Firefighters have been working to prevent a wildfire near the historic mining town of Crown King from spreading to an area where it could quickly grow.More >>
High winds have nearly tripled the size of a wildfire in northern Arizona that led to an evacuation order for a historic mining town.More >>
The FBI says it suspects the mailings of hundreds of envelopes containing white powder over the last four years are the work of someone in Texas.More >>
The FBI says it suspects the mailings of hundreds of envelopes containing white powder over the last four years are the work of someone in Texas.More >>
One of country music's biggest acts is preparing to stage a benefit concert for a southern Indiana town battered by March tornadoes.More >>
The Grammy Award-winning country music trio Lady Antebellum performed a "mini-prom" for students of a southern Indiana town that was devastated by a tornado in early March.More >>
An attorney says Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s estranged wife has been found dead in New York.More >>
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s estranged wife, Mary Richardson Kennedy, who had fought drug and alcohol problems, was found dead at the family property Wednesday.More >>
A 6-foot-long inactive training missile accidentally fell from a military helicopter into field near a Texas military post, causing the brief evacuation of nearby homes but not harming anyone, officials said.More >>
A 6-foot-long inactive training missile accidentally fell from a military helicopter into field near a Texas military post, causing the brief evacuation of nearby homes but not harming anyone, officials said.More >>
Kevin Garnett scored 27 points, grabbed 13 rebounds, and used a dominant second quarter to help the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers 107-91 on Wednesday night and take a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference...More >>
Kevin Garnett scored 27 points, grabbed 13 rebounds, and used a dominant second quarter to help the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers 107-91 on Wednesday night and take a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference...More >>
Jurors are deliberating for a second day in the case of a former Houston police officer accused of taking part in the videotaped beating of a 15-year-old burglary suspect.More >>
A jury's acquittal Wednesday of a former Houston police officer in the alleged beating of a 15-year-old burglary suspect during a videotaped arrest upset black community leaders who criticized the verdict as unjust and...More >>
Child welfare officials in Texas say a Houston boy found in March after being kidnapped as an infant eight years ago is still not ready to meet his parents.More >>
A Houston boy kidnapped eight years ago is still not ready to meet his parents after being in foster care since authorities found him in March, Texas child welfare officials said Wednesday during a court hearing.More >>
Vice President Joe Biden is pouncing on Republican presidential challenger Mitt Romney in swing state Ohio, casting him as a corporate raider more interested in making profits than in the needs of workers.More >>
Vice President Joe Biden, campaigning in Democratic territory with high unemployment, went after Republican Mitt Romney's business background Wednesday and cast him as a corporate raider more interested in profits than...More >>
Divisive Republican primaries, an out-of-nowhere GOP retirement and an unexpectedly competitive race in North Dakota add up to an unpredictable battle for control of the Senate this fall. It's confounding early forecasts...More >>
Divisive Republican primaries, an out-of-nowhere GOP retirement in Maine and an unexpectedly competitive race in North Dakota add up to an unpredictable battle for control of the Senate this fall, confounding early forecasts...More >>
Dozens of world leaders are heading to the United States to discuss Europe's economic woes and solidify plans for winding down the Afghanistan war.More >>
More than two dozen world leaders will join President Barack Obama in an extraordinary weekend of back-to-back summits to tackle Europe's mounting economic woes and solidify plans for winding down the decade-long war in...More >>
A former FBI agent who helped send elected officials to jail, including a governor, is dropping out of the Republican race in Connecticut's 5th Congressional District.More >>
A former FBI agent who helped send elected officials to jail, including a governor, is dropping out of the Republican race in Connecticut's 5th Congressional District.More >>
By The Associated Press A look at the main issues for the NATO alliance at the summit meeting for heads of government in Chicago on Sunday and Monday.More >>
By The Associated Press A look at the main issues for the NATO alliance at the summit meeting for heads of government in Chicago on Sunday and Monday.More >>
By The Associated Press WHO: The Group of Eight is made up of the leaders of the United States, Japan, Britain, Germany, France, Italy, Canada and Russia. The Kremlin won't be represented at the Camp...More >>
