HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - Over the last several weeks Hamilton County active cases count and hospitalizations have been on a steady decline. The Covid-19 Task Force met Tuesday to discuss the main issues facing Hamilton County including adequate vaccine supplies…
The Hamilton County Sheriff's office is investigating a possible kidnapping attempt in East Brainerd.
A Tennessee man has been arrested in connection with the Capitol riot in Washington, D.C., last month.
Multiple FBI agents have been shot while serving a warrant in a child exploitation case in South Florida.
CHICKAMAUGA, Georgia (WDEF) - Eight people are charged with cruelty to animals after Walker County deputies broke up a cockfight last night. Many of the suspects tried to run away as officers arrived at 473 Hurtt Road in Chickamauga. Seven men…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - No new snow or ice in the forecast for Tuesday, but some schools are still closing/delaying because of wintery weather on the mountains: UPDATED TUESDAY, FEB 2 AT 12:30 AM Bledsoe Co. Schools: Closed Tuesday Cumberland Co. Schools: Closed…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Tennessee Department of Transportation and Department of Safety and Homeland Security have teamed up on a campaign after finding a frighting trend. “We just noticed that alarming trend that the traffic is way down but the…
Democrats give Republicans 72 hour deadline to do something about her.
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) -Zoom calls are okay for remote learning, but the seamless presentation of live television is tough to beat. Hamilton County Schools teamed up with WTCI for a series of live learning shows. Whitney Blanks is a Literacy…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - Hamilton County Schools and the Public Education Foundation have teamed up to open 15 new eLabs, or Fablabs, to the school system- thanks to an $1 million investment from an anonymous donor. These new labs will…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- According to The Department of Homeland Security, the Transportation Security Administration workers are authorized to enforce President Joe Biden’s transportation mask mandate. "The experts say by wearing a mask from now until April we’d save more than 50,000…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- A Chattanooga based company helped not only current frontline workers, but frontline workers of the future. Sockwell is a sock manufacturer in Chattanooga and they make compression socks for frontline medical workers. Recently, they did a 30 day…
Vandergriff say if Biden’s administration is successful, it will be the largest percentage increase we’ve ever had, “I think the concern is what it would do to small businesses.”
Hamilton County Schools has welcomed some students back today. The Board of Education left the decision to reopen to Superintendent Dr. Bryan Johnson. This comes as the community has seen a decline in new COVID-19 cases. Schools had been operating…
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“Saved by the Bell” star Dustin Diamond died Monday after a three-week fight with carcinoma.
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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga's first food truck alley has officially opened, and today was their first full day of business. The alley is located right downtown on Market Street, behind the cupcake kitchen. There will be dozens of food trucks…
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF)- A good Samaritan reported a diesel spill this morning near Satjanon Drive in Ooltewah. [su_gmap width="700" height="700" address="6300 Satjanon Drive " zoom="15" title="Diesel Spill"] Fire and Hazmat crews say that 15 to 20 gallons of diesel leaked…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A 28-year-old man has died after being shot last night in Chattanooga. CPD is asking for your help in giving the family closure. According to officials, the shooting happened in the 800 block of Dodson Avenue around…
ATLANTA (AP) - A new federal requirement for wearing face masks on airline flights and public transportation takes effect on Monday. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued an order that backs up one announced by President Joe Biden…
Some hospitals around the U.S. are facing complaints about favoritism and line-jumping after their board members and donors received COVID-19 vaccinations or offers for the prized inoculations. In Rhode Island, Attorney General Peter Neronha opened an inquiry after reports that…
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - As the coronavirus pandemic takes a mental toll on young people, more states are considering expanding opportunities for students to take mental health days to try to lessen stigma and reduce youth suicide. Lawmakers in…
The teacher who created the recycled wool mittens that U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders wore to the presidential inauguration - engendering countless memes - is partnering with the Vermont Teddy Bear Company to create a mitten line to meet growing demand.…