It's Build Day for our Roof Rescue winner
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Signal Mountain council raises property tax
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tennessee (WDEF) - The town of Signal Mountain passed a new budget on Monday evening that includes a property tax hike. The vote was 3 to 1. It includes pay raises for town employees. Mayor Dan Landrum says…
Nearly 1,000 U.S. troops still deployed in Syria
Last Updated Jul 22, 2019 7:10 PM EDT Kuwait City, Kuwait — A desolate outpost in southeastern Syria used to belong to ISIS. But now it's in the hands of American special forces. CBS News was there with Gen. Frank…
"Terrorizing Black Bodies" Ministers Call For Jim Hammond's Resignation
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Local African American Pastors AND Ministers are demanding Hamilton County Sheriff Jim Hammond step down. Reverend Timothy Careathers of Westside Missionary Baptist Church says, "Your time is up Sheriff Hammond. We will not live in fear of you…
Highway 58 shooting victim dies
28 year old Tracy Calloway suffered multiple gunshot wounds as did his vehicle.
Tennessee State Parks will investigate Ocoee rafting near-drowning case
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - The Tennessee State Parks will handle the investigation into an incident on the Ocoee River on Sunday. A teenage girl was critically injured during a commercial rafting trip Sunday morning. She was riding on a Quest Expedition…
Ministers call for Sheriff Hammond to resign over traffic stop
"Hammond's actions towards people of color and his recent statements are his core convictions."
Investigation underway in Dalton officer involved shooting
An investigation is underway after a suspect was injured in an officer involved shooting in Dalton.
New species of glow-in-the-dark shark identified
A new species of shark has been identified in the Gulf of Mexico by a team of researchers, and the creature has one very distinctive feature — it glows in the dark. The glowing shark measures just 5.5 inches long,…
Video shows Venezuela jet "aggressively shadowed" U.S. plane
U.S. authorities said that a Venezuelan fighter jet "aggressively shadowed" an American intelligence plane flying in international airspace over the Caribbean, underscoring rising tensions between the two nations. The U.S. Southern Command said on Sunday that Venezuela's action demonstrates "reckless"…
TECH BYTE: Tips for Protecting, Fixing Your Tech Products
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Lighting strike injures 8 on Florida beach, one critically
Scene at Florida's Clearwater Beach after lightning strike injured 8 people, 1 critically, on July 21, 2019 WTSP-TV Clearwater Beach, Fla. -- Authorities say a lightning strike at a Gulf Coast beach in Florida left eight people hurt, one of…
Sunday afternoon shooting leaves one critically injured
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - One person is in critical condition at a local hospital after being shot Sunday afternoon. CPD responded to the shooting on Trailwood Drive just after 2:00 p.m. One vehicle at the scene was located with multiple…
Puerto Rico's embattled Gov. Rosselló won't seek reelection
Puerto Rico's beleaguered Gov. Ricardo Rosselló announced on Sunday he will not seek reelection next year and will relinquish his role as the head of one of the main political parties on the island. He nevertheless vowed to stay in…
Miss Michigan Kathy Zhu stripped of title over racist tweets
Miss Michigan Kathy Zhu was stripped of her title after several insensitive and racist tweets surfaced. The 20-year-old received an email Friday from the pageant removing her from her position. "It has been brought to the attention of Miss World America…
Massive heat wave blamed for 6 deaths
Tens of millions enduring record-setting high temperaturesHeat wave fast facts Up to 200 million people could be affected from the central U.S. to the East Coast. At least six deaths were blamed on the excessive heat: 4 people died in…
Celebrating veterans across the Tennessee Valley
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Today we honor the brave men and woman who served our country during Veterans Appreciation Day. The special day is set aside to celebrate and show appreciation to those Veterans and their families for their service and…
Back to school gear ups already in full swing
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The new school year will be here before you know it! This morning The Bethlehem Center held it's sixth annual back to school bash. The family friendly event provided kids with everything they needed for the start…
Mike Pence says U.S. will first go to the moon, then Mars
Vice President Mike Pence confirmed Saturday the U.S. first will return to the moon, and then Mars, in upcoming space travel. Pence spoke to CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett Saturday afternoon in Cape Canaveral, Florida, on the anniversary…
Friday night shooting injures one teen
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Police Department is investigating after a teenager was shot Friday night. CPD says they responded to a local hospital after the victim arrived with a gunshot wound. They conducted an interview and determined a…
Animal shelter encourages Area 51 fans to "storm our shelter"
An animal shelter in Oklahoma is encouraging people following the joke Area 51 raid in September to bring along a furry friend for protection. Dogs at the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter are even wearing tinfoil hats to "protect you from…
How NASA's moon mission turned Houston into "Space City"
If New York is known as the "Big Apple" and New Orleans the "Big Easy," Houston is "Space City." That reputation began almost six decades ago, when NASA decided to open the Manned Spacecraft Center in Houston and put the…
Fundraiser helps Chattanooga girl get racing chair
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - 13-year-old Addie Ray loves to race. "She's laughing, cheering, and just in utter joy and she is that way from the very beginning of the race until we cross the finish line," Addie's father Chris Ray…
Local Campers celebrate the End of Summer on Friday
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Kids in Hamilton County had fun today at the End of Summer Outdoor Celebration at Booker T. Washington State Park. There were different activities including bouncy houses, canoeing and nature hikes. Kids also learned about the outdoors and…