TSA reminds travelers how to fly with firearms
A spokesperson from the Transportation Security Administration gave a demonstration on how to properly pack and check a firearm at the Chattanooga Airport today.
No threat at Ooltewah after all
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Hamilton County investigators have given the all clear at Ooltewah High. They determined that there was no actual threat. County officers put the school on Lock-Out status after a student reported receiving a threat on social media.…
TECH BYTE: New Tech Products Help Prevent Package Theft
You have plenty of tech items to choose from when it comes to protecting both your packages and home.
Grammy-winning country star Gretchen Wilson arrested
The singer of "Redneck Woman" charged with brawling with troopers at an airport
Walker County arrests stabbing suspect
Autopsy shows the killing was particularly brutal.
UN nuclear watchdog: "Grave concern" over North Korea's nuclear program
NEW YORK — A new report from the UN's nuclear watchdog expresses "grave concern" that North Korea is continuing to develop its nuclear program, despite the regime's commitment to work towards denuclearization following June's summit in Singapore. The International Atomic…
Ooltewah Students Being Kept Indoors After Social Media Threat
Ooltewah students are being kept inside after a threat was made on social media. Hamilton county sheriffs office School Resource Officers are currently investigating a threat that a student received on social media . The school has been placed on…
"Crazy Rich Asians" writer wanted for "defaulting" on military duty
FILE PHOTO: Author Kevin Kwan poses at the premiere for "Crazy Rich Asians" in Los Angeles, California, U.S., August 7, 2018. REUTERS SINGAPORE -- Singapore's government says the author of the book that inspired the hit film "Crazy Rich Asians"…
Tennessee's First Execution Since 2009 Handled Professionally, Officials Say
Gov. Bill Haslam says corrections officials have told him Tennessee's first execution since 2009 was handled in a "very professional manner." Haslam told reporters Tuesday that state corrections officials and others there during Billy Ray Irick's Aug. 9 execution told…
No timetable for Trump's Mideast peace plan, Bolton says
U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton speaks during a news conference in Jerusalem, August 22, 2018. REUTERS JERUSALEM -- President Donald Trump's national security adviser says there's no timetable for releasing the administration's much-anticipated Mideast peace plan. John Bolton said…
Video of unwanted advance divides Egyptians
CAIRO -- It might have been another #MeToo moment: An Egyptian woman says a man stalked her at a bus stop, made inappropriate advances, and only backed off when she began filming him with her cellphone. But when she posted…
Pink walks into crowd mid-concert to hug teen whose mom recently died
An Australian teen's mother passed away this June, before she could attend the concert of one of her favorite singers: Pink. But, Pink made sure the teen's night was extra special--just the way her mom would have wanted. Leah Murphy…
Gov. Haslam drops by for Volkswagen eLabs ribbon cutting
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam was one of the leaders that came Hixson Middle School to cut the ribbon for eight added Volkswagen eLabs on Tuesday. "This is a great example of business and government and…
Parents win special needs lawsuit against Hamilton Co. Schools
Their son has Downs Syndrome.
Dalton is selling their historic train depot
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - The Historic Dalton Depot is up for sale. The city of Dalton is accepting bids for the purchase of the depot, with a suggested sales price of $500,000. It will be handled through the Georgia Trust's…
Dade Community preparing for Tommy Bradford homecoming
Sheriff's Dept. raising money by selling Tommy Bradford decals for $3
United Way Kickoff Luncheon sets record
This year's goal is 11.5 million dollars.
Cleveland Fire Dept. appoints Pete VanDusen as Deputy Fire Chief
20 year veteran promoted to 2nd in command.
Facebook's struggle with hate speech in Myanmar
A new investigative report finds Facebook is struggling to tackle hate speech against the Rohingya community and other Muslims in Myanmar. According to the report, "Why Facebook is losing the war on hate speech in Myanmar," Reuters found more than 1,000 examples of…
Facebook's struggle with hate speech in Myanmar
A new investigative report finds Facebook is struggling to tackle hate speech against the Rohingya community and other Muslims in Myanmar. According to the report, "Why Facebook is losing the war on hate speech in Myanmar," Reuters found more than 1,000 examples of…
Emotional reunions for North and South Korean families split by war
Dozens of South Koreans are in North Korea this week reuniting with family members they've been separated from since the Korean War in the 1950s. The emotional and time-limited reunion is being held at a mountain resort north of the…
Emotional reunions for North and South Korean families split by war
Dozens of South Koreans are in North Korea this week reuniting with family members they've been separated from since the Korean War in the 1950s. The emotional and time-limited reunion is being held at a mountain resort north of the…
Tennessee governor announces school testing listening tour
Hamilton County appears to be the second stop, no date yet.
Bomb threat forces evacuation of church school
Students moved away from Dallas Bay Baptist Church School as a precaution.