Sen. Marsha Blackburn fact finding on healthcare in Chattanooga
he is on a statewide tour of medical facilities.
Chattanooga condemns Budget Motel in Lookout Valley
city inspectors found electrical violations, fire violations, and overcrowding in the motel rooms
July was the hottest month ever recorded on Earth
This summer hasn't just felt like the hottest ever — it actually has been. July 2019 is now officially the hottest month on record, since record-keeping began 140 years ago. The average global temperature last month was 1.71 degrees Fahrenheit…
DA: 'Bama fan who poisoned Auburn trees not making repayment
Updyke served more than 70 days in jail in 2013 and was ordered to pay about $800,000 in restitution
Family spokesman: Atlanta teen who died was running in heat
16-year-old Imani Bell was exercising for the basketball team Tuesday.
Court says detained migrant children must get soap
Lawyers want access to border facilities Detained migrant children must have access to soap and toothpaste, and cannot be deprived of sleep, a panel of federal judges ruled Thursday. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed a federal government appeal,…
Israel bars 2 Democratic congresswomen from entry
The Israeli government said Thursday it would bar two Democratic congresswomen who support the Palestinian-led boycott movement from entering the country, a move that drew swift rebukes from Democratic leaders in Congress as well as the leading pro-Israel lobbying group…
Trump rule would let some businesses bar LGBT workers
In its latest rollback of key safeguards for LGBTQ civil rights, the Trump administration intends to remove nondiscrimination protections for LGBTQ people by adding religious exemptions to an Obama-era 2014 executive order that prohibited discrimination in hiring on the basis…
Philadelphia suspect in custody after hourslong standoff
A suspect is in custody in Philadelphia after an hourslong standoff and shootout that left six officers shot and another injured in a related vehicle crash, authorities said. Two officers and three other people who had been trapped in the…
Dapper Dalton dog in top ten of major makeover contest
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) - Griffin looked quite different around five years ago when he set paws into the Humane Society of Northwest Georgia. "In particular his eyes were just a mess. They get scratched with that hair. He couldn't even…
12-year-old discovers apparent woolly mammoth tooth in Ohio
Race to resurrect woolly mammoths It's a story for the (ice) ages. A 12-year-old boy recently discovered a woolly mammoth tooth at an inn in Ohio. The Inn at Honey Run, in Millersburg, Ohio, confirmed the discovery last week. According…
Fighting the asian carp invasion by cooking them
"I've never tasted a fish that's as clean tasting as this one."
The obituary that is trending in Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) It's not often that an obituary for a man who few people knew outside his hometown is a trending topic on Twitter. But Gary Bean pulled it off. He died at the age of 65 years last…
Woman killed in crash with McMinn Sheriff Car
"It was a terrible situation, " said Sheriff Guy
Lauren Daigle gets 6 nominations from Dove Awards
Daigle's nominations include artist of the year and song of the year.
Investment advisor comments on stock market plunge over recession warning
The Dow Jones Industrial Average sank 800 points after the bond market flashed a warning sign about a possible recession for the first time since 2007.
CPD officers and Elliotts Boots work together to help man in need
Chattanooga Police officers and employees at a Hixson shoe store work together to help a man in need.
Hometown Tours North Georgia: Georgia Winery
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) - In 1982, Dr. Maurice Rawlings purchased land in hopes to start a farm. He quickly realized that the only thing that could grow on his land was grapes. So in 1983, the Georgia winery opened its doors…
Hamilton County Schools show improvement in student academic growth
Hamilton County Schools are showing historic results in student academic growth.
2nd degree murder charge for man suspected of selling drug to man who overdosed
Investigators say he supplied the drugs to a 22 year old man who overdosed on fentanyl and meth.
Soddy Daisy residents complain about neighbor setting off explosives
Sheriff Jim Hammond says it's a legal substance to use, though it has to be set off with a high powered rifle.
CMA voters deciding whether to nominate 'Old Town Road'
Hit songwriter and producer Shane McAnally says most people in the country music industry do not consider it a country song.
Flight attendant diagnosed with measles after NY flight has died
A flight attendant who was diagnosed with measles after flying from New York to Israel has died. The family of Rotem Amitai confirmed to CBS News that the 43-year-old died after being hospitalized for months. "Rotem was a wonderful woman…
Stock market sinks after bonds flash recession warning
U.S. stocks opened sharply lower on Wednesday after the bond markets sent a warning about a possible recession. The Dow was down as much as 450 points, or 1.8%, early Wednesday. The S&P 500 lost 1.7%, to 2,877, and the…