Drug Overdoses Spike in Hamilton County: Erlanger Chimes in
According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, drug overdoses in Hamilton County are spiking in 2020.
Signal Mountain Police recover stolen campaign signs
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tennessee (WDEF) - Signal Mountain Police say they have solved a case of stolen campaign signs. They found the Biden/Harris signs in some woods off Timberlinks Drive. And they say they have identified the person who took them.…
Hamilton Family YMCA Receives Governor's Award of Excellence for Easter Tornado Relief
The Hamilton Family YMCA was presented with the Governor's Award of Excellence its relief efforts during the Easter 2020 Tornado. The YMCA was one of fifteen non - profits in the state being recognized for this award. Their efforts included…
McReynolds enters guilty plea in 2013 murder
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A suspect entered a plea agreement on Monday in connection to a 2013 murder. Edward Glenn Jr. was shot in East Chattanooga in January of 2013. Two other people have already been convicted of the actual murder.…
Technical problems arise as early voting starts in Georgia
Long lines of people eager to cast ballots have formed in Georgia on the state's first day of early in-person voting.
TECH BYTE: Using Tech to Keep Sports Fans Safe
Let's see how one stadium is using tech to keep fans safe.
Chattanooga Fire Department rescues driver from submerged car
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A driver is now safe after The Chattanooga Fire department made a speedy rescue Sunday morning. According to the fire department, the car was partially submerged and was upside down. The fire department says that the driver…
Dem challenger in SC Senate race raises record $57 million
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina Democrat Jaime Harrison has shattered congressional fundraising records, with his U.S. Senate campaign reporting he raised $57 million in the final quarter in the race against Republican incumbent Lindsey Graham. Harrison’s campaign says the…
Wave of 'Nutcracker' cancellations hits dance companies hard
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - The coronavirus has hit one part of the arts and entertainment world especially hard, and that's performances of “The Nutcracker.” The pandemic has forced the cancellation of performances of the seasonal ballet around the United States…
Guard in custody after man dies in shooting at protests
DENVER (AP) - A private security guard working for a TV station was in custody Saturday after a person died from a shooting that took place during dueling protests in downtown Denver. Local media report the shooting took place shortly…
Season 32 of The Amazing Race Features Tennesseans
Dayton, Tennessee’s Cody Buell couldn't believe the phone call he received , asking him to join CBS's reality TV show, The Amazing Race.
Doctor says Trump won’t transmit virus, stays mum on tests
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump’s doctor says the president is no longer at risk of transmitting the coronavirus, but he does not say explicitly whether Trump has tested negative for it. The diagnosis comes as the president prepares to…
Airbnb requires hosts to commit to enhanced cleaning
Airbnb says it will require hosts to comply with enhanced cleaning procedures. It part of a company effort to reassure guests and local officials during the coronavirus pandemic. The home-sharing company said hosts have until Nov. 20 to commit to…
Broadway shutdown due to virus extended again until May 30
NEW YORK (AP) - Fans of Broadway will have to wait a little longer for shows to resume - until at least late May. Although an exact date for various performances to resume has yet to be determined, Broadway producers…
Farm's display supporting Biden, Harris goes up in flames
DALTON, Mass. (AP) - A stack of hay bales on a western Massachusetts farm that were painted to show support for the Democratic presidential ticket went up in flames and authorities say one man has been arrested in connection with…
6 arrested in vandalism of Confederate marker
COLLIERVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Police say six people accused of covering a Confederate marker in Tennessee with adhesive, feathers and spray paint were arrested and charged with vandalism. News outlets cited a statement from police in reporting that all six…
Bradley County softball coach dies in tragic drowning incident
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- Lake Forest Middle School assistant softball coach Hubert Conley died during a trip to Pensacola, Florida this weekend. According to our CBS affiliate WKRG, Conley drowned due to rip currents about five miles east of Pensacola Beach.…
The Latest: Delta's remnants raise inland flood, storm risks
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The Latest on Delta (all times CDT): ATLANTA - Remnants of Delta have triggered heavy rainstorms in parts of the Southeast, prompting flash flood and tornado warnings in the Atlanta area and other parts of Georgia.…
White House virus aid offer is panned by Pelosi, Senate GOP
WASHINGTON (AP) - A new White House coronavirus aid has gotten bad reviews from both ends of the political spectrum. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is rejecting the most generous Trump administration plan to date as “one step forward, two steps…
Tivoli Theatre now showing movies
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A historic Chattanooga staple reopens its doors to the public. The Tivoli Theatre has reopened with movies. Friday night, they gave a free showing of the movie "42." People could reserve their tickets online. Once they…
Group launches campaign to reassure us on the voting process
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - We are just 25 days away from the November general election, and if you're worried about voter suppression, the Count Every Vote Project aims to put your mind at ease. The National Council on Election Integrity started…
Hurricane Delta makes landfall in southwestern Louisiana
LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — Hurricane Delta has made landfall as a Category 2 storm in southwestern Louisiana. The center of the storm hit land at 6 p.m. Friday near Creole, with top winds of 100 mph. Delta blew ashore…
Commission cancels second Presidential Debate
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the 2020 presidential campaign (all times local): 6:35 p.m. The second presidential debate between President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden is officially off. The nonpartisan Commission on Presidential Debates confirmed Friday that the…
Pandemic Highlights Mental Health Struggles
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - COVID-19 has dramatically changed the way that we live our lives. With hundreds of thousands out of work and the unemployment rate at nearly 8%, it's no secret that many Americans are experiencing a rough patch.…