Brainerd High students sent to hospital
School investigating what caused the issue.
Shelters open in Soddy Daisy area
SODDY DAISY (WDEF) With major flooding in the Soddy Daisy area, officials have opened several shelters. If you need to leave your home, come to Soddy Daisy Baptist (10185 Dayton Pike) or Oak Street Baptist (11340 N Oak St). If…
Video shows Cameroonian soldiers execute women and children
WARNING: Footage seen in the video at the top of this story is disturbing. While it does not show anyone being killed, some viewers may find it difficult to watch. A video that circulated on social media starting in July…
Experimental vaccine shows promise against world's deadliest infectious disease
Tuberculosis remains the most lethal of infectious diseases worldwide, killing more than 1.6 million people a year. But researchers say a new vaccine might prevent half of full-blown illnesses in infected people who receive the shot. "We found that the…
Pompeo: Iranian president's comparison of Trump to Nazis "outrageous"
Without naming President Trump, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani blasted the United States during his U.N. General Assembly address on Tuesday, suggesting Mr. Trump had "xenophobic tendencies resembling a Nazi disposition," among other criticisms. In response, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo…
Soddy Daisy searches for woman swept away in flood waters
UDPATE: Soddy Daisy has confirmed that a woman has drowned in the flooding. Soddy Daisy Police say they have found the body of the woman about 200 yards from her home at Depot and Oak Streets. They are not releasing…
Officials planned since June to keep "tent city" open through end of year
Throughout the summer, federal officials repeatedly indicated there were no long-term plans to continue operation of a temporary "tent city" for unaccompanied migrant children. The facility opened on June 14, and officials said they expected it to close on July 13.…
Sinkhole shuts down Cleveland daycare
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - A sinkhole in Cleveland shut down a daycare center, according to Cleveland Police. Cleveland Police are investigating the sinkhole that opened up under part of the Westside Christian Academy building on Westside Drive. According to police,…
Hamilton Co. Schools closing due to flooding
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County Schools are closing due to flooding and additional rainfall on the rain.
Life sentence sticks for inventor convicted of submarine murder
COPENHAGEN, Denmark -- Danish submarine inventor Peter Madsen, convicted of torturing and murdering Swedish reporter Kim Wall last year, lost his appeal against his life sentence Wednesday, shortly after he apologized to the victim's family. The 47-year-old listened quietly…
Can the Catholic Church tackle sex abuse on its own?
Pope Francis loses his skull cap in the wind during the Wednesday general audience in Saint Peter's square at the Vatican, Sept. 26, 2018. REUTERS ROME -- Pope Francis called sex abuse "monstrous" on his return flight from a four-day…
Human rights amd aid groups alarmed by Trump's U.N. address
UNITED NATIONS -- "Moving forward, we are only going to give foreign aid to those who respect us and, frankly, are our friends," President Trump declared Tuesday before the U.N. General Assembly. "We are taking a hard look at U.S.…
Trump leads UN Security Council meeting on Iran -- live updates
Bolton to Iran: "We are watching and we will come after you" Mr. Trump's National Security Adviser John Bolton issued stern warnings to Iran in a speech at the UN on Tuesday, slamming the Iran nuclear deal as the "worst…
Pompeo sheds light on N. Korea leader's private messages to Trump
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that in private messages from Kim Jong Un to President Donald Trump, the North Korean dictator has been "very consistent" that he's "intent on denuclearizing" the Korean Peninsula. "He understands that, he understands the…
After U.N. laughs at him, Trump to lead Security Council meeting
UNITED NATIONS -- Even as world leaders step up to the podium at the U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday, the lion's share of attention will be down the hall, where President Trump will be chairing the Security Council. It will…
Tropical Storm Rosa likely to be major hurricane soon, forecasters say
Tropical Storm Rosa swirling off Mexican coast early on September 26, 2018 NOAA Tropical Storm Rosa, which formed off the Pacific coast Tuesday, is expected to strengthen rapidly and become a hurricane Wednesday and a major hurricane Thursday. But the…
Mom to Mom: Preventing Fall Allergies
Fall is on the way and we have some tips to help you allergy proof your home.
Hamilton County Schools Delayed One Hour
According to a press release, Hamilton County Schools will be delayed Wednesday, September 26th for one hour, due to heavy rains overnight that have flooded some roads in the area. Bur routes are also delayed for one hour. Several trees…
Airstrikes blamed for 21 Afghan civilian deaths in 2 days
In this photograph taken on August 27, 2017 a US special forces soldier (L) and Afghan Commando take part in a combat training exercise at the Shorab Military Camp in Lashkar Gah in the Afghan province of Helmand. Getty KABUL,…
Tropical Storm Rosa strengthens in the Pacific, could become hurricane
A look at the forecast path for Tropical Storm Rosa as of 11 p.m. ET on Tue., Sept. 25, 2018. NOAA Tropical Storm Rosa has formed off the Pacific coast Tuesday and has quickly strengthened. The National Hurricane Center (NHC)…
Discussion held on proposed Walker County form of government change
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - Since 1992, Dade County has operated with five commissioners. That includes a Chairman. "You can keep more informed for your county because those people, they have that person in their community they can call," Dade…
Setting the stage for Trump's address to the U.N. General Assembly
Last Updated Sep 25, 2018 6:35 AM EDT President Trump takes the stage at the United Nations General Assembly Tuesday after a year in which he heaped criticism on some of the United States' closest allies, while praising the leadership…
Tropical Storm Rosa forms in Pacific, could become hurricane
A look at the forecast path for Tropical Storm Rosa as of 3 p.m. ET on Tue., Sept. 25, 2018. NOAA Tropical Storm Rosa has formed off the Pacific coast and is expected to become a hurricane by early Wednesday,…
Witnesses testify in 1984 Whitfield County murder trial
On the first day of testimony for the murder trial of Jay Burlison, witnesses and surviving victims took the stand.