By The Associated Press WHO: The Group of Eight is made up of the leaders of the United States, Japan, Britain, Germany, France, Italy, Canada and Russia. The Kremlin won't be represented at the Camp...More >>
Embattled Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has released updated employment figures that show the state actually added a small number of jobs during his first year in office.More >>
Republican Gov. Scott Walker released better 2011 jobs figures on Wednesday in an attempt to rebuff a central argument of those trying to recall him from office that Wisconsin's economy has suffered under his leadership.More >>
One of country music's biggest acts is preparing to stage a benefit concert for a southern Indiana town battered by March tornadoes.More >>
The Grammy Award-winning country music trio Lady Antebellum performed a "mini-prom" for students of a southern Indiana town that was devastated by a tornado in early March.More >>
The three "American Idol" finalists earned nearly uniform votes of confidence from the show's judges. But it's the audience tally that will determine which two singers advance to next week's finale.More >>
The three "American Idol" finalists earned nearly uniform votes of confidence from the show's judges. But it's the audience tally that will determine which two singers advance to next week's finale.More >>
The 65th annual Cannes Film Festival was to get under way Wednesday with Wes Anderson's carefully composed whimsy and Sacha Baron Cohen's less confined theatrics.More >>
Wes Anderson opened the 65th Cannes Film Festival with his meticulously composed ode to young love, "Moonrise Kingdom," while less mannered theatrics surrounded the annual French Riviera extravaganza.More >>
This year's Cannes Film Festival features directors in their 30s and their 80s, directors from Europe and North America, directors from Asia and the Middle East - but no women.More >>
At this year's Cannes Film Festival, there are directors in their 30s and their 80s, directors from Europe and North America, directors from Asia and the Middle East - but no women.More >>
Chuck Brown, who styled a unique mix of funk, soul and Latin party sounds to create go-go music in the nation's capital, has died after suffering from pneumonia. He was 75.More >>
Chuck Brown, who styled a unique mix of funk, soul and Latin party sounds to create go-go music in the nation's capital, has died after suffering from pneumonia. He was 75.More >>
Popular Detroit pastor and gospel singer Marvin Winans was assaulted and carjacked Wednesday afternoon at a gas station on the city's west side.More >>
Popular Detroit pastor and gospel singer Marvin Winans was assaulted and carjacked Wednesday afternoon at a gas station on the city's west side.More >>
Denver police say they've arrested the drummer of Denver-based band OneRepublic on suspicion of assault, destruction of private property and disturbing the peace.More >>
The drummer for OneRepublic has pleaded not guilty to charges filed in Denver after his girlfriend said he grabbed her head and threw her down during a fight.More >>
By The Associated Press In a May 15 compilation of comments reacting to the death of Mexican writer Carlos Fuentes, The Associated Press misspelled the name of the director of Mexico's National Council...More >>
By The Associated Press In a May 15 compilation of comments reacting to the death of Mexican writer Carlos Fuentes, The Associated Press misspelled the name of the director of Mexico's National Council...More >>
Cindy Sexton features a child up for adoption looking for their "Forever Family". Watch her segments every Friday on Channel 3 Eyewitness News at 6:00.More >>
The Jefferson Awards for Public Service honor Chattanooga's local volunteers who do extraordinary things for their community, their nation or the environment.More >>
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The Grammy Award-winning country music trio Lady Antebellum performed a "mini-prom" for students of a southern Indiana town that was devastated by a tornado in early March.More >>
The Grammy Award-winning country music trio Lady Antebellum performed a "mini-prom" for students of a southern Indiana town that was devastated by a tornado in early March.More >>
A judge in Clarksville has issued an order revoking the passport of a former U.S. Army major living in the United Arab Emirates for failing to comply with a court order to bring his young daughter back to the United States.More >>
A judge in Clarksville has issued an order revoking the passport of a former U.S. Army major living in the United Arab Emirates for failing to comply with a court order to bring his young daughter back to the United States.More >>
Some people are annoyed by door-to-door salespeople, but police said one Clarksville homeowner took it too far when he answered his door to an alarm salesman while holding a shotgun and then fired it so the guy would get off...More >>
Some people are annoyed by door-to-door salespeople, but police said one Clarksville homeowner took it too far when he answered his door to an alarm salesman while holding a shotgun and then fired it so the guy would get off...More >>
