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.…
Chihuahua dispute leads to Tennessee man's arrest
SURGOINSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee man was charged with felony vandalism this week after witnesses said he rammed his daughter’s car in a dispute over custody of a chihuahua. The Kingsport Times News reports the daughter filed a police…
Student pilot among crew that died in Navy crash in Alabama
FOLEY, Ala. (AP) - The U.S. Navy says the two crew members who died when a Navy training plane out of Florida crashed in an Alabama residential neighborhood were an instructor pilot and a student aviator. A Navy spokesman says…
NPHC Voting Rally
With the final day of early voting approaches, the National Pan-hellenic Council of Chattanooga held a voting rally today, encouraging everyone in Hamilton County to cast their ballots.
National Drug Take Back
Tennessee American Water is partnering with the Hamilton County Coalition during the 'Annual Drug Take Back' day to prevent unused or expired medication from being disposed improperly.
Free Flu Vaccine Drive Thru at Orchard Knob Baptist
Orchard Knob Baptist Church kicked off the first of many drive thru flu vaccine events that will be held at local churches in Hamilton County.
Walker County opens additional polling locations
CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. (WDEF)- Early voting in Georgia comes to an end on Friday October 30th. Walker County has had one voting location until today. The county opened four new polling locations: Rock Spring 265 Bicentennial Trail Building 500-Student Center Rock…
CFD: Gas leak on Dayton Boulevard caused by construction mishap
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- 911 received a high volume of calls last night about a gas leak on Dayton Boulevard. According to the fire department, an 8 inch line was struck during a construction mishap on Friday morning. The incident caused…
Thrasher bridge work closes lanes near Chickamauga Dam
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- TVA is conducting work on the Thrasher Bridge and it will temporarily close lanes over the Chickamauga Dam at Highway 153. The work will begin at 8 Sunday night and will last until 6 Monday morning. According…
Free Drive Thru Flu Shot Clinic at Orchard Knob Missionary Baptist Church Saturday
Orchard Knob Baptist Church is hosting a free drive thru flu shot clinic Saturday from 10am-2pm.
TDC Report Highlights Need For Disabled Voter Accommodations
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Tennessee Disability Coalition released a report last week studying the challenges of voters with disabilities in Tennessee - which showed that disabled voters are three times likely not to vote, despite being more engaged in…
Study finds Chattanooga Fire Department starting salary $10.58 an hour
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- Last November, the Chattanooga Fire Department received the final word from a payroll study. The study found the C.F.D. is paid significantly less than cities like Huntsville, Memphis, and Nashville. Chattanooga Fire Fighters Association's President Jack Thompson said the…
Hamilton County Sheriff Hammond Returns Home After Hospital Stay for COVID-19
Hamilton County Sheriff Jim Hammond returned home from his hospital stay for COVID-19.
Military and First Responders Honored with Armed Forces Parade in Downtown Chattanooga
Hamilton County and the Chattanooga Area Veterans Council saluted military members and honored first responders with a parade this morning in downtown Chattanooga.