State Representative Yusuf Hakeem Hosts Public Hearing on Medicaid Block Grant Proposal
"If this block grant is going to improve the health status of our community of Hamilton County, count me in."
Students tackle classmate with handgun
A freshman high school student in California was tackled to the ground by classmates on Tuesday after authorities said he brought an unloaded handgun to school, CBS Los Angeles reports. The 14-year-old boy took out a small gun during metal…
NASA names new chief of human spaceflight
Douglas Loverro, a veteran manager with broad experience in national security space operations, has been selected by NASA to lead the agency's human space flight programs. He takes over at a critical moment as the agency assesses the readiness of…
Brainerd High School Student found with Unloaded gun on school grounds
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - A Brainerd High School student gets arrested for bringing a handgun to school. The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office says the student was searched, and the unloaded gun was found in their possession. The student was then…
Hixson High student found with loaded gun at school
A Hixson High School student gets arrested for bringing a loaded handgun to school.
Over 300 birds crash into the NASCAR Hall of Fame building
By Sophie Lewis October 16, 2019 / 3:14 PM / CBS News Hundreds of migratory birds crashed into the NASCAR Hall of Fame building in Charlotte, North Carolina, Tuesday night. A nonprofit helping the survivors said a total of 310…
United Auto Workers leaders reach deal with GM
Updated on: October 16, 2019 / 12:25 PM / CBS/AP GM autoworker strike enters day 26 The United Auto Workers and General Motors have reached a tentative agreement that could end a monthlong strike by nearly 50,000 workers. Union leaders…
U.S. prosecutor shot outside her home in Micronesia
Wellington, New Zealand — Friends said Tuesday that lawyer Rachelle Bergeron planned to soon return to the U.S. after a challenging stint prosecuting criminals on the Pacific nation of Micronesia, but she was shot and killed as she returned home…
Parents of U.K. teen killed in crash felt "pressure" from Trump
The parents of British 19-year-old Harry Dunn, who was killed in a traffic accident involving American Anne Sacoolas, tells "CBS This Morning" they rejected President Trump's surprise offer to meet with Sacoolas during a White House meeting on Tuesday. After…
I-24 back open after person in distress situation
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Interstate 24 has reopened after it was shut down in both directions near the split Tuesday night. That's after law enforcement found themselves dealing with what they called a "person in distress." A Chattanooga Police Spokesperson…
Judge admits $107 million error in Johnson & Johnson opioid award
Oklahoma AG on major opioid win An Oklahoma judge has acknowledged making a $107 million error in determining how much drugmaker Johnson & Johnson must pay to help address the state's opioid crisis. Following a hearing Tuesday in Cleveland County,…
Walker County Schools enhances school safety
Walker County Schools recently installed to technology to enhance safety and improve response times for law enforcement.
Michigan judge blocks state's flavored e-cigarette ban
New study explores the effects of vaping A Michigan judge temporarily blocked the state's weeks-old ban on flavored e-cigarettes Tuesday, CBS Lansing affiliate WLNS reports. The judge claimed the ban may force adults to return to smoking more harmful tobacco…
Google debuts new Pixel 4 smartphone and more
Google unveiled its Pixel 4 smartphone and other hardware devices at the annual Made by Google event Tuesday, all of which are aimed at getting consumers hooked on the company's artificial intelligence services. The new phone boasts better facial recognition…
Wounded Warrior Project Hosts 8 Combat Veterans for "Wind Therapy" Motorcycle Tour
". . . when these warriors are riding, they're focusing just on the motorcycle, their surroundings, and they're not focusing on PTSD, TBI, or Combat Stress."
ATV wreck kills one juvenile after it over turns Friday evening
OOLTEWAH, Tenn (WDEF) -The Hamilton County sheriff's office is investigating an ATV wreck that killed one juvenile. The accident happened around 8 o clock Friday evening at the 8200 block of Bell Mill Road in Ooltewah. Police say the ATV…
Golden Apple: Tina Gower
A Hixson High School teacher wants her student to know they can succeed once they graduate. That's earned her this week's Golden Apple Award.
NASA shows off new spacesuits for moon mission
NASA showed off new spaceflight suits and red, white and blue moonsuits Tuesday that astronauts will wear when launching into deep space aboard the agency's Orion capsules and walking about on the moon during planned Artemis missions to the lunar…
Police Investigating Shooting on Brainerd Rd
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF)- Police are investing a shooting on Brainerd Road From Monday afternoon. Upon arrival, police say a 22 year old female said she had been shot near the gas station in the 4700 block of Brainerd Rd. She…
23-year old man shot on Wheeler Avenue
Chattanooga Police need help after a 23-year old man was shot on Wheeler Avenue.
Felicity Huffman reports to prison to begin 14-day sentence
College admission scandal lawyer speaks out "Desperate Housewives" star Felicity Huffman, who was given a 14-day sentence last month for her role in the college admissions cheating scandal, reported to prison Tuesday, her representative said in a statement. Huffman reported to…
Charges dropped against woman accused of child abuse
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - All charges were dismissed against a Chattanooga woman accused of abusing her child on Facebook Live. Tybresha Sexton was initially charged with aggravated child abuse or neglect, resisting arrest, and disorderly conduct. It stems from an…
Man allegedly went to police with body in car and said he killed 4
Roseville, California — A man went to a police station in California on Monday with a body in his car and told authorities he killed four people, CBS Sacramento reports. Police said the suspect walked into the Mt. Shasta Police Department…
Taco Bell recalls 2.3 million pounds of seasoned beef
Taco Bell removed and discarded 2.3 million pounds of seasoned beef from eateries in 21 states after a customer found a metal shaving in a menu item, the fast-food chain said Tuesday. Federal regulators were alerted to the problem on…
