for 60,000 people in Southern California.
El Paso imposes curfew as virus cases overwhelm hospitals
Residents in the Texas border city of El Paso have been urged to stay home for two weeks as a spike in coronavirus cases overwhelms hospitals.
TECH BYTE: Apps Help You Safely Celebrate Halloween
Let's look at how you can use tech to safely celebrate Halloween.
Fatal Fire on Wilcox Boulevard
Chattanooga fire crews battled the flames of a house fire on Wilcox Boulevard Sunday morning.
Light the Night Event for Opioid Crisis Awareness
Sunday was the third annual Light the Night event in Cleveland, focused on spreading awareness about the opioid crisis.
Brake Light Repair Event
The concerned citizens for justice and the Chattanooga Democratic Socialist of America provided free tail light replacement in the Food City parking lot on 23rd street.
Missing kayaker's body found after extensive search
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF)- 26-year-old Robert "DJ" Young from Rossville, GA went missing Saturday morning. More than 24 hours later, and with the assistance of Several agencies his body was recovered from Chickamauga Creek Sunday afternoon. …
California utility may cut power to 1 million people
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Pacific Gas & Electric says it may power to some 1 million people this weekend in central and Northern California, which could see the most dangerous fire weather of the season. PG&E says it could begin…
After 200 years, Virginia to let judges decide sentences
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - For the first time in more than 200 years, criminal defendants in Virginia will have the option to be sentenced by judges instead of juries. A bill recently passed by the legislature brings Virginia in line…
Tennessee colleges get grants for free learning materials
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The board that oversees Tennessee’s community colleges is giving more than $300,000 to seven colleges to create free learning materials in efforts to reduce the costs associated with buying textbooks. The Tennessee Board of Regents said…
Record enrollment helps University of Tennessee finances
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Record enrollment has helped the University of Tennessee to make up for much of the revenue lost due to the coronavirus crisis. The Knoxville News Sentinel reports lost revenue and added costs have totaled around $147 million.…