Man injured in jet ski accident in Polk County
A TWRA official says around 5:30 p.m. officials responded to a jet ski accident.
SCAM ALERT: Dalton Utilities alert customers of reoccurring scam
Dalton Utilities is alerting customers about a scam.
Family of killed Guatemalan woman demands Border Patrol be held accountable
The family of the young Guatemalan woman killed by a border patrol agent is demanding he be held accountable. This happened as the Border Patrol revised their official statement about the events leading to her death in Rio Bravo, Texas.…
Pedestrian Killed in crash on Hixson Pike
Chattanooga Police says they are investigating a crash that killed a man on Hixson Pike Saturday night.
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‘Solo’ sputters in takeoff with $83.3M at box office
In the largest disturbance yet in Disney’s otherwise lucrative reign over “Star Wars,” the Han Solo spinoff “Solo: A Star Wars Story” opened well below expectations.
How a secret backchannel helped free Joshua Holt from Venezuelan prison
WASHINGTON -- A secret backchannel led by a veteran Republican Senate staffer and a flamboyant Venezuelan official nicknamed "Dracula" broke through hostile relations between the two governments to secure the release of American prisoner Joshua Holt, who traveled to the…
Hamilton county EMS staff marks National EMS Week with Awards
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The annual National Emergency Services Award Ceremony was held today at Vulcan Recreational Park.
UPDATE: Chattanooga Police investigating deadly shooting on Basswood Drive
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police have released more information on Saturday afternoon's shooting on Basswood Drive.
Thousands protest "pro-business" politics of French president Emmanuel Macron
Macron, a centrist former investment banker, says his economic changes are meant to increase France's global competitiveness
Creative Discovery Museum opens summer exhibit
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Creative Discovery Museum opened up their brand new summer exhibit today.
Sweden admits Swedish meatballs are actually from Turkey
A shocking confession has confounded lovers of the Swedish meatball. For centuries the beloved staple was considered Sweden's signature dish. But a simple tweet changed that. Holly Williams has the story.
South Korean president says Kim Jong Un is committed to summit with Trump
The news about Moon came as Mr. Trump told reporters at the White House that there meetings are going on to revive the summit
Ireland's landslide victory to legalize abortion called "quiet revolution"
DUBLIN -- In Ireland, it's being called a quiet revolution and a victory for women. The once conservative nation voted "yes" to repeal a constitutional ban on abortion. The landslide vote, celebrated outside Parliament Saturday, shows an overwhelming desire for…
Ireland's landslide victory to legalize abortion called "quiet revolution"
DUBLIN (CBS News) -- In Ireland, it's being called a quiet revolution and a victory for women. The once conservative nation voted "yes" to repeal a constitutional ban on abortion. The landslide vote, celebrated outside Parliament Saturday, shows an overwhelming desire for…
Swedish meatballs are actually Turkish?! It's complicated
A report earlier this month that Swedish meatballs might come from Turkey had some wondering if their whole lives were a lie -- but it turns out to be more complex
Real Madrid wins 3rd straight Champions League title
Gareth Bale's eye-catching scissor-kick helped Real Madrid to a third successive title
Can the U.S.-North Korea summit be saved?
There has been a flurry of activity to save the highly anticipated meeting between President Trump and North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un. Meanwhile, an American who was jailed in Venezuela for two years was scheduled to meet Mr. Trump…
Ireland votes to end abortion ban
Ireland, the once conservative nation, voted "yes" to repeal a constitutional ban on abortion. The vote is being called a "quiet revolution" and a victory for women. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Atlanta FBI special agent dies after exposure to 9/11 toxins
ATLANTA (AP) - The special agent in charge of the FBI's Atlanta office has died due to complications from his work responding at the World Trade Center on 9/11.
Hepatitis A outbreak spreads in Tennessee's largest city
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - At least 14 people have contracted hepatitis A in Tennessee's largest city in the last six months.
Several top Georgia primary contests headed to July runoff
ATLANTA (AP) - Some of the top Republican primary contests in Georgia - including one deciding who will face a Democrat vying to become the first black female governor in the U.S. - are still undecided after Tuesday's primaries. They will head to a runoff on July 24.
No charges expected for Nashville dad who left baby in hot vehicle
(CBS News) -- Nashville officials will likely not be filing charges for the death of 1-year-old Katera Barker, who was forgotten for several hours in her father's truck, CBS affiliate WVLT reports.
Tennessee court dismisses lawsuit to null marriage laws
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Court of Appeals has dismissed a lawsuit seeking to invalidate all of the state's marriage laws.
Irish voters overwhelmingly repeal abortion ban
Last Updated May 26, 2018 2:11 PM EDT DUBLIN -- Irish voters have overwhelmingly supported repealing their country's constitutional ban on abortions and having parliament enact laws that reflect the popular vote, final results from a referendum show. Elections official Barry…