Families paying off rent, food, debts with child tax credit
Families are starting to feel the benefits of the expanded child tax credit. One study estimates it could cut child poverty by 45%.
River City Company Has Big Plans
Chattanooga's Riverfront District will have a new look in the coming years. That's the plan of the River City Company, which is a non-profit organization established back in the mid-80's, with a goal of beautifying the…
CDC team: 'War has changed' as delta variant dangers emerge
New evidence showing the delta variant is as contagious as chickenpox and may be more dangerous than other versions has prompted U.S. health officials to consider changing advice on how the nation fights the coronavirus.
President Trump urged Justice officials to declare election 'corrupt'
President Donald Trump urged senior Justice Department officials to declare the 2020 election results "corrupt" in a December phone call, according to handwritten notes from one of the participants in the conversation.
EXPLAINER: What happens after foreclosure moratorium ends
Since early 2020, banks across the U.S. have been banned from foreclosing on homes as part of the federal government's efforts to assist families feeling economic pain caused by the pandemic. On Saturday, the ban will end, potentially putting thousands of families at risk.
Wisconsin storms bring 3 tornados; 1 man dies in crash
Tornadoes touched down in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin amid powerful thunderstorms that caused widespread damage that contributed to the death of a man who crashed into a fallen tree and power line.
Erlanger program teams up nurse with first time moms
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Erlanger's Nurse-Family Partnership was started in December as a way to help first time moms through their pregnancy and up to the child's second birthday. News 12's Danielle Moss talked to officials about how…
Man sentenced for deadly 'swatting' scheme over username
Their "prank" gave a Tennessee man a fatal heart attack, just over his Twitter handle.
SEC invites Oklahoma and Texas to join conference — in 2025
Jul 29, 2021 7:59 PM By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer Southeastern Conference university presidents voted Thursday to invite Texas and Oklahoma to the league and create a 16-team powerhouse on the field and at the bank. But…
President Biden Orders Tough New Vaccination Rules for Fed Government
Federal workers will be required to attest they've been vaccinated against the coronavirus or else face mandatory masking, weekly testing, distancing and other new rules announced by President Biden.
Guilty plea in meth case at the Chickamauga Battlefield
FORT OGLETHORPE, Georgia (WDEF) - Officials report a guilty plea for a Georgia man after a stop by a park ranger at the end of the year. On December 27, the ranger found three people loitering inside the federal park…
Chattanooga suspends recycling over truck operator shortage
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The City of Chattanooga announces they are suspending their curbside recycling program due to a driver shortage. Officials say the truck operator shortage is getting worse. They have 32 open CDL driving positions now. So beginning Friday,…
Local Gymnast Coach & Counselor React to Simone Biles & Mental Health Awareness
"Most of the people that have something to say have never been involved with gymnastics and everyone that is supporting her has," says TAG Girls Team Head Coach, Anne Malinowsky. After Olympic gymnast Simone Biles unexpectedly pulled…
Copper theft arrests in Bradley County
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Bradley County Sheriff's Office has made two arrests in the case of some stolen copper wires and pipe. The thefts happened at four construction sites across the northeastern part of the county on Tuesday. Detectives…
CFD trains for rope rescues in Greenway Farms after multiple rescue calls on the property
After recent rescues at Greenway Farms, the Chattanooga Fire Department took some extra steps to make sure they're better prepared.
The White House to allow eviction moratorium to expire Saturday
The White House will allow a nationwide ban on evictions to expire Saturday.
Sen. Blackburn Co-Sponsoring Bill To Save Minor League Baseball on "Brink of Financial Catastrophe"
Senator Marsha Blackburn is co-sponsoring a bill to save minor league baseball teams on the "brink of financial catastrophe." The Chattanooga Lookouts hope to receive some of the aid.
Making A Name For Herself!
There's a young girl from Rossville who is "tearing up" the world of karate. And it's hard to believe what she's accomplished in such a short amount of time. Kaylee Anderson has only truly been active…
Salvation Army Asking for 'Beat the Heat' Donations
Salvation Army is asking for your help to beat the heat this week with donations. They're asking for monetary donations so they can buy box fans. Or, you can donate a box fan to the McCallie location.…
More To The Story: Karate Kid from Rossville
There's a young girl from Rossville who is "tearing up" the world of karate! And it's hard to believe what she's accomplished in such a short amount of time.
Gov. Kemp says no mask mandate, schools and Atlanta announce them
ATLANTA (AP) - The city of Atlanta and Georgia school districts are announcing mask mandates even as Gov. Brian Kemp is vowing he won't impose a statewide mask rule or restrict business and public activities. Kemp on Wednesday repeated the…
Lodge Cast Iron reacts to fine over worker death
SOUTH PITTSBURG, Tennessee (WDEF) - Lodge Cast Iron of Marion county has been fined more than six thousand dollars following the investigation into the death of an employee at it's New Home Plant. Volunteer firefighter Lt. Scott Moreland who worked…
Pfizer data suggests that third dose protects against Delta Variant
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Pfizer says it has promising data about its COVID-19 Vaccine Booster. Using data that has not been published or peer reviewed just yet, Pfizer announced this morning that their third dose of the COVID-19…
Missing Catoosa County Man
More than a year and a half after disappearing, a family wants to know what happened to a Catoosa County man.