Crash sheers off a power pole on Central Avenue
Drivers say the top half dangling, while some wires were down on Central Avenue
Meet the "A-team" helping the Thai military craft a plan to save boys in cave
LONDON -- Their flashlights broke nine days of darkness -- and their distinct British accents broke the silence. John Volanthen and his partner Rick Stanton were the first to reach the 12 boys trapped in a cave in Thailand. Out…
TVA employee reflects on restoring power in Puerto Rico
With the 2018 hurricane season underway, TVA employees are reflecting on their time restoring power in Puerto Rico.
Peach war gets juicy: Georgia, SC spar over which is better
Twitter spat over who grows the best peaches.
Spring City wins Dog Park grant
City wins Dog Park Dash grant
Poachers eaten by lions after sneaking onto game reserve to hunt rhino
In a stunning instance of the animal kingdom taking karma into its own hands – or rather, paws – at least three poachers were mauled to death and then eaten by lions earlier this week after they illegally entered the…
Sizing up the impact of China tariffs
The World Trade Organization said uncertainty about a possible trade war is already dragging down the world economy. The WTO issued the warning just before new U.S. tariffs on $34 billion of Chinese imports go into effect at midnight Thursday.…
Fireworks explosions near Mexico City kill 19
A police officer keeps watch at a site damaged due to fireworks explosions in the municipality of Tultepec, on the outskirts of Mexico City, Mexico, July 5, 2018. DANIEL BECERRIL/REUTERS MEXICO CITY -- Nineteen people were killed and at least…
Summerville on water boil advisory
SUMMERVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) - All City of Summerville water customers are under a boil water advisory. There was a power outage at the Summerville Water Treatment plant. This caused many residents to wake up to no water or low water…
Woman was struck and killed on Dayton Pike Wednesday night
Investigators identify Becky Breedlove as the victim
Election Commission defends late candidate swap in Chattanooga
Democrats are challenging putting Robin Smith on the ballot to replace Gerald McCormick.
Dad protecting his children killed by polar bear
A 31-year-old father was killed this week in a polar bear attack while protecting his children in Canada's northernmost territory of Nunavut, according to Canadian media reports. The man, Aaron Gibbons, was unarmed when the bear attacked him on Sentry…
Border Patrol agents reportedly stop Canadians in disputed waters
A lobster fishing boat heads out to sea in the Gulf of Maine. AP A Canadian fisherman's association is reporting that U.S. Border Patrol agents have stopped and questioned multiple Canadian fishermen in waters that are the subject of an…
Multiple people treated for burn injuries caused by fireworks
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Multiple people treated for burn injuries caused by fireworks. Six people were treated at Erlanger emergency rooms on July 4th. According to Jeneen Carman, Assistant Vice President of Emergency Services for the Erlanger Health System, all…
Oldest elephant at Tennessee sanctuary turning 70
Shirley has lived almost twice as long as the average lifespan.
Man wanted for Florida felony probation violation, arrested in Dade County on drug charges
DADE County, GA (WDEF) - A man is behind bars in Dade County for drug charges and wanted for others out of Florida. The Dade County Drug Task Force Agent received information Tuesday that a man with a felony probation violation…
Man struck by lightning in Dalton, flown to Atlanta
DALTON, GA (WDEF) - A man is recovering in Atlanta after being struck by lightning in Dalton. Dalton Fire Officials say it happened Wednesday. They say a man was struck by lightning while fishing in a pond at Dalton Country Club.…
"Trump Baby" balloon OK'd to fly during Trump's London visit
People inflate a helium-filled Donald Trump balloon which they hope to deploy during the president's July 2018 visit in London. Simon Dawson / REUTERS A giant balloon dubbed the "Trump Baby" will be allowed to fly near London's Parliament during President Trump's…
Sombrero-clad U.K. mayor trolls Trump, says he's "banned" from city
LONDON -- The mayor of Britain's fourth biggest city used his chair at the helm of a Sheffield City Council meeting this week to troll President Donald Trump, declaring him "banned" from the city and declaring July 13, the day…
Could a 100-million-ton iceberg alleviate S. Africa's water woes?
It is a plan as crazy as the situation is desperate -- towing an iceberg from Antarctica to Cape Town to supply fresh water to a city in the grip of drought. Earlier this year, Cape Town came within weeks…
Poisoned U.K. couple likely new victims of attack on ex-spy
SALISBURY, England -- British police say two more people have been poisoned by the same type of nerve agent used to attack a Russian former spy and his daughter. The new victims were found in Amesbury, England, just a few…
Catoosa Co. Graduation Should Not Have Begun With Prayer, Organization says
(AP) The Freedom From Religion Foundation is telling a Georgia school district that a high school graduation should not have begun with prayer. Local reports say, a letter from Freedom From Religion Foundation legal fellow, Christropher Line, accused Catoosa County…
Cave rescue focus on pumping water out, finding back door in
Boys from a youth soccer team trapped inside Tham Luang cave covered in hypothermia blankets react to the camera in Chiang Rai, Thailand, in this still image taken from a July 3, 2018 video by Thai Navy SEAL. Thai Navy…
Pedestrian Struck and Killed on Fourth of July
A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in Sale Creek, Tennessee on July 4th. Hamilton County Officials responded to 14500 Dayton Pike at around 10:45pm. Upon arrival, they found that the pedestrian was deceased. Officials say the victim was walking…
