Burlison found guilty of voluntary manslaughter in 1984 shooting
Jurors concluded he did shoot and kill Ernest Griffin in 1984 at a convenience store and that he shot his ex wife Mary Mealer.
Hamilton County Fair canceled due to flooding
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The annual Hamilton County Fair set for this weekend has been cancelled.
China calls American B-52 flights "provocative"
A B-52 Stratofortress and F-16 jets taking part in multinational exercises over Jordan in 2015. Jordan Pix, Getty Images BEIJING—China on Thursday labeled a recent mission by nuclear-capable U.S. B-52 bombers over the disputed South China Sea as "provocative," and…
China calls American B-52 flights "provocative"
A B-52 Stratofortress and F-16 jets taking part in multinational exercises over Jordan in 2015. Jordan Pix, Getty Images BEIJING—China on Thursday labeled a recent mission by nuclear-capable U.S. B-52 bombers over the disputed South China Sea as "provocative," and…
Latest list of road closures in Hamilton County
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office has issued an updated list of roads still impacted by recent rains. The Sheriff's Office says this list is the roads that have been reported to Hamilton County authorities.
Tropical Storm Kirk brings threat of dangerous flooding to Caribbean
Tropical Storm Kirk is seen in a satellite image at 9:15 a.m. ET on Sept. 27, 2018. NOAA Last Updated Sep 27, 2018 11:05 AM EDT MIAMI -- Tropical Storm Kirk is on a path to dump heavy rains that…
Seal slaps kayaker with octopus in viral video
A man was slapped in the face with an octopus whipped at him by a seal, while he was kayaking in New Zealand. @BareKiwi and @taiyo_masuda A kayaker in New Zealand has become a viral sensation after a seal slapped…
Embattled Venezuelan leader pays surprise visit to U.N.
UNITED NATIONS -- Embattled Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro showed up unexpectedly at the U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday to "defend his country" as six nations accused him of crimes against humanity and President Donald Trump hinted at taking military action.…
1984 Whitfield County murder case goes to jury
Jurors deliberated for several hours on Wednesday in the case of a man accused of a 1984 Whitfield County murder.
Flooding sinks area roads submerging some drivers
Watch a truck driver sink his truck in flood waters where he shouldn't be.
Poisoning suspect is highly-decorated Russian colonel, investigative group says
Ruslan Boshirov London Metropolitan Police MOSCOW -- An investigative group in Britain says it has identified one of the two suspects in the poisoning of an ex-Russian spy in the U.K. as a highly-decorated colonel in the Russian military intelligence agency…
Parents complain about Soddy Daisy High School comment
School Vice Principal on shorts dress code says "if you want someone to blame, blame the girls."- see it for yourself
11 year old rescued from culvert
Boy was pulled into flooded culvert in Middle Valley
Tropical Storm Kirk reemerges, strengthens in the Atlantic
A satellite image shows Tropical Storm Kirk as of Wed., Sept. 26, 2018. NOAA Tropical Storm Kirk, which lost strength and had dissipated earlier this week as it crossed the tropical Atlantic, has strengthened and reemerged Tuesday, according to the…
Rosa becomes hurricane off Mexico, could cause "life-threatening surf"
Hurricane Rosa is seen in an infrared satellite image captured at 11:30 a.m. ET on Sept. 26, 2018. NOAA Tropical Storm Rosa became a Category 1 hurricane off Mexico's Pacific coast Wednesday morning, forecasters said. It is expected to strengthen…
Brainerd High students sent to hospital
School investigating what caused the issue.
Shelters open in Soddy Daisy area
SODDY DAISY (WDEF) With major flooding in the Soddy Daisy area, officials have opened several shelters. If you need to leave your home, come to Soddy Daisy Baptist (10185 Dayton Pike) or Oak Street Baptist (11340 N Oak St). If…
Video shows Cameroonian soldiers execute women and children
WARNING: Footage seen in the video at the top of this story is disturbing. While it does not show anyone being killed, some viewers may find it difficult to watch. A video that circulated on social media starting in July…
Experimental vaccine shows promise against world's deadliest infectious disease
Tuberculosis remains the most lethal of infectious diseases worldwide, killing more than 1.6 million people a year. But researchers say a new vaccine might prevent half of full-blown illnesses in infected people who receive the shot. "We found that the…
Pompeo: Iranian president's comparison of Trump to Nazis "outrageous"
Without naming President Trump, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani blasted the United States during his U.N. General Assembly address on Tuesday, suggesting Mr. Trump had "xenophobic tendencies resembling a Nazi disposition," among other criticisms. In response, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo…
Soddy Daisy searches for woman swept away in flood waters
UDPATE: Soddy Daisy has confirmed that a woman has drowned in the flooding. Soddy Daisy Police say they have found the body of the woman about 200 yards from her home at Depot and Oak Streets. They are not releasing…
Officials planned since June to keep "tent city" open through end of year
Throughout the summer, federal officials repeatedly indicated there were no long-term plans to continue operation of a temporary "tent city" for unaccompanied migrant children. The facility opened on June 14, and officials said they expected it to close on July 13.…
Sinkhole shuts down Cleveland daycare
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - A sinkhole in Cleveland shut down a daycare center, according to Cleveland Police. Cleveland Police are investigating the sinkhole that opened up under part of the Westside Christian Academy building on Westside Drive. According to police,…
Hamilton Co. Schools closing due to flooding
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County Schools are closing due to flooding and additional rainfall on the rain.