Golden Apple: Maureen Bergren
A history teacher at Signal Mountain Middle High School puts in the time to make sure her students know their subjects, and learn more about life. That's why she has won this week's Golden Apple Award.
Whistleblower wants to testify before House Intelligence Committee
Trump calls Ukraine controversy "ridiculous" The whistleblower who filed a complaint with the inspector general of the intelligence community regarding President Trump's communications with the Ukrainian president now wants to testify before the House Intelligence Committee, Chairman Adam Schiff announced…
Tennessee AG seeks execution dates for 9 death row inmates
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee's attorney general has asked the state Supreme Court to set nine execution dates in a move that bucks the national trend of shying away from using capital punishment. Attorney General…
Orchard Knob argument ends with a shooting
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are investigating a shooting that injured a man. Early this morning, officers responded to a report of a shooting. The victim told them he was shot in the 27 hundred block of South Orchard Knob…
Trump says he'll release transcript of Ukraine call on Wednesday
Trump withheld aid before Ukraine phone call President Trump, who is at the United Nations General Assembly, said in a pair of tweets Tuesday that he's authorizing the release of the full transcript of his July call with the Ukrainian…
Green Grant Program project completed at Notre Dame High School
The Public Works Department for the City of Chattanooga completes the first project for its Green Grant Program.
Teacher carries girl with spina bifida
When 10-year-old Ryan King got a permission slip for a school field trip, her mom braced her for disappointment. Ryan has spina bifida and uses a wheelchair. It's sometimes difficult for her to fully participate many field trips and, while…
Menendez asks State watchdog to review withholding of Ukraine funds
Trump defends call with Ukrainian leader The top Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee wrote three letters to federal government officials seeking more information about the withholding of security funding for Ukraine, the subject of a whistleblower complaint involving…
China plans e-cigarette rules amid growing health concerns
China plans to join governments that are imposing controls on tobacco liquid and additives for e-cigarettes amid growing concern about deaths and illnesses blamed on vaping, a state news agency said Tuesday. Rules due out as early as next month…
Girl rescued after father jumps with her in front of NYC subway
A 5-year-old girl was rescued after her father dragged her with him and jumped in front of New York City subway train Monday, CBS New York reports. Video shows good Samaritans reaching for the child and pulling her out safely. According…
Strong earthquake hits off Puerto Rico as storm Karen nears
San Juan, Puerto Rico — A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck near Puerto Rico late Monday, scaring and rousing many from their sleep in the U.S. territory. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake hit 49 miles off the island's northwest coast…
Scientists find long lost continent Greater Adria
The seven wonders of the world may be getting a new addition. Researchers have uncovered a continent the size of Greenland mostly hiding underwater in the Mediterranean. Dubbed "Greater Adria" by its founders at Utrecht University in the Netherlands, the…
White, adult male is a homicide victim in Cleveland
Cleveland Police now say a white, adult male is the victim of a homicide, after his body was found Monday afternoon.
Cleveland Police investigate body found on Ocoee Street
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Cleveland Police are investigating a body found near the Hiwassee Mental Health Center on South Ocoee Street this afternoon. It was first spotted by a passerby. Police also seem interested in a pickup truck at the…
Jaycee Towers reopen as the new River View Apartments
Residents happy with what they've done with the elderly housing high rise.
Burn Permit In Effect For Tennessee
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Today is the first day of fall and it has been a long time since we have had any measurable rain in our viewing area. The Tennessee State Forester started their burn permit program today. We have had…
Woman rescues bobcat thinking it's a kitten
A woman rescues a kitten in Chattanooga, but it turns out to be not what she thought.
Nippon Paint Announces $60 Million Investment in Facility at Former Harriet Tubman Site
"It's an amazing venture, but it's not going to be as amazing as we'd like it to be if the community is not ready."
Army soldier arrested for sharing bomb secrets and plotting killings
Washington, D.C. — An Army soldier serving in Kansas shared bomb-making instructions online and discussed killing activists and bombing a news network, the Justice Department contends. According to a criminal complaint filed in the U.S. District Court of Kansas, the Army…
Toyota Teacher of the Year
A teacher who helped bring the classroom to the homes of students is getting national recognition.
Government wants to bar doctors' statements in dispute over migrant kids
Lawyers for the federal government Friday urged a judge deciding whether to close a massive facility for unaccompanied migrant children in government custody to disregard several declarations by physicians and an expert on law and immigration. The declarations were made…
Alabama Gov. Ivey: 'I'm doing fine' after cancer diagnosis
"we'll zap it out with some radiation and be done with it."
Market South is the new brewery/dining concept behind the Angel Wings
Three restaurants, a brewery and coffee house will fill the space in the old Enzo's Market
Nippon Paint building at Harriet Tubman site in East Chattanooga
First industrial investment in the area in more than 100 years