Ocoee Dam Deli owner killed in motorcycle crash
His motorcycle hit another vehicle in Copperhill.
Woman accused of trying to rob convenience store with stun gun
A woman was arrested after being accused of trying to rob a Whitfield County convenience store with a stun gun.
Abalone poaching fueling crime in South Africa
JOHANNESBURG — Poachers profiting off illegal abalone fishing are fueling a wave of violence in South Africa. A report by TRAFFIC, a wildlife trade monitoring network, found that 96 million of the shellfish have been poached in South Africa's waters…
Congresswoman Marilyn Lloyd dies at 89
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) A former Congresswoman who represented our area has died. Marilyn Lloyd was 89 years old. She served in Congress representing the Third District from 1975 to 1995. Lloyd was the first woman to serve a full term in…
Rights groups fear peaceful activism could now cost Saudi women their lives
LONDON -- Human rights groups are concerned that Saudi Arabia has set a new legal precedent that could see women executed for peaceful activism. In an apparent first, Saudi prosecutors are seeking the death penalty against a female activist charged…
South Korean president to bring private message from Kim Jong Un to Trump at UN
A beaming South Korean President Moon Jae-in, freshly returned home Thursday from a whirlwind three-day summit with Kim Jong Un, said the North Korean leader wants the U.S. secretary of state to visit Pyongyang soon for nuclear talks, and also…
Dade substitute teacher charged with pornography and child exploitation
Amanda Lenea Pardue accused of sending pictures of herself and messages to 14 year old boys
Trump mulls inviting Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman to UN nuclear meeting
In a show of President Trump's staunch support of Saudi Arabia, his administration is mulling the possibility of having that nation's young leader, Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, speak at the U.S.-hosted UN Security Council meeting next week, according to…
Key witness may not testify in trial of American killed in Greece
Phil and Jill Henderson, parents of a 22-year-old American who was beaten to death on Greek island of Zakynthos, kept a positive outlook this week as they began a journey for justice. CBS News spoke to them as they set…
New landslide leaves 15 dead, scores buried in Philippines
NAGA, Philippines -- A massive landslide buried dozens of homes near a central Philippine mountain Thursday, killing at least 15 people and sending rescuers scrambling to find survivors after some sent text messages pleading for help. It was the second…
4 kids killed as train slams into cargo bike in Netherlands
Rescue personnel work at the scene where a train struck a cargo bicycle in the city of Oss, Netherlands, leaving four children dead and two other people criticaly injured, Sept. 20, 2018. REUTERS THE HAGUE, Netherlands -- Four children were…
Kim caps historic summit in high style amid praise from Trump
PYONGYANG, North Korea -- The leaders of the rival Koreas took to the road for the final day of their summit Thursday, standing on the peak of a beautiful volcano used as a centerpiece of propaganda to legitimize the Kim…
Doc gets life for killing wife, daughter with gas-filled yoga ball
HONG KONG -- An anesthesiologist convicted of killing his wife and daughter by placing a yoga ball that leaked carbon monoxide in their car has been sentenced to life in prison in Hong Kong. Malaysian citizen Khaw Kim Sun, 53,…
9-year-old neighbors, best friends open lemonade stand to raise money for hospital
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - 9-year-olds Leslie Doherty and Sally Frost gave back in a sweet way. "This summer we decided that we needed to help others, so we decided that we we're going to do a bake sale," Frost said.…
Schools trying to slow down traffic around Battle Academy downtown
Parents complain that people drive too fast in school zone at Market and Main Street.
Hamilton County votes to support Thrive 55 budget request
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Commission this morning decided to fund the Thrive 20-55 regional planning initiative but the vote was not unanimous. Thrive 55 is a study group that is attempting to tie-up all the lose ends to regional…
Whitwell student suspended over "hit list"
School officials say sixth grade boy created a list of fellow students he wanted to hurt
Do you recognize the suspect using stolen credit cards?
Cards were stolen in Dalton and then used in Fort Oglethorpe.
Police arrest suspect in Wheeler Avenue shooting
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police have arrested a suspect for a shooting on Wheeler Avenue a couple of weeks ago. Tavares Walker was shot before 6AM on September 9th. He survived multiple gunshot wounds. On Wednesday, Police charged 26 year…
K9 Ryka helps nab almost 5 pounds of meth
McMinn County drug sniffing
Former daycare worker charged with abusing toddlers
Investigators say surveillance video showed her handling 3 toddlers roughly
Randy Boyd could become University of Tennessee interim president
The Knoxville businessman lost the Republican primary for Governor.
Attorney says McElrath may plea not guilty by reason of insanity
He is charged with shooting his 15 year old son while he slept
Hamilton County honors the career of Chief Deputy Charles Lowery, Jr.
Lowery retired after 41 years on the job, but has returned part-time to run a program he started.
