Monroe County man charged with statutory rape
MONROE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Tellico Plains man was indicted and arrested for statutory rape, the TBI said. The TBI identified Aaron McKelvey, 21, as the suspect. Officials said they received…
Abortion pill could be pulled off market by Texas lawsuit
By LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - A Texas lawsuit could threaten the nationwide availability of medication abortion, which now accounts for the majority of abortions in the U.S. The case filed by abortion opponents who helped challenge Roe…
Gov. Lee proposes teacher salary increase
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- On Monday, Governor Bill Lee announced his proposal to raise teacher salaries. The Tennessee governor said this bill will increase salaries from $41,000 to $50,000. The salary increase…
Corruption endangers world's shrinking fisheries
By FU TING, GRACE EKPU and HELEN WIEFFERING Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Corruption is undermining the management of some of the world’s most threatened fishing grounds. That's according to a review of criminal case files and media reports by…
2023 Riverbend Festival lineup announced
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Riverbend organizers announced the lineup for this summer's festival. The event will celebrate Riverbend's 40th anniversary. This year's acts offer a mix of Americana, indie and…
Rihanna promises a 'jam-packed' Super Bowl halftime show
PHOENIX (AP) — Rihanna is putting in the work ahead of her Super Bowl halftime show, focusing so hard on what…
"State of the System" Unveils Opportunity 2030
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- For the first time in four years, Hamilton County Schools held their annual…
Chattanooga native to play 2023 Super Bowl
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Chattanooga native is making his way to the super bowl this year. Patrick Johnson is suiting up this Sunday for his first Super Bowl,…
TECH BYTE: New Harry Potter Wand Makes High-Tech Magic
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- If you're a Harry Potter fan, you know that the word "Muggle"…
US says China balloon could collect intelligence signals
By MATTHEW LEE and ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The Biden administration says the China balloon shot down by the U.S. was equipped to collect intelligence signals as part of a huge,…
Bacharach leaves behind lush trove of romantic songs
By DAVID BAUDER Associated Press Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Easy listening, some called Burt Bacharach's music, and not always kindly. But listen closely, and there was nothing easy about it. Bacharach, who death…
Superintendent Robertson Lays Out Plan for Hamilton County Schools
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - 2030 is just seven years away. (more…)
From The Archives: Tribute to Garry Mac
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - As we mourn the loss of longtime Chattanooga booster and personality Garry Mac this week, we want to share a few stories from his past. Garry…
Tennessee Senate Passes Drag Show Bill, Now Off to the House
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Tennessee Senate passed a bill that would criminalize certain public cabaret and drag performances. Tennessee senators passed the bill this…
Chattanooga police searching for suspect after shots fired
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An individual shot at multiple vehicles Wednesday on Bonny Oaks Drive, according to Chattanooga police. They are still searching for those responsible. Chattanooga Police…
Vote for Tennessee Aquarium in USA Today survey
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga is nominated as one of the best aquariums in the nation. USA Today is hosting a survey to determine the 10 best aquariums.…
Local Salvation Army sheltered over 300 from freezing temperatures
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Cleveland's Salvation Army sheltered 312 guests from freezing temperatures between November 1 and January 19. The Salvation Army said case management is also available to people in need…
Tennessee joins coalition to label cartels as FTOs
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A 21-state coalition is calling on President Biden to label Mexican drug cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs). Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti recently joined this coalition. They…
Georgia prison warden charged with bribery, other counts
GLENNVILLE, Ga (AP) - A Georgia prison warden has been arrested on charges stemming from a state investigation of corruption inside the penitentiary he supervised. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says…
Disney to cut 7,000 jobs in Iger's company 'transformation'
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Walt Disney Co. will cut about 7,000 jobs as part of an ambitious companywide cost-savings plan and “strategic reorganization” announced Wednesday by…
Tennessee House speaker mulls rejecting US education money
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — One of Tennessee's most influential Republican lawmakers says the state should stop accepting the nearly $1.8 billion of federal K-12 education dollars that help provide support for low-income students, English learners and students with disabilities.…
North Georgia Democrats react to Rep. Greene's SOTU actions
DADE COUNTY, Georgia (WDEF) -- Georgia Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene got plenty of national attention today following her words and actions at last night's State of the…
Driving Our Economy Forward: Zoe Angling Group
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The INCubator has helped plenty of Chattanooga businesses flourish, including Zoe Angling Group. This local business not only works in the fishing market, but it…
Community Police Academy to "Bridge the Gap" Between Public and Police
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police Department discussed the Community Police Academy at today's press conference. It was previously named the Citizens Police Academy, but Chief Murphy said she wanted the name to be more inclusive. The academy is a…