UTC Students Demand Change
Since the death of George Floyd, people across the nation are taking a stand against racism and police brutality.
Commissioners and Activist Responds to Released Dash Cam Video
The May 23rd incident took a significant portion of today's Hamilton County Commission meeting.
North Carolina pauses reopenings, Hamilton County extends them
North Carolina mandates face masks, Hamilton County reopens public playgrounds
Lookouts sue insurance company over COVID pandemic
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Major League Baseball is finally back. A 60-game season is on the horizon, with training camp starting July 1. However, that doesn't mean Chattanooga will see baseball this summer. The Lookouts are waiting with anticipation to…
Bradley County deputies statement on his controversial Facebook post
"in hindsight, I should never have made this post, without having the opportunity to expound, and for that I am truly sorry."
Chattanooga Police officers resign in face of federal investigation
Jacob Lee and Jonathan Bradley were members of the Street Crimes Unit.
Police investigate fatal Hit & Run of cyclist
Investigators looking for a gray 2013-16 Nissan Sentra
Travelers from Alabama and 8 Other States to NY, New Jersey, Connecticut are told to isolate
Officials say New York, Connecticut and New Jersey will require visitors from states with high infection rates to quarantine for 14 days.
New York City Marathon canceled because of coronavirus
This year’s New York City Marathon has been canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Appeals court orders dismissal of Michael Flynn prosecution
A federal appeals court has ordered the dismissal of the criminal case against President Donald Trump's former national security adviser Michael Flynn.
Georgia lawmakers pass hate crimes, more police protections
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s legislature on Tuesday passed hate crimes legislation deemed essential by state leaders, sending the measure to Gov. Brian Kemp’s desk. The price Republicans exacted for moving that legislation forward was simultaneous passage of a bill that…
Possible excessive force incident reaction
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - People are reacting to a possible excessive force incident with some calling for a Hamilton County sergeant, corporal and 3 deputies to be let go. That comes after the white officers were seen on police…
Cawthorn, 24, defeats Trump's pick in N Carolina GOP primary
Cawthorn won 67% of the vote today in Murphy/Cherokee County
Chattanooga Council Members give final approval of budget
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga City council members gave their final approval for an alternate FY21 budget Tuesday night. This one includes the creation of an Office of Community Resilience. It was made in response to the death of George…
No charges in NASCAR noose incident involving Black driver
Rope found hanging in Wallace's garage was coincidence TALLADEGA, Alabama (AP) - The rope found hanging in Bubba Wallace's garage at Talladega Superspeedway was not a hate crime. Federal authorities said the rope had been hanging at the Alabama track since…
Second child in our area dies from Covid-19
Complaints about doctor offices facemasks, but new cases continue to drop.
Brutality Allegations Against Soddy Daisy Officer
An attorney for William Bynum filed a lawsuit against the Soddy Daisy Police officer Jeffery Rahn and the city of Soddy Daisy.
TVA gives more flexibility to local power distributors
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - TVA announced on Monday that it will begin to offer a more flexible purchased power agreement to local distributors. TVA says they will now allow their local distributors to generate their own power. The companies can…
Sheriff Hammond objects to release of arrest video this morning
"I feel General Pinkston’s actions will improperly influence and sensationalize the events of this incident."
District Attorney General Requests Investigation into Possible Excessive Force Incident
Hamilton County District Attorney General Neal Pinkston has requested the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) investigate an incident that occurred in Hamilton County on May 23, 2020.
Blood Assurance in Critical Need of Donors
Blood Assurance is in critical need of donors due to low donor turnout and several traumas in the Blood Assurance service area.
Nashville enters new reopening phase as virus cases grow
Nashville has entered a new phase of reopening as COVID-19 cases are on the rise, but officials say the city won't advance past this phase for at least a month.
Officials express concern: Alabama virus cases top 30,000
See where DeKalb & Jackson Counties rate.
Police in, then out, as Georgia hate crimes bill moves ahead
Despite early signals, Tennessee lawmakers pass nothing on racial issues.
