Hamilton County Commission rejects tax hike
In 5-4 vote, they strip out the spending for schools & Sheriff's Office that required the tax hike.
House panel holds hearing on possible violations by Trump officials
The House Oversight Committee is meeting Wednesday to look at instances when Trump administration officials may have violated a federal law that limits political activity by government workers. The hearing comes after a federal watchdog recommended President Trump remove White House…
Dramatic video shows rescue of baby from plastic bag in woods
Cumming, Georgia—Georgia sheriff released dramatic body-cam video Tuesday showing the rescue of a newborn girl who was found alive inside a plastic bag in the woods. The little girl, nicknamed "Baby India," was discovered on June 6 and has drawn…
Graves of 30 Americans found on infamous WWII battlefield
Honolulu - A nonprofit organization that searches for the remains of U.S. servicemen lost in past conflicts has found what officials believe are the graves of more than 30 Marines and sailors killed in one of the bloodiest battles of…
Tragic photo shows migrant girl, dad who died trying to reach Texas
A tragic image from the southern border reveals the grim reality facing many Central American migrants who make the dangerous journey. The image shows a young father and his daughter who died trying to cross the Rio Grande in south…
Mueller to testify in public before House committees
Former special counsel Robert Mueller will testify before the House Judiciary Committee and House Intelligence Committee, Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler, of New York, announced Tuesday. He will appear in an open session July 17. Mueller is responding to each…
Chattanooga City Council set BID public hearing
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Downtown Central Business Improvement District or BID is back on the table for discussion. Chattanooga City Council members approved a resolution with six yes votes to set a public hearing to establish the district…
Chattanooga City Council building renamed after local icon
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga City Council members honored a Chattanooga legend on Tuesday. City officials and family of John P. Franklin, Sr. unveiled Franklin's name that's now displayed on the front of the city council building. Franklin was the…
Chattanooga City Council takes final vote, approves FY20 budget
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga City Council unanimously approved the final reading of the 2020 budget at their meeting Tuesday night. The budget includes $28 million to go to road improvements. That includes repairs to Lake Resort Drive, Hamill…
House passes $4.5 billion border funding bill
House passes $4.5 billion border funding bill It will now go before the Republican-controlled Senate updated 9M ago Mueller to testify in public before House committees U.S. Rep. Jerry Nadler said special counsel Robert Mueller will appear in an…
EPB cites equipment failure for internet outage
Outage lasted about two hours Tuesday evening
Jerry Carrigan, drummer for Elvis, George Jones, dies in Chattanooga
The Florence, Alabama native, died in Chattanooga.
TSA chief says hundreds of workers have been deployed to border
Hundreds of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees have been deployed to the southern border to assist in immigration enforcement, the head of the agency told lawmakers on Tuesday, as the administration continues to push Congress to approve more funding. At…
New photos show Utah student before she mysteriously disappears
Police are urging the public to come forward with any information concerning Mackenzie Lueck, the missing University of Utah student who disappeared more than a week ago. Police have released new images showing her at Salt Lake City International Airport…
More than 15,000 asylum seekers returned to Mexico under Trump policy
Washington — More than 15,000 asylum seekers have been returned to Mexico by U.S. authorities to await hearings in American immigration courts as the Trump administration accelerates a controversial policy it believes can help border officials cope with an unprecedented…
Summer Camp feeds children who need a lunch
The Summer Camp Lunch program provides lunch and breakfast for 1,400 kids
Oregon Republicans in hiding to prevent vote on climate bill
Salem, Oregon — Republican state senators in Oregon haven't shown up for work since last Thursday when they went into hiding to block Democrats from voting on a climate bill. State Democrats even made a wanted poster, evoking the days of…
Commissioners share where they stand on budget vote
Ahead of tomorrow's vote, Hamilton County Commissioners are sharing where they stand on the budget.
Wildfire smoke increases health risks for millions of Americans
Climate change in the Western U.S. means more intense and frequent wildfires churning out waves of smoke that scientists say will sweep across the continent to affect tens of millions of people and cause a spike in premature deaths. That…
McConnell agrees to hold vote on 9/11 fund after meeting with first responders
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has agreed to hold a vote in August on a bill to fully fund the 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund, which helps those with illnesses related to the 2001 terror attacks, said 9/11 responders who met with…
Staff sergeant becomes first living Iraq vet to receive Medal of Honor
President Trump presented Staff Sgt. David Bellavia with the Medal of Honor for his heroism during Operation Iraqi Freedom, making Bellavia the first Iraq War veteran to receive the honor while still alive. "David often tells young people, Americans don't…
Mitsubishi Motors to relocate North America HQ to Tennessee
the headquarters move from Cypress, California, to Franklin, Tennessee, will result in an $18.25 million investment in the region and approximately 200 jobs.
Chattanooga Library gets big check to expand collections
The expanded collection will support programs like teen summer reading initiatives and kids reading groups.
Illinois becomes 11th state to legalize recreational marijuana
Support for legal marijuana use up to 65 percent Illinois' new governor, J.B. Pritzker, delivered on a top campaign promise Tuesday by signing legislation that makes his state the 11th to legalize small amounts of marijuana for recreational use and…