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New ICE initiative gathers data on sponsors of migrant children

Washington — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has set up a new information-sharing initiative with the government agency responsible for taking care of unaccompanied migrant minors, sparking fears it will use biometric data to detain and deport immigrant adults who…

Free cab rides for the holidays

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Getting behind the wheel after drinking can have serious and sometimes deadly consequences. But it's a decision that can be completely avoided. "You're putting your life in danger as well as everyone else's when you choose…

Restaurant News on Blue Orleans & Chipotle

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - We have news on two Chattanooga area restaurants. First, Chipotle Mexican Grill has officially opened their first location in our market. The new Chipotle is in the same building on Gunbarrel Road that housed Famous Dave's barbecue…

Deputy Daniel Wilkey makes first appearance in court

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County Sheriff's deputy Daniel Wilkey made his first appearance in criminal court Friday morning, but it was brief. Wilkey is on paid leave from the Sheriff's Office, while he faces 44 criminal charges. They…

Deadline looms for claiming $125 from Equifax

Anyone looking for compensation from the massive Equifax data breach that affected nearly 150 million people has about 30 days left to prove you're among those impacted and deserve either a cash payment of up to $125 or free credit…

Chicago baby kidnapped 55 years ago reportedly found

Chicago – A baby mysteriously kidnapped in 1964 may have finally been found — more than half a century later. Chester and Dora Fronczak's son, Paul, was taken from a Chicago hospital when he was just days old. Shortly after…

Homeless population rises for third year in a row

Washington — The federal government is reporting a 2.7% increase in the nation's homeless population driven by a spike in California, according to an annual count that took place in January 2019. The Department of Housing and Urban Development is…

Highland Park pays tribute to Pete the peacock with art

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Birds of a feather are flocking together in Highland Park. The Chattanooga neighborhood has been bonding over a peacock. Residents have had sightings of the beautiful bird they call Pete and started posting pictures of the…

Christianity Today editorial calls for Trump's removal

In a harshly worded editorial, an editor at Christianity Today, the evangelical magazine founded by Billy Graham, called for President Trump to be removed from office. Posted Thursday afternoon, it viewed the evidence from the House impeachment hearings as having made…

5 killed in house fire on Sand Mountain

UPDATE: DeKalb County Sheriff's PIO Tyler Pruett confirms that five people died in the fire. 911 got the call of a trailer fire around 9 AM. Firefighters discovered four of the bodies fighting the blaze, and the last one when…

1 feared dead after Philadelphia house explosion

Philadelphia — Crews are searching for victims after a powerful explosion in South Philadelphia destroyed several homes Thursday. It looked like a war zone as flames shot high in the air. The explosion rocked a South Philadelphia neighborhood just before…

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