Chattanooga Police investigate homicide
Chattanooga Police need your help with a shooting investigation that left a 20-year old man dead.
Quick tips and ways to cut costs while at home these next few weeks.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - During this time many people are worried about the uncertainty of jobs and may be looking for ways to pinch pennies. So with extra time on our hands, this may be the perfect time to look…
Conservative lawyer sues Chinese government over coronavirus outbreak
Washington — A conservative lawyer has filed a class-action lawsuit against China for the coronavirus pandemic, pushing an unsubstantiated claim that the Chinese government developed the virus as an illegal biological weapon to unleash on the world. Lawyer Larry Klayman…
White House claims "dramatic ramp" up in coronavirus testing underway
The White House coronavirus task force said Tuesday that the nation's system of public and private laboratories are increasing their capacity to test patients amid the quickly spreading coronavirus outbreak. Brett Giroir, Assistant Secretary for Health, said at a press…
Gabbard ends long-shot 2020 bid, gives support to Biden
Hawaii congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard is suspending her presidential campaign.
Chattanooga Mayor Berke Signs Order Closing Dine-In Services
Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke signed an executive order Thursday morning that closes dine-in services for city restaurants and bars.
Surge in unemployment claims is crashing government websites
As the coronavirus pandemic shuts down business across the county, a surge in newly laid off workers is crashing states' unemployment websites. In Ohio, more than 48,000 people applied for jobless benefits during the first two days of this week…
Thousands flock to Florida beaches, ignoring coronavirus concerns
Update: Clearwater, Cocoa Beach, Lee County and other communities announced plans Wednesday to close beaches due to coronavirus. Thousands of people in Florida are seemingly ignoring social distancing guidelines during the coronavirus outbreak. Despite warnings from public health experts, photos…
US pauses Afghanistan deployments, isolates arrivals there
The U.S. military says it is pausing the movement of any new troops into Afghanistan and is quarantining 1,500 troops who recently arrived
Automakers to shut down plants, idling more than 150,000 workers
Concerns about the spreading coronavirus forced most of North America's auto plants to close, at least temporarily. Ford, General Motors, Fiat Chrysler, Honda and Toyota said they would shut down all of their factories in the region, citing concerns for…
Doctor tests positive for coronavirus at children's hospital
There was a scare Wednesday at a children's hospital in Milwaukee. Some 200 workers and patients were tested for the coronavirus after a doctor tested positive at Children's Wisconsin. So far, no new cases there. Also Wednesday, the Trump administration…
Guatemala to resume receiving deportees from U.S.
The Guatemalan government announced Thursday morning it would again receive deportation flights from the U.S., two days after it suspended them over concerns about the coronavirus pandemic. On Tuesday, officials in Guatemala City moved to block the flights, saying "adequate"…
Two U.S. lawmakers diagnosed with coronavirus
There are now two lawmakers who have tested positive for coronavirus on Capitol Hill, the first to be diagnosed with COVID-19. Congressmen Mario Diaz-Balart, Republican of Florida, and Ben McAdams, a Utah Democrat, both tested positive for the virus, according…
Largest owner of malls closing its 200-plus shopping centers
The largest owner of shopping malls in the nation is closing all of its shopping centers and retail properties because of the coronavirus pandemic. Simon Property Group said the closings start at 7 p.m. local time Wednesday. The malls are…
Police charge second suspect in robbery/shooting from last fall
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police have charged a second suspect in a fatal shooting last fall. 40 year old Marshon Langford was shot on Larry Drive on September 29th. Police say he appeared to be driving when he was shot…
Georgia's virus death toll rises: fears of new cases soon
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia officials say two more people have died from coronavirus infections, bringing the statewide death toll to three. The Georgia Department of Public Health confirmed Wednesday that two women ages 42 and 69 died in Dougherty County…
CGLA to Help Students, Families During School Closures
The school implemented a new program - Mustang Express.
Is your retirement plan in jeopardy? The experts react
"Stick to the plan. Especially right now."
Foster Parents Needed at McKamey Animal Center
The coronavirus outbreak is impacting volunteer help at a Chattanooga animal shelter.
Democrats sue to expand Wisconsin primary access amid coronavirus worries
Democrats have filed a lawsuit to expand access to the Wisconsin primary, which is currently going forward as planned in April, even as concerns over coronavirus are growing. The lawsuit filed Wednesday by the Democratic National Committee and the Wisconsin…
Astronauts already in "quarantine bubble" as NASA adapts to virus
With the exception of "mission-essential" personnel, NASA ordered its civil service workforce at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Johnson Space Center in Houston and other field centers across the nation to begin mandatory work from home Wednesday to…
Coronavirus updates: Trump approves aid bill as U.S. deaths top 140
As coronavirus continues to cripple businesses across the nation, President Trump signed into law a relief package passed by the House last week and approved by the Senate earlier Wednesday. The bill provides free testing, expanded funding for food security programs…
UTC confirms a COVID-19 case is from their community
The person has been off campus for the last week.
Essential Items in High Demand as More People Stay Home
It may not be hurricane season yet, but it feels like one is coming to South Florida.