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Mayor Berke wants answers about the 2019 water main break
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A year ago, thousands of Chattanoogans were without water after a major water main break happened downtown. Tennessee American Water has not offered an update on what caused the break and Saturday, Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke took…
Suspect in carjacking, murder, kidnapping found dead in Grundy County
GRUNDY, CO. Tenn. (WDEF)- An extensive search for a man who allegedly killed two people and held a hostage on I-24 in Coffee County Sunday morning came to an end in Grundy County. According the TBI, Dangelo Dorsey, of St.…
Substitute teachers needed in Walker County
WALKER CO, Ga. (WDEF)- Walker County Schools are back in session both virtually and in person. According to the Walker County Association of Educators, the county has a substitute teacher shortage. Currently, they have about a 73% fill rate for…
I Can't Breathe CHA bikes for justice
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- I Can't Breathe CHA continued their protests throughout the city today. But, things looked a bit different. #IcantBreatheCHA critical mass ride at 11:00 am tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/JWMgF2LZEE — Rage Against The Christine (@xtineogle) September 12, 2020 The…
Walnut Street bridge and portions of the Bluff View Art District vandalized
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Police department is investigating a vandalism incident that happened in downtown Chattanooga. Mayor Berke's office says that the Walnut Street Bride and portions of the Bluff View Art District were defaced with swastikas early this…
Two people shot in Chattanooga on Friday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga police department is investigating a shooting that happened Friday afternoon around 2 p.m. According to CPD, the victims were traveling in a car in the 1100 block of East 14th Street when they were shot.…
Red Cross sends more volunteers to Louisiana
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- On Friday, The American Red Cross deployed 69 more volunteers from Tennessee to assist with recovery efforts. Today, we talked to one Chattanooga Volunteer who is at a shelter in Louisiana. Mike Freeman, says, "With the red…
US budget deficit hits record $3 trillion through 11 months
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Treasury Department says that the U.S. budget deficit hit an all-time high of $3 trillion for the first 11 months of this budget year. The ocean of red ink is a product of the government's massive…
Trump looks west, eyeing new paths to White House
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump is pushing to expand his electoral map as he makes a trip west this weekend. The campaign is going on the offense in Nevada, which hasn’t supported a Republican presidential candidate since 2004. Trump…
Pandemic chases 'Wonder Woman 1984' to Dec. 25
NEW YORK (AP) - Following the less-than-stellar theatrical debut of Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet,” Warner Bros. is delaying its next big release, “Wonder Woman 1984,” to Christmas. The postponement of the “Wonder Woman” sequel, which had been scheduled to hit theaters…
Little Richard song to introduce 'Monday Night Football'
ESPN is hoping that one of the architects of rock n' roll can bring some new energy to their “Monday Night Football” show with fewer fans in the stands this year. The new season starting Monday will feature a new…
NY Fashion Week 2020: Pared down, and virtually all virtual
NEW YORK (AP) - New York Fashion Week, the semi-annual showcase of American fashion, gets under way Sunday evening in a vastly changed landscape. Designers, like so many, are suffering economically and uncertain when, if ever, things will return to…
Harshmallow: Virus prompts pause for Peeps holiday treats
BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) - Peeps holiday treats are going on hiatus - another consequence of the coronavirus. PennLive.com reports that Just Born Quality Confections says it won’t be producing the popular sweets for Halloween, Christmas or Valentine’s Day as the…
Hiker seeking help for boyfriend found dead in Georgia
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. (AP) - News outlets say a hiker seeking help for her injured boyfriend was found dead at the bottom of falls along a trail in the north Georgia mountains. Dawson County Fire Chief Danny Thompson told reporters the…
New Orleans under hurricane watch from Tropical Storm Sally
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Newly formed Tropical Storm Sally has become better organized amid forecasts it would reach hurricane strength before it strikes the northern U.S. Gulf Coast early in the week. Meteorologists say the earliest 18th-named storm on…
Fire in East Brainerd destroys home
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The American Red Cross is assisting an East Brainerd family tonight after a fire destroyed their home. According to the fire department, the fire happened around 3 Saturday afternoon in the 400 block of Osborne Drive. [su_gmap…
COVID-19 fan rules
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Football is finally gearing up at all levels of the game. And, it's happening as we're in the coronavirus pandemic, making it a different year for not just the players and coaches, but for the…
Former asst. football coach pleads guilty to assault
The plea deal allows former Grace Bapt. Academy coach's record to be expunged in two years.
Parking deck collapse in Atlanta leaves 6 workers injured
ATLANTA (AP) — A section of concrete has collapsed on a parking deck under construction in Atlanta, injuring six workers. Atlanta Fire Rescue officials said one worker was trapped under debris with leg injuries and had to be freed and…
Tennessee: Lawyer accused of rape reportedly kills himself
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — Authorities say a Tennessee defense attorney who fled rape charges apparently killed himself when law officers caught up with him in Alabama. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation tweeted on Friday that 49-year-old David Whelan “reportedly produced…
Ringgold Middle teacher charged with enticing child over the internet
Catoosa County officials were tipped by authorities in Jasper County about a young child solicited over the internet
Has Hamilton County just solved a robbery case from 11 years ago?
Remains found on Fuller Road match the name of a suspect in some pharmacy robberies from 11 years ago.
9/11 draws attention to first responders health concerns
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- As the days, months and years go by, we are still working on how to preserve the safety of our first responders. According to CNN, 343 New York City firefighters, 23 New York City police officers and…