US unemployment claims fall to lowest level since pandemic
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to its lowest level since the pandemic began.
US wholesale prices rose record 8.6% over 12 months
Inflation at the wholesale level rose 8.6% in September compared to a year ago, the largest advance since the 12-month change was first calculated in 2010.
Lucky Dog! Pooch trapped in crevice 5 days rescued, unharmed
A dog trapped for five days deep inside a narrow, rocky crevice at a state park north of New York City was rescued unharmed — though it was hungry and thirsty.
Deere & Co. workers go on strike after rejecting contract
More than 10,000 Deere & Co. workers went on strike Thursday, the first major walkout at the agricultural machinery giant in more than three decades.
Suit: US enabling LGBTQ discrimination in foster program
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A newly filed lawsuit says the federal government is funding organizations that illegally discriminate against potential LGBTQ foster parents seeking to care for unaccompanied refugee children. According to the 29-page complaint…
Protecting money for upcoming holiday travel
According to the booking app Hopper, if you’re planning on traveling this Thanksgiving, book before Halloween, or expect to pay 40% more for flights.
2nd driver killed by air bag inflator from Tennessee's ARC
By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — A second person has been killed by an exploding air bag inflator made by a Tennessee company that has been under investigation by a federal agency for more than six years…
More To The Story: Isaiah 117 home
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - In tonight's installment of More To The Story, Dave Staley shows us more about a house ribbon cutting coming up this weekend. It's a new…
Fire Boat rescues father and daughter thrown from their fishing boat
Dallas Bay first responders rescued a father and daughter out on the lake this afternoon.
Driver killed in Hamill Road crash
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police say a driver was killed in the crash Tuesday in Hixson. It happened at 2511 Hamill Road not far from Greenway Farm around 3 PM. Traffic investigators say a Jeep Liberty swerved off the road…
Amber Alert for 2 week old Chattanooga baby
TBI UPDATE: #TNAMBERAlert: FOUND! Missing two-week-old baby Browen Conner has been found safe in Catoosa County, GA! Here he is in the arms of a TBI special agent. Coti Conner is in police custody. TBI UPDATE: Here’s a new picture,…
Startup Week begins Monday, Oct. 18th in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - It's almost startup week in Chattanooga! The community celebration of entrepreneurship and innovation, hosted by CO-LAB - runs next week starting Monday, October 18th.…
Greg Vital sworn in to Tennessee Legislature
Greg Vital from Harrison was formally sworn in to the Tennessee State Legislature on Wednesday.
Local Law Enforcement agencies learn more about Cultural Competency
CLEVELAND, Tenn (WDEF) - Police officers from both the Chattanooga Police Department and the Cleveland police department sat down inside a classroom to learn more about cultural competency for law enforcement and how they…
Blood Assurance Issuing Critical Appeal for Type O Blood
Blood Assurance is issuing a critical appeal for type O blood, both positive and negative. Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Liz Culler says one of the reasons is due to it being fall break week. The Officer explains people having accidents…
Tennessee postal worker killings raise stress as concern
Postal workers returned to their jobs Wednesday after the shooting of a supervisor and manager by a letter carrier inside a sorting facility in Tennessee.
William Shatner, Star Trek's Capt. Kirk, blasts into space
Hollywood’s Captain Kirk, 90-year-old William Shatner, blasted into space Wednesday in a convergence of science fiction and science reality, reaching the final frontier aboard a ship built by Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin company.
Weather in the Classroom Visits Black Fox Elementary
Weather in the Classroom made a visit to Black Fox Elementary in Cleveland this morning. Meteorologist Bekah Birdsall had lots of fun teaching the third grade class about…
Film TV workers union says strike to start next week
The union representing film and television crews says its 60,000 members will begin a nationwide strike on Monday if it does not reach a deal that satisfies demands for fair and safe working conditions.
Social Security Cost Of Living Benefits largest in decades as inflation jumps
Millions of retirees on Social Security will get a 5.9% boost in benefits for 2022 which amounts to $92 a month for the average retired worker.
Investigators: Man fatally shot by police in Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Officials say a man has been fatally shot by police in Tennessee when officers were executing a search warrant. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says the Knoxville Police Department Special Operations Squad arrived at the home…
3 employees killed in shooting at postal facility in Memphis
By ADRIAN SAINZ Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Authorities say two Postal Service workers have been fatally shot at a postal facility in Memphis, the third high-profile shooting in west Tennessee in recent weeks. A third postal employee was…
Chattanooga City Council denies short term vacation rental permits on Jefferson
Chattanooga city council members are keeping more Airbnb's from coming to the area for the time being. This, after some residents spoke out against the vacation rentals.
Reward climbs in Dalton Flag Vandalism case
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - We told you how Dalton Police are looking for suspects who took and vandalized flags at a September 11th display at the courthouse. Now, due to an anonymous donation, they are offering a $1,000 reward. The…