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Tropical Storm Olga forms in Gulf of Mexico

A new tropical storm formed Friday in the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to merge with a cold front in Louisiana, causing gale-force winds and dumping several inches of rain in the southeast. Tropical Storm Olga had maximum sustained…

Flu season coming early this year

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The flu season is only 3 weeks old, and Erlanger Health System is reporting 112 influenza-like cases to the Hamilton County Health Department. That compares to only 37 cases over the same period last year. Dr. Steven Cooper…

Hamilton County's 200th Birthday

What a happy anniversary it was, kicking off with a ceremony to remember every cornerstone of history that has graced this county.

Officials find body of Sequatchie missing man

DUNLAP, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Sequatchie County Sheriff's Office says the body of a local man has been found after a lengthy search by officers and volunteers. Dayne Sabo reportedly left his home on Miller Road on Signal Mountain in…

GM workers end 40-day strike after approving new contract

GM strike: Workers reach tentative deal The United Auto Workers on Friday called an end to a six-week strike against General Motors after union members voted to ratify a four-year contract, ending the longest nationwide walkout against the automaker since…

Justice Department must give House committee Mueller material

Judge: DOJ must turn over Mueller documents A district court judge on Friday granted the House Judiciary Committee's request to obtain secret grand jury materials from special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation. U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia Chief…

3 more officials subpoenaed in impeachment inquiry

Three more Trump administration officials have been subpoenaed in Democrats' impeachment inquiry, adding to the growing list of insiders caught between a subpoena and the White House's insistence that they not testify. The three officials — Russell Vought, acting director…

Georgia school grades fall; officials call for changes

By JEFF AMY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) - Overall grades for Georgia's schools fell in the 2018-2019 school year, with two state leaders repeating their call to overhaul grading methods. The typical school statewide scored 75.9 points on a 100-point…

Halloween Safety Tips From The Hamilton County Sheriff

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office wants everyone to have an enjoyable Halloween! But, they also want you to remember these important safety tips. Here are the tips that they sent our newsroom! Tips for families that will…

Walden Prepares for the Grocery Store Vote

The controversial proposal to bring a grocery store on the town of Walden will likely draw a hefty opposition of local residents to Town Hall next Tuesday night.

Senate Republicans back resolution condemning impeachment inquiry

Washington — Republican Senator Lindsey Graham introduced a resolution co-sponsored by more than three dozen of his colleagues, including Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, condemning the House for a lack of transparency in the impeachment inquiry. "Every American should be…

Hunter dies after being attacked by deer he'd just shot

Trophy hunting: Killing or conservation? Watch the CBSN Originals documentary, "Trophy Hunting: Killing or Conservation?" in the video player above. In a shocking twist of fate, an experienced Arkansas hunter was attacked by a deer he had just shot in…

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