Huge Puerto Rico radio telescope, already damaged, collapses
A huge, already damaged radio telescope in Puerto Rico that has played a key role in astronomical discoveries for more than half a century has now completely collapsed.
Cold weather shelter opens with 'modifications'
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As flurries fell outside Monday night, around 20 people line up in front of the community kitchen seeking heat inside this warming shelter. "This is how we're going to be able to create a life-saving opportunity…
5 killed when SUV rear ends 18 wheeler
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police say a morning crash on I-24 was much deadlier than first thought. All five people in a Honda Odyssey were killed. It happened after 10 AM near the Rossville Boulevard exit heading eastbound. Police say…
Grace Children’s Center Reopens
“If you could have seen what this building looked like after the tornado -it was so dark. It was literally dark and also just morbidly dark. It almost looked hopeless.”
What's Right With Our Schools: Michigan Avenue Elementary
Getting children interested in reading at an early age is a key lifelong learning.
Cleveland Middle School moving to virtual learning
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Cleveland Middle School is moving to virtual learning on Tuesday. But their problem isn't students with Covid-19. Instead, they are facing a staff shortage from it. At-home learning begins Tuesday, December first through the rest of…
Alton Park Beautification Project Slated For June 2021
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Net Resource Foundation has announced the launch of a south Chattanooga beautification project. In partnership with Westside Baptist Church, the open space at 4000 Hughes Avenue will offer an outdoor performance venue, tree-covered paths, and…
Warning of gift card scam from "Dalton Mayor"
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - The city of Dalton is warning about an email scam using the name of their Mayor. Police are investigating the email claiming to be from Dalton Mayor David Pennington. It was sent to at least once…
K-9 classes in Hamilton County will go hybrid next Monday
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - When Hamilton County announced that only secondary school classes would go hybrid this week, they said they would monitor the other grades. This afternoon, school leaders announced that K-9 will join them beginning next week. So all…
Agencies predict evictions to rise after the new year
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- COVID has been an equally opportunity destroyer. President of the community Foundation of Northwest Georgia David Aft said housing and homelessness were already problems before the pandemic and COVID's impact has just exacerbated the problem. "As the courts open…
Friends mourn the loss of Former Dade County Sheriff Philip Street
DADE COUNTY, GA (WDEF) - Dade County is mourning the loss of a former sheriff-Philip Street. According to Walker County Sheriff Steve Wilson, Street passed away due to COVID-19 complications. Street served as Dade County Sheriff for twenty years, taking office…
Doctors fear of Coronavirus Surge during the Holiday Season
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - Millions of Americans are returning home after visiting with family and friends this Thanksgiving weekend- and now millions of Americans are needing Covid-19 tests-citing possible exposures. Just last week, Governor Bill Lee temporaily expanded hours at…
TECH BYTE: Tech to Prevent Porch Pirates
Let's look at how you can use tech to keep porch pirates at bay.
Bikers Ride for 'Toys For Tots'
Thanks to the Marine Corps, Georgia State Patrol and Harley Davidson, more children are able to receive a gift during the Christmas holiday.
Rough rescue: Storms, broken plane force layover for turtles
BOSTON (AP) - Thirty endangered sea turtles rescued from the beaches of Cape Cod are now safe in New Orleans after their Thanksgiving travel plans went awry. The animals were rescued this fall after almost succumbing to cold ocean waters.…
Black Friday sees record online as US shoppers stay home
Black Friday online sales hit a new record this year as pandemic-wary Americans filled virtual carts instead of real ones. Consumers spent an estimated $9 billion on U.S. retail websites on Black Friday, according to Adobe Analytics, which tracks online…
Governor nixes parole for Manson follower Leslie Van Houten
LOS ANGELES (AP) - California Gov. Gavin Newson has reversed parole for Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten, marking the fourth time a governor has blocked her release. Newsom said in his Friday decision that she still poses a danger…
Lil Mama's Hoagy Shop gave back to the community on Small Business Saturday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Lil Mama's is a Chicago Style Hoagy shop on Patten Parkway in Chattanooga and today they hosted a Thankful for you event for the community. The sandwich shop gave away 100 free hoagies to anyone that came…
Former Dade County Sheriff passes away
DADE COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF)- Dade county is mourning the loss of a former Sheriff Philip Street. According to Walker County Sheriff Steve Wilson, Street passed away due to COVID-19 complications. Street served as Dade County Sheriff for twenty years taking…
Car crashes into building
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)-The Chattanooga fire department had to assess a building on Highway 58 this afternoon after a car crashed through the front. The building was empty at the time. According to the Fire department, the car came to rest inside…
CFD investigates house fire on Shallowford Road
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Fire Department is investigating a fire that consumed a home on Shallowford Road early Saturday morning. According to the fire department, the fire happened around 12:30 this morning. When crew arrived on scene, they found…
CPD investigating a Saturday morning shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga police are investigating a shooting that happened Saturday morning as well. According to investigators, a 26-year-old male suffering from a non-life threatening gunshot wound arrived at the hospital in a personal vehicle. Investigators from the Violent…
Sen. Kelly Loeffler Hosts Rally in Ringgold, Georgia
During a Save Our Majority Rally, Senator Kelly Loeffler encourages her base to show up at the polls during the 2021 runoff election.
CDC panel meets Tuesday to vote on COVID-19 vaccine priority
ATLANTA (AP) - A panel of U.S. advisers will meet next week to recommend who should be first in line for a COVID-19 vaccine. Experts have proposed giving the vaccine to health workers first. High priority also may be given…