Foster mom charged with murder after twins die in hot car
The twins were 3 years old.
Nashville sheriff reveals Johnny Cash was once deputized
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Nashville's sheriff says there's proof that Johnny Cash was granted law enforcement authority four decades ago. At the Johnny Cash Museum this week, Nashville Sheriff Daron Hall unveiled a blown-up image of the late musician's September…
Southern drought shows first improvement in weeks
We could see an improvement of more than 10 percentage points in a week, with more rain coming this weekend.
Calif. wildfire fanned by 70 mph winds leaps out of control
Geysersville, California — A fast-moving wildfire in rural Sonoma County, intensified by 70 mph winds, prompted officials to order evacuations, CBS San Francisco reports, citing Cal Fire. The so-called Kincade Fire, near Geyserville, quickly grew to approximately 7,000 acres, the…
Local Ret. Fire Captain ends up on other side of emergency call
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - It was a dinner Wednesday afternoon ignited by appreciation for the ones who saved Retired Chattanooga Fire Captain David Thompson's life. "It's real, real simple. I owe my life. I would not be here if hadn't…
Ethics Committee to investigate lawmaker's relationship with aide
The House Ethics Committee said Wednesday it is investigating whether freshman Congresswoman Katie Hill had a sexual relationship with a congressional staffer, a violation of House rules. In a statement late Wednesday, the California Democrat denied having a relationship with…
Ohio man threatens school shooting to distract from robbery
Police in North Huntingdon identified 35-year-old Luke Dell of Beavercreek, Ohio after he carried out an elaborate scheme that involved multiple diversions and a mask that drastically changed his image, making him look much older than he was. According to…
Census offers jobs for Chattanooga area residents
You can apply for a job to help the 2020 Census here in the Chattanooga area.
100-year-old honored for guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Arlington, Virginia — Honor flights have flown nearly a quarter of a million veterans to the nation's capital to visit the monuments built in their honor. Safe to say no veteran has felt prouder, or happier, than 100-year-old Jack Eaton,…
Friends honor bullied Chattanooga boy
Community members are mourning the loss of a Chattanooga boy. They say he took his own life after being bullied.
Crisis team responds to mental health emergencies in Oregon
For immediate help if you are in a crisis, call the toll-free National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. All calls are confidential. Eugene, Oregon — When a mental health-related 911 call comes in,…
An upset father is seeking closure after son was left to die in a fiery car crash
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - A family is seeking closure for their son who was left to die in a fiery car crash. "He killed my son and i feel some kind of way about it. I just want him to…
New bill would make animal cruelty a federal felony
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill that would make animal cruelty a federal felony. The Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture Act, or PACT Act, bans abusive behavior including crushing, burning, drowning, suffocating, impaling and other bodily injury toward…
School Board Member Asks Commission For Mutual Cooperation Between The Two Governing Bodies
"How did we get to this point? Where 4th graders feel like they have to take their own life?"
Alabama murder suspect shot in Chattanooga
A man wanted for murder in Alabama gets shot in Chattanooga.
World's largest treehouse burns to the ground
The Minister's Treehouse — reportedly the largest treehouse in the world — has burned to the ground after a raging fire. The Tennessee landmark went up in flames late Tuesday night, and officials were unable to save it. Cumberland County…
Giuliani associates plead not guilty to campaign finance charges
New York — Two business associates of Rudy Giuliani pleaded not guilty in federal court to charges they illegally funneled foreign donations to political committees supporting President Trump and other Republicans. Lev Parnas and Igor Fruman, wearing dark suits and…
Free flowers today at Chattanooga Florist to spread positivity
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A local flower shop is spreading some positivity by Petaling it Forward. Today Chattanooga florist is teaming up with florists from all around the country to hand out flowers to strangers as random acts of kindness. This…
Student suicide inspires school board member to plead for unity
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - After several days of debates over teacher raises...a school board member appeared before the Hamilton county commission this morning to ask that they work together. School board member Tiffanie Robinson told commissioners that she was inspired to…
Google says quantum computer completed 10,000-year task in 200 seconds
Google said it has achieved a breakthrough in quantum computing research, saying an experimental quantum processor has completed a calculation in just a few minutes that would take a traditional supercomputer thousands of years. The findings, published Wednesday in the…
Boeing sales and profit fall amid continuing 737 Max woes
Boeing exec Kevin McAllister ousted Boeing on Wednesday reported a sharp decline in revenue and profits as it continues to struggle with the fallout from two deadly crashes of its 737 Max airliner. The company said that net income fell to…
Dunlap Police warn of scams that pull at heartstrings
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) - "A citizen said she received three different calls from a local number where they had spoofed a local number where it would look like it was local here that it was calling her asking for donations…
Police find Kamille "Cupcake" McKinney's remains in dumpster
Birmingham police said late Tuesday that Kamille "Cupcake" McKinney, the 3-year-old girl who had been missing for 10 days, was dead, and that her remains were found inside a dumpster. "We found the remains of a child that we believe…
Suspected shooter arrested after wounding 1 near California school
A gunman and his accomplice have been arrested in a shooting just outside a Northern California high school Tuesday that wounded a teenager and locked down thousands of students and staffers in a three-school complex for hours, authorities said. Witnesses…
