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…
Southern drought shows first improvement in weeks
We could see an improvement of more than 10 percentage points in a week, with more rain coming this weekend.
Calif. wildfire fanned by 70 mph winds leaps out of control
Geysersville, California — A fast-moving wildfire in rural Sonoma County, intensified by 70 mph winds, prompted officials to order evacuations, CBS San Francisco reports, citing Cal Fire. The so-called Kincade Fire, near Geyserville, quickly grew to approximately 7,000 acres, the…
Local Ret. Fire Captain ends up on other side of emergency call
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - It was a dinner Wednesday afternoon ignited by appreciation for the ones who saved Retired Chattanooga Fire Captain David Thompson's life. "It's real, real simple. I owe my life. I would not be here if hadn't…
Ethics Committee to investigate lawmaker's relationship with aide
The House Ethics Committee said Wednesday it is investigating whether freshman Congresswoman Katie Hill had a sexual relationship with a congressional staffer, a violation of House rules. In a statement late Wednesday, the California Democrat denied having a relationship with…
Ohio man threatens school shooting to distract from robbery
Police in North Huntingdon identified 35-year-old Luke Dell of Beavercreek, Ohio after he carried out an elaborate scheme that involved multiple diversions and a mask that drastically changed his image, making him look much older than he was. According to…
Census offers jobs for Chattanooga area residents
You can apply for a job to help the 2020 Census here in the Chattanooga area.
100-year-old honored for guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Arlington, Virginia — Honor flights have flown nearly a quarter of a million veterans to the nation's capital to visit the monuments built in their honor. Safe to say no veteran has felt prouder, or happier, than 100-year-old Jack Eaton,…
Friends honor bullied Chattanooga boy
Community members are mourning the loss of a Chattanooga boy. They say he took his own life after being bullied.
Crisis team responds to mental health emergencies in Oregon
For immediate help if you are in a crisis, call the toll-free National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. All calls are confidential. Eugene, Oregon — When a mental health-related 911 call comes in,…
An upset father is seeking closure after son was left to die in a fiery car crash
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - A family is seeking closure for their son who was left to die in a fiery car crash. "He killed my son and i feel some kind of way about it. I just want him to…
New bill would make animal cruelty a federal felony
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill that would make animal cruelty a federal felony. The Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture Act, or PACT Act, bans abusive behavior including crushing, burning, drowning, suffocating, impaling and other bodily injury toward…
School Board Member Asks Commission For Mutual Cooperation Between The Two Governing Bodies
"How did we get to this point? Where 4th graders feel like they have to take their own life?"
Alabama murder suspect shot in Chattanooga
A man wanted for murder in Alabama gets shot in Chattanooga.
World's largest treehouse burns to the ground
The Minister's Treehouse — reportedly the largest treehouse in the world — has burned to the ground after a raging fire. The Tennessee landmark went up in flames late Tuesday night, and officials were unable to save it. Cumberland County…