Death toll in Florida collapse rises to 4; 159 still missing
Officials say there are still 159 people unaccounted for after the partial collapse of a beachside building in Florida.
Vandalism suspect apprehended in Walker County
LAFAYETTE, Georgia (WDEF) - Walker County Deputies have caught a suspect wanted for questioning for vandalizing two separate properties. Investigators say that the suspect may have spray painted a football trailer and parts of the asphalt at Ridgeland high school----causing…
Judge rules on Fulton County election challenge lawsuit
ATLANTA (AP) - A judge has allowed a lawsuit alleging fraud in Georgia’s most populous county during the November election and seeking a review of absentee ballots to move forward. Originally filed in December, the lawsuit says there is evidence…
Judy Spiegel among missing in Miami condo collapse
SURFSIDE, Fla. (WDEF) -- One of the people missing in the Miami condo collapse used to live in Chattanooga. Judy Spiegel is the wife of former Erlanger CEO Kevin Spiegel. Their son, who now lives in Florida,…
Hamilton County DA's Office joins Baptiste Group investigation
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Hamilton County District Attorney General Neal Pinkston has joined the investigation allegations of illegal activities involving the Baptiste Group In a statement, Pinkston said, “We will be working with CPD and will vigorously prosecute any…
Reach One Teach One and Kids Art Box teaming up for kids vacation
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- Two Chattanooga-based organizations are partnering together to provide a unique opportunity for nearly 60 area kids. Reach one teach one and Kids Art Box are holding a fish fry fundraiser to raise money for at-risk kids.…
Relocated Woodhaven residents reflect on poor living conditions
ROSSVILLE, Ga. (WDEF) - It’s been over a week since the owner of Woodhaven Senior Living was arrested on cruelty charges. Now, several residents have been relocated to Mary and Martha’s Personal Care in Rossville. One resident…
FEMA's new Risk Rating 2.0 could mean lower flood insurance premiums
CHATTANOOGA,Tenn. (WDEF)- Good news for flood insurance policy holders. FEMA's new Risk Rating 2.0 could possibly lower your rates. Broken Pipes, faulty drainage systems and normal flash flooding could all be reasons for your house to flood,…
CDC warns about a rise in the number of RSV cases in southern states
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - A new warning from the CDC cautions parts of the southern United States, including Tennessee and Georgia, about a rise in the number of RSV cases. The officials say that RSV isn't usually life…
Meat Prices are on the Rise
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Food inflation has been on the rise for months and Meat eaters are dropping more money at the grocery store because prices of chicken and beef just keep on creeping up. But what's causing the prices to…
New York court suspends Rudy Giuliani's law license
An appeals court has suspended Rudy Giuliani from practicing law in New York because he made false statements while trying to get courts to overturn Donald Trump’s loss in the presidential race.
CDC extends eviction moratorium a month, says it's last time
The Biden administration has extended the nationwide ban on evictions for a month to help tenants who are unable to make rent payments.
Marion County Approved for Disaster Declaration from March Storms
Marion County will receive recovery assistance after under a major disaster declaration caused by severe weather and flooding in March.
Wing of Miami-area condo collapses; at least 1 person dead
A wing of a 12-story beachfront apartment building has collapsed in a town outside Miami, killing at least one person.
U.S. unlikely to reach Biden's 70% vaccination goal due to people under 30
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- More than 70% of Americans age 30 or older have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine Despite that the US is likely to fall short of President Biden’s goal of 70…
CPD and ATF offering a $5,000 reward after Pawn Shop Break-in
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The Bureau of Alcohol , Tobacco , Firearms and Explosives are teaming up with the Chattanooga Police Department to offer a $5,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of the person responsible…
7 restaurant employees test positive for COVID in Ootlewah
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Local Goat in Ooltewah is voluntarily shutdown until Friday, after the Hamilton County Health Department found that seven employees tested positive for COVID. Now they're saying that others were potentially exposed during…
Justices rule for cursing cheerleader over Snapchat post
The Supreme Court has ruled that a Pennsylvania public school wrongly suspended a cheerleader over a vulgar social media post.
Youth minister charged with statutory rape, sexual battery
A youth minister and former volunteer coach has been arrested in Tennessee on child sex charges.
$5,000 Reward Offered After Guns Stolen from Hixson Pawn Shop
Multiple guns were stolen from a Hixson pawn shop on Monday and officials are offering up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest of those involved.
Health warning of Covid-19 exposure at Local Goat restaurant in Ooltewah
OOLTEWAH, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Health Department is warning the public of a potential COVID-19 exposure in Ooltewah. Case investigators say seven employees have tested positive at the Local Goat restaurant from June 7-22. "It…
NOVONIX expansion, taking over former Alstom building
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) - A major manufacture expansion in Chattanooga will create nearly 300 new jobs. "Those are jobs that are created that then have the potential to impact the rest of the site," said VP of Economic…
Missing Girl's Aunt disappeared 11 years ago
ROGERSVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Ground searches continue in the Hawkins County are near the Kentucky border for a missing 5 year old. Summer Wells has been missing now for a week. The TBI issued an Amber Alert for the little…
Fireworks stores report their shelves may not be full this year
International shipping backlog means a lot of fireworks will spend the Fourth of July on ships