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Police Looking For Answers After Sunday Morning Shooting

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Last night an 11-year-old boy was shot while he was sleeping in his bed. According to CPD, the shots were fired from outside of the home. They held a press conference today to express their concern to…

13 shot at Chicago memorial party for gunshot victim

A shooting early Sunday at a house party held in honor of someone who was killed in April left 13 people wounded, four of them critically, Chicago police said. The shooting stemmed from a dispute at the memorial party, Chief…

Family Celebrates Life Of Baby Girl

CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF)- A baby born in Chattanooga with an underdeveloped brain died after beating the odds for one week. Rylei Lovett would have turned one today. Her family gathered for dinner and a vigil in her honor. "There is…

Christmas In District 8

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- It's hard to believe that Christmas is just four days away. But for some luck kids in District 8, today was Christmas for them. City Councilmen Anthony Byrd and Malarie Marsh hosted the second annual Christmas In…

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…

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