GoDog to Get Extra Time to Sound Proof; Residents Feel like They Were not Heard
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A local dog boarding business was in court today over complaints about excessive barking coming from their…
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee proposes bill that focuses on gun reform, upsetting other Republican lawmakers
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee went off script as a typical republican lawmaker Wednesday, upsetting other lawmakers. He announced the newest bill he's standing behind involves gun reform.
House passes Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act
UNITED STATES (WDEF) -- The U.S. House passed the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2023 on Thursday. The bill reads, "To amend the Education Amendments of 1972 to provide that for purposes of determining compliance with…
Student makes verbal threat at CSAS
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- One student made a threat to another at the Chattanooga School for Arts and Sciences (CSAS) on Thursday. The verbal threat referenced a weapon, according…
Charge to be dropped in Alec Baldwin movie set shooting
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Prosecutors in New Mexico plan to drop an involuntary manslaughter charge against Alec Baldwin in the fatal 2021 shooting of a cinematographer on the set of the Western film “ Rust," Baldwin's attorneys said Thursday.…
Eligible students to receive P-EBT funds
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Eligible students who missed meals due to COVID-19 will soon get funds through a relief program. The Tennessee Department of Human Services announced the details on Thursday. It is called the Pandemic Electronic Benefit (P-EBT) Program.…
Chattanooga Mayor issues executive order to combat nightlife violence
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly signed an executive order on Thursday which will affect businesses on and adjacent to Station Street. He issued the order out of a…
'Too much to learn': Schools race to catch up kids' reading
By BIANCA VÁZQUEZ TONESS AP Education Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Michael Crowder stands nervously at the front of his third grade classroom, his mustard-yellow polo shirt buttoned to the top. “Give us some vowels,” says his teacher, La’Neeka Gilbert-Jackson. His…
Nokian Tyres donates to local trail development for Earth Day
RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Nokian Tyres donated funds to support the Cumberland Trail in Rhea County for Earth Day. The Cumberland Trails Conference (CTC) is developing a trail near Nokian's Dayton factory. These funds will help develop the Laurel-Snow…
Alabama corrections supervisor convicted of federal charges
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A former Alabama prison supervisor was convicted of federal civil rights charges for the 2020 beating of three prisoners and writing a false report to cover up the beatings, federal prosecutors said. Court records show that…
Bill to make Juneteenth legal Tennessee holiday passes House
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee House passed the bill to make Juneteenth an official state holiday on Thursday, according to the Unity Group of Chattanooga. Senate…
US traffic deaths drop slightly in 2022 but still a 'crisis'
DETROIT (AP) — The number of people killed on U.S. roadways decreased slightly last year, but government officials said the 42,795 people who died is still a national crisis. Estimates by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration showed that the…
SpaceX giant rocket explodes minutes after launch from Texas
By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer Abstract: SpaceX’s giant new rocket exploded minutes after blasting off on it first test flight and crashed into the Gulf of Mexico. Elon Musk’s company was aiming to…
Woman convicted of Second Degree Murder for selling deadly fentanyl dose
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A jury quickly found a local woman guilty of Second Degree Murder in a fentanyl overdose case on Wednesday. Prosecutors say Morgan…
'Tennessee three' to visit Biden at White House next week
WASHINGTON (AP) — Three Tennessee lawmakers who faced expulsion votes after participating in protests over last month's school shooting in Nashville will visit the White House to meet with President Joe Biden on Monday. Press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre announced the visit on Wednesday. She…
An end to the reading wars? More US schools embrace phonics
Move over “Dick and Jane.” A different approach to teaching kids how to read is on the rise. For decades, two schools of thought have clashed on how to best teach children to read,…
3 charged with murder in Sweet 16 party shooting in Alabama
DADEVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Two teenagers and a 20-year-old man have been arrested and charged with reckless murder in connection with a shooting that killed…
Current, prospective foster families invited to upcoming Foster Care Summit
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanoogans and other local citizens can learn more about foster care at an upcoming conference. Tennessee Kids Belong (TKB) is hosting their second annual regional Foster Care Summit on May 6. It will last from 8:30…
Driving Our Economy Forward: StratusGrid
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Thanks to all the technology these days, it doesn't take long to use up your storage. That's why Chattanooga company StratusGrid is helping their customers put their information on the cloud instead of a hard drive.…
First responders hold emergency drill at airport
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - First responders held an emergency response drill on Lovell Field at the Chattanooga Airport today. (more…)
Hamilton County approves new rules for vacation rentals
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County Commissioners approved new rules for short-term vacation rental (STVR) properties. They voted on the resolution Wednesday morning. These rules only apply…
TDOT creates roadside memorials for Work Zone Awareness
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- This week, Tennessee is reminding drivers to be careful through work zones. To get the point across, TDOT has set up memorial displays across the state. They…
More to the Story with Staley: Ivy Academy 5K
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Earth Day is an annual affair here in America Every April 22. That means this coming Saturday! And it's even more meaningful…
Georgia among states where employers are struggling most with hiring
GEORGIA (WDEF) -- WalletHub released a report on Wednesday detailing which states are struggling the most in hiring. Among those states, the survey ranked Georgia as number two. The report reveals that labor force…