Hospitalizations are now climbing with positive Covid-19 cases in Hamilton County
2nd highest positive cases, highest hospitalizations, tied highest ICU cases
Fatal House Fire in Hixson
MIDNIGHT UPDATE: After reports that someone was trapped inside, firefighters did rescue one victim who was taken to the hospital. They could not reach the other victim. Two firefighters were also injured at the fire and are in stable condition…
FEMA deadlines quickly approach for tornado victims
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has given Hamilton County Emergency Management a funding deadline of June 1 for debris removal in areas affected by Easter's tornadoes. With just days left, and dozens of houses…
Attorney Robin Flores talks about Minnesota police conduct
"That is not how you keep someone pinned to the ground or to the floor."
Chief Roddy takes strong stand against Minnesota police officers
Hamilton County Chief Deputy Austin Garrett echoes his opinion.
National Guard called to respond to Minneapolis violence
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz called in the National Guard as looting broke out in St. Paul and a wounded Minneapolis braced for more violence over the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man in police custody.…
Tennessee to halt sharing COVID-19 patient data
Bradley County and Collegedale are some of the local agencies that are using the info.
Tennessee Committee advances bills to loosen gun restrictions
Bill would end need to get a gun carry permit.
Alabama adds 5,000 COVID-19 cases in last 2 weeks
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama added more than 5,000 coronavirus cases over the last 14 days as the state began lifting restrictions. As of Wednesday, more than 15,000 people have tested positive for the coronavirus in Alabama and 581 have…
SWAT standoff nets two suspects wanted in Hamilton County
Both are wanted for identity theft in Hamilton County.
Coronavirus cases and deaths rise in Hamilton County
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - "This virus is unpredictable. We don't have anything other than social distancing and contact tracing, really, to effectively fight it," Hamilton County Health Administrator Becky Barnes said. The Hamilton County Health Department reports two coronavirus…
Novo Health Services helps healthcare workers with PPE supplies
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Novo Health services company specializes in providing healthcare linen products and reusable STERILIZED surgical gear to hospitals across the country. But as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, the halt of all elective surgeries, and a shortage…
Hixson photographer showcases local nurses
HIXSON, Tenn (WDEF) - Since the Coronavirus pandemic healthcare workers have been hard at work fighting to keep us safe. One Hixson photographer captured a photo showcasing them in both their scrubs and formal wear. The photoshoot took place in…
Covid 19 numbers up just about across the board in Hamilton County
More cases and more people in the hospital for it.
More info on couple charged after Gordon County motel standoff
Schalles Williams and Wesley Swartout were wanted on various fraud charges from Cleveland to Summerville, at least.
Two arrests made in Dade County child porn investigation
DADE COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- Federal agents have arrested two suspects in the Dade County child pornography case. According to Dade County Sheriff, both suspects are male, in their mid- to late-20s and in the military. Both were arrested outside…
In a first, Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Trump tweets
WASHINGTON D.C. (AP) - For the first time, Twitter has flagged some of President Donald Trump’s tweets with a fact-check warning. On Tuesday, Twitter added a warning phrase to two Trump tweets that called mail-in ballots “fraudulent” and predicted that “mail…
Tropical Storm Bertha forms off the South Carolina coast
Tropical Storm Bertha has formed off the coast of South Carolina, becoming the second named storm before the official start of this year’s Atlantic hurricane season.
SpaceX on cusp of launching astronauts, back on home turf
SpaceX is on the cusp of launching NASA astronauts into orbit, a first for a private company. Wednesday afternoon's planned flight to the International Space Station will be the first of Americans from the U.S. in nearly a decade.
GOP govs offer states as alternative RNC convention host
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two GOP governors are offering up their states to host the Republican National Convention, a day after President Donald Trump demanded assurances from North Carolina’s Democratic governor that the convention can go forward in August despite coronavirus…
Transgender sport bill advances as lawmakers return to work
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee lawmakers marked their return to their legislative offices by advancing an anti-transgender proposal after abruptly recessing three months ago due to the coronavirus outbreak. The GOP-dominated Statehouse scrambled in March to approve a newly designed…
Sessions challenges Tuberville to debate
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Jeff Sessions is challenging Tommy Tuberville to a series of five debates ahead of their July Republican primary runoff for U.S. Senate. Sessions is trying to reclaim the seat for 20 years before resigning to become…
Smokies nonprofit to hold virtual firefly event on YouTube
The annual lottery to see the synchronous fireflies of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park may be canceled this year due to the coronavirus, but a Smokies-based nonprofit will be offering a virtual firefly event.
Collegedale Police Chiefs works to protect officers from COVID-19
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn (WDEF) - The Collegedale Police Department has entered into an agreement with the Tennessee Department of Health to assist their officers in being more prepared for calls involving covid-19 patients. In April, the state department of health, at…
