An unusual sign of summer: gas prices are falling
"The fall has come amidst a deep drop in oil prices set in to play on worries that tariffs could slow economic growth, reducing oil demand,"
Kroger recalls frozen berries over hepatitis A fears
Kroger is recalling frozen berries sold at grocery stores nationwide after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration found hepatitis A in a sample. The supermarket chain said it is printing messages on register receipt tapes and calling customers to alert…
District Attorney General Neal Pinkston wins NAACP Award
The District Attorney is the first non-African-American to win the award.
Mayor Coppinger optimistic about his tax hike proposal
"taxes are something I'm not a fan of, it takes a lot of courage to be able to support taxes."
Rhea news site editor faces drug charges
DUNLAP, Tennessee (WDEF) - Dayton Police have filed drug charges against the managing editor of a local news site. Elmer Harris is the managing editor of RheaReview.com. According to the arrest report, police got a tip about someone wanting to…
Woman finds razor blade on Walmart shopping cart handle
Walmart is responding after a woman finds a razor blade underneath the handle bar of a shopping cart at a store in Cleveland.
JUUL pledges $7.5 million to research impact of e-cigarettes
Nashville, Tennessee—A historically black college in Tennessee is planning to research the impact of electronic cigarettes and vaping with a grant from vaping device maker JUUL Labs. JUUL has been under fire as teenage e-cigarette use has skyrocketed in recent…
Abortion laws are "bad for business," nearly 200 CEOs say
The CEOs of more than 180 companies signed an open letter arguing that state laws restricting women's reproductive rights are "bad for business." Policies such as Georgia's fetal heartbeat law people's "hinder people's health... and ability to fully succeed in…
2 more horses die, 29 overall at same racetrack
Arcadia, California—A second horse in two days and 29th overall since the racing season started in December has died at Santa Anita Park, where management has chosen to continue racing for the rest of the current meet. Animal activists returned…
Automotive writer goes missing while test-driving motorcycle
A massive search is underway in Northern California for a longtime automotive writer who mysteriously disappeared while on a motorcycle trip near the Sierra Mountains. Police say they've recovered nearly all of Davey Johnson's belongings – including his motorcycle –…
Wildfire forces hundreds to flee California Six Flags
A popular Southern California amusement park will reopen Monday after a wildfire prompted a dramatic evacuation. A fast-moving brush fire pushed flames dangerously close to a packed Six Flags Magic Mountain Sunday. Crews are battling at least six fires burning…
California clears way to provide health care to some immigrants
Some low-income adults in California living in the country illegally will soon get their health benefits paid for by taxpayers. Democrats in the state Legislature on Sunday agreed to make adults between the ages of 19 and 25 eligible for…
TECH BYTE: Father's Day Tech Gift Ideas
Let's look at some cool tech gifts for Dad.
One dead, several injured after crane collapse in Dallas
Several injured in Dallas crane collapse One person was killed after a crane collapsed onto a downtown Dallas apartment building Sunday afternoon amidst severe weather hitting the area. According to the National Weather Service, the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area and…
Riverbend Run a success despite rain
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Avid runners braved the weather this morning for the Chattanooga Track Club's annual Riverbend Run. Our own Angela Moryan was out bright and early to welcome the runners this morning. The Riverbend Run ends the couple…
Empower Chattanooga assisting families with energy bills
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Today families had a chance to get assistance with their energy bill with the help of Empower Chattanooga. Empower Chattanooga teaches residents of East Chattanooga, Highland Park, East Lake, and Alton Park low cost and no cost…
Wear Orange campaign raises awareness of gun violence
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A sea of orange could be seen around Chattanooga today to drive the end of gun violence. "Wear Orange" is a national campaign that honors those who lost their lives to gun violence. Today day is dedicated…
HCSO holds annual Fishing With a Deputy
HAMILTON CO. Tenn. (WDEF) - To kick off the start of fishing season the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office put together Fishing with a Deputy. Today's event helped children unplug, spend time with their family, and walk away learning a new skill.…
UPDATE: Arrest made in Cleveland hit & run
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - An arrest has been made in connection to a hit and run accident that happened in Cleveland over Memorial Day. We brought you the story of Sherry Hyde's 7-year-old daughter yesterday. The family was hit in…
Cleveland mother seeks justice for hit and run
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - "I just want him to come forward and say yeah I did this and I'm sorry. Because I could've lost Avery," Sherry Hyde said. Hyde said it happened on Memorial Day. She, her husband and her…
TBI: Have you had issues with this trucker?
He is charged with the "especially aggravated kidnapping" of a woman on I 24, but investigators fear there are more cases out there.
Walker & Catoosa compete in Battle of the Badges blood drive
FORT OGLETHORPE, Georgia (WDEF) - Walker and Catoosa Counties are holding their annual Battle of the Badges drive, to benefit Blood Assurance. The Blood Mobile was at the Walker County Sheriff Department today. You can also participate in the drive by…
Sheriff explains why he is asking for more money in his budget
Sheriff Hammond is asking the County Commission for funding to help with overcrowding, jail improvements, and most importantly officer pay.
Pro and Con union supporters speak out before next week's Volkswagen vote
"(The last election) was close, we expect this election to be close."