Erlanger Children's Hospital Physicians Warn About Dangers of Teen Vaping
"Three fourths of these cases have been use of not just vaping but also, vaping the THC oils."
Georgia House speaker pro tem seeks US Senate seat
ATLANTA (AP) - The highest-ranking Republican woman in the Georgia legislature has thrown her name in the ring to replace retiring GOP U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson. House Speaker Pro Tempore Rep. Jan Jones announced Monday that she's submitted an application…
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Driver taken to hospital after dump truck fire
The truck had just picked up garbage from Care Med Ambulance and their crews stopped him and treated him.
Temperature is even affecting TWRA's trout restocking
CROSSVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The heat and drought are even affecting trout restocking in East Tennessee. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has had to change or postpone their efforts in early fall. They are finding that water levels are low…
Southern Baptists ready to put spotlight on sex-abuse crisis
The program features victim advocates, attorneys, therapists and at least 10 survivors of sexual abuse.
GOP Rep. Chris Collins resigns amid corruption charges
Republican Representative Chris Collins is resigning ahead of his expected guilty plea to corruption charges, CBS News has confirmed. Collins submitted his resignation letter Monday to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's office. The resignation will become official on Tuesday, according to…
1 whale found dead, 3 others euthanized on South Carolina beach
Four pilot whales that stranded themselves on Edisto Beach, in South Carolina, are seen on September 28, 2019, in a photo taken by marine biologist Peyton Sasnett. One of the whales died and the other three were euthanized. Peyton Sasnett/WCSC…
TECH BYTE: Hospital Cameras Help Newborns, Families Bond
Let's see how these special cameras work, and how they benefit these families.
Lost The Wheelchair, Lost The Weight, Now A Triathlete
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Many athletes that compete in an Ironman competition have very personal struggles that they have overcome. Matthew McEntyre went from wheelchair bound to triathlete. The road wasn't easy but he made it happen and today, he competed in…
Dallas man allegedly kills burglar then heads back to bed
This booking photo, provided Sunday, September 29, 2019, by the Dallas County Sheriff's Office, shows James Michael Meyer, 72, of Dallas, charged with murder in the fatal shooting early Thursday, September 26, of a man that police say Meyer reported…
Montana governor declares "winter storm emergency" over snowfall
Last Updated Sep 29, 2019 10:28 PM EDT Montana's governor declared a "winter storm emergency" tonight after the state was slammed by more than 3 feet of heavy, wet snow. Governor Steve Bullock declared the emergency as storm watches and…
Manhunt underway in Ohio for escaped Gallia County Jail inmates
By Brian Pascus Updated on: September 29, 2019 / 5:39 PM / CBS News Manhunt underway for escaped Ohio inmates Four inmates escaped from the Gallia County Jail in Ohio early Sunday. Gallia County Sheriff Matt Champlin confirmed in a…
Illinois man charged with state terrorism in Chicago mall attack
Schaumburg, Illinois — A man accused of driving an SUV through a suburban Chicago shopping mall is facing a state terrorism charge, authorities announced Sunday. Police in Schaumburg announced early Sunday that the Cook County state's attorney had authorized the charge…
EXCLUSIVE: Hear from Titans DL Isaiah Mack after his homecoming in Atlanta
ATLANTA (WDEF) -- Former Northwest Whitfield Bruin and Chattanooga Moc Isaiah Mack had a homecoming of sorts in Atlanta Sunday as the Tennessee Titans beat the Falcons 24-10. Mack got his second NFL career sack when he brought Falcons quarterback…
Forever 21 files for bankruptcy
Forever 21, a one-time destination for shoppers that fell victim of its own rapid expansion and changing consumer tastes, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Sunday. The privately held company based in Los Angeles says it will close up to…
Horse euthanized at Santa Anita days after racing season begins
32nd horse dies at Santa Anita Park since December On the second day of horse racing season at Santa Anita Park, track officials confirmed another horse was euthanized at the park Saturday after it became injured in an accident. Emtech,…
Colorado's Sam Long wins big on a hot race day
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) The Little Debbie Ironman Chattanooga wrapped up today with a big win by pro triathlete Sam Long. Long completed his sweep of 2019 Chattanooga Ironman events with this win; he took first at the 70.3 mile half…
CVS pulls Zantac and its generic brand over possible cancer link
Zantac pulled by CVS over known carcinogen CVS Pharmacy announced it's pulling the heartburn medication Zantac from its shelves over a possible link to cancer. The popular over-the-counter drug and CVS' own generic brand — ranitidine — will not be…
Elon Musk shows off next-generation "Starship" prototype
[embedded content] Starship Update by SpaceX on YouTube SpaceX founder Elon Musk showed off a towering prototype of his next-generation stainless steel "Starship" Saturday, telling a throng of reporters, cheering supporters and company workers the gleaming rocketships could begin piloted…
Hang Glider Accident Leaves One Dead
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Whitfield County Sheriff's office is investigating a hang glider accident that happened Saturday night. According to the Sheriff's department, the accident happened on Bryant Circle in Dalton. Officials have confirmed that there has been one fatality. We…
Woman Injured In Saturday Night Shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) - Saturday evening a woman was heard crying after she was shot near Youngstown Road. According to CPD, the victim and the suspect were riding together when he forced her out of the car and shot her. That's…
Saturday Afternoon Shooting Leaves One Dead
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- 40 year old Marshon Langford died after he was shot on Saturday. According to Chattanooga Police, Langford was shot near 3800 Larry Drive. He then drove off and crashed his car at a home on Pinoak Drive. He…
Powerful September snowstorm slams northwestern Montana
Strong winds and heavy snow caused power outages and temporary road closures in northwestern Montana as a wintry storm threatened to drop several feet of snow in some areas of the northern Rocky Mountains. Up to a foot of snow…