Remembering Deputy Donald Bond on the 17th anniversary of his death
Hamilton County Deputy was gunned down 17 years ago
Another gas pump skimmer found in Trenton
This is the second one found there this week.
Locals react to Nike-Kaepernick ad
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- NFL returns Thursday night as the defending Superbowl champs, the Philadelphia Eagles, host the Atlanta Falcons. But a lot of focus has shifted off the game and to Nike's new partnership with Colin Kaepernick. According to…
Student shot in 2016 attack in Afghanistan fears for her life more than ever
KABUL, Afghanistan — Relentless violence in Afghanistan has surged in recent days, with four attacks in 24 hours leaving at least 40 people dead. There are endless checkpoints in the capital Kabul, and blast walls have turned parts of the…
Development plans expected in downtown Chattanooga parking lot
New apartments and commercial space are expected to soon go up in downtown Chattanooga.
Police chase ends with officers shooting a suspect in Dade County
TRENTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Another high speed chase in Dade County has ended with the suspect being shot by law enforcement officers. It started around 4:15 PM when State Trooper Joe Geddie began pursuit of the vehicle on I 59.…
Girls sell lemonade to support Major Tommy Bradford
The injured deputy pays them a visit to say Thanks.
Plea deal made in Louisiana State University student death
Student from Georgia died of alcohol poisoning at frat party.
Hurricane Florence churns toward Bermuda as Gordon soaks U.S.
Hurricane Florence became the first major storm of the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season Wednesday as it moved on a path that could take it toward Bermuda. Florence has been downgraded to a category 3 hurricane with sustained winds of 115…
Burberry shedding real fur from its fashion line
Elisa Sednaoui attends the Burberry show during London Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2016/17 at Kensington Gardens, Feb. 22, 2016 in London, England. Getty LONDON -- The British luxury fashion brand Burberry will stop using real fur in its products. The company…
Thai boys rescued from cave star at shopping mall exhibition
Phanumas Saengdee, a member of the "Wild Boars" football club, crawls inside a prop cave at an interactive exhibition in a mall in Bangkok on September 6, 2018. Getty BANGKOK -- It was showtime Thursday for the 12 boys and…
Far-right poised for big gains in Swedish election
STOCKHOLM -- Sweden is holding a general election Sunday, the first since the country took in a record number of migrants from the Middle East and Africa in 2015 on top of the hundreds of thousands admitted before. While the…
As Mattis touts "reconciliation," war claims more U.S., Afghan lives
KABUL -- Deadly attacks continued in Afghanistan on Thursday morning, leaving another 19 people dead the day after a double suicide attack targeted civilians in the capital. Eight of the latest victims were gunned down by a policeman they worked…
S. Korea says Kim Jong Un still committed to denuclearization
PYONGYANG, North Korea -- North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un says he wants to finalize the road map to remove all nuclear weapons from the Korean Peninsula by the end of President Trump's first term. Kim also praised and expressed…
French rebel priest takes on church hierarchy over sex abuse
SAINT-MARTIN-EN-VERCORS, France -- When a lowly Roman Catholic father rebels against the church hierarchy, publicly castigating a prominent cardinal's handling of child sex-abuse cases, is that an act of backstabbing against the institution he serves or a brave solo effort…
Landmark ruling decriminalizes homosexual acts in India
Indian members and supporters of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) community celebrate the Supreme Court decision to strike down a colonial-era ban on gay sex, in Mumbai, Sept. 6, 2018. Getty NEW DELHI -- India's top court on Thursday…
Missing Pregnant Teen Found Safe in Tennessee
After a statewide Amber Alert was issued for a missing pregnant teenager, officials with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have announced that the teen has been found safe. 16 year old Destiny Faith Aldridge was found unharmed in Portland, Tennessee…
Lion climbs into safari vehicle, shocking tourists inside
People head to safari parks to get up close and personal with animals usually seen only in photos. But, these tourists got a bit too close to a lion when it climbed right into their safari vehicle. A video released…
Strong earthquake shakes Japan; at least 2 dead, dozens injured
People look at an area damaged by an earthquake in Sapporo in Japan's northern island of Hokkaido, Japan, in this photo taken by Kyodo September 6, 2018. KYODO / REUTERS A Japanese government spokesman says two people have been confirmed…
Details on arrest of suspect in death of Gary McPherson
We are learning new details about the murder of the brother of a former high-ranking Chattanooga Police Department member.
THP urging drivers to stay off phone
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol is telling drivers to put down their phones and drive. That's after a serious accident in Bradley County Tuesday. Distracted driving has already caused close to 12,000 crashes in the state of…
Experts encourage people to keep Tennessee River and creeks clean
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Experts with the Tennessee Aquarium are encouraging people to help cleanup the Tennessee River and nearby creeks. Paddleboarders spent the day out on the water, enjoying the Tennessee River. But in parts of the river and…
Deadly attack a reminder of constant threats in America's longest war
An injured boy is held up outside a hospital following a deadly attack in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sept. 5, 2018. AP Photo/Rahmat Gul KABUL, Afghanistan — A coordinated attack in Afghanistan Wednesday shed new light on the difficulties faced by the…
Rabid skunk confirmed in Chatsworth after fight with dog
The incident happened last week in Murray County.
