US sending more troops to Europe amid Ukraine tension
The U.S. is sending about 2,000 U.S.-based troops to Poland and Germany and shifting 1,000 soldiers from Germany to Romania as demonstrations of American commitments to allies
Biden aims to reduce cancer deaths by 50% over next 25 years
President Joe Biden is committing to reduce the cancer death rate by 50% — a new goal for the “moonshot” initiative against the disease that was announced in 2016 when he was vice president.
Punxsutawney Phil predicts six more weeks of winter
There will be six more weeks of winter, Punxsutawney Phil predicted as he emerged from his burrow Wednesday to perform his Groundhog Day duties.
Washington's NFL team unveils new name as Commanders
Washington’s NFL team is now known as the Commanders. The new name unveiled Wednesday comes 18 months after the once-storied franchise dropped its old moniker following decades of criticism that it was offensive to Native Americans
As Russia tensions boil, US farmer remains jailed in Ukraine
WASHINGTON (AP) — When Kurt Groszhans set out from North Dakota for Ukraine in 2017, he was eager to connect…
Perdue: "If you want it fixed, you've got to get me elected" governor
David Perdue spent part of his first day on his gubernatorial tour in Whitfield County talking to the people of Dalton.
The new plan to expand Chattanooga's Airport
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A twenty-eight million dollar terminal expansion has been planned for the Chattanooga Airport. If the plan moves forward, its first phase would add twenty-six thousand square feet. Three new gates,…
Tenn. pastor, first African American, named to key SBC post
By HOLLY MEYER Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee pastor Willie McLaurin has been named interim president and CEO of the Southern Baptist Convention’s Executive Committee, becoming the first African American to lead one of the denomination’s ministry entities.…
Chattanooga based National Guard Unit coming home
SMYRNA, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Tennessee Army National Guard announced on Tuesday that the 1st Battalion, 181st Field Artillery Regiment is coming home from a ten-month deployment to the Middle East. They will come in two waves through the Smyrna…
Chattanooga Police Report Spike in Robberies Targeting Latino Community in Highland Park
Chattanooga police is reaching out to the Latino community within the Highland Park neighborhood following a recent spike in robberies that police say are targeting them.
Fisherman loses pickup in Lake Chickamauga
SODDY-DAISY, Tennessee (WDEF) - A lot of boat people can commiserate with a fisherman from Soddy Daisy tonight. He was trying to put a boat in Lake Chickamauga on Tuesday morning at a ramp on Armstrong Road. The fisherman…
Investigators arrest juveniles for stealing a truck in Catoosa County
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) - A Chevy Silverado truck was stolen in Catoosa County over the weekend. The owner was warming up his vehicle when it was…
Marion County recovers body from Hales Bar Marina fire
HALETOWN, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Marion County's Sheriff Office confirms that they have now recovered a body from the Hales Bar Marina fire last week. The Sheriff is not releasing the identity of the victim yet. But family members have…
Resident seriously injured in Athens apartment fire
ATHENS, Tennessee (WDEF) - A resident was airlifted from Athens Monday night after an apartment fire. The fire broke out at the mews Apartments on Garden Drive around 10 PM. When firefighters arrived, most residents were in the front yard.…
New Tennessee license plates to provide greater security
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- For the first time since 2006, Tennessee has new license plates. The new blue plates were voted in by the public and feature a little…
Golden Apple Award: Joshua Edens, Orchard Knob Middle School
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - From The Ohio State University to Orchard Knob Middle School, Joshua Edens is an exceptional educator, and he's not a bad coach, either. Students, players and parents all agree…
Celebrating Black History Month with Chattanooga Music History at Songbirds
Songbirds Guitar & Pop Culture Museum has two exhibits right now both highlighting African American musicians.
Dalton Police ask for help in store robbery
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Dalton Police hope you can identify a suspect who held up a clerk on January 23rd. It happened at JAS Tobacco on Fleming Street around 6:40 PM. Police say the suspect held up the clerk…
TBI investigating death of an SRO at her home on Monday
A School Resource Officer in upper Tennessee was found dead in her home on Monday.
Grundy County Sheriff appoints new Chief Deputy
ALTAMONT, Tennessee (WDEF) - Grundy County Sheriff Clint Shrum has named a new Chief Deputy. Larry Sims worked as a Coffee County corrections officer and a Monteagle Police officer before joining Grundy County in 2016. The Sheriff says “I am…
Former Kingsport officer indicted for striking suspect
KINGSPORT, Tennessee (WDEF) - A TBI investigation has lead to the indictment of a former Kingsport police officer. Laiken Whitlock was accused of hitting a female suspect twice as she was being put in handcuffs last fall. The TBI says…
Anthony Byrd resigning from city council to become city clerk
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Mayor Tim Kelly has appointed City Council member Anthony Byrd as a City Court Clerk for Chattanooga. Byrd is stepping down from his council seat to accept the position. He worked in the Hamilton County Criminal Court…
Police warn of robbery spree in Highland Park targeting Hispanics
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are warning the public of a spree of burglaries targeting Hispanic victims in the Highland Park area. They say the robbers are confronting victims in parking lots and…
AP source: US urges Pfizer to apply for under-5 COVID shots
U.S. regulators are urging drugmaker Pfizer to apply for emergency authorization for a two-dose regimen of its COVID-19 vaccine for children 6 months to 5 years old.