A custody battle between the mother of a 6-year-old boy and an east Tennessee man unrelated to the child has dragged on more than 4 1/2 years. And the boy's future is still uncertain in spite of the Tennessee Supreme...More >>
A custody battle between the mother of a 6-year-old boy and an east Tennessee man unrelated to the child has dragged on more than 4 1/2 years. And the boy's future is still uncertain in spite of the Tennessee Supreme...More >>
The governments says claims that Skechers fitness shoes can help shed pounds and tone muscles are sketchy at best - and they're going to cost the company millions of dollars.More >>
The governments says claims that Skechers fitness shoes can help shed pounds and tone muscles are sketchy at best - and they're going to cost the company millions of dollars.More >>
A Georgia graduate student fighting a rare flesh-eating bacterial infection has seen the severe damage to her hands and is accepting it without tears.More >>
A Georgia graduate student fighting a rare flesh-eating bacterial infection has seen the severe damage to her hands and is accepting it without tears.More >>
Delta Air Lines says it may have charged some frequent fliers higher fares than other customers for almost three weeks because of a computer glitch. Delta says it is unsure how many travelers paid higher fares because of the...More >>
A federal appeals court has sided with a fourth-grade teacher who claims she was wrongly fired by the principal of a Florida Christian school after she disclosed that she was pregnant before she got married.More >>
A federal appeals court has sided with a fourth-grade teacher who claims she was wrongly fired by the principal of a Florida Christian school after she disclosed that she was pregnant before she got married.More >>
Hayden Everett and Dustin Mayton from Oliver Springs High School caught 16.53 lbs. to take the title of Tennessee High School State Champions. Hayden and Dustin competed against 45 other high school teams today on Nickajack Lake to take the win.More >>
The flame that will burn during the London Games was lit at the birthplace of the ancient Olympics on Thursday, heralding the start of a torch relay that will culminate with the opening ceremony on July 27.More >>
The new Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame's first inductions include the longest running broadcaster in world history, Chattanooga's own Luther Masingill.More >>
Wednesday marks 100 days until the London Olympics, making it a good time to look at some of the athletes who will be thrilling sports fans on the biggest of stages this summer.More >>
The Bloomberg Tennessee Index is a price-weighted index designed to measure the performance of the Tennessee economy. All of the index members are headquartered in Tennessee and have a market capitalization of at least $15 million. The index was developed with a base value of 100 as of December 30, 1994.More >>
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Tuesday, May 15 2012 7:30 PM EDT2012-05-15 23:30:03 GMT
CHATTANOOGA, TN. (WRCB) -- Channel 3 has confirmed the young girl who was killed Sunday evening on 12th Ave. is Chelsea Smith, 14. Court records show the man who was arrested in her death, Carlos JuanMore >>
Channel 3 has confirmed the girl who was killed Sunday evening on 12th Avenue is 14-year-old Chelsea Smith.More >>
Monday, May 14 2012 3:12 PM EDT2012-05-14 19:12:05 GMT
Chattanooga Police have arrested an 18 year old man on criminal homicide charges relating to the death of a young woman on 12th Avenue Sunday evening.More >>
Chattanooga Police have arrested an 18 year old man on criminal homicide charges relating to the death of a young woman on 12th Avenue Sunday evening.More >>
Tuesday, May 15 2012 9:13 PM EDT2012-05-16 01:13:55 GMT
Eleven dispatchers for the Hamilton County 911 Unified Emergency Communications District have been disciplined after managers concluded they misused the 'CHAT function on their equipment by spreadingMore >>
A nine-year veteran claims 'speaking her mind' is what got her fired as a dispatcher the Hamilton County 911 Unified Emergency Communications District.
Managers confirm they disciplined 11 dispatchers for unauthorized use. But, Teresa McIntosh maintains she is the only employee to have lost an appeal to regain her job. More >>
Wednesday, May 16 2012 11:17 AM EDT2012-05-16 15:17:06 GMT
Dolly Parton is adored by her fans and respected by almost everyone.More >>
Dolly Parton is adored by her fans and respected by almost everyone.
She has proven to be as successful in business as she is in the entertainment world, and her compassion for children and reading is already having an impact on thousands.More >>
Tuesday, May 15 2012 4:58 AM EDT2012-05-15 08:58:16 GMT
(WRCB) - After some patchy fog this morning, we are looking at comfortable weather today with highs near 80. The front that brought us rain yesterday has moved off to the east, and as it washes out weMore >>
Tuesday, May 15 2012 10:54 PM EDT2012-05-16 02:54:09 GMT
CHATTANOOGA (WRCB) -- A man is behind bars Tuesday night, accused of soliciting a minor. According to the Hamilton County booking report, 69-year-old Alfred Nathan Trotter was arrested on Saturday.More >>
A man is behind bars Tuesday night, accused of soliciting a minor.More >>
