A 19-year-old Detroit man has been convicted of gunning down two gay men and a transgender woman who authorities believe were targeted because of their sexual orientation, The Detroit News reported. A Wayne County jury convicted Devon Kareem Robinson on Tuesday of…
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A positive case of COVID-19 is now in Dalton. The hospital in Whitfield County is taking major precautions as it attempts to test more people for the virus. Starting Wednesday, March 18, no visitors are…
Washington — President Trump on Wednesday addressed China's decision to pull press credentials of reporters from three U.S.-based newspapers as retaliation against the U.S., saying he's "not happy" with the move, despite his own issues with the press. Mr. Trump…
Winter’s not coming: It’s here. That means extra-chilly weather, as well as driving in snow, ice, rain, fog and sleet. In short, be prepared for much-tougher-than-normal driving conditions, such as super-slippery roads and a decrease in visibility. “Be smart and…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - There are now three confirmed COVID-19 cases in Hamilton County. In a press conference, the county mayor and health department officials say they were notified of two new positive results today. The second case was connected to…
A Louisiana pastor held a church service Tuesday night with hundreds of congregants despite an order from the state's governor banning gatherings of more than 50 people. The pastor, Reverend Tony Spell, told CBS affiliate WAFB that the coronavirus, which has…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — As coronavirus fears grow, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has proposed funneling money into relief for tornado and health crises, scaling back planned teacher raises, and socking more cash away into reserves. Lee unveiled the scaled-back budget…
UPDATE: Georgia reports two more COVID-19 deaths, bringing the total in the state to 3. The victims are a 42-year-old woman and a 69-year-old woman. Both died at a hospital in Albany, GA. ___ UPDATE: UTC says one of the…
President Trump announced from the White House Briefing Room Wednesday that he will invoke the Defense Production Act, which will speed up and expand the supply of resources from the country's industrial base, particularly to increase the production of medical…
As the numbers of confirmed Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases continues to rise in the United States, Hamilton County officials are adjusting their operations to support the public health and safety.
Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival will be rescheduled to take place September 24-27, 2020.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - In these times it can be easy to fall out of your daily routine or become depressed due to staying inside all the time. Officials say keeping a routine is KEY. First, wake up at a good…
The state of Alabama is postponing its scheduled March 31 primary runoff in the Senate race between Jeff Sessions and former Auburn University football coach Tommy Tuberville.
The novel coronavirus has brought life to a standstill around the world and left millions of people wondering when things will return to some semblance of normal. One hope is that the virus could perhaps behave somewhat like the seasonal…
A new data projection of the U.S's best-case coronavirus scenario, where 20% of adults are infected over 18 months, paints a picture of strained hospitals operating at 95% capacity. The very worst-case scenario, with 60% infected over a six-month span,…
Joe Biden's sweeping victories in Florida, Illinois and Arizona are building his delegate lead over rival Bernie Sanders in the Democratic presidential race.
The U.S. and Canada have agreed to temporarily close their shared border to nonessential travel.
A 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Magna, Utah, Wednesday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey. It was felt across Salt Lake County and in Ogden, CBS affiliate KUTV reports. People have reported feeling the shake in Wyoming, the station…
As hospitals across the U.S. brace for a surge in patients, health care workers say the protective measures taken over the next few weeks will be critical, according to CBS News' Carter Evans. Some government leaders worry the coronavirus pandemic…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - There were empty tables and booths at Lupi's Pizza Tuesday afternoon. The downtown Chattanooga restaurant has closed their dining rooms and are focusing on carry out and curbside pick-up only. "You can come in and order…
"the toilet paper thing, I can't really understand."
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Hamilton Medical Center is reporting their first COVID-19 case. The test came back positive today. This is the first case in Dalton, our five county region in northwest Georgia and just the second case in our…
The novel coronavirus is expected to put the U.S. economy into a deep freeze, but it's heating up an industry that was struggling just a few months ago: guns. Kurt Green, manager of Staudt's Gun Shop in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, said his…
Washington — Attorney General William Barr vowed in an interview with The Associated Press on Tuesday that there would be swift and severe action if a foreign government is behind disinformation campaigns aimed at spreading fear in the U.S. amid…