HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp is proposing a one-time investment to strengthen EMS and volunteer fire departments across the county. The $2.8 million investment aims to modernize equipment, improve facilities,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County School Board is preparing to vote on a proposal that would ban student cell phone use for the entire school day. The potential policy…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Firefighters at Chattanooga Fire Station No. 6 got a refreshing surprise Tuesday morning. As part of their “Hydration Heroes” initiative, employees with Renewal by Andersen of Chattanooga…
Beverage brand High Noon is recalling some of its vodka seltzer packs due to some cans being mislabeled as non-alcoholic energy drinks, creating the potential for unintended alcohol consumption. In an announcement posted Wednesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Authorities have made an arrest in connection to a double homicide that occurred in 2020. On December 1, 2020, at 2:40 a.m., officers with the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD)…
Two young girls and an adult man are dead after a huge explosion tore through a Nebraska biofuels plant, officials said Wednesday. The three had been missing since the Horizon Biofuels facility exploded Tuesday in…
Have you ever found yourself repeating the words "speak to a human please" while on the phone with customer service? If so, you're among the roughly 70% of Americans who find interacting with automated phone…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A male suspect has been arrested in connection with a shooting that occurred in 2024 on Fagan Street. On October 5, 2024, officers…
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- Crews with the Dalton Fire Department (DFD) responded to a house fire on Fairview Drive early Wednesday morning. DFD arrived at 500…
President Trump announced Wednesday the U.S. would impose tariffs of 25% on imports from India — in addition to an unspecified "penalty" — for what he said were its high tariffs and trade barriers, and…
CBS NEWS Hawaii remains under a tsunami warning after one of the world's strongest earthquakes struck Russia's Far East early Wednesday, an 8.8-magnitude temblor that caused tsunami waves in Japan and Alaska and also prompted warnings for…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As the Tennessee Valley braces for heat index values nearing triple digits, local emergency officials and medical experts are urging the public to take…
Hamilton County, Tenn. (WDEF) - As dangerous heat continues to blanket the Tennessee Valley, it’s not just people who need protection, our pets are also at risk. Local veterinarians…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Will your property…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Monday, legendary athlete and Colorado football coach Deion Sanders announced that he was diagnosed with bladder cancer. (more…)
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) - Christmas came early to Hixson this weekend as Chester Frost Park transformed into a festive summer wonderland. The free “Christmas in July” event featured more than 30…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Chattanooga family is sounding the alarm after their 2-year-old Presa Canario, Saint, was allegedly stolen right from their yard. Sydne-Joie Noel says the incident happened on Tuesday,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) is planning to expanding it's electric shuttle fleet. This is thanks to a $1.2 million grant from TDOT's Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Improvement Program, plus a 20%…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Remote Area Medical (RAM®) is hosting its first-ever Living the Giving telethon today, Tuesday, July 29, from 2 to 10 P.M. Eastern Time. The event will stream…
YouTube announced on Tuesday it is planning to roll out a new age-estimation technology that will identify users under the age of 18. The new feature is intended to protect young teens from harmful content,…
President Trump on Tuesday set a 10-day deadline for Russia to reach a ceasefire agreement with Ukraine, or else it risks secondary sanctions, which would mean the Kremlin would have to make a deal with…
The United Kingdom will recognize Palestine as a state in September unless Israel takes "substantive steps" to end the "appalling situation in Gaza," Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Tuesday. Addressing reporters at Downing Street, the…
Union Pacific wants to buy Norfolk Southern in a $85 billion deal that would create the first transcontinental railroad in the U.S, and potentially trigger a final wave of rail mergers across the country. The proposed merger, announced Tuesday, would marry Union…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A man was arrested Monday night after allegedly stealing his girlfriend's vehicle and leading deputies on a pursuit. On the…