Gunman and officer shot at Knoxville High School
Watch Live Coverage from Knoxville. Armed student involved in shootout in a restroom.
Tennessee offering free online courses amid pandemic
Tennessee is offering free online courses to help people learn the skills needed for a variety of jobs in business, entry-level technology, healthcare, and social media and more.
TECH BYTE: LG Doing Away with Smartphones
LG is leaving the smartphone industry after 20 years in the business. Let's look at what's next for the company, and its customers.
Covid-19 Funeral Assistance by FEMA
Beginning Monday April, 12th FEMA will begin reimbursing families for the funeral cost of coronavirus victims.
26-year-old in hospital after early morning shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A second Sunday shooting in Chattanooga left a 26-year-old man with non-life threatening injuries. The shooting happened just after midnight this morning in the 4200 block of 12th Avenue. [su_gmap width="700" height="700" address="4200 12TH AVENUE" zoom="15" title="Man…
No injuries in garage fire
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF)- A garage on Log Hill Trail is a total loss after another fire that happened this afternoon. According to the Tri-Community volunteer fire department, homeowners attempted to put the fire out using a fire extinguisher before crews…
Canvassing for the Runoff Election in Chattanooga
Ahead of the Chattanooga runoff election for mayor and a pair of city council seats, ‘The Equity Alliance’, ‘The Chattanooga Central Labor Council’, and ‘TIRCC Votes’ gathered volunteers to encourage residents to cast their ballots this month.
Cempa Community Care Vaccines
Cempa had over 500 doses of the vaccine prepared for anyone who made an appointment plus any walk ups.
Bug-a-Palüza returned to Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- After a year long, unwanted break, the 22nd annual Bug-a-Palüza car show finally happened again Saturday. Of course things looked different because of the Coronavirus. The Volkswagen show was held at the First Horizon Pavilion with safety…
After Amazon: Labor tries to regroup in wake of Alabama loss
WASHINGTON (AP) - Despite the strongest public support and the most sympathetic president in years, the American labor movement just suffered a stinging defeat -- again. Amazon warehouse workers in Bessemer, Alabama, overwhelmingly voted against joining the Retail, Wholesale and…
Trump in 2024? He says only that 'a Republican' will win
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) - Former President Donald Trump plans to affirm his commitment to the Republican Party - and raise the possibility that someone else will be the GOP’s next presidential nominee. Trump’s message is outlined in prepared remarks…
Sheriff: Ex-dispatcher accused of refusing to return $1.2M
GRETNA, La. (AP) - A former sheriff’s dispatcher in a New Orleans suburb has been arrested, accused by authorities of refusing to return more than $1.2 million that had been accidentally deposited into her brokerage account. Local media reports say…
Coroner: 6th person dead following South Carolina shooting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A sixth person has died after a shooting earlier this week by a former NFL player who also killed four members of a South Carolina family. York County Coroner Sabrina Gast said Saturday that 38-year-old air…
Severe storm damages buildings in Florida Panhandle
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (AP) - A cluster of severe storms has swept across Southern states, leaving at least one dead in Louisiana while toppling power lines in Mississippi and leveling buildings in the Florida Panhandle. St. Landry Parish President Jessie…
Chemical and diesel spill close I-75 South for hours
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- All lanes of I-75 Southbound near mile marker 14 was closed for at least 8 hours today. According to Tri-community volunteer fire department, 200 gallons of chemicals and diesel spilled on the interstate after a crash around…
Golden Retriever taken in a stolen car found dead
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The story of a stolen Golden Retriever in Chattanooga has come to an unhappy end. JC Morrissey posted on Facebook Thursday, begging anyone to help him find Abby. He says she was inside his mother's car when…
Hamilton/Bradley Co.: I-75 Southbound near Mile Marker 14: All Lanes Blocked.
Red Alert Traffic: Via the Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department: 1:30pm Update: All northbound lanes, and the far right southbound lane have reopened. The left lane of I-75 southbound at MM 14 will remain closed until further notice. ———————- 1:20pm -…
COVID, Philip's no-fuss attitude mean simpler funeral plan
LONDON (AP) - Prince Philip will be laid to rest with all the honors due a prince of the United Kingdom and a consort to Queen Elizabeth II. But the coronavirus pandemic means it will be a more low-key farewell…
Gaetz faces House ethics probe; federal investigation widens
WASHINGTON (AP) - The House Ethics Committee has announced an investigation into Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz. The news comes as federal prosecutors probing sex trafficking allegations against Gaetz are also scrutinizing the actions of some of his political allies and…
Mrs. World gives up crown after onstage melee in Sri Lanka
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) - The reigning Mrs. World on Friday relinquished her title while defending her decision to pull the crown off the head of this year’s winner of Mrs. Sri Lanka, whom she falsely claimed to be a…
Shots for shots: New Orleans bars offer vaccines
NEW ORLEANS - Bars in New Orleans are doing their part to battle the coronavirus pandemic. Local media report that two of the city’s bars are holding events where patrons can get the one-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine. The Dragon’s…
Nashville lifts outdoor mask mandate
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Nashville’s top health officials have tweaked the city’s mask mandate to exclude requiring face coverings in outdoor spaces. According to the city’s latest public health order, masks will be still required for indoor spaces. However, as…
Biden budget seeks more for schools, health care and housing
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden has released a $1.5 trillion wish list for his first federal budget. He's asking for substantial gains for education, health care, housing and environmental protection. Republicans are complaining that there isn't more for the…
AP Interview: Stacey Abrams on voting rights, her next move
ATLANTA (AP) - In an interview with The Associated Press, voting rights advocate Stacey Abrams says a new Georgia law makes it harder for people to vote by restricting early voting, in-person absentee voting and the use of drop boxes.…
