BOISE, Idaho (AP) - U.S. officials have released a plan for removing or changing vegetation over a huge swath of the U.S. West to stop devastating wildfires on land used for cattle ranching, recreation and habitat for imperiled sage grouse.…
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Christmas tree growers who have faced increased interest in artificial trees in recent years say demand for real, fresh-cut evergreens is strong this season. Wholesale growers and small farms alike say customers are showing up earlier…
ATLANTA (AP) - The largest female whale shark at the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta has died. The aquarium says Trixie died Friday after her health rapidly declined. She had been at the aquarium since 2006. Whale sharks are the largest…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Another holiday boat parade lights up the Tennessee River, but the event was a little different this year. On the water, the parade was as it normally is. Boats were decorated in festive, colorful lights as…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is warning local governments against tearing down Confederate statues, and other monuments, that are protected under Alabama law. Marshall issued a video message Monday chiding elected officials who have voted to…
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CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Cempa Community Care will continue offer free weekday Covid-19 testing in December. They are partnering with Alleo Health System, where the testing will continue each day. But the Cempa Mobile Unit will resume popup testing at various…
VONORE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The FBI is searching for the "Bluetooth Bandit" after a bank robbery in Vonore Friday morning. A man entered the Simmons Bank credit union and demanded money from a teller. The teller complied. The suspect fled…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Small local business owners are gearing up for one of the biggest shopping days of the year. Small Business Saturday was established by American Express as an answer to the traditional Black Friday that caters to…
8 PM UPDATE: Hamilton County reports that Mr. Webster has been found "safe and sound." _______ SODDY-DAISY, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man who disappeared from a home in Soddy-Daisy on Friday afternoon.…
MACON, Ga. (AP) — Dogs are flowing from Georgia to areas around Washington, D.C., with a high demand to adopt new pets. Kim Williams of the Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation of Arlington, Virginia, tells WMAZ-TV that the group…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Americans have shattered records for online shopping since the pandemic began. Some analysts predict online sales could hit 10 billion dollars today, and reach nearly 190 billion dollars over the holiday season. Tennessee great-grandmother Debbie Jackson says…
A fire destroyed a big part of a home Thursday night at Morgan Estates Road in Ooltewah.
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- 2020 has been a year like no other so it only stands to reason that Black Friday would be a Black Friday unlike any other. Morning Crowds were way down compared to previous years. "Hasn’t been crowded and…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - "Shopping local and small this year is always critical, but this year it's more critical than ever," Mainstreet Cleveland Executive Director Sharon Marr said. For some small businesses this year with the coronavirus pandemic hasn't been…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Are you starting your search for the perfect christmas gift for your family? Well, McKamey Animal Center has some deals for you. Starting tomorrow all adoption fees will be waived if you bring a Christmas gift off…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - This Thanksgiving a large majority of residents will be staying home due to the coronavirus pandemic, meaning more people than ever will be cooking the main course for the first time. The Chattanooga Fire Department says they…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - As many Hamilton County residents are staying home this Thanksgiving many will be doing their own at home cooking. Tennessee American Water wants to warn residents to not let Fats, oils, and greases be poured down your…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- Even though the Toy Drive will be done by drive-through for the first time ever the message for the toy drive stays the same kids get a toy and go back to those less fortunate. "Kids just don’t understand…
CHICKAMAUGA, Georgia- There was a house fire in Chickamauga, Georgia this morning. Cpt. Chad Regal said the Walker Fire Department received a call about a house with flames billowing from the roof on Georgia 341. He said when crews arrived…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- Chattanooga Community Kitchen held its annual Thanksgiving Day feast to help feed those in need. Chief Operations Officer Dr. Jimmy Turner said thanksgiving is one of the busiest days of the year for the community kitchen. He said…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - This year, EPB did things a little differently. Because of the COVID pandemic, they brought out the lights, the cameras and gave a special virtual presentation of their holiday windows unveiling at their headquarters downtown on…
“Through this agreement, Apple must be upfront with consumers about how their iPhones work.”
ATLANTA, Georgia (AP) - Routine paper shredding pickups of non-relevant election materials and tax documents in a Georgia county are being distorted on social media to raise questions around the vote. A conservative attorney who attempted to block the certification…