Joker's Law takes another step forward
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF)- The Jokers Law Petition Project is one step closer to changing the law protecting law enforcement K9s as it has now officially oh its way to Nashville. A petition…
Players share painful past in campaign to rid NHL of racism
Akim Aliu recalled how no one knew what to expect when he and four NHL players of color sat in a circle inside a dimly lit locker room and, with cameras rolling, were asked to share their most personal and…
Cold kills 22 stuck in cars in heavy snow at Pakistan resort
ISLAMABAD (AP) — At least 22 people, including 10 children, died in a popular mountain resort town in Pakistan after being stuck in their vehicles overnight during a heavy snowstorm as temperatures plummeted, officials said Saturday. Most of the victims…
US hones warnings, offers to Russia over Ukraine
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration on Saturday issued new, forceful warnings to Russia on penalties it may face if it goes ahead with threats to invade Ukraine. U.S. officials raised the possibility of incremental shifts in decisions about America’s…
Intel reports repeatedly failed to forecast Capitol riot
WASHINGTON (AP) — Intelligence reports compiled by the U.S. Capitol Police in the days before last year's insurrection envisioned only an improbable or remote risk of violence, even as other assessments warned that crowds of potentially thousands of pro-Trump demonstrators…
Hate crimes trial in Arbery killing will put racism up front
BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — Sentenced to life in prison for murder, the three white men who chased and killed Ahmaud Arbery will soon stand trial on federal hate crimes charges in which jurors will have to decide whether the slaying of the…
Hospitalizations skyrocket in kids too young for COVID shots
Hospitalizations of U.S. children under 5 with COVID-19 soared in recent weeks to their highest level since the pandemic began, according to government data released Friday on the only age group not yet eligible for the vaccine. The worrisome trend…
More details emerge about teen in Michigan school shooting
DETROIT (AP) — Two parents charged with their son in a Michigan school shooting failed to get their $500,000 bond reduced Friday, as prosecutors offered new allegations about the teen's hallucinations, passion for guns and boasts about violence. James and Jennifer Crumbley,…
Supreme Court skeptical of Biden's workplace vaccine rule
WASHINGTON (AP) — Fully vaccinated and mostly masked, the Supreme Court’s conservative majority appeared skeptical Friday of the Biden administration's authority to impose a vaccine-or-testing requirement on the nation's large employers. The court seemed more open to a separate vaccine…
Arbery killers get life in prison; no parole for father, son
BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — Three white men convicted of murder for chasing and killing Ahmaud Arbery were sentenced to life in prison Friday, with a judge denying any chance of parole for the father and son who armed themselves and initiated the…
Treasury: November saw highest disbursement of rental aid
States and localities in November paid out the largest amount of rental assistance to cash-strapped tenants since a federal program began, the Treasury Department said in a statement Friday. The $2.9 billion paid out is the latest sign that the…
Georgia Governor Visits Lafayette Factory Hiring 600
WALKER COUNTY, GA (WDEF) - "This is just so good for our state because we're strengthening rural Georgia," says Georgia Governor Brian Kemp. "We're making sure sure people have opportunity no…
Parkridge & Erlanger changing Covid visitation policies
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Local hospitals are changing their visitation policies again to reflect the rise in Covid cases. The Parkridge Health System updated their policies beginning on Friday. Basically they are limiting the number of people who can visit patients.…
More To The Story: Fire Department Anniversary
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Firefighters do what they do. And a whole lot more than that. The Chattanooga Fire Department is right there with all of their peers. Maybe moreso. CFD celebrated its 150th anniversary by going non-stop. In layman's terms.....there…
Detailing Company expanding and hiring in Cleveland
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF)-Solutions Oriented Services gets cars cleaned, fixed up, and ready to go to be sold on Vroom automotive. "Our job is to take the vehicles and repair them. Minimal mechanical repair as…
Health Department boosters for ages 12-15
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Health Department is offering the Pfizer Covid booster for young teens next week, even if they don't have all the protocols just yet. They will begin offering the boosters for ages 12-15 beginning on…
Ski Season begins this weekend in Gatlinburg
GATLINBURG, Tennessee (WDEF) - The cold weather and snow have provided the perfect background for the return of ski weather in Gatlinburg. Ober Gatlinburg announces their ski season officially begins on Saturday. The slopes open at 11AM after a busy…
Arbery killers get life in prison; no parole for father, son
By RUSS BYNUM Associated Press BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — Three white men convicted of murder for chasing and killing Ahmaud Arbery were sentenced to life in prison Friday, with a judge denying any chance of parole for the father and…
Investigators: Fire at Knoxville Planned Parenthood intentionally set
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Knoxville Fire Department officials say a fire that destroyed a Tennessee Planned Parenthood clinic was intentionally set. The Knoxville News Sentinel reports that officials are looking for a suspect and asked the public to provide tips to…
Navy threatens to take back Cumberland County High Jet
CROSSVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The City of Crossville has 90 days to save the Jet they have mounted at Cumberland High School. The school is known as the Jets. The Department of the Navy has notified the city that they…
Police looking for hit and run driver of family walking along road
FLINTSTONE, Georgia (WDEF) - The Walker County Sheriff's Office and the Georgia State Patrol are looking for the driver who hit an entire family walking along a road. It happened Wednesday night on Chattanooga Valley road around 8PM. Authorities say…
Mom pleads guilty to molestation of her child
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - The trial of a northwest Georgia mother ended before a verdict was reached this week. Instead, 48 year old Sally Ann Garcia pleaded guilty to the charges. She was accused of child molestation and incest…
Donation Shortage at Blood Assurance
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- The recent rise in COVID cases and challenging weather have greatly reduced the number of blood donations, putting a strain on Blood Assurance. The decline in donations comes during the first week of National Blood Donor Month. Since…
Gov. Kemp visits Roper plant in LaFayette
LAFAYETTE, Georgia (WDEF) - Georgia Governor Brian Kemp brought his re-election campaign to LaFayette today. He visited the Roper Corporation to congratulate them on last month's expansion announcement. The expansion of their…