A man who gained internet fame as "Kai the Hatchet-wielding hitchhiker" was sentenced to 57 years in prison Thursday in the beating death of a New Jersey man almost six years ago. Jurors in Union County convicted 30-year-old Caleb "Kai"…
New Hampshire is the latest state to repeal its death penalty, as the state Senate had enough votes to override Gov. Chris Sununu's veto. The repeal takes effect immediately. The 16-8 vote Thursday was the necessary two-thirds majority to override.…
A man flying on Delta Airlines from Atlanta to San Diego says a fellow passenger's emotional support dog mauled him on the airplane. The man, Marlin Jackson, is now accusing the airline of negligence and is suing both Delta and…
Former U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran of Mississippi has died. He was 81. Cochran, a 45-year veteran of Congress, passed away early Thursday morning in Oxford, Mississippi, according to the office of Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, the senator who replaced him after…
Protective netting at ballparks is once again under scrutiny after a young girl was hit by a foul ball at a Wednesday night game between the Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros. The 4-year-old took a line drive during the fourth…
Illinois gun owners will be fingerprinted and will pay more for firearm owner identification cards under legislation approved by the Illinois House. The bill passed Wednesday is designed to address what Democratic Rep. Kathleen Willis of Addison calls deficiencies in…
A man who set himself on fire outside the White House on Wednesday afternoon has died from his injuries, the U.S. Park Police confirmed. Park Police and U.S. Secret Service responded to reports of a man who reportedly lit himself…
Two officials with the U.S. Department of Energy labeled America's natural gas to match the country's reputation for freedom in a press release this week. Its new name? "Freedom gas." The announcement on Tuesday shared the department's approval of additional…
When she was born, the baby girl weighed about the same as an apple. A San Diego hospital on Wednesday revealed the birth of the girl and said she is believed to be the world's tiniest surviving micro-preemie, who weighed…
Experts with TWRA say the two venomous snakes to look out for are the Timber Rattler and the Copperhead.
"if someone would have paid just a little bit more attention while they were behind the wheel"
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Riverbend has adopted many big festival trends, like the loadable wrist bands that must be purchased this year. In previous years, festival attendees could use tokens to make payments. Now, Riverbend organizers want you to trade in…
New details on what happened to the 12 year old girl who survived
Plans to return to work on Monday.
The Cleveland community is coming together and organizing a run to show their support for a five-year-old girl battling cancer.
He says he doesn't want them "trapped" by the state's new abortion ban.
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama (WDEF) - Alabama's Department of Transportation has closed a bridge over I 59 in the northeast corner of the state after an early morning crash. A tractor trailer damaged the County road 140 over the interstate at the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga City Councilwoman Demetrius Coonrod is calling for more investigations into the Chattanooga Police Department. That's after information surfaced that names high-ranking officers in a cover-up controversy. Councilwoman Coonrod has named current chief David Roddy, former…
A donation to the computer lab at the Bethlehem Center will help Middle School, and High School students in South Chattanooga.
They are testing the baby for intoxication from her breast milk
China state media reports suggest the country is considering limiting exports of "rare earths" as the trade war with the U.S. escalates. Rare earths are a group of 17 elements used in everything from mobile phone cameras and automobile catalytic…
Corporate bonuses given out since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was passed amount to just $28 per U.S. worker, according to a new analysis from the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. The total amount spent on bonuses was no bigger…
The date is set for June 12, 13 and 14.
Missouri will not renew Planned Parenthood's license to perform abortions unless the clinic fully complies with the state's requests, said Governor Mike Parson during a press conference Wednesday. The clinic is the last one performing abortions in the state and…