Juvenile Crime Rate and Trends
Harsher crimes, like shootings and auto-thefts, are becoming a trend.
Jury finds Derek Chauvin guilty on all counts in George Floyd death
[cbsn] Verdict: Guilty on all counts ____ MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin has been convicted of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd, the explosive case that triggered worldwide protests, violence and a furious…
Mayor Tim Kelly signals support for ranked-choice voting system
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Newly elected Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly was inaugurated hMonday, outlining his agenda for his 100 days in office. Due to the runoff election, Kelly only had six days before he was set to take office. Now,…
Mother with 6 children loses home in overnight fire
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - An East Chattanooga home burned in a fire around midnight. It happened in the 1100 block of North Hawthorne Street. Chattanooga firefighters found the wood frame fire with heavy smoke coming from the front and flames coming…
President nominates EPB retiree to the Tennessee Valley Authority board
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - President Joe Biden has nominated four people to the board of a federal utility. The White House on Tuesday announced that Biden picked Beth Geer, Robert Klein, Kimberly Lewis and Michelle Moore to sit on the…
UT Board passes new immunization policy that does NOT require Covid vaccine
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees has approved a new student immunization policy for the system. It requires a number of vaccines for students but does NOT include the Covid-19 vaccine. Board Chair John Compton…
Local Organization restarts Strip Club Outreach program
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Loves Arm outreach is a non profit organization that aims to help women in crisis seek help. One of the many programs they offer is a strip club outreach program but due to Covid-19 that program was…
Cleveland Schools Statement on gun on campus event
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Cleveland City Schools issued this statement on Tuesday afternoon about a handgun found in a student vehicle at Cleveland High: Earlier today, a tip was turned into school administration that a student may have illegal…
Tennessee House: Fetal remains must be cremated or buried
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - A new abortion bill is on its way to the Senate after being passed by the Tennessee House of Representatives. If approved, this legislation would expect medical providers or women to cremate or bury fetal remains from…
DeKalb County AL investigating fatal shooting of teenager
FORT PAYNE, Alabama (WDEF) - The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deadly shooting from the weekend in northeast Alabama. It happened on County Road 232 in the Mt. Vernon Community south of Fort Payne. The Sheriff is only…
Otters Test Positive for Coronavirus at Georgia Aquarium
The Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta says some of its otters tested positive for the coronavirus after they showed mild respiratory symptoms.
Grizzly mauling near Yellowstone kills backcountry guide
A backcountry guide has died after he was mauled by a large grizzly bear just outside of Yellowstone National Park in Montana.
Collegedale commissioners move forward with Little Debbie park
COLLEGEDALE, Tennessee (WDEF)- Collegedale will be moving forward with its contract plans to build a new park, but how we got to this point has been a bumpy road. Collegedale city commission approved the Little Debbie Park at the Commons…
Two more suspects plead guilty in trailer rape case
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Two of the suspects in a Whitfield County rape case have pleaded guilty. Two years ago, a woman said she was visiting the area and staying with a local woman. …
Shootings Have Nearly Doubled in Chattanooga
we are seeing shooting incidents nearly double compared to this time last year.
What's Right With Our Schools: Boyd Buchanan NeuroNet
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Movement can help get your mind ready to learn. Teachers at Boyd Buchanan are exploring the connections between our brains and bodies. Julie Mathis provides academic support. She says, "The name of this program is is…
Mother: Girl, boyfriend fought before Knoxville school shooting
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee woman says she called police about a physical fight involving her daughter and the girl’s boyfriend before he was fatally shot by officers in a high school bathroom. The Knoxville News Sentinel reports Regina…
Data shows Hamilton County drug overdoses rose 50% in 2020
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Overdoses in the Chattanooga region hit a grim milestone last year, with drug-related deaths reportedly rising by 50 percent in Hamilton County. The Tennessee Department of Health previously reported a 22 percent increase in overdoses from…
Tim Kelly officially sworn in as Mayor of Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - After a long winded campaign season that included a runoff election , Chattanooga finally has a new Mayor. It’s the beginning of a new era for the City of Chattanooga as Tim Kelly officially takes his…
NASA's Mars helicopter takes flight, 1st for another planet
NASA, achieved the first powered flight by an aircraft on another planet when Ingenuity rose into the thin air above the dusty red surface of Mars Monday.
TECH BYTE: Tips For Driving Safely, Not Distracted
Let's look at ways we can use tech, but still be safe behind the wheel.
Popular Chattanooga restaurant co-owner passes away
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We have some sad news to share with the Tennessee Valley. Co-Owner of Charlie's Barbecue and bakery Wes Agee passed away Saturday morning. Forever thankful that God chose me to share life with my silver haired fox.…
Juvenile shot on Chandler Ave. Sunday evening
Update, 4/19/21, 12:05 p.m. - Chattanooga Police now say that it was another 14 year old male that was handling the gun when it accidentally discharged injuring the other two teens. This teen was arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault…
Potential COVID-19 Exposure at Funeral Services of Charles H. Coolidge
The Hamilton County Health Department is warning of potential COVID-19 exposure at Charles H. Coolidge's funeral. The funeral services began Thursday and continued into Friday. It was reported that individuals attended this service while in their infectious period of COVID-19.…