Catoosa County investigators looking for insurance agent in funeral scam
warrants against Miles for Theft by Deception and Financial Exploitation of an Elderly Person.
UPDATE: Curtis Watson captured by TBI
prison officials realized he was missing around 11 AM.
Senate leader: Tennessee sports bets might not start by fall
The law officially took effect July 1.
Florida's "red flag" law is thwarting "bad acts," sheriff says
"Red flag" laws that allow courts to issue orders confiscating the guns of individuals who are deemed to be a risk to others or to themselves are gaining bipartisan support after two deadly mass shootings last week in Dayton, Ohio and…
House Oversight Committee requests documents about gun dealers
The House Oversight Committee, concerned about the involvement of guns purchased from licensed gun dealers in violent crimes, is asking the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives for documents to help lawmakers investigate the issue. Committee Chairman Elijah Cummings sent…
Twitter reinstates Mitch McConnell's campaign account
Twitter has reinstated Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's reelection campaign account, after suspending it on Thursday for posting a video showing threats against the longtime Kentucky Republican. Twitter also restored the tweet including the video that showed the protests. "Several…
EPA reauthorizes use of "cyanide bombs" to kill wildlife
The Environmental Protection Agency has recently reauthorized the use of controversial chemical traps to kill coyotes, dogs, foxes and other wild animals across the U.S. These "cyanide bombs" are meant to protect livestock although some environmental groups are calling for…
Lightning injures Polk County teen on ATV
POLK COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - It happened on Sunday while he was camping at Cherokee National Forest in Polk County. 15-year-old Hunter Waldroup was on an ATV on the way back to a camper when a bolt of lightning hit.…
Clinique Jackson pleads guilty to theft and chase that ended with her being shot by police
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - The woman shot by police near the Walnut street exit of I-75 in Dalton last year....has been given a longer prison sentence. Clinique Jackson was part of a two-state chase on I-75 South in August of 2018.…
Hometown Tours North Georgia: Dalton Utilities
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - For years Dalton Utilities has been working to maximize their customers experience. They aren't your average utility company. They have tackled the internet and cable business as well. Dalton Utilities GigLink is one of the fastest internet…
Pilot's remains return from Vietnam — on jet flown by his son
It was a remarkable scene Thursday at Love Field in Dallas, Texas. As travelers watched from the terminal, U.S. Air Force Col. Roy Knight was welcomed home — with full military honors — 52 years after he was shot down…
Largest teachers union threatens Walmart boycott over guns
The nation's largest teachers union is threatening to call for a boycott of Walmart over the retailer's gun sales. The American Federation of Teachers wants the company to stop selling firearms, as well as take other measures. The AFT has…
Top intelligence official leaving her post
Dan Coats stepping down as intel chief Top intelligence official Sue Gordon is leaving the Trump administration, President Trump announced in a tweet late Thursday, meaning the Office of the Director of National Intelligence is losing its two top leaders…
Mayfield's cancelling this year's corn maze
"Sometimes in life and in farming we have to make difficult decisions"
Health department encourages people to apply for community teaching garden grant
The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department is encouraging people to apply for their community teaching garden grant.
Red Flag Laws
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- After two mass shootings last weekend, people are starting to wonder how can we stop this from happening? Tom Rowark who lives in Chattanooga says, "This one feels find of different. Uh we've had this going on ever…
McConnell says gun control measures to be discussed after recess
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is not calling the Senate back to Washington for an emergency session to address recent mass shootings, but gun control measures will be on the table when Congress reconvenes in September, he said in an interview…
Hundreds of workers released after massive Mississippi raids
Immigration authorities released hundreds of undocumented workers apprehended during a series of high-profile raids at seven workplaces in Mississippi — but immigrant communities in the area are still reeling from the massive operation. In what officials touted as the largest…
Mitch McConnell's Twitter campaign account suspended
Twitter has suspended Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's reelection campaign account Thursday after posting a video showing threats against the long-time Kentucky Republican. McConnell's campaign spokesperson, Kevin Golden, called out the social platform for its decision in a statement to…
Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe sues FBI over his firing
Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe has sued the FBI and Justice Department over his 2018 firing, claiming his right to due process was violated and ultimately blaming President Trump. McCabe filed the suit Thursday in the U.S. District Court…
Tarantulas making mass migration to Colorado
Many American families may be taking their summer vacations at the end of August — and so are thousands of tarantulas, which will crawl toward Colorado at the end of the month. Every year, a mass migration of tarantulas shows…
Family files suit over the death of their daughter in a wreck
West's family is now suing Cheek and his father for $10 million.
Tennessee's oldest citizen dies at 110
Charlotte Keelin Jordan taught in the Hamilton County School System for 45 years
2 women stabbed, 1 fatally, near police officer at bus stop
Two women were stabbed, one fatally, right in front of a police officer Thursday morning in the middle of downtown Pittsburgh at a bus shelter. The incident was reported around 11:40 a.m., CBS Pittsburgh reports. The incident was nearby a…