Chattanooga air quality index reaches code red again
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- On Tuesday morning, the air quality index reached a code red alert for fine particles. The index was considered to be in the unhealthy…
HCOEM recognized as 'Weather Ready Nation Ambassador'
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The National Weather Service recognized the Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (HCOEM) as a “Weather Ready Nation Ambassador.” Weather Ready Nation…
Humane Educational Society hosts 2nd animal summer camp
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Recently children got to spend quality time with four legged friends at Animal Hero Camp. The Humane Educational Society’s (HES) Animal Hero Summer Camp…
Hamilton County students' proficiency levels increase despite low numbers
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- There has been an update regarding Hamilton County Schools' 2022-2023 TCAP scores. Back in May, Tennessee Department of Education data suggested that the majority of third-grade students failed to meet the state proficiency level. We…
House Republicans propose planting a trillion trees as they move away from climate change denial
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans are searching for solutions to climate change without restricting American-produced energy that comes from burning oil, coal and gas. Scientists overwhelmingly agree that heat-trapping gases released from the combustion of…
Top US firms supplied equipment to keep Russian oil flowing after Ukraine invasion
By ED DAVEY Associated Press Major American providers of oilfield services supplied Russia with millions of dollars in equipment for months after its invasion of Ukraine, helping to sustain a critical part of its economy even as Western nations launched…
Las Vegas police serve search warrant in Tupac Shakur murder investigation
Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Authorities in Nevada confirmed Tuesday that they served a search warrant this week in connection with the long-unsolved killing of rapper Tupac Shakur. Shakur was fatally shot in September 1996 in a drive-by shooting…
Dunlap police arrest four people fentanyl possession
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Dunlap police officers recently arrested four people for possession of fentanyl during a probation search. Dunlap officers arrested Chad Johnson, Ashley Ricketts, Shauna Tate and Thomas Walters. Authorities charged all four individuals with possession of…
US soldier facing military disciplinary actions flees to North Korea while touring a border village
UPDATE: SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — U.S. officials say an American soldier who fled across the heavily armed border from South Korea into North Korea had been facing military disciplinary actions. Two U.S. officials say Private 2nd Class Travis King…
Gas leaked from bad fitting at Pennsylvania chocolate factory where 7 died in blast, report says
By MICHAEL RUBINKAM Associated Press Natural gas leaked from a defective fitting at a Pennsylvania chocolate factory where a powerful explosion leveled one building, heavily damaged another and killed seven people, federal safety investigators said Tuesday, while noting they have…
No winner in Monday's Powerball drawing. Jackpot reaches $1 billion
By NICK INGRAM Associated Press ST. JOSEPH. Mo. (AP) — The Powerball jackpot rose yet again to an estimated $1 billion after no winning ticket was sold for the latest drawing. No ticket for Monday’s drawing matched the white balls…
Officials: 1 of 2 firefighters shot at Alabama firehouse dies
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — One of two firefighters shot at an Alabama firehouse over what police suspect was a personal conflict has died, officials said. Jordan Melton died Monday, fire…
Stolen ambulance leads to Marion County standoff with peaceful ending
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A police standoff happened Monday night in Marion County but ended peacefully, according to Franklin County officials. The Franklin County Sheriff's Office got reports that an ambulance was stolen in Franklin County, Tennessee. Deputies said…
Firefighters work three hours to extinguish Dunlap house fire
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Dunlap residents returned home Monday afternoon to find their house was on fire. It took firefighters three hours to completely extinguish the flames, fire officials…
New Hope Firefighters Resign and Say Mayor is Undermining them
NEW HOPE, Tenn. (WDEF) - A group of firefighters in Marion County have had enough of what they say is mismanagement by their town’s mayor. (more…)
Sound of Freedom: saving children from trafficking
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- 'Sound of Freedom' is a film based the true story of a U.S. federal agent who quits his job in devotion to saving children from human trafficking. Film creators have developed a pay it forward program,…
Coolidge Park fountains closed this week for repairs
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) --This week, you will have to find somewhere else to cool off. Chattanooga Parks & Outdoors says the Coolidge Park fountains will be closed for…
Local law enforcement prepares for 'Operation Southern Slow Down'
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Operation slow down focuses on informing the public of safe driving techniques and enforcing speed limits. The Tennessee Highway Patrol and Georgia State…
More to the Story with Staley: Soccer Boom
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Is soccer growing in America you ask? Check this out from Sunday night. Lionel Messi was introduced to the MLS fans in Miami. One…
United Way of Chattanooga currently recruiting for tutoring program
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The United Way of Chattanooga's tutoring program is currently looking for tutors. Tutors will provide literacy and math assistant to students in Hamilton…
Phase 2 of I-24/I-75 split underway in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has started Phase 2 of construction near the I-24 and I-75 split. Ramps to Moore Road and Belvoir…
What's Right With Our Schools: Fund for Teachers
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The best educators never stop learning. Fund for Teachers gives them a chance to focus on their subjects with leading experts around the globe.…
Fuzzy invasion of domestic rabbits has a Florida suburb hopping into a hunt for new owners
WILTON MANORS, Fla. (AP) — When Alicia Griggs steps outside her suburban Fort Lauderdale home, Florida's latest invasive species comes a-hoppin' down the street: lionhead rabbits. The bunnies, which sport an impressive flowing…
Chattanooga air quality poor again while wildfires continue to burn
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga is once again seeing the effects of unruly wildfires across North America. The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued a…