The Latest: Alabama Gov. Ivey signs abortion ban bill
She says potential legal fees should not deter "efforts to protect the unborn."
Meigs County investigating body spotted by school bus driver
30 students were on the bus
Nebraska farmer amputates his leg with pocket knife to save himself
A northeastern Nebraska farmer is recovering after cutting off his own leg with a pocket knife to save himself from a piece of farm equipment he was caught in. Omaha television station KETV reported that 63-year-old Kurt Kaser was unloading corn…
ACLU files lawsuit challenging Ohio's abortion ban
The American Civil Liberties Union and Planned Parenthood just filed a lawsuit challenging the Ohio "heartbeat" bill, an abortion ban that would prohibit the procedure about five to six weeks into a pregnancy, before most women know that they're pregnant.…
Ford Fusion rollaway recall expanded by 270,000 cars
Ford is adding 270,000 vehicles to a recall in North America to fix a gearshift problem that could cause them roll away unexpectedly. The addition covers certain 2013 through 2016 Fusion midsize cars with 2.5-liter engines. The company is urging…
Warren introduces plan to reduce military's carbon footprint
Sen. Elizabeth Warren has a plan to prepare the military for climate change and minimize its carbon footprint, too. The Senate Armed Services Committee member and 2020 presidential candidate didn't give a number on how much the plan would cost…
Take a Walk On the Wild Side at Tigers For Tomorrow
Down an old country road in Alabama lies a preserve called Tigers For Tomorrow. One built for education and commitment to more than 160 animals.
Graham introduces bill to extend detention of migrant children
Sen. Lindsey Graham is introducing a new bill that he says will help stop the flow of immigrants from Central America and "regain control of our border." Graham claimed that current caps in law have led to the escalation of…
Coca-Cola, Keurig cup makers vow to cut plastic pollution
A World Wildlife study finds the equivalent of a dump truck full of plastic waste is dumped into the water every minute. So the WWF has launched an initiative to cut plastic waste by 10 million tons. Coca-Cola, which has…
Tiger Woods' restaurant accused of deleting video of employee before crash
The parents of a drunk driver who crashed his car and died last December are suing Tiger Woods and his girlfriend over their son's death. Nick Immesberger was a bartender at Woods' flagship restaurant in Jupiter, Florida. His parents say…
Chattanooga City Council Members take final vote, approve community oversight board
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga City Council Members gave their OK for the creation of a community oversight board. The final reading of the Police Advisory and Review Committee ordinance passed unanimously at the council meeting Tuesday tonight. Based on…
Man rescued at Sunset Park after falling while rock climbing
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) - A 22-year-old man was rescued after he fell while rock climbing. It happened near Sunset Rock. Responders got on the scene around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. Josiah Madrigal said he was helping his brother Jordan…
How helicopters help build a golf course on Lookout Mountain
The Course At McLemore choppered in bridge parts on Tuesday.
East Ridge is helping with the Red Wolves stadium project
EAST RIDGE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The new city manager in East Ridge explains how local government is moving ahead with the biggest project in their history. Bill Mitchell has the story. The Chattanooga Red Wolves SC will start building a…
School Superintendent lays out why he's asking for so much money
"We realize that moving forward that the 34 million dollars that he's asking for, would require a tax increase.."
The Latest: Alabama Senate debate on abortion ban
Watch the debate and vote live here.
House panel probing possible obstruction by Trump lawyers
The House Intelligence Committee is probing whether attorneys for President Trump and his family obstructed the committee's Russia investigation by shaping testimony from key witnesses, including Mr. Trump's former personal lawyer, Michael Cohen. House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff sent…
Trump Jr. reaches deal to comply with congressional subpoena
Donald Trump Jr. has reached a deal to testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee sometime in mid-June, according to a source familiar with the matter. Trump Jr. was subpoenaed by the GOP-led committee last week to answer questions about his…
Hannah Henderson pleads guilty to killing her father
She originally said she shot him for molesting her son, but now says that was a lie.
CCA students create table tops for Riverbend
Students at Chattanooga High School Center for Creative Arts are getting a chance to show off their art work and make money for the school.
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…