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Bear sighting in downtown Chattanooga; ends badly for bear

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- An unusual bear sighting in downtown Chattanooga ended very sadly today. According to the TWRA, the bear that was spotted at multiple locations Saturday afternoon had to be euthanized. The TWRA says that this particular bear had…

Organization holds vigil for Bradley County inmate

BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Friends and family of Charlie Stevenson gathered near the Bradley County Jail Friday. They were there remembering their loved one. "He knew, you know, things that people went through, and he felt what people could…

Rep. Yusuf Hakeem Recommends Changes to Election Policies in Hamilton Co.

24 hours after calling for the Hamilton County Election Commission to be investigated, Representative Yusuf Hakeem says Secretary of State Tre Hargett has not contacted him, "What the Secretary of State is doing is disregarding concerns that are being expressed by citizens who pay his salary."

Halloween Safety Guidelines

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - Traditional ways of celebrating  Halloween are considerably more frightful than usual this year, because now they bring the risk of spreading the coronavirus.  Accordingly, the CDC has issued new guidelines on how to celebrate Halloween safely…

City of Chattanooga buildings reopening next week

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The City of Chattanooga takes a step back to normalcy next week. Mayor Andy Berke has signed an Executive Order to reopen City Hall, the Development Resource Center and Chattanooga Library branches to the public. Masks will…

The coronavirus pandemic and learning loss

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - It has been far from a normal year. Hamilton County Schools have been working the challenge of trying to minimize the spread of COVID and holding classes virtually and in-person. "I think that it would…

Dalton man charged with child sexual exploitation

DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - The GBI has charged a Dalton man with child molestation and pornography counts. The investigation began into 20 year old Zachary Moore after a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children about child…

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