Signal Mountain's Community Effort
Friday morning kicked off the start of the 3rd annual "Signal Mountain Blanket Drive" for the Humane Society and Mckamey Animal Center.
Riverbend releases artists for 2020 festival
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Friends of the Festival have announced their lineup for Riverbend 2020. This time time, they were not looking for traditional "headliners" in favor of pumping up the overall quality of the acts. In keeping with that, they…
3 people killed, shooter dead at Florida Navy base
Four people are dead, including the shooter, after a shooting Friday morning at Naval Air Station Pensacola, authorities said. Several other people were injured, including two sheriff's deputies who engaged the shooter. "The threat has been negated, our community is…
Details emerge about UPS driver taken hostage and killed in shootout
Four people, including a UPS driver, were killed Thursday after robbers stole the driver's truck and led police on a chase that ended in gunfire at a busy Florida intersection during rush hour, the FBI said. Both robbers were shot…
Uber: 3,000 sexual assaults reported in U.S. rides in 2018
Uber received 3,045 reports of sexual assault during U.S. rides in 2018, the company revealed in a wide-reaching safety report. The report comes as the ride-sharing company faces increased scrutiny over the safety of riders — and drivers — who…
Event encourages businesses to give a second chance
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - It took at least 20 no's before William Valentine finally got a job after prison. "Keep fighting. Keep your head up. Someone will eventually hire you. Just keep pushing. It's not going to be easy I…
All 3 crew members dead after Black Hawk helicopter crashes
A Black Hawk helicopter crashed shortly after takeoff Thursday in Minnesota, killing all three National Guard members on board, Governor Tim Walz said. The helicopter, which was missing for about 90 minutes, was found tangled in trees on a farm…
Lee Hall executed for the murder of Traci Crozier
Watch video of our coverage of the arrest and trial of Lee Hall in 1991/1992
Rep. Tom Graves announces he will not seek re-election in northwest Georgia
"I have decided not to seek reelection in 2020, and instead, join my family in their new and unique journeys. "
After guilty plea, Republican barred from casting House votes
Congressman Duncan Hunter, who pleaded guilty on Tuesday to misusing campaign funds, has been informed by the House Ethics Committee that he cannot cast votes. The House rules dictate that any member who pleads guilty to a crime that could…
Take a self-guided tour of the Governor's Mansion in Nashville
This year's decorations are themed “Songs of the Season,"
Could Your Hair Dye Cause Breast Cancer?
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) - A new study shows that two common beauty products may be associated with cancer. A study published by the National Environmental Health Sciences says that women who use permanent dyes and chemical hair straighteners are 9%…
Mother starts a fundraiser to buy Erlanger a cuddle cot
A Cleveland woman wants to make sure mothers of babies who are stillborn, or die shortly after birth, get to spend as much time as possible with their child.
Former Hamilton County Commissioner Responds to Facilities Report Recommendations
"The reason that the smaller schools are successful is just that; they're small."
North America has lost nearly 3 billion birds since 1970
Over the last 50 years, the U.S. and Canada have slowly but surely lost 29% of their bird populations — amounting to nearly 3 billion birds. The shocking loss could be a sign of an ecological crisis, scientists said Thursday. According…
Former Inmates Earn A Second Chance
The Salvation Army believe that former inmates deserve a another chance and it's the reason why they offer what's called a residential re-entry program.
Woman killed returning to her vehicle after rear-ender on I 75
She got out to exchange information with the other driver.
Feds take action against Russian hacking group
The Treasury Department on Thursday sanctioned a Russian hacking group called Evil Corp, which used malware to infect computers and collect login credentials from hundreds of financial institutions worldwide, stealing more than $100 million. The action by the Treasury Department…
John Kerry endorses Joe Biden, will tour with him in Iowa
Former Secretary of State John Kerry announced his support for former Vice President Joe Biden on Thursday. The longtime senator who was tapped by President Obama to serve as secretary of state in his second term, Kerry was the unsuccessful…
United Airline's Oscar Munoz giving up CEO seat
United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz is stepping down from his post and will become executive chairman. The airline said Thursday that President J. Scott Kirby will be its new CEO. Kirby was recruited to United Airlines by Munoz in August…
Climate models have been right all along, study finds
Even the rather primitive climate computer models of the 1970s, 80s and 90s were impressively accurate, lending extra credibility to the much more advanced climate models of today. That's the conclusion of a paper released Wednesday in Geophysical Research Letters,…
Takata recalls 1.4 million BMW 3 Series over air bag defect
Takata is recalling 1.4 million front driver inflators in BMW 3-Series cars after finding a new and distinct air bag problem, according to government documents posted Wednesday. BMW is warning owners of some older 3-series cars to stop driving them.…
Pelosi: "I am asking our chairman to proceed with articles of impeachment"
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called on Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler to draft articles of impeachment against President Trump. "Sadly, but with confidence and humility, with allegiance to our founders, and a heart full of love for America, today I…
Suspect dead after opening fire at Pearl Harbor, killing 2
A sailor opened fire at a U.S. Navy shipyard at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Hawaii on Wednesday, killing two civilian shipyard employees and wounding another before dying from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to a Navy spokesman. Rear…