Utah Teen McKay Bergeson Dies from Hit and Run Driver in Lafayette
According to investigators, a four door sedan struck Bergeson's bike from behind causing him to hit the pavement.
Tropical Storm Arthur crawls closer to North Carolina coast
Life-threatening surf and rip currents will spread along U.S. East coast beaches in the days ahead as Tropical Storm Arthur kicks up ocean swells offshore
Official: FBI finds link between Pensacola gunman, al-Qaida
The FBI has found a link between the gunman in a deadly attack at a military base last December and an al-Qaida operative.
Officials: 2 hunters shot by off-duty officer turkey hunting
Officials say an off-duty state wildlife officer accidentally shot two other hunters while going after wild turkey in Tennessee.
Former City Treasurer Issues Apology
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The former Chattanooga treasurer who was at the center of a city-hiring controversy has issued an apology to the city. Tuesday night the City Council voted to end Kate Farmer's short run. Shortly after the hiring, it…
Young Missionary killed in hit-and-run in Walker County
WALKER COUNTY, Ga (WDEF)- A teenager was hit while he was riding his bicycle in Walker County last night. According to the Georgia State Patrol 18 year-old McKay Bergeson of Bountiful, Utah was on Georgia 1 around 9:30 PM. Walker…
Free COVID-19 testing at Camp Jordan
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF)- Kroger, the City of East Ridge, Cherokee Health Systems and the Hamilton County Department of health are also offering free drive thru COVID-19 testing this week. The event will be three days from Wednesday, May 20th…
Life Care Center of Athens reports 12 deaths from Covid-19 outbreak
ATHENS, Tennessee (WDEF) - Life Care Center of Athens reports 12 deaths now from the Covid-19 outbreak that has hit the senior living facility. In all, 71 of their 98 residents tested positive. One remains in the hospital. "Our residents…
Tornado Volunteers still needed this weekend
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Volunteers are still needed to help tornado victims with debris clean up. According to FEMA, the last day for debris removal from the damaged area is JUNE 1ST. The volunteer center would like people who have the…
McKamey Animal Center sets pet adoption record
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The COVID-19 Pandemic has negatively impacted many businesses during these last few months. But McKamey Animal Center says the pandemic has actually helped them in some ways. So far McKamey says they have seen a record number…
Cleveland State will return this fall with "hybrid" classes
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Cleveland State officials announce they will return to the classroom for the Fall 2020 semester. But classes may look a little different. They have surveyed returning students about what kind of instruction they want.. face-to-face, online…
Where officials are seeing increases in COVID-19 cases
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Zip code 37407 encompasses an area of southern Hamilton County touching the Georgia state line. It’s this section, Hamilton County Health Department Officials said is seeing a recent increase in COVID-19 cases. “This does not…
Local Golden Corral restaurants will reopen one at a time
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The company that operates many Golden Corral franchises in Tennessee is announcing their plans for Chattanooga. CPB Foods plans to reopen the Gunbarrel Road Golden Corral in June. They will convert it to the cafeteria style format,…
Are Gyms Safe?
Workout Anytime will use a scheduling program for peak hours if traffic in the building increases because their capacity has been limited to 50%.
Lawyer: Security video in Arbery case may show water breaks
Video released Friday shows a black man in a T-shirt and shorts leaving the home-building site Dec. 17.
Trump fires State Dept. watchdog critical of admin moves
President Donald Trump has fired the State Department's inspector general, an Obama administration appointee whose office was critical of alleged political bias in the agency's management.
Report: Bryant crash pilot had no drugs, alcohol in system
An autopsy has found the pilot of the helicopter that crashed and killed Kobe Bryant had no trace of drugs or alcohol in his system.
Morrisville police officers, firefighters save deer stuck in mud hole
Morrisville police said they are accustomed to saving ducklings from drains, but a deer in a mud hole was one for the books.
First tropical depression of 2020 forms near Florida
While hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean doesn’t officially begin until June 1st, the tropics are already becoming active. Tropical Depression One formed off the eastern coast of Florida on Saturday with peak winds around 35 mph. The storm is expected to continue to strengthen and eventually become Tropical Storm Arthur. The storm is generally […]
“Outdated browsers” prevented thousands from submitting AP exams
With the havoc caused by the coronavirus pandemic, Advanced Placement (AP) students have had to take their exams at home. But due to a nationwide technical glitch, many students’ tests are not being counted, putting their college credit and final grades at risk. AP courses are college-level classes for high school students. At the end […]
ICE keeps kids detained because parents don't “wish to separate”
U.S. immigration authorities said in a court filing late Friday that one of the main reasons detained migrant children were not released this week as part of an order by a federal judge is because their parents did not agree to be separated from them. In the filing, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement listed several […]
Mom gives birth in parking lot, dad uses face mask to cut cord
A Kentucky woman, with the help of her husband, gave birth over Mother’s Day weekend in a hospital parking lot just steps away from the entrance. It was the middle of the night, the hospital doors were locked and the couple had to use a handmade face mask to tie off the umbilical cord. Sarah […]
Keith Urban hosts drive-in concert for medical workers
This was a test run of a a pandemic friendly kind of show.
Chattanooga State will return to classes for the fall
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga State students will meet face to face with their professors again this fall. In March, the school decided to make all of their spring and summer classes go online to keep their students and staff safe.…