CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- The Senate voted to acquit former President Donald Trump of inciting a deadly attack on the Capitol on January 6th. With the Senate vote falling short of a two-thirds majority, the big question now, is where does politics go…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - When it comes to fitness, many people want to get in shape. But a lot of times, they don’t know where to start. They might even feel a little intimidated. That’s where UTC associate professor Nicholas…
TDOT crews applied brine on state-maintained roads in Chattanooga today for the possibility of icing by early Tuesday. TDOT will be on stand by to scatter salt as needed. TDOT Spokesperson, Jennifer Flynn says, "Yesterday we sent some resources to…
A few power lines in the Sequatchie Valley reportedly froze over due to freezing rain this morning. This caused almost seven hundred reported power outages in Grundy county. Sequachee Valley Electric has restored a few hundreds of those since then,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - A Country Superstar Miranda Lambert is helping out a local animal shelter by giving them a $1,000 grant. Over the weekend, Mckamey Animal Center was surprised to learn they have been awarded the grant by Lambert's MuttNation…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - A new recommendation from the American College of Cardiology says patients with advanced cardiovascular disease should be included in the high risk category of receiving the Covid-19 vaccine. Three common risk factors for developing heart disease are:…
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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - It's been 10 months since Grace Baptist Academy became the target of destruction after tornadoes ripped through the Community in late April. Since then, the school has been working on the demolition of the damaged buildings knowing…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Chattanoogans are freezing - but for a good reason. The annual Polar Plunge continued at UTC’s Finley Stadium Saturday afternoon-with a creative twist during the COVID-19 pandemic. “This year you have the opportunity to jump into the…
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate has acquitted Donald Trump in his historic impeachment trial, sparing him from being the first current or former president convicted. The rare weekend session came barely one month after the deadly Jan. 6 siege at…
MINNEAPOLIS - Minneapolis will spend $6.4 million to hire dozens of police officers, even as some City Council members and activist groups are advocating to replace the police department following George Floyd's death. The council voted unanimously on Friday to…
Officials in Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas are bracing for a winter storm that forecasters say will bring heavy snow and ice to the region. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Saturday warned that all of Texas faces an unprecedented winter storm…
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo faces intensifying accusations that he covered up the true death toll of COVID-19 on nursing home residents. The attacks challenge the Democrat's previously lauded performance in dealing with the pandemic and…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A house that was being renovated on Hazelwood Avenue caught on fire tonight. According to the fire department, multiple 911 callers reported that the entire back of the home was engulfed in flames. The fire department says…
GEORGIA (WDEF)- Good news for some state employees in Georgia. The state has decided to give a one-time $1,000 bonus. Georgia House Speaker David Ralston announced this at a press conference Wednesday. The bonuses were initially for Georgia educators but,…
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MOUNT BERRY, Ga. (AP) - A baby bald eagle that hatched Wednesday on the campus of a northwest Georgia college has died after less than 48 hours of life. Berry College announced Friday that the eaglet, labeled “B14,” had died…
Gov. Kemp wants President Biden to intervene in ruling that Korean battery maker stole technology from a rival to build their Georgia plant.
PHOENIX (AP) - For months, the five board members overseeing Arizona’s most populous county have been facing threats and harassment for backing election results that saw Democrat Joe Biden win in the state. The fury from some supporters of former…
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. airlines are pressing their case against requiring coronavirus testing of passengers on domestic flights. The CEOs of several major airlines met Friday with the White House's coronavirus-response coordinator to lobby against a testing requirement. They say…
The final weekend of Mardi Gras season in New Orleans has begun with a warning from police that crowds won't be tolerated as the city fights to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Police chief Shaun Ferguson noted Friday that…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Walmart is now giving COVID vaccinations at local store pharmacies. The company started offering vaccines Friday through the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program. Here is a list of local stores offering vaccines: Athens: Walmart, 1815 Decatur Pike…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - UTC students and faculty are now subject to receiving randomized rapid COVID-19 tests as of this week. At UTC, each week 1,000 students, faculty and staff members will receive an email at the end of the…