Nippon Paint building at Harriet Tubman site in East Chattanooga
First industrial investment in the area in more than 100 years
Trump drops by United Nations climate summit
President Trump briefly stopped by a daylong summit of world leaders meeting to discuss climate change at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York before leaving to address a meeting on the persecution of religious minorities and his…
Unborn baby exposed to meth when couple moves into former drug house
Tyler and Elisha Hessel found out earlier this year they were expecting their first child. The couple from Missouri was at first elated, but after receiving shocking news from their doctor, their world was turned upside down. The story is…
Trump skips U.N. climate summit
President Trump is skipping a daylong summit of world leaders who are meeting to address the effects of climate change. On Monday, while other world leaders will be meeting at the formal kick-off for the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA),…
Climate activists chain themselves to boat and block traffic in D.C.
Protesters blocked major intersections in Washington, D.C. early Monday morning in a show of protest against climate change ahead of this week's United Nation's climate summit in New York City. More than 60 countries will attend the summit, which begins…
Trump attends United Nations General Assembly
President Trump is attending the United Nations General Assembly meeting in New York beginning Monday, as he skips a climate summit for a religious freedom event and holds a slew of bilateral meetings with foreign leaders. The president comes to…
Florida cop arrests 6 and 8 year old kids and is suspended
Authorities say a Florida police officer has been suspended and if being investigated after arresting a 6-year-old and an 8-year-old for separate incidents at their schools. CBS Orlando affiliate WKMG-TV reports that Officer Dennis Turner was suspended pending the outcome…
Marine missing from Calif. base found safe at Texas rest area
Richland, Texas — A U.S. Marine believed to have left Arizona for California's Camp Pendleton never arrived but was found days later at a Texas rest area, unharmed. Lance Corporal Job Wallace was taken into custody Saturday night by Naval…
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Go Fest!
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- It's A celebration of living life without limitations! The Chattanooga Zoo will host the City of Chattanooga's Annual Go Fest. This free event celebrates Chattanooga's accessibility to everyone, regardless of ability. Guests of all ages were treated…
Walk To End Alzheimer's
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- This morning a sea of purple could be seen as hundreds gathered to walk to end Alzheimer's. At the Tennessee River Park participants joined in the fight for a world without Alzheimer's! Each participant would hold a…
Friday Night Shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Chattanooga Police are investigating an overnight shooting. CPD spokesperson Trevor Tomas says one male was shot at a home on Sylvan Drive. The man was transported to a local hospital. An investigation is ongoing.
Washington Monument elevator breaks down days after reopening
September 21, 2019 / 11:03 PM / CBS News A new elevator inside the Washington Monument briefly broke down Saturday afternoon, CBS D.C. affiliate WUSA reports. The elevator experienced issues at around 1 p.m., though no one was inside of…
Suspect arrested for 1985 hijacking of TWA Flight 847
Greek police said Saturday they have arrested a suspect in the 1985 hijacking of a flight from Athens that became a multi-day ordeal and included the slaying of an American. Police said a 65-year-old suspect in the hijacking was arrested…
Camp Pendleton Marines charged for alleged human smuggling
Thirteen Marines from Camp Pendleton have been charged in connection to a human smuggling operation, the Marine Corps said Friday. They are facing charges ranging from drunkenness and failure to obey orders to larceny and perjury. Among the Marines charged…
Imelda's rainfall is now 7 times more likely than 30 years ago
Over 36 inches of rain fell in just 36 hours in parts of coastal Texas this week. Astronomical rain rates of 6 inches per hour were observed generating the equivalent of a month's worth of rain in 60 minutes. Imelda's…
Shooting at South Carolina bar leaves 2 dead, 8 injured
A shooting at a bar in South Carolina left two people dead and eight injured early Saturday, authorities said. Police in Lancaster are investigating the shooting at the Old Skool Sports Bar & Grill at about 2:45 a.m. Two adult…
Police use tear gas in Paris against anti-government protesters
Paris — French police used tear gas in Paris on Saturday to disperse anti-government demonstrators who are trying to revive the yellow vest movement in protest at perceived economic injustice and French President Emmanuel Macron's government. The French capital was…
Thousands attend mostly peaceful Area 51 events in Nevada
A Facebook hoax this summer invited people to "storm" Area 51 on Friday. Five people have been arrested since Thursday, mostly for trespassing. Meanwhile, thousands of others are celebrating their love of UFOs at a number of festivals in the…
Person shot at Billiard Club in Cleveland Friday night
CLEVELAND, Tenn (WDEF) - Cleveland Police confirm one person was seriously injured in a shooting at a billiard club in Cleveland Friday night. Sgt. Evie West says the person received life threatening injuries in the shooting. Officials say it happened…
Locals join international climate strike
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Many people in Chattanooga joined an international climate strike. On Friday, several people, some from organizations, came together in front of the Tennessee Aquarium to rally. They're calling for action to slow the rate of climate…
Fire ban in Sequatchie County
SEQUATCHIE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Tennessee Commissioner of Agriculture signed a declaration of a ban on open burning Friday. The ban applies to Sequatchie County. It's in effect until further notice.
Parking Day turns parking spots into min playgrounds downtown
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Design Studio hosted this years Parking Day. Parking Day is an international day that takes metered parking spaces and turns them into mini public parks called parklets. This is the eleventh year that Chattanooga has…
7 dead from rare disease spread by mosquitoes
Last Updated Sep 20, 2019 6:48 PM EDT At least seven people have died from Eastern Equine Encephalitis, a rare disease spread by mosquitoes. At least 27 people have been infected in six states. This latest reported deaths were in…