Animal abuse suspect Stephen Kinder shoots himself
Operator of Kinder Dog Training was accused of abusing several of the dogs he was taking care of.
Velocity 2040 is looking for leaders to improve Chattanooga's future
it aims to bring together leaders and citizens from all walks of life, to work on ways to make life better for everyone in the community.
Marion County woman charged with stealing from Youth Football
Kimberly Diana Winters was the former treasurer.
Cleveland Police confirm animal abuse suspect shoots himself
Steven Kinder faced several charges of abusing dogs he was training, and a lawsuit.
Hamilton County Schools open Friday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County Schools will be open Friday. People have been sharing a story from this time last year when schools were closed because of the number of people out sick. The school district says they are…
Chattanooga Police Officer suspended without pay
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We have learned that another Chattanooga Police officer has been suspended. This time without pay. Officer Ricky Ballard was suspended on Friday. Officials say Officer Ballard's suspension is a result of the disposition reached after an administrative…
Hamilton County DA evaluating 5 indictments that involved CPD officer testimony
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County District Attorney General Neal Pinkston will evaluate five indictments presented this week to the Hamilton County Grand Jury by Chattanooga Police Officer Benjamin Piazza. The District Attorney's office says that cases which…
CBS News dodges ISIS bombs in Syria
Eastern Syria — President Trump said Wednesday ISIS should be wiped out in Syria by next week, with all the territory it once held re-taken by the U.S.-led coalition. But in eastern Syria, CBS News' Charlie D'Agata had to run…
CBS News dodges ISIS bombs in Syria
Eastern Syria — President Trump said Wednesday ISIS should be wiped out in Syria by next week, with all the territory it once held re-taken by the U.S.-led coalition. But in eastern Syria, CBS News' Charlie D'Agata had to run…
Hunger pushing Maduro's troops to tipping point in Venezuela
Caracas, Venezuela -- President Trump made little mention of the crisis unfolding little more than 1,000 miles from the Florida coast in his State of the Union address on Tuesday night, but he reiterated his backing of "the Venezuelan people…
Hunger pushing Maduro's troops to tipping point in Venezuela
Caracas, Venezuela -- President Trump made little mention of the crisis unfolding little more than 1,000 miles from the Florida coast in his State of the Union address on Tuesday night, but he reiterated his backing of "the Venezuelan people…
NAACP raises concerns about CPD conduct
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The N-A-A-C-P is taking aim at the Chattanooga Police department after Dr. Elenora Woods called a news conference tonight to update the community on several cases involving Chattanooga Police. The focus of the NAACP is currently on…
Massage therapist charged with Criminal Surveillance
FORT PAYNE, Alabama (WDEF) - Fort Payne Police have charged a man with Aggravated Criminal Surveillance. 35 year old Brian Talmadge Johnson of Gadsden was arrested Monday. Chief Randy Bynum says the case involves his job as a massage therapist…
Hamilton Co. Commission rejects Ooltewah Press Box replacement
They do approve a new middle school contract for East Hamilton, but admit it won't meet the future needs in that growing area.
Police arrest 3 suspects in July 4th shooting from 2016
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police have arrested three suspects for a shooting on July 4th of 2016. Antonio Watkins, Lejuane Norris, and Dequan Fuqua are charged with Attempted First Degree Murder and Aggravated Assault. The victim suffered a life-threatening gunshot…
Kinder Dog Training targeted in multiple accusations
UPDATE: Cleveland Police detailed another complaint filed against Steven Kinder on Wednesday. Jason Boehm says he dropped off his six month old lab in January. At the end of four weeks, he says Kinder said he needed to keep the…
Hamilton County rejects Ooltewah Press Box fix
They approve contract for East Hamilton Middle School.
Suspect charged after hitting officer in the face with a glass
FORT PAYNE, Alabama (WDEF) - A domestic violence call ended up with the police officer going to the hospital. The incident happened on North Godfrey Avenue in Fort Payne on Sunday. Officer Carl White was called when the girlfriend of…
Republican Barton wins runoff for north Georgia House seat
The district covers portions of Gordon and Murray counties.
Man accused of being married to 3 women in different states
Woman shocked to learn that her husband had two other wives down South, in Alabama and Georgia.
VP: "No question" U.S. was headed toward North Korea confrontation
Vice President Mike Pence said he believes there's "no question" the U.S. was headed toward a confrontation with North Korea before President Trump took office. During Mr. Trump's State of the Union address Tuesday, he said if he "had not been…
Why Vietnam for the next Trump-Kim Jong Un summit
Bangkok -- Vietnam's selection as the venue for the second summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is largely a matter of convenience and security, but not without bigger stakes.Washington's goal for the Feb.…
VP: U.S. will be "prepared to strike back at ISIS" after withdrawal
In December, President Trump announced the military would withdraw U.S. troops from Syria, claiming ISIS has been defeated. But a recent report found that without "sustained pressure" on ISIS, the terror group could re-emerge in Syria within six to 12…
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