Dade County investigating woman found on road in Wildwood
UPDATE: The Dade County Sheriff now says the unidentified woman has died. Dade County Chief Investigator Tim McKaig tells us the woman was in her early 20s. They are not…
American Girl Dolls, Risk, sand make it to Toy Hall of Fame
American Girl dolls and the strategy board game Risk were inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame on Thursday in recognition of their influence on the toy industry.
EXPLAINER: What vaccine mandate means for firms and workers
The government's new COVID-19 mandate will apply to 84 million workers at mid-size and large companies. Here is a closer look at the new COVID rules and what they mean for companies and their employees.
11 states file suit against Biden's business vaccine mandate
Attorneys general in 11 states filed suit Friday against President Joe Biden’s administration, challenging a new vaccine requirement for workers at companies with more than 100 employees.
Chattanooga ties to your World Series T-shirt
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- At Custom Werks Graphics, they've been open since 1988 and they print all kinds of things. From awards to t-shirts for the TVA and jackets for the Chattanooga Mocs. But, the…
Make-A-Wish makes a Soddy-Daisy girl's dreams come true
Could be the best story of the day... it's Happy Wish Day in Soddy Daisy. See what's behind the "magic door" of little Eva's house, thanks to the folks at Make-A-Wish.
City of Chattanooga offering residents the chance to Level Up their Career
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Are you looking to level up your career?? Well, the city of Chattanooga has teamed up with Merit America and Google to help get you IT certified. The…
Glenwood community members express concern over shattered utility pole
A broken utility pole in the Glenwood neighborhood is quite a concern for community members.
Georgia trooper seriously injured in Catoosa County crash
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) - Governor Brian Kemp is asking for prayers for a state trooper and his family after an early morning crash in Catoosa County. The Georgia State Patrol says Trooper Scott Parker spotted a white SUV speeding on…
Red Bank overhauling beer ordinance
RED BANK, Tennessee (WDEF) - Red Bank's city commission is changing their old beer ordinance to make it more attractive for restaurants and businesses. The new rules get rid of distance requirements to churches and schools. But only if the…
Hamilton County will begin offering child Pfizer vaccines on Monday
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Health Department will being giving Pfizer Covid vaccines to children on Monday. But the process will be different for kids than it was for adults. Children between 5 and 11 now qualify.…
Search for life on other worlds tops astronomy to-do list
A U.S. survey of astronomers puts the search for extraterrestrial life at the top of their to-do list for the next 10 years.
Unemployment claims drop to 269,000, another pandemic low
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to a fresh pandemic low last week, another sign the job market is healing after last year's coronavirus recession.
Senator Blackburn Responds to New Government Rules on Vaccines
Senator Marsha Blackburn responded to the new government rules that workers who work for companies with 100 employees must be fully vaccinated.
US mandates vaccines or tests for big companies by Jan. 4
Tens of millions of Americans who work at companies with 100 or more employees will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan. 4 or get tested for the virus weekly under government rules issued Thursday.
Stage 4 Cancer Patient Needs Assistance After Losing Home to Fire
Not many people have had it this rough. After coming home from his first radiation treatment for cancer, his home burns down. Now neighbors and a local church are trying to help him piece his life back together again.
Tennessee Valley First Responders receive free railway hazmat training
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Fire Department participates in many training's throughout the year. Today, they got a special experience. They had a training with Norfolk Southern on their Railway Hazmat Training. Jeff…
More To The Story: Red Wolves Head Coach Jimmy Obleda
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The U-S-L League One playoffs begin this weekend! Chattanooga will host North Texas at C-H-I Memorial Stadium, in the quarterfinal round. It's been a really…
Tennessee sets new execution date for Harold Wayne Nichols
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - The State of Tennessee has set a new execution date for convicted killer Harold Wayne Nichols of Chattanooga. The new date is June 9, 2022. He was convicted of raping and murdering Karen Pulley in 1988. Nichols…
College cancels Meacham talk over Planned Parenthood ties
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - A conservative Christian university in Alabama has withdrawn an invitation for Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Jon Meacham to speak during inaugural activities for its new president. Samford University in suburban Birmingham announced the cancellation of Meacham’s appearance…
CDC approves Pfizer Vaccine for Kids- Local Pediatrician offices prepare to rollout vaccines
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The CDC has given its final okay for the approximate 28 million grade school children to get Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine. This Pfizer injection is one-third the size of an…
Vol Nation raising money for East TN Children's Hospital
After last month's trash throwing chaos at the Tennessee - Ole Miss game, some fans want to show the country that wasn't a accurate representation of Vol Nation. They're raising money for a good cause.
Can you identify a murder suspect from hoodie?
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police have new images of a suspect from a deadly shooting in Orchard Knob in September. Omar Escobar was shot outside his home in the 500 block of North…
Close race for governor in NJ, GOP's Youngkin takes Virginia
By WILL WEISSERT and SARAH RANKIN Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy of New Jersey remained in a close race for reelection Wednesday while a Republican political newcomer delivered a stunning upset in the Virginia governor’s race, sending…