Study nixes Mars life in meteorite found in Antarctica
A 4 billion-year-old meteorite from Mars that caused a splash here on Earth decades ago contains no evidence of ancient, primitive Martian life after all, scientists reported Thursday.
SWAT team diffuses domestic situation on Lyerly Street Thursday night
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - Some residents in East Lake were surprised when they couldn't get to their apartment on Lyerly Street Thursday night. At least 11 Chattanooga police units and a SWAT team had to diffuse a domestic situation. It…
Monroe County Amber Alert Update! Alijah Kensinger has been found safe
According to the TBI, Elijah was last seen wearing jeans, a grey hooded jacket with a red zipper, and orange and black sneakers.
Tip A Cop to Raise Money for Special Olympics
Area law enforcement put a new twist of protect and serve Thursday. Chattanooga law enforcement served lunch and dinner at Chuy's restaurant on Gunbarrel Road to raise money for the Special Olympics.
American Red Cross Facing Donation Shortage
January is National Blood Donor month, and the American Red Cross is facing its worst blood shortage in more than ten years.
Hamilton County Health Department Pushes to Get More Kids Vaccinated
The Hamilton County Health Department is making a push to get more kids vaccinated against the coronavirus.
Dalton Stops Providing Regeneron Treatment
Dalton can no longer offer free Regeneron treatment to anyone with active COVID and symptoms.
Foundation Offers Full Scholarship in Floor Installation Trade at Technical College in Dalton
A foundation funded by carpet industry titans is giving back in a very unique way in a first of its kind program that offers individuals training and certification in a much needed skill.
Tennessee Redistricting could go to court
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) - State Republicans have released their plan to redraw the political boundaries in Tennessee. "The Democratic master put out a month ago. The Republican match came out…
Emissions Tests No Longer Mandatory
Beginning at midnight, Hamilton County residents will no longer be required to pass an emissions test for vehicle registration. For over thirty years, residents have been required to pay for these…
Oath Keepers head charged with Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy
Stewart Rhodes, the founder and leader of the far-right Oath Keepers militia group, has been arrested and charged with seditious conspiracy in the attack on the U.S. Capitol, authorities said Thursday.
Supreme Court halts COVID-19 vaccine rule for US businesses
The Supreme Court has stopped the Biden administration from enforcing a requirement that employees at large businesses be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing and wear a mask on the job.
Delta extends life of expiring travel vouchers from pandemic
Delta Air Lines said Wednesday it will extend through 2023 the window for customers to rebook credits earned when they purchased but then canceled flights during the pandemic.
Thousands of federal inmates to be released under 2018 law
The Justice Department will begin transferring thousands of inmates out of federal prisons this week as part of a sweeping criminal justice overhaul signed by President Donald Trump more than three years ago.
U.S. jobless claims rise by 23,000 to 230,000
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week to the highest level since mid-November, but still low by historic standards.
New Mexico woman pleads not guilty to putting baby in trash
An 18-year-old New Mexico woman accused of abandoning her newborn baby in a dumpster pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges of attempted first-degree murder and child abuse.
Huge Turnout at Election Commission
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Election Commission met this morning to discuss redistricting and voting centers. Numerous county residents attended. The crowd of was noted as the largest…
More To The Story: Tai Ji
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - It's an old building in the St. Elmo area of Chattanooga. Inside the walls, Chris Campbell is teaching an old version of martial arts. For the internal…
Howard Connect Academy & some Murray Co. schools go to virtual learning
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Hamilton County schools have gotten a waiver to move students at Howard Connect Academy to virtual learning for the rest of the week. They will return to class next Tuesday (after MLK Day). They are taking the…
Hamilton County Commission to Vote Next Week on Nepotism Pay
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Hamilton County Commissioner Tim Boyd has been leading the charge for a change in rules that currently allows local elected officials to pay a direct family member that they employ county…
Ringgold roofer accused of Insurance Fraud
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - The Georgia Insurance commissioner has issued a warrant for a Ringgold roofer. The state accuses Jarred Hosch of True-Blue Roofing with insurance fraud in a case in Whitfield County. The Commissioner says Hosch was hired to…
Local hospitals: We will not test you for Covid in ER unless it's an emergency
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Local hospitals are reiterating that we shouldn't go to the emergency room to get tested for Covid unless you have symptoms that are severe enough to get you admitted. Here is the statement on Wednesday from CHI…
Authorities investigate suspicious death in NC mountains
MURPHY, North Carolina (WDEF) - Investigators in North Carolina are treating the death of a Cherokee County woman as a homicide. Her body was found in a home on Old Culberson Road Tuesday evening near the Georgia line. Officers arriving…
Twin panda cubs debut at Tokyo zoo, woo devoted fans
Twin panda cubs made their first public appearance Wednesday before devoted fans in Tokyo, but they will be on display only briefly for now.