Abducted children could be coming through Chattanooga to Florida
Update: Children found, mother and boyfriend arrested
Thousands more apply for free-tuition program than expected
Three times as many people signed up as expected.
Lawsuit: TennCare favors insurers over hospitals for needy
Erlanger Health Systems challenges TennCare in court.
Third suspect charged fatal Bradt Street shooting
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga police have made a third arrest in the fatal shooting of a man last Friday night on Bradt Street. Eighteen year old Kevion Hubbard, who is charged with criminal homicide, attempted murder and possession of a firearm…
Wife shoots husband while target shooting
Sheriff is investigating but it looks like an accident.
Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting near Blue Bell Avenue
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that allegedly took place on Blue Bell Avenue. Officials believe it happened around 8:30 am Tuesday morning. The victim is expected to be okay. The victim was…
She may be the world's oldest person, if she cares to claim it
In this Aug. 23, 2018 photo, 117-year-old Julia Flores Colque eyes the camera while sitting outside her home in Sacaba, Bolivia. Her national identity card says Flores Colque was born on Oct. 26, 1900 in a mining camp in the…
She may be the world's oldest person, if she cares to claim it
In this Aug. 23, 2018 photo, 117-year-old Julia Flores Colque eyes the camera while sitting outside her home in Sacaba, Bolivia. Her national identity card says Flores Colque was born on Oct. 26, 1900 in a mining camp in the…
Russia to hold its biggest war games since the Cold War
A multiple rocket launcher system fires during the Zapad-2017 war games, held by Russian and Belarusian servicemen, at an undisclosed location in Belarus, September 17, 2017. REUTERS MOSCOW -- Russia will next month hold its biggest war games since at…
U.S. rejects court challenge, insists Iran sanctions legal and needed
A United Nations flag flutters in the wind next to the International Court of Justice in the Hague, the Netherlands, Aug. 27, 2018. AP THE HAGUE, Netherlands -- The United States on Tuesday defended its re-imposition of sanctions against Iran…
German gov't under pressure over violence at new-Nazi protest
Right-wing supporters shout abuse at nearby heckling leftists at a right-wing protest gathering the day after a man was stabbed and died of his injuries on August 27, 2018 in Chemnitz, Germany. Getty BERLIN -- Germany's top security official offered…
"Save me," kidnapped Nigerian schoolgirl begs her gov't
Some of the newly-released Dapchi schoolgirls walk to board a plane in Maiduguri, Nigeria March 21, 2018. AFOLABI SOTUNDE/REUTERS A Nigerian Christian schoolgirl abducted by Boko Haram in February has called on the government to secure her release, local media…
Reporter says he persuaded archbishop to pen claims against pope
ROME -- An Italian journalist who says he helped a former Vatican diplomat pen his bombshell allegation of sex abuse cover-up against Pope Francis says he persuaded the archbishop to go public after the U.S. church was thrown into turmoil…
No injuries reported in train vs 18 wheeler crash in Dalton
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) - Dalton Police confirm that officials worked a crash involving a train and 18 wheeler. Officials say no one was hurt and the scene is clear. A local business owner provided us with these pictures. [gallery td_gallery_title_input="Train vs…
Lawmakers from Tennessee remember Senator John McCain
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - John McCain was known for his public service and dedication to the United States. Not only did he spend decades as a U.S. Senator, but he also served in the military and was a prisoner of…
Chattanooga Police Officer unintentionally fires weapon
Investigators say a Chattanooga Police officer accidentally shot a man after that suspect committed suicide.
NEW FACE ON TBI MOST WANTED
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has a new addition to the state’s Top Ten Most Wanted list. 39 year-old Brian Lee Cleckler. Cleckler’s recently known address was J.D. Road, Hillsboro. Cleckler is wanted by the Franklin County…
Peyton Manning donates $1 million for endowment at his alma mater
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Retired quarterback Peyton Manning has donated $1 million to the University of Tennessee to establish the John Haas Student Experiential Learning Endowment. The donation honors John Haas, a longtime director and associate professor in Tennessee's College…
Friends remember man killed in Hixson crash
Friends remember the motorcyclist who was hit and killed by a driver accused of being under the influence.
Poisoning of ex-Russian spy an "advertisement" to terrorists, expert says
WILTSHIRE, England — The latest U.S. sanctions against Russia kicked in Monday, in retaliation for the nerve agent attack on a former Russian spy and his daughter last March. The incident, which unfolded in the quiet city of Salisbury, England,…
Watch suspects check out door locks in driveways
Catoosa County investigators hope you can identify the suspects who check out vehicles late at night.
CCA Tour
Students from the Center for Creative Arts got an up close look at how the arts impact our community.
Dade County mother: "We're going to make it, we have to" after losing everything in fire
DADE COUNTY, GA (WDEF) - A house fire in Dade County left a family of 6 without their material things, but they say they are glad they have each other tonight. The family says they are grateful for the support…
1st debate set for Sept. 25 in US Senate race in Tennessee
Marsha Blackburn has accepted debate with Phil Bredesen in Tennessee Senate race