Sheriff reports stabbing at Silverdale Correctional Facility
Three injured, but none of the wounds were life threatening.
The Tennessee measles case came through Chattanooga
Health officials say the contagious person stopped at a local convenience store on April 11th so you could have been exposed.
From wielding a gun to a welding gun: How Sequoyah's SRO is building relationships
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Our students see them every day, roaming the halls and keeping their school safe. But a school resource officer is more than just a badge. Sequoyah High is a small family of 348 students. Hamilton…
Judge says he'll block Trump policy aimed at Planned Parenthood
Planned Parenthood president Dr. Leana Wen A federal judge in Oregon said he plans to block a Trump administration policy change that would have restricted some health clinics from referring patients to abortion providers. It's unclear whether the injunction will…
DOJ official to defy House subpoena on census citizenship question
Supreme Court to rule on census citizenship question John Gore, who leads the Justice Department's civil rights division, will defy a congressional subpoena to appear before the House Oversight and Reform Committee on Thursday without counsel present, the department said…
3-year-old boy with name and numbers on his shoes found in Texas cornfield
A 3-year-old boy was found by Border Patrol agents alone and crying in a south Texas cornfield, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said. The federal agency said the boy had his name and phone numbers written on his shoes…
Kohl's will soon take Amazon returns at all its stores
Kohl's wants a piece of the biggest online retailer's business: its customers' returns. The department store chain said Tuesday that it will accept Amazon returns at all its 1,150 stores starting in July, expanding its nearly two-year test of the…
Major companies want Tennessee lawmakers to block bills that discriminate LGBT people
Eleven large companies are urging Tennessee's Republican legislative leaders to oppose bills they say discriminate against LGBTQ people. The Human Rights Campaign announced Tuesday's letter from Hilton; IKEA North America Services; InterContinental Hotels Group; Lyft; Marriott International; MassMutual; Nike; Replacements Ltd.; Salesforce;…
Yet another Grand Canyon visitor dies in fall from rim
Grand Canyon National Park -- Another visitor to Grand Canyon National Park has died after falling over the edge of the South Rim, authorities said Tuesday. A 70-year-old woman fell about 200 feet over the rim, the second over-the-edge death…
Car rams into 8 people at Calif. intersection, possibly on purpose
A car plowed into eight pedestrians at a Sunnyvale, California intersection Tuesday evening and it might have been intentional, authorities said. Some of those hit have serious injuries and all were brought to area hospitals, the city's Department of Public…
Car rams into 8 people on Calif. sidewalk, possibly on purpose
A car plowed into eight people on a Sunnyvale, California sidewalk Tuesday evening and it might have been intentional, authorities said. Some of the people hit have serious injuries, the city's Department of Public Safety told CBS News. Sunnyvale DPSD…
640 new words added to Merriam-Webster dictionary
Merriam-Webster's dictionary made 640 additions to its ever-expanding collection this April, including the widely-used phrases buzzy and EGOT. EGOT, an acronym for the Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Awards, refers to someone who has nabbed all four honors, while buzzy…
Tennessee residents react to daylight saving time legislation
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - On a sunny afternoon, many people find themselves at Coolidge Park. "The weather has just been perfect the past several days," Lookout Mountain resident John Moore said. Daylight saving time gave the park goers an extra…
Hamilton Heights Christian Academy won't close after all
They have secured funding to stay open and even expand next year.
Not as many teenagers are driving these days
"With the hustle and bustle a lot of teenagers think that this is one more stress and they kind of want to wait until they are older to kind of handle it better.
Mayor Berke explains his goals for the coming year
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke gave his annual State of the City presentation last Thursday. Today we asked him to explain some of the areas he wants the city to focus on, during this next year. News 12's…
Rep. Smith explains why she supports Daylight Saving Time
"I do think that there is a health benefit for people to be out in their neighborhoods"
Local plastic surgeons defend the Brazilian Butt Lift
'Dr. Miami' has organized plastic surgeons to battle stats on patient deaths from the procedure.
Cocaine, meth and pill busts scattered around Walker County
Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit Drug Task Force arrests from over the weekend.
Gas prices continue skyrocketing across U.S.
Los Angeles — For eight straight weeks, gas prices are climbing across the country, up more than 20 cents a gallon in a month. No one has been hit harder than California drivers, who are seeing their highest prices in…
Treasury delays response to Democrats seeking Trump's tax returns
Washington — The Treasury Department on Tuesday defied for a second time a deadline set by House Democrats to turn over six years of President Trump's tax returns, intensifying one of several legal clashes between the administration and Democratic-controlled committees in…
Coca-Cola touts Coke Coffee as a wake-me-up drink
What has less sugar than a can of Coke and less caffeine than a cup of coffee? The answer, according to Coca-Cola, is Coke Coffee, a blend of both drinks that will be appearing in 25 markets by year-end. "Coke…
A former deputy indicted for excessive force
Gregory Higgins accused of assaulting a suspect who was already in handcuffs.
Committee narrowly rejects concealed carry bill
Allen said people should be able to exercise their constitutional right to bear arms without paying a fee.