Chattanooga community honors brain cancer victim
The Chattanooga community is honoring a young woman who died of brain cancer.
Pence denies Sondland's claims that he knew of Ukraine dealings
Vice President Mike Pence is disputing EU Ambassador Gordon Sondland's assertion that Pence, along with other top administration officials, was keenly aware of a campaign pressure Ukraine to probe the Ukrainian-based energy company Burisma, the Bidens and Ukraine's role in…
Full text: EU ambassador admits to Ukraine "quid pro quo" scheme
Washington — The U.S. ambassador to the European Union will tell House lawmakers that he and other diplomats worked with Rudy Giuliani to pressure Ukraine to announce investigations in exchange for a White House meeting "at the express direction of…
AMA calls for total ban on all vaping, e-cigarette products
The American Medical Association on Tuesday called for an immediate ban on all electronic cigarettes and vaping devices that don't meet U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval as cessation tools, citing a surge in underage teen use of the products…
Community members learn about All4Knox
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Opioids aren't the only substances misused, but they are still a major problem. "Alcohol is really still the leading problem, but what we are seeing creating the most urgency is, are the opioids due to…
Fire destroys vacant home in Sale Creek
A fire destroyed a home in Sale Creek Tuesday night.
Jeffrey Epstein jail guards charged with falsifying records
Two correctional officers responsible for guarding accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein the day he died by suicide have been charged with falsifying prison records, federal prosecutors announced Tuesday. The guards, Tova Noel and Michael Thomas, surrendered to federal authorities Tuesday…
Safety officials urge Boeing to redesign part on 737s
The National Transportation Safety Board urged Boeing on Tuesday to redesign the engine casing on some of its planes after a mid-air engine explosion caused debris to blow out a window, killed a passenger and forced an emergency landing in Philadelphia.…
Police: White teen girl aimed to attack black Georgia church
GAINESVILLE, Ga. (AP) - Police say a white teenage girl is accused of plotting to attack a mostly black church in north Georgia. Gainesville Police Chief Jay Parrish said in a Tuesday statement that Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church was…
Asst. Sec. of Education Frank Brogan visits Hamilton County schools
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The US Assistant Secretary of Education visits Hamilton County Schools that are rethinking how they teach students. Frank Brogan wanted to tour schools that are doing things differently than the traditional education model. On Tuesday morning, he…
Special Report: How to protect your money from fraud during the holidays
because of increased spending, fraud cases can go up during the holiday season.
The Grateful Gobbler Walk, The Maclellan Shelter, and a Thankful Family
For the past 20 years, the Grateful Gobbler Walk has been a Thanksgiving tradition in the Hamilton County Community.
Grateful Gobbler T-Shirt Pick Up Begins this Saturday
This year the planning committee of the Grateful Gobbler Walk is offering three days for registrants to pick up their event day t-shirts for Chattanooga’s long time Thanksgiving tradition.
NASA discovery fuels hopes in search for life beyond Earth
Astronomers have long suspected that Jupiter's moon Europa holds a salty ocean beneath its thick icy crust that could support life. Now, NASA has confirmed the detection of water erupting from large geysers on the moon's surface. An international research…
Golden Apple: Emily Wheeler
A Thrasher Elementary school educator loves teaching, and loves children. Her dedication has earned her this week's Golden Apple Award.
15 year old charged with September homicide
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police arrest a teenager for a September homicide. 40-year-old Marshon Langford was killed. The 15-year-old boy faces several charges including, Criminal Homicide, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, Possession of a Weapon while in the Commission of…
Tennessee announces plan to spend some of welfare surplus
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee has announced plans to spend part of $732 million in reserves from a federal welfare program for families with children. The Department of Human Services on Tuesday detailed $290 million in planned spending, saying it…
Officers from 7 agencies hunt down suspect on Alabama/Georgia line
"The Northern part of our county can sleep more peacefully knowing he's in custody."
Cities urge boycott of meat companies linked to Amazon fires
City officials in Los Angeles and New York have proposed legislation that would require the country's two biggest municipalities to cut ties with businesses linked to wildfires burning in the Amazon rainforests in Brazil. Spurring the recently introduced bills are…
Jeffrey Epstein prison guards charged with falsifying records
Two correctional officers responsible for guarding accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein the day he died by suicide have been charged with falsifying prison records, federal prosecutors announced Tuesday. Jeffrey Epstein, seen in a March 28, 2017 image provided by the…
Judge dismisses post-conviction relief petition for Lee Hall
A judge dismisses a post-conviction relief petition for a Chattanooga man on death row.
Parents of Cornell student found dead after frat party offer $10K reward
The parents of a Cornell University freshman are offering a $10,000 reward to solve the mystery surrounding their son's death. The body of 18-year-old Antonio Tsialas was found days after he vanished following a fraternity party in October. His is…
Collegedale gets review of police department
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) - Collegedale City Commissioners hear the results of a review of the police department at their meeting Monday night. The majority of Collegedale Police Officers seem to be satisfied with their job. That's what UT's Municipal Technical…
Chick-fil-A halts donations to 3 groups against gay marriage
Foundation dropping donations to Salvation Army and FCA