Golden Apple: Emily Wheeler
A Thrasher Elementary school educator loves teaching, and loves children. Her dedication has earned her this week's Golden Apple Award.
15 year old charged with September homicide
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police arrest a teenager for a September homicide. 40-year-old Marshon Langford was killed. The 15-year-old boy faces several charges including, Criminal Homicide, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, Possession of a Weapon while in the Commission of…
Tennessee announces plan to spend some of welfare surplus
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee has announced plans to spend part of $732 million in reserves from a federal welfare program for families with children. The Department of Human Services on Tuesday detailed $290 million in planned spending, saying it…
Officers from 7 agencies hunt down suspect on Alabama/Georgia line
"The Northern part of our county can sleep more peacefully knowing he's in custody."
Cities urge boycott of meat companies linked to Amazon fires
City officials in Los Angeles and New York have proposed legislation that would require the country's two biggest municipalities to cut ties with businesses linked to wildfires burning in the Amazon rainforests in Brazil. Spurring the recently introduced bills are…
Jeffrey Epstein prison guards charged with falsifying records
Two correctional officers responsible for guarding accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein the day he died by suicide have been charged with falsifying prison records, federal prosecutors announced Tuesday. Jeffrey Epstein, seen in a March 28, 2017 image provided by the…
Judge dismisses post-conviction relief petition for Lee Hall
A judge dismisses a post-conviction relief petition for a Chattanooga man on death row.
Parents of Cornell student found dead after frat party offer $10K reward
The parents of a Cornell University freshman are offering a $10,000 reward to solve the mystery surrounding their son's death. The body of 18-year-old Antonio Tsialas was found days after he vanished following a fraternity party in October. His is…
Collegedale gets review of police department
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) - Collegedale City Commissioners hear the results of a review of the police department at their meeting Monday night. The majority of Collegedale Police Officers seem to be satisfied with their job. That's what UT's Municipal Technical…
Chick-fil-A halts donations to 3 groups against gay marriage
Foundation dropping donations to Salvation Army and FCA
Operation Christmas Child opens collection site
"over 168 million boxes have been taken to children in very impoverished situations."
Ooltewah High students painting holiday windows at Walmart
OOLTEWAH, Tennessee (WDEF) - Ooltewah High School students are using their creativity to bring some joy this holiday season. This morning, they spent time painting windows at the Walmart on Little Debbie Parkway. The theme was Santa's house at the…
Suit: School officials in Tennessee county push Christianity
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Two atheist families are suing a Tennessee school system, claiming district officials there promote Christianity. The lawsuit was filed Monday in U.S. District Court in Nashville by the American Civil Liberties Union. It claims Smith County…
Coach Kirby Smart talks about connection to Ringgold's Chamberlain Smith
ATHENS, Georgia (WDEF) - University of Georgia Kirby Smart describes the play when photographer Chamberlain Smith was run over by a player as "a very scary moment." The football coach led off his Monday press conference wishing the Ringgold native…
Bei Bei leaving the National Zoo for China
Washington — The National Zoo in Washington, D.C., is saying goodbye to Bei Bei. He's the last of its beloved giant panda cubs, and his departure could mean the end of an era. For the past four years, we've watched…
Chattanooga Lookouts on list of minor league teams the MLB could cut
Major League Baseball is proposing to change or cut 40 minor league teams, which could impact the Chattanooga Lookouts.
Hixson Apartment Shooting Update
It was a busy scene with police lights flooding the Greendale Way as officers were responding to a shooting shortly after 11 p.m.
Managers announce new security measures at Douglas Heights Apartments
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Landmark Properties says they will make security changes after another shooting last week at the Douglas Heights apartments downtown. "Following the incident last week, we’ve been talking with residents and guarantors to hear their concerns." Here are…
Chick-fil-A to stop donations to some charities after LGBT protests
Chick-fil-A is shifting its charitable donations in the new year as the fast-food chain looks to avoid the spotlight that came with its history of financing evangelical groups that opposed LGBTQ rights, including same-sex marriage. The Atlanta-based company in 2020…
Howard drama department wins state awards
The theatre department at the Howard School hasn't been around for very long, but some of the actors are already being recognized.
The Latest: Daughter ‘heartbroken’ over DNA evidence ruling
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - The Latest on attempts to test DNA evidence in a murder 13 years after a Tennessee man was executed for the crime (all times local): 2:40 p.m. The daughter of a man executed for murder 13…
FBI arrests Indiana mayor amid city investigation
Muncie, Ind. — A central Indiana mayor has been arrested by FBI agents amid an ongoing federal investigation that's resulted in the city's former building commissioner pleading guilty to money laundering and wire fraud. An FBI spokeswoman says Muncie Mayor Dennis…
Kylie Jenner sells stake in her beauty company for $600 million
Beauty company Coty is buying a 51% stake in Kylie Jenner's cosmetics business for $600 million. The deal, which values the young entrepreneur's namesake beauty brand at $1.2 billion, will enable "global expansion and entry into new beauty categories," the…
4 killed, 6 wounded in mass shooting at California football party
4 killed in California backyard shooting Fresno, California — Police here say ten people were hit in what they're calling a "mass casualty" shooting Sunday night and four of them died.Fresno Police Lieutenant Bill Dooley said a suspect or suspects…
