Deputies suspect domestic situation in Rising Fawn shooting
Investigators believe ex-boyfriend shot while breaking into woman's home.
Woman sentenced in Hamilton County overdose death case
A woman pleads guilty and is sentenced in an overdose death case in Hamilton County.
FCC allows automatic blocking of robocalls
FCC taking aim at robocalls Federal regulators are giving phone companies the right to block unwanted calls without getting customers' permission first. The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday voted to make robocall blocking the default stance with customers, in a…
Michael Flynn fires his lawyers, hires new counsel
Judge rebukes Flynn, delays sentencing Michael Flynn, President Trump's former national security adviser who pleaded guilty to lying to federal investigators about his contacts with Russian officials, has fired his lawyers and hired new counsel ahead of his sentencing hearing.…
Whole Foods recalls pesto in 5 states due to undeclared nuts
The Food and Drug Administration has issued an allergy alert for undeclared nuts in two pesto products sold at Whole Foods Market stores in five states. The grocery chain is recalling the products, which could cause serious or deadly allergic…
Slain soldier's dad unhappy with Pentagon action over Niger ambush
The Pentagon -- Twenty months after an ambush in Niger left four American soldiers dead, acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan has signed off on a third and final review of the case which recommends that no additional senior officers be…
English-speaking ISIS supporters exploit messaging app
The English-speaking supporters of the terrorist group ISIS have been using the encrypted messaging app Telegram to communicate with like-minded sympathizers around the world, a new report finds. A new study by George Washington University's Program on Extremism found that…
Fiat Chrysler-Renault merger may not yet be a dead deal
The merger talks collapsed Wednesday night after the French government -- Renault's top stakeholder -- asked for more time to get support from Renault partner Nissan. But officials in both France and Italy are indicating there might be room for…
Robert E. Lee statue sells in Dallas for more than $1.4 million
Statue of Robert E. Lee and a Confederate soldier on horses is seen being removed from a park after a Dallas City Council vote in September 2017 CBS Dallas Dallas -- After a heated bidding war, a Robert E. Lee…
Trump administration plans to expand hunting and fishing access
The Trump administration announced a plan Wednesday to expand access even further to protected federal lands for hunting and fishing. The plan seeks to increase access across 1.4 million acres of public land in 74 national wildlife refuges and 15…
Volunteer fire departments get funding increase in Hamilton County proposed budget
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Running a fire department isn't cheap. "Some of our apparatus is 32 and 36 years old. We have to use it, because we can't afford to buy everything new," Tri-Community Fire Chief Duane Pitts said. The…
Military to spend a month painting border barriers
Washington — Members of the military deployed near the U.S.-Mexico border have been assigned to spend a month painting a mile-long stretch of barriers to improve their "aesthetic appearance." Lawmakers were notified of the action on Wednesday in an email…
Jupiter's largest moons will be visible this month
Jupiter now has 79 official moons NASA has a message for space lovers this month: Look up. The largest planet in the solar system, Jupiter, will be clearly visible June 10 — and to see its biggest moons you'll only…
Lookout Mtn resident shot video of bear peeking into her yard
Mimi Barnes with TWRA say there are steps you can take to keep them away from your property.
Truck hits home on Vance Road
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A truck hit a home Wednesday evening. It happened on Vance Road. Chattanooga Fire officials said a woman was trying to make a turn when she mistakenly stepped on the accelerator and ran into the house.…
Church spent $10M on lobbyists to fight laws benefitting abuse victims
A new report released Tuesday reveals that, over the past eight years, the Catholic Church has spent $10.6 million in the northeastern United States to fight legislation that would help victims of clergy sexual abuse seek justice. "At the most…
Ohio doctor charged with murder in overdose deaths
Chicago — An Ohio doctor has been charged with murder in the overdose deaths of 25 patients. Authorities said the deaths of the victims, who were between 37 and 85 years old, were intentional. First, Dr. William Husel lost his…
Timeshare exit companies may be scamming customers
Susanne and Ernest Jansson enjoyed their vacation timeshare near the beaches and boardwalks of the New Jersey shore for 14 years. But when the annual maintenance more than doubled to $1,500 a year, they could no longer afford it. "It…
Bradley County Mayor's proposed budget does not increase taxes
The Bradley County Mayor's proposed budget does not require a tax increase, but some county commissioners think it should.
Chattanooga will offer electric bikes this summer
"It will make any hill in the city of Chattanooga feel like you are riding on flat ground."
This retailer is No. 1 in opening stores this year
Dollar General is planning to open 975 stores in 2019, making it the top retail company for expanding so far this year — by a long shot. But it's not the only dollar store prospering as many once-mighty retailers are…
No More Online Ordained Ministers In Tennessee
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Are you an online ordained minister in the state of Tennessee? If so, then you won't be one for long. Starting July first, House Bill 0213 prohibits persons receiving online ordinations from solemnizing the rite of matrimony.…
Police charge second suspect in EPB credit union robbery
Police say Angela Johnson was driving the get away vehicle.
STEM summer camp teaches girls about science topics
The Tennessee Valley Authority is sponsoring their fourth annual Girls in STEM camp