Hooked On Science – Launch a Balloon Rocket In your Kitchen
Did you know you can launch a rocket in your kitchen? Our “Science Guy,” Jason Lindsey, shows us how by using a few ingredients from around the house.
‘Tiny homes for the homeless’
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- A Chattanooga man wants to bring tiny homes to the Chattanooga homeless population. Joshua Kapellusch brings water to homeless people in Chattanooga. He said as a veteran he wants to continue to serve his country and he sees part of that as helping serve the homeless. He said he has spoken at Chattanooga city Council meetings the last…
Superintendent Bryan Johnson final school board meeting
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) – “My hope is that I have not just made the bed but I’ve made it a little bit better so that when you look at the days ahead you see a difference has been made,” said Superintendent Bryan Johnson. Hamilton County Superintendent Bryan Johnson said goodbye to Hamilton County as superintendent. “I can share so many…
“Do The Right Thing” Honors Collegedale Teacher
Our monthly featured series “Do The Right Thing” went down in McDonald, Tennessee. Stacie Schepers works at a produce stand in McDonald. Much of what she grows is sold at the stand. Stacie is active in her church. But she really makes her mark as a first grade school teacher at Collegedale Academy. Rose Fuller nominated Stacie for this honor….
Youth Police Academy in Cleveland Takes Place This Week
CLEVELAND (WDEF) – The Youth Police Academy hosted by the Cleveland Police Department is in its sixth year running. The week long camp allows local youth to have some fun and learn hands-on what police do. “I wanted to give them a very close look at all the different aspects of what we do and how it all plays together,”…
Prices are inflated in many industries; Experts say that a break is on the way
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Over the last few months, consumers have seen prices increase almost weekly. Now, people are wondering if it is really due to COVID-19 or if the economy is taking a plummet. Self-proclaimed as having the best Cheese steak in Hixson, Tennessee, Mimis Deli has been able to stay open all throughout the pandemic. Catering to their customers…
Former Tennessee Vaccine official speaks out about firing
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – The Tennessee Department of Health is stopping all vaccine outreach for adolescents-even for vaccines not related to Covid-19. Just this week, one of the state’s medical directors was fired. Dr. Michelle Fiscus says it was all over an argument about vaccinating children against covid-19. Dr. Fiscus claims it all began when she shared a memo of Tennessee’s…
USDA extends program to provide free meals to Hamilton County Students
Hamilton County Schools will once again be able to cover the costs of meals for their students.
No charges filed so far in Road Rage shooting Wednesday night
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Investigators say a fatal shooting last night at a traffic intersection was a case of road rage. It happened at the traffic light at 1300 block of Hickory Valley Road and the I 75 entrance ramp. They say witnesses confirm that the shooting victim got out of his vehicle and began assaulting the other driver in his…
New Looks Begins For Historic Fort Oglethorpe
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee – (WDEF) – One specific area of a North Georgia town is about to receive a new look. Lafayette Road in Fort Oglethorpe leads into the Chickamauga Battlefield. It’s still the official downtown area of Fort Oglethorpe. But as it stands, it doesn’t really look like a downtown. And city leaders are now prepared to change that. After…
Mobile Learning Lab Rocks HCS
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee – (WDEF) – There are many ways a youngster can learn subjects such as math and science. The Hamilton County Schools System has come up with a very unique way to teach the kids. It’s the first-ever Hamilton County Schools Mobile Learning Van. In a sense, it’s self explanatory. The first stop of the season was East Ridge…
Red Wolves Beat Tormenta 2-1 to Move Into First Place Tie
East Ridge, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga Red Wolves got a goal in the 87th minute to beat South Georgia Tormenta 2-1 on Wednesday night at CHI Memorial Stadium. The victory moves Chattanooga into a first place tie in the USL League One standings. Juan Galindrez got the Red Wolves on the board in the first half, and Chattanooga enjoeyd a 1-0…
Shooting at Hickory Valley & East Brainerd Road at I 75 exit
One person was fatally shot Wednesday night on Hickory Valley Road.
Drug overdose deaths soared in 2020; hear from Chattanooga Recover Center about what can be done to decrease these numbers
2020 saw drug overdose deaths reach the highest number ever recorded.
Planned Parenthood’s plans in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) – Planned Parenthood said they wanted to answer the questions being asks as they feel there is some misinformation going around Chattanooga. At Wednesday’s meeting community organizer Kamari Sharard, and public health educator Chequita Webb spoke about how they are the only two people representing planned parenthood in Chattanooga. They said they are here to provide education to…
Reaction to more charges at the Baptiste Group migrant shelter
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Baptiste Group’s involvement in a local church housing migrant children has elicited both state and national attention. “They are making this more of a political effort than one of in regards to what happens with the children,” says Representative Yusuf Hakeem, responding to a state committee’s efforts to investigate the travel of unaccompanied migrant children…
Chattanooga Fire Department Hands Over Volkswagen Fire Investigation to Volkswagen
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Volkswagen investigators are investigating the fire that took place on their property, a fire that resulted in the evacuation of over four thousand people from their 4.2 million square foot facility in minutes. Employees tell News 12 the on-staff fire department tried to fight the fire for 20 minutes before calling for back up. “It takes at…
“Light Up Tennessee” coming to East Ridge
EAST RIDGE, Tenn (WDEF) – For three nights, the evening skies of East Ridge will be glowing and full of color when the “Light Up East Ridge” hot air balloon event comes to Camp Jordan. Beginning July 30 through August 1, ten hot air balloons will be on static display daily from 5:30 until 9:00pm at Camp Jordan Park in East…
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Health Officials concerned about the Delta Variant in the U.S.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – Now that nearly 50% of Americans are fully vaccinated, Health Experts from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Health gathered today to discuss how the delta variant could impact the nation’s Covid-19 recovery process and if long haul symptoms could play a role in halting our progress. With Covid-19 transmission in the U.S. at its lowest level since…
Mom To Mom – Healthy Snacks On The Go
If you and your family are constantly on the go it’s easy to grab those unhealthy snacks. Here are some treats you can grab that’s good for you.
Red Wolves Assistant Kevin Sawchak Was Forced Into Head Coaching Role For Match Against Omaha
East Ridge, TN-(WDEF) Two weeks ago in the Chattanooga Red Wolves match against Greenville, head coach Jimmy Obleda was ejected after getting a red card. That meant Obleda had to sit out the Red Wolves next match, which happened to be on the road against the top team in the league in Omaha. Welcome to the big time assistant Kevin…
“I Want to be a Ray” Lee Pitcher Logan Workman After Tampa Draft Selection
Soddy Daisy, TN-(WDEF-TV) Lee Flames pitcher Logan Workman heard his name called in the 7th round of the MLB Draft on Monday by the Tampa Rays. Workman had a stellar senior season at Lee going 8-1 with an ERA under two. Said Logan:”We had all talked about it since last year that this year that it was draft year. That…
Twin Brothers Austin and Jack Gentle of McCallie Ready to Tackle the Academics at Harvard
Now the Gentle giants get to test their academic and gridiron skills at one of the premiere colleges in the country. Harvard.
Judge dismisses Roy Moore suit over Sacha Baron Cohen stunt
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – A federal judge has dismissed Roy Moore’s $95 million lawsuit against comedian Sacha Baron Cohen. Judge John Cronan dismissed the lawsuit Tuesday. Moore said he was tricked into an interview that ended up lampooning sexual misconduct accusations against him. Cronan said Moore signed a clear disclosure agreement that prohibited any legal claims over the appearance. He…
