Woman Shot on East 13th Street Sunday Night
A woman was shot Sunday evening on East 13th Street in Chattanooga.
FDA allows emergency use of antibody drug Trump received
U.S. health officials have allowed emergency use of a second antibody drug to help the immune system fight COVID-19. It's an experimental medicine that President Donald Trump was given when he was sickened last month. The Food and Drug Administration…
Hundreds of thousands at Honduras' shelters after hurricanes
SAN PEDRO SULA, Honduras (AP) - Shelters for people whose homes were flooded or damaged by hurricanes Eta and Iota in Honduras are now so crowded that thousands of victims have taken refuge under highway overpasses or bridges. The Red…
Man dies in shark attack in Western Australia
SYDNEY (AP) - A man has died after being attacked by a shark in Western Australia, the eighth fatality in the county this year. Police were called to Cable Beach, a popular tourist spot on Australia’s Indian Ocean coast, at…
Nevada facing double-bind of rising cases, limping economy
LAS VEGAS (AP) - As the coronavirus surges to record levels in Nevada, the governor has implored residents to stay home. But Democrat Steve Sisolak has also encouraged out-of-state visitors, the lifeblood of Nevada’s limping economy, to come to his…
Judge throws out Trump bid to stop PA vote certification
A federal judge in Pennsylvania says he won’t stop officials from certifying election results that show Democrat Joe Biden winning the state by more than 80,000 votes. U.S. District Judge Matthew Brann on Saturday turned down the request by President…
Loeffler quarantining after mixed COVID test results
ATLANTA (AP) - U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler is quarantining after receiving mixed results from recent coronavirus tests. A spokesperson for the Georgia senator's campaign says in a statement Saturday night that Loeffler took two rapid COVID tests on Friday morning…
Chatty's grand opening in honor of Woodmore crash victims
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Diamound Brown's son was one of the boys that were killed in that crash. Today, she reopened her restaurant Chatty's in memory of her son and the five other lives that were lost that day. Diamound Brown…
Arrest made in Grundy County overdose case
GRUNDY, CO. Tenn. (WDEF)- The Grundy County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest in connection to an overdose death last May. According to the Sheriff's office, Jessie Murray from Tracy City is charged with one count of second degree murder…
Early morning house fire in Highland Park
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga fire department is investigating a fire that happened early Saturday morning. According to the fire department, the fire happened in the 2000 block of Bennett Avenue. When firefighters arrived on the scene, they found flames…
Spokesman: Trump's eldest son tests positive for coronavirus
WASHINGTON (AP) - A spokesman says President Donald Trump’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., has been infected with the coronavirus. The spokesman says the younger Trump learned his diagnosis earlier this week, has no symptoms and has been quarantining. Trump…
Contestant dies after completing "Wipeout" obstacle course
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A contestant on “Wipeout” has died after completing the game show’s obstacle course. The Los Angeles County coroner's office said Friday that the man in his 30s was declared dead at a hospital Wednesday. Neither the…
Trump makes late-term bid to lower prescription drug costs
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump's administration is trying to close out major unfinished business on lowering prescription drug costs. Two regulations issued Friday promise savings for Medicare recipients. One would tie payments for drugs administered in a doctor's office…
NY's Cuomo to receive International Emmy for virus briefings
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is set to soon receive an International Emmy award for his once-daily televised briefings on the coronavirus pandemic that killed tens of thousands of New Yorkers this spring. The International Academy…
Court: Tennessee can enforce Down syndrome abortion ban
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A federal appeals court has ruled that Tennessee can begin outlawing abortions because of a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome. The ruling Friday also said Tennessee can prohibit an abortion if it’s based on the race…
Catoosa School system moving to hybrid classes after Thanksgiving
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) - Add Catoosa County schools to the systems that are changing the class options after Thanksgiving. Heritage Middle & High, LFO Middle & High, and Ringgold Middle & High will all go to hybrid classes (2 days…
Georgia Election Issues
The accuracy of election results in Georgia is still up for debate despite the Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger insisting the recount is accurate.
Gov. Kemp calls for signature audit of Georgia vote
ATLANTA (WDEF) - Gov. Brian Kemp will certify the election results because he is required to by law. But in a Friday evening news conference, he said he is not happy about it. "It's quite honestly hard to believe that…
CDC Issues Warning For Americans Traveling For Thanksgiving
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The holidays are gearing up to be a little different this year. With the CDC now urging Americans against traveling for Thanksgiving, many families are facing the decision of cancelling holiday plans, or ignoring warnings to…
New commissioner makes big statement by voting out city manager
SODDY-DAISY, Tennessee- Former city manager Janice Cagle was voted out after a 3-2 commissioners vote Thursday night and Soddy-Daisy resident Sharon Gretza said she supports it. "It’s time for a change in Soddy, it’s time for people to understand that…
Phillip Fulmer Tests Positive for COVID-19
Tennessee Athletic Director Phillip Fulmer has tested positive for COVID-19.
Person Seriously Injured in Avondale Shooting
A 36 year old male was seriously injured in a shooting in the Avondale area of Chattanooga Thursday afternoon.
Hamilton County Sheriff's Office gives tips to prevent stolen packages this holiday season
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - More people could be doing their holiday shopping online this year, because we're in the coronavirus pandemic which could mean more packages at front doors. The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office has a few tips to…
Former Resource Officer indicted on theft charges
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A former Red Back High School Resource Officer is indicted on charges of Theft of more than $1,000 and Forgery. Hamilton County Deputy Charles Whitecotton was suspended in March during an internal affairs investigation. Whitecotton resigned on…