Heritage High student recognized for US Naval Academy acceptance
A northwest Georgia high school recognized its first student accepted into the US Naval Academy.
Dog disease that can infect people confirmed in Iowa
Des Moines, Iowa — Officials say a dog disease that can be passed to humans has been confirmed in Iowa. The state veterinarian, Dr. Jeff Kaisand, said several cases of canine brucellosis have been confirmed at a commercial breeding facility…
Traveling carnival worker killed 3 in 18 days, police say
Investigators in southern Virginia have arrested a traveling carnival worker they believe is a serial killer. Washington County Sheriff Fred Newman said 23-year-old James Michael Wright confessed to killing two women and a teen girl he met through his work…
Brace for higher prices for iPhones, shoes and more if tariffs kick in
Some 3,800 products the U.S. imports from China, worth a total of more than $300 billion, could soon face tariffs of 25%. The items include a range of common consumer goods, including iPhones, TVs, clothes and toys. A family of…
North Carolina shuts down Murphy License Plate Agency over violations
The state isn't explaining the what they found in their investigation because charges are pending.
Feds indict Georgia Insurance Commissioner on fraud charges
Jim Beck is a former lobbyist and Christian Coalition representative.
DeSantis says Russians accessed Florida voting databases in 2016
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Russian hackers gained access to voter databases in two Florida counties ahead of the 2016 presidential election, Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis said at a news conference Tuesday. DeSantis said the hackers didn't manipulate any data and the…
Tennessee Gov. Lee monitoring House speaker scandals
At least nine Republican lawmakers have called for Casada to step down as speaker
ESPN, Caesars Entertainment ink sports betting deal
The companies announced Tuesday a partnership that designates Caesars as the network's official odds data supplier on TV and digital platforms.
House Judiciary Committee sets date for McGahn to testify
The House Judiciary Committee has set May 21 as the date for former White House Counsel Don McGahn to testify, although McGahn has not yet confirmed his attendance. The committee wants McGahn to address the report by special counsel Robert…
Walmart launches free next-day delivery, taking aim at Amazon
Speedy free delivery is an increasingly high-stakes battleground for retailers. Just two weeks after Amazon expanded its free shipping for Prime members, Walmart is responding. The brick-and-mortar retail giant is starting free next-day delivery on 220,000 items. The move hikes…
NASA vows to make ambitious plan to return to the moon "a reality"
NASA's mission, pocked by fits and starts for decades, now has a new name and a new urgency. The Artemis program, named after the Greek goddess of the moon, intends to land astronauts on the South Pole of the moon…
Gov. Steve Bullock announces he's running for president
Montana Gov. Steve Bullock just became the 23rd Democratic candidate to enter the presidential race Tuesday, seeking to distinguish himself from the crowded field by highlighting his record as a Democratic governor in a state that voted overwhelmingly for President…
Deadly collision between sightseeing planes in Alaska
Anchorage, Alaska — At least three people were killed after two sightseeing airplanes carrying cruise ship tourists collided in midair Monday near a southeast Alaska town, the Coast Guard said. Three others remaining missing after the collision near Ketchikan, Coast…
U.S. attorney to review Russia probe
Reporting by Paula Reid Attorney General William Barr has asked the U.S. attorney in Connecticut, John Durham, to review the origins of the Russia investigation, a source familiar with the assignment confirmed to CBS News on Monday. In congressional testimony…
Video shows objects thrown as Dalton IHOP employees argue
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) - Several customers at IHOP in Dalton Saturday witnessed a brawl between employees. A server identified as Zarcola Jones and a cook identified as Anitra Perkins got into a heated argument. Witnesses said it led to screaming,…
Trump backs early moon landing with funding request
The Trump administration is adding an additional $1.6 billion to NASA's $21 billion 2020 budget request to kick start plans to return American astronauts to the moon in 2024, four years earlier than previously planned, NASA announced Monday. In a…
The Big Bang Theory gave us Geek Chic
We talk to a local scientist and gamer on what the show meant for them.
Police say Appalachian Trail murder suspect had threatened hikers before
Just last month, he was arrested in Union County in Northeast Tennessee for threats with a machete.
Juan Perez arraigned in Federal Court over Aztec Framing immigration charges
Perez pleaded not guilty to the charges in court.
Georgia Gov. Kemp vetoes school safety plan, recess mandate
Vetoes include the Tennessee River border dispute through our area.
Crime down in Tennessee except in one category
Murder, sex offenses & robbery all down. But the meth epidemic is still growing.
Community garden comes to Menlo Park
A group in Chattanooga converted a plot of land, which was once considered an eye sore, into a community garden.
Fire Safety Gone To The Next Level
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- The Class 5 program is a monthly lesson that the Dalton Fire Department has to work with 5th graders from three different local public schools. The 5th graders learn about the importance of safety from topics ranging…