Health warning for people who attended Central & Hixson graduations
Health Dept. urging everyone get tested after one infectious person at each graduation in the stands.
Residents rescued & injured at Rustic Village North Apartment fire
Four people taken to hospital after being trapped on balcony
AP sources: White House aware of Russian bounties in 2019
Top officials in the White House were aware in early 2019 of classified intelligence indicating Russia was secretly offering bounties to the Taliban for the deaths of Americans, a full year earlier than has been previously reported.
COVID-19 case update: Tennessee system back online
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - Tennessee saw a spike of new Covid-19 positive tests on Monday, but we can blame this one on computer issues. The state Department of Health resumed reporting numbers today after a system failure over the weekend. The…
'It is a sign of respect': Chattanooga mayor strongly encourages mask wearing
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - "This is a very difficult and complex problem and we have to do more as a community to combat the problem," Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke said. In a Facebook live Monday, Mayor Berke strongly encouraged folks…
COVID-19 Cases in the workplace & HIPPA rules
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Employers are often bound by HIPAA rules and regulations when it comes to being transparent about COVID-19 cases in the workplace. News 12's Bekah Birdsall talks about the difficult decision employers have to face. "Some employers have…
Grant keeps STEM program rolling at SKYUKA Hall
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - SKYUKA Hall is a school for children with learning differences. They recently received a grant from VCRA Race for Autism. News 12's David Moore was there for the check presentation, in tonight's edition of What's Right With…
Forecast for Saharan Dust Plume, Round 2
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Experts say this Saharan dust plume was unlike anything they've seen in 50 years. It arrived early this weekend, and many are feeling the effects of it. The Air quality index turned to moderate on Saturday. That…
Incline Railway reopens with new railcars
Lookout Mountain attraction returns from coronavirus closure with new railcars
Health Department says they're making progress in the Hispanic community
The Hamilton County Health Department is working to drop Hispanic COVID-19 cases by using different forms of communication. Hispanic people count for about 60 percent of cases in the county. News 12's Taylor Bishop has the details.
Funds to provide tests for 265,000 Alabama college students
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — As many as 265,000 students entering Alabama colleges this fall will be tested for the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 under a new program. The testing announced Monday is meant to help prevent the disease from spreading…
Our annual list of Fireworks Shows in the Tennessee Valley
UPDATE: The Cleveland fireworks show at Bradley Square Mall has been cancelled. _____ CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Fireworks shows are going to be harder to find this year... at least around Chattanooga. But there will be several of them if you…
Kingsport offering Drive-In fireworks show this year
They will fire from 2 different locations to increase viewing coverage
Protesters demand proper PPE for Bradley County Inmates
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - Protesters gathered outside the Bradley County Jail Monday Morning to help bring awareness to inmates who are not receiving proper Personal Protective Equipment. “Basic Human rights is all we are asking for. We are not asking…
Critics slam country artists for playing for unmasked crowds
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Musicians and fans alike are criticizing country artists who performed at outdoor concerts this weekend where social media pictures showed large crowds without masks. Country star Kelsea Ballerini called fellow country singer Chase Rice “selfish” for…
Children escape East Lake house fire
Children were home alone when the fire broke out
Gov. Lee Extends State of Emergency for Tennessee through August 29
Does NOT require facemask usage, just encourages it
Supreme Court strikes down Louisiana abortion clinic law
The Supreme Court has struck down a Louisiana law regulating abortion clinics, reasserting a commitment to abortion rights over fierce opposition from dissenting conservative justices in the first big abortion case of the Trump era.
TECH BYTE: Apple Announces New Product Updates
Let's look at some new features coming to your Apple products this fall.
Black Lives Matter mural completed
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Black Lives Matter mural has been completed. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tyler Johnston (@ty.inthesky) on Jun 28, 2020 at 4:20am PDT Local artists and volunteers began working on the…
Firework safety tips from Chattanooga Fire Department
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- With many annual fireworks canceled around the country because of the pandemic, health experts are worried there will be more injuries as people try to put on their own shows. The Chattanooga fire department says that there…
Central High School's Valedictorian speech interrupted
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEf)- Chattanooga's Central High School is receiving backlash after the class of 2020's graduation ceremony Saturday. Some believe that valedictorian DayOnna Carson's mic was intentionally cut off at the end of her speech. Carson's speech was addressing many…
Mask Mandates
With the rise of new cases of covid-19, state, county, and city leaders are trying to figure out how to respond to the increase of positive numbers.
June is Garage Door Safety Month
It’s garage door safety month and Pro lift Garage doors of Chattanooga is offering helpful tips.