California has certified its presidential election and appointed 55 electors pledged to vote for Joe Biden, officially handing the Democrat the Electoral College majority needed to win the White House. Secretary of State Alex Padilla’s formal approval of Biden’s victory…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The U.S. House of Representatives took a major step regarding marijuana on Friday. They passed legislation that decriminalizes pot at the federal level and removes it from the federal controlled substances list. Tennessee Republican Congressman Chuck…
Major League Baseball and all 30 of its teams are suing their insurance providers, citing billions of dollars in losses during the 2020 season played almost entirely without fans due to the coronavirus pandemic. The suit - filed in October…
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) - President-elect Joe Biden is predicting the economic crisis brought on by the coronavirus pandemic will only get worse if Congress doesn’t act quickly to pass an aid bill. He also expressed concern that so far he’s…
A bill that will criminalize international doping conspiracies became law with President Donald Trump’s signature, closing out a two-year legislative process during which the only true opposition came from outside the United States. The Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act became law after…
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - People in Cleveland have been concerned about the outbreak at Life Care Center in Cleveland this week. But we found plenty more nursing homes and assisted living facilities in our areas that are also struggling with news…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - Aquariums in Chicago, Connecticut and Iowa are helping Chattanooga's Tennessee Aquarium save an endangered minnow. Two years ago, the aquarium reached out to other institutions with the goal of breeding a large, genetically diverse population of…
ATLANTA (WDEF) - Governor Brian Kemp has agreed to put the Georgia Bureau of Investigation onto the case of election questions. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger requested the additional manpower. His office now has 250 open cases concerning the General…
Suspect also connected to Collegedale burglaries
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- In the last two weeks, we have seen a significant increase in COVID-19 numbers. Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke says, "Coronavirus is running rampant in our community and much of the United States at my last press briefing…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - All eyes remain on lawmakers on Capitol Hill to pass a COVID-19 relief bill before the Senate adjourns for it’s holiday recess on December 18th. Congressional leaders on both sides of the aisle have signaled support…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- As well reported Thursday, firefighters might not receive the first wave of the COVID Vaccine. "We lean heavy on safety as a whole because of the nature of the business we're in," said Chief Phil Hyman. "Firefighters are…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Salvation army is asking for your help in adopting angels this year. Currently, the Salvation Army has 500 Angels left to be adopted. This year the organization has seen a record breaking amount of angels,…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - Hamilton County Schools are beginning to implement a new district wide rapid Covid-19 testing program. The school district was chosen by the state so that means that all supplies have been provided to schools at no…
The Hamilton County Health Department will adopt the latest CDC guidance that allows for a reduced quarantine period.
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) - Floats and vehicles decked out in Christmas decorations rolled through Dalton Thursday night for the annual Christmas parade. "It's really fun to sit out here and see all the Christmas lights," parade-goer Claire Cervantes said. "It's…
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - Tennesseans have set a new record for outdoor camping during the pandemic. The Tennessee State Parks recorded 62,124 "nights camping" during October. That beats the all time monthly high we set just back in June. We also…
STEVENSON, Alabama (WDEF) - The end of the Widows Creek Fossil Fuel plant has just about arrived. On Thursday, demolition crews took down the tallest tower from the old coal-burning plant. It stood over 1,000 feet on the banks of…
ATLANTA (WDEF) - Georgia election officials have been warning people in other states to stay out of the January runoffs. The warnings came after democrats on the west coast posted online that people should move to Georgia just to vote…
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - MainStreet Cleveland has cancelled the annual Christmas Parade scheduled for Saturday. Executive Director Sharon Marr says they took the step because of the rapid jump in Covid-19 cases in the community. She noted that when they…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Time is running out for lawmakers on Capitol Hill to pass a COVID-19 relief bill before the Senate adjourns for it’s holiday recess on December 18th. But there’s been renewed hope as congressional leaders on both…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - It’s no secret that the year 2020 hasn't been the best. This year our area has been faced with community unrest, tornadoes, and a global pandemic causing us to be isolated from our normal routines. With the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- Firefighters might not be included in the first round of COVID vaccines. The CDC's immunization advisory panel voted Tuesday to first give the COVID-19 vaccine to Professions in tier one such as healthcare workers "We’ve had 45 Firefighters who…
A 27 year old male was found dead on Lightfoot Mill Road Wednesday afternoon.