Golden Apple: Cherri Schrick
A Woodmore Elementary school teacher inspires her students to do great work, and that's earned her a Golden Apple Award.
More than 100 animals found at a puppy mill in Rhea County, Animal Shelter asking for help
RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Rhea County Shelter officials say they are removing 100+ Yorkies, Chihuahuas and other breeds of small dogs from "the worst puppy mill situation." They posted to Facebook that the animals been living in their own filth…
Nikki Haley helped lead Trump administration's efforts on Israel, North Korea
Nikki Haley, who is leaving her post as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations at the end of year, was a rookie on the international stage when she was appointed to the position in November 2016. Since then, she has reset U.S. policy on…
Competitive beard grower known as "OxyMonster" gets 20 years in prison
MIAMI — A Frenchman who was arrested when he arrived in the U.S. for a world beard-growing championship was sentenced Tuesday to 20 years in prison for online drug trafficking using the alias "OxyMonster." U.S. District Judge Robert Scola imposed…
Israel detains American student for her alleged boycott support
JERUSALEM -- In a groundbreaking case, Israel has detained an American graduate student at its international airport for the past week, accusing her of supporting a Palestinian-led boycott campaign against the Jewish state. The case highlights Israel's concerns about the…
Kim Jong Un says North Korea would welcome Pope Francis
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un SEOUL, South Korea -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un wants Pope Francis to visit the officially atheist country, South Korea said Tuesday. South Korea's presidential office said in a statement that Kim told…
Lookout Valley Middle High Students Make State List for Academic Growth
Students at Lookout Valley Middle High School have shown some serious academic growth.
SWAT situation on Gadd Road ends peacefully
A standoff situation in Hixson ended peacefully Tuesday morning, after Chattanooga police negotiated with the suspect.
Ex-Interpol chief may have vanished in China forever
BEIJING -- China's detention of the head of Interpol, the international police organization, is shining a harsh light on Beijing's authoritarian crackdown on alleged graft and disloyalty. Meng Hongwei, a Chinese citizen who worked for years in China's security institutions…
"Monstrous" Hurricane Michael eyeing Florida's Gulf Coast
MIAMI -- Michael gained new strength over warm tropical waters amid a forecast that it would swiftly intensify into a major hurricane before striking Florida's northeast Gulf Coast, where frantic coastal residents were boarding up homes and seeking evacuation routes…
Wife of ex-Interpol chief held in China says she's "in great danger"
LYON, France -- The wife of the former Interpol president who disappeared in China has detailed to The Associated Press telephoned threats she received that prompted French authorities to place her under police protection. In her first one-on-one interview since…
Suspect reportedly held in rape, murder of Bulgarian journalist
People take part in a vigil in memory of murdered Bulgarian TV journalist Viktoria Marinova in Sofia, Oct. 8, 2018. Getty Last Updated Oct 9, 2018 7:49 AM EDT RUSE, Bulgaria -- Bulgarian national radio reported Tuesday that a suspect…
Elon Musk's 1st space passenger explains his trust in the SpaceX boss
TOKYO -- The Japanese online retail tycoon who plans to travel to the moon on the SpaceX rocket says he respects and trusts Elon Musk as a fellow entrepreneur, despite his recent troubles. "Twitter can get you into trouble," Yusaku…
Venezuelan opposition says councilman's prison death was no suicide
CARACAS, Venezuela -- The disputed jailhouse death of an opposition councilman arrested on allegations of plotting to kill President Nicolas Maduro has triggered alarm among many Venezuelans and swift condemnation from several foreign dignitaries. Venezuela's government said on Monday that…
"Monstrous" Hurricane Michael eyeing Florida's Gulf Coast
MIAMI -- Michael gained new strength over warm tropical waters amid fears it would swiftly intensify into a major hurricane before striking Florida's northeast Gulf Coast, where frantic coastal residents were boarding up homes and seeking evacuation routes away from…
Taliban claims deadly attack on Afghan security forces
An Afghan policeman stands as unseen volunteers carry an injured on a stretcher to a hospital, following an attack that targeted a parliamentary election rally in the Kama district of the eastern province of Nangarhar, in Jalalabad, Oct. 2, 2018.…
Washington Post publishes possible last photo of missing Saudi journalist
ISTANBUL -- The Washington Post published a surveillance image Tuesday showing its missing Saudi contributor walking into the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul a week ago, just before he disappeared. Turkish officials have said they fear the columnist was killed there.…
Family holds vigil for father and daughter killed in house fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - "The house we grew up in is gone. The man I grew up with is gone, and my sister is gone," Curesha Provens said. 12-year-old Jackiya and 51-year-old Curtis Provens were tragically killed in a house…
Motorcyclist identified in fatal crash on Cummings Highway
Chattanooga Police say a motorcyclist died in a crash on Cummings Highway.
United States Postal Service workers rally against privatization
United States Postal Service workers gathered outside of the Federal Building in Chattanooga to say, "U.S. mail is not for sale."
Rossville business fire under investigation
A Rossville business is destroyed after a large fire last night.
Saudi journalist's disappearance meant to send "brutal message"
Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi went missing in Turkey last week, and some fear he was murdered for his columns critical of Saudi Arabia. The Turkish government has pointed the finger directly at the Kingdom. "The burden lies with Saudi…
Emily's List of Weekday Activities - October 9, 2018
Enjoy some of the scenic views of the Scenic City with a family sunset canoe trip.
Friends of missing Saudi journalist fear he was murdered
ISTANBUL — President Trump said Monday he's concerned about reports that a journalist with the Washington Post is missing. Jamal Khashoggi was last seen six days ago, and now Turkish officials are accusing Saudi Arabia of murdering him. The respected…