Hamilton County's 200th Birthday
What a happy anniversary it was, kicking off with a ceremony to remember every cornerstone of history that has graced this county.
UPDATE: GBI responding officer involved shooting in Whitfield County
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - UPDATE: The GBI was called in to investigate a deadly officer involved shooting in Whitfield County. According to preliminary information, at around 4:30 Friday afternoon 911 got several calls about a man in the middle of…
Officials find body of Sequatchie missing man
DUNLAP, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Sequatchie County Sheriff's Office says the body of a local man has been found after a lengthy search by officers and volunteers. Dayne Sabo reportedly left his home on Miller Road on Signal Mountain in…
GM workers end 40-day strike after approving new contract
GM strike: Workers reach tentative deal The United Auto Workers on Friday called an end to a six-week strike against General Motors after union members voted to ratify a four-year contract, ending the longest nationwide walkout against the automaker since…
Justice Department must give House committee Mueller material
Judge: DOJ must turn over Mueller documents A district court judge on Friday granted the House Judiciary Committee's request to obtain secret grand jury materials from special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation. U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia Chief…
G-DOT closing a lane of I 75 in Catoosa County for two days next week
Monday and Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
3 more officials subpoenaed in impeachment inquiry
Three more Trump administration officials have been subpoenaed in Democrats' impeachment inquiry, adding to the growing list of insiders caught between a subpoena and the White House's insistence that they not testify. The three officials — Russell Vought, acting director…
Georgia school grades fall; officials call for changes
By JEFF AMY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) - Overall grades for Georgia's schools fell in the 2018-2019 school year, with two state leaders repeating their call to overhaul grading methods. The typical school statewide scored 75.9 points on a 100-point…
After hoarding case, McKamey has lots of rabbits and guinea pigs
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - McKamey Animal Center has plenty of dogs and cats to adopt. But this weekend, they also are swamped with rabbits and guinea pigs. The reason is an animal hording case last week. McKamey staffers found 58 rabbits…
Catoosa First Responders practice with a school bus crash drill
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) - Catoosa County first responders are making sure they are prepared if an emergency happens. Today they held a realistic drill. In the situation a car and school bus crashed, and the bus flipped over. Student-actors had…
Police Arrest suspect in Austin Hatcher Foundation vehicle thefts
The vehicles have not been recovered.
Halloween Safety Tips From The Hamilton County Sheriff
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office wants everyone to have an enjoyable Halloween! But, they also want you to remember these important safety tips. Here are the tips that they sent our newsroom! Tips for families that will…
Neighbors express concerns over proposed grocery store project in Walden
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - It was a neighborhood gathering Thursday night. And for the around 20 residents in attendance, it was an opportunity to talk about a proposed project near their homes. "It will affect our property values, our…
Brown Middle School teacher accused of relationship with 14-year old
A Brown Middle School teacher is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a 14-year old girl.
UTC students participate in goat yoga
UTC students relaxed by taking a yoga class with a twist.
Organization launches immigration bond fund
A Chattanooga organization is launching an immigration bond fund to help people with family members held in ICE detention.
1,500 more families were separated under Trump than previously known
New York — The government told a federal court on Thursday that more than 1,500 migrant families were forcibly separated by U.S. authorities before the Trump administration's "zero tolerance" policy was fully implemented, meaning a total of at least 4,300…
Walden Prepares for the Grocery Store Vote
The controversial proposal to bring a grocery store on the town of Walden will likely draw a hefty opposition of local residents to Town Hall next Tuesday night.
Senate Republicans back resolution condemning impeachment inquiry
Washington — Republican Senator Lindsey Graham introduced a resolution co-sponsored by more than three dozen of his colleagues, including Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, condemning the House for a lack of transparency in the impeachment inquiry. "Every American should be…
Trump directs agencies to end NYT and Washington Post subscriptions
By Fin Gomez, Kathryn Watson October 24, 2019 / 3:43 PM / CBS News Trump rages at reporter for pressing him on Ukraine call The White House is directing federal agencies to cancel their subscriptions to The New York Times…
Hunter dies after being attacked by deer he'd just shot
Trophy hunting: Killing or conservation? Watch the CBSN Originals documentary, "Trophy Hunting: Killing or Conservation?" in the video player above. In a shocking twist of fate, an experienced Arkansas hunter was attacked by a deer he had just shot in…
Subaru recalls 400,000 vehicles over engine and valve defects
Subaru is recalling more than 400,000 vehicles in the U.S. to fix two separate problems with engine computers and motor debris. The first recall from the Japanese automaker covers 466,000 Impreza compact cars from 2017 to 2019, as well as…
Foster mom charged with murder after twins die in hot car
The twins were 3 years old.
Nashville sheriff reveals Johnny Cash was once deputized
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Nashville's sheriff says there's proof that Johnny Cash was granted law enforcement authority four decades ago. At the Johnny Cash Museum this week, Nashville Sheriff Daron Hall unveiled a blown-up image of the late musician's September…