News

House Intel subpoenas Michael Flynn, Rick Gates for further testimony

The House Intelligence Committee has subpoenaed former Trump Deputy Campaign Manager Rick Gates and former White House National Security Adviser Michael Flynn for documents and testimony as the panel continues to probe alleged ties between the Trump campaign and Russian government in the wake…

Maine becomes 8th state to legalize assisted suicide

Maine legalized medically assisted suicide on Wednesday, becoming the eighth state to allow terminally ill people to end their lives with prescribed medication. Democratic Gov. Janet Mills, who had previously said she was unsure about the bill, signed it in…

Trump hails Michael Flynn as "war hero" ahead of sentencing

As Michael Flynn continues to await sentencing for lying to federal investigators about his contacts with Russian officials, President Trump is hailing his former national security adviser as a "war hero." The president tweeted about the embattled former Army lieutenant…

Deadly police shooting in Memphis leads to anger, unrest

Memphis, Tenn. -- Armed officers and an angry crowd faced off late Wednesday night after reports that at least one man was fatally shot by authorities in a working-class north Memphis neighborhood. Memphis police said people in the crowd threw…

Political figures weigh in on VW election

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - On the first day of voting Wednesday, Tennessee Democratic Party Chair Mary Mancini joined workers from UAW Local 1853 from Spring Hill outside the Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga. "I'm here to support the workers and the…

David Ortiz was the alleged target of $8,000 hit

Last Updated Jun 12, 2019 7:03 PM EDT Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic — Prosecutors in the Dominican Republic said baseball superstar David Ortiz was the target of an $8,000 hit. Rolfy Ferreyra Cruz, who allegedly shot Ortiz at a nightclub…

Community Reaction to Unions

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Volkswagen employees and the UAW have been constantly fighting to unionize the plant here in Chattanooga. Chattanooga's VW plant is the only plant in the world that does not have a union. Union fights are not only…

Texas officially legalizes kids' lemonade stands

Taking a stand for lemonade stands Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a law this week preventing police from shutting down kids' lemonade stands in the state. Children will be officially allowed to sell lemonade without authorities requiring a permit or…

Local Events


What's On TV Now