Investigators arrest suspects in exploding gas tank case
The sheriff says public tips from sharing the video helped them make the case.
Energy industry may get looser methane oversight from Trump
Oil and gas companies may face far looser oversight of emissions of potent climate-changing methane gas under a proposal expected from the Trump administration as soon as Thursday, oil industry and environmental groups said. The government's plan would ease requirements…
Probe finds Comey did not release classified information to public
An independent watchdog found that former FBI Director James Comey did not release classified information to the public, although he did violate agency policy by taking home unclassified memos and ensuring that they would be leaked to the press. The…
Ring security system's work with police raises privacy concerns
Word of a growing partnership between police and the popular Amazon-owned doorbell camera company Ring is raising privacy concerns nationwide. Ring's "Neighbors" app lets customers know when and where a crime happens in their area. It works in conjunction with…
Drugmakers' liability for opioid crisis could reach $150 billion
After an Oklahoma court's $572 million judgment against Johnson & Johnson, experts say a global opioid settlement could cost pharmaceutical companies up to $150 billion. Still, that's just a fraction of the nearly $500 billion toll the opioid crisis is…
Hurricane Dorian packing more punch on way to U.S. mainland
Florida prepares for potential hit from Hurricane DorianHurricane Dorian was getting stronger as it set its sights on the U.S. mainland early Thursday, churning over open waters. "Strengthening is forecast during the next few days, and Dorian is expected to…
Kentucky mom who volunteered to help find missing people vanishes
A Kentucky mother who volunteered for a group that helped find missing people is now the focus of an intensifying search after she herself vanished more than two weeks ago. Andrea Knabel, a 37-year-old single mother of two, disappeared on…
Lawrence O'Donnell retracts story on Trump finances
MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell on Wednesday retracted his story about supposed Russian ties to President Donald Trump's finances and apologized for reporting it — just as Trump's lawyer demanded. O'Donnell said, however, he still doesn't know whether or not the story…
Construction begins on 30-foot border wall in fragile Arizona desert
Washington — The Trump administration has begun erecting a 30-foot-high border wall that will cut through federally protected land in Arizona, despite warnings from Democratic lawmakers and activists that the new barrier and its construction could do irreparable damage to…
Nurse continues to save lives through organ donations
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Alison Bell was a mother and wife. She was a Charleston, South Carolina resident, but a Chattanooga native. She was also a nurse who worked in hospice and had a passion for helping people. "She was…
Suspect Identified in Rainbow Creek Shooting
(CHATTAHNOOGA, Tenn) - The Chattanooga Police Department have identified the suspect wanted in connection to a shooting from Monday morning. 27, year old, Jemichael Powell is accused of shooting and killing a 19-year-old, Quintasia Tate. Tate was killed just after…
Hamilton County Commissioners Still Arguing Over School Funding
"I thank them for proving to the community that this commission and the taxpayers of Hamilton County adequately fund the Department of Ed."
Facebook tightens rules for political ads, but loopholes remain
Most organizations that buy political ads on Facebook and Instagram will soon have to prove their identity with a government ID, the social media company said. The move is intended to increase the transparency of ads on the platform ahead…
Dorian strengthens into hurricane as Puerto Rico avoids direct hit
Tracking the path of Hurricane DorianDorian strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane Wednesday afternoon as it made its way through the Caribbean. Puerto Rico, which was put under a state of emergency Tuesday night, would be spared from a direct…
Chattooga County triple shooting suspect captured
NEWNAN, Georgia (WDEF) - Law enforcement have captured the suspect in Tuesday's triple shooting in northwest Georgia. The GBI identified James Mauldin as the suspect Tuesday evening. This afternoon, he was spotted on Interstate 85 in Coweta County, which is…
AT&T got a giant tax cut but has laid off thousands, union says
More than 20,000 AT&T workers in nine Southern states returned to work on Wednesday after a four-day strike. The Communications Workers of America says AT&T hasn't lived up to promises it made in the wake of the U.S. government's 2017…
Popeyes' popular chicken sandwiches all sold out
Popeyes' says its new chicken sandwiches — which became a social media sensation — have officially sold out nationwide. The fried chicken chain made the announcement Tuesday and said they would let customers know when sandwiches are back. Popeyes Louisiana…
Apple apologizes for workers who listened to Siri recordings
Apple apologized for allowing human contractors to listen to snippets of people's recorded conversations with its digital assistant Siri, a practice that undermined its efforts to position itself as a trusted steward of privacy. As part of the apology posted…
Police find no threat at UTC
After reports of a suspicious person, Chattanooga and UTC police determined there was no threat to campus.
U.S. Senator from Georgia to Resign
He'll be stepping down at the end of the year.
Georgia Senator Johnny Isakson will step down at end of year
Georgia Senator Johnny Isakson is stepping down at the end of 2019, meaning that the state will have two high-profile Senate races in 2020. Republican Governor Brian Kemp will select a temporary replacement for Isakson, also a Republican, before a…
Stabbing at the Hamilton County Jail
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office reports that an inmate was stabbed at the jail this morning. It happened around eight AM at the downtown facility. Chief Deputy Austin Garrett says the victim is a male inmate. He…
Missouri's 8-week abortion ban was blocked, but anti-abortion laws are still going into effect
St. Louis – Beginning Wednesday, women seeking an abortion in Missouri will be subjected to a handful of new state regulations intended to dissuade them from obtaining the procedure. Among other restrictions, doctors will be prohibited from terminating a pregnancy based…
McDonald's will expand food delivery nationwide
McDonald's on Wednesday said it is expanding its partnership with DoorDash across the country. The fast-food giant's "McDelivery" will be now be available in more than 10,000 U.S. locations through its partnerships with DoorDash and Uber Eats. Fast-food retailers are…