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Another sinkhole at the St. Elmo Walgreens

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - There's another sink hole on the parking lot of the Walgreen's store on Tennessee Avenue. It's not the first time that piece of property has had the problem. This sink hole is near a similar ground collapse…

Tornado victim's security cameras catch looters in the act

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Several weeks after the tornadoes, victims are still working tirelessly to clean up their damaged homes. One chattanooga family’s home is no longer liveable due to the excessive damage caused by the tornado. While working on their…

Is leaving germ-x in a hot car dangerous?

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Summer is here and most people now have a bottle of hand sanitizer inside your homes and cars. But is leaving the bottle inside your car on a hot day dangerous? The Chattanooga Fire Department says Since…

La Paz Chattanooga provides free Coronavirus testing

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- La Paz continued their free COVID-19 testing for the community. ​The organization partnered with Cempa Community Care and other Latinx organizations to provide drive thru testing today. According to recent health department numbers, the Hispanic community has…

Two Volkswagen workers test positive for COVID-19

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Volkswagen Chattanooga confirmed Friday afternoon that an employee and a contractor who work at the plant have tested positive for COVID-19. According to Volkswagen, neither have entered the plant since reporting flu-like symptoms that later turned…

Rhea County COVID-19 cases continue to increase

DAYTON, Tenn. (WDEF)- In Rhea County, Coronavirus cases increased by 175 in just one day. On Tuesday, Rhea County only had 13 positive cases of Coronavirus. As of Friday, they have 193 cases. According to the county executive, the increase…

Colleges and universities plan for the fall

ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF) - In August, Tennessee Wesleyan University will not only reopen to an expected record number of enrollment, but also to a changed atmosphere. “We’re not taking anything for granted. This is a really different, obviously, environment. We’ve…

TWRA talks about boater safety for summer season

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - Memorial Day weekend is this weekend and many people will be getting out of the house and onto the water  for some family fun. TWRA says Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial kick off of summer…

Tim Kelly announces plans to run for Mayor of Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Election season is coming up quickly. On Thursday, Chattanooga Businessman, Tim Kelly, announced his plans to run for Mayor of Chattanooga.   Kelly is the owner of several businesses including Kelly Subaru and Southern Honda Power sports and…

National Guard successfully administers COVID-19 testing at CHA locations

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Governor Bill Lee's Unified Command Group and the Chattanooga Housing Authority conducted free Coronavirus testing to residents at two Housing Authority locations today. ICYMI, Chattanooga: Tennessee's Unified-Command Group is coordinating with the Chattanooga Housing Authority to continue…

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