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Biden-Putin talks yield no breakthrough in Ukraine tensions
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin were still far apart after two hours of talks on the escalating crisis caused by Russia’s massing of tens of thousands of troops near its…
Major outage at Amazon disrupts businesses across the US
A major outage in Amazon's cloud computing network Tuesday severely disrupted services at a wide range of U.S. companies for more than five hours, the latest sign of just how concentrated the business of keeping the internet running has become.…
Mom To Mom - Create a Special Hot Cocoa Ornament
When it comes to gifting those special teachers for the holidays, we like to think outside the box. So, instead of those traditional mugs with hot chocolate or coffee in it, we like to get Christmas ornaments and throw all the yummy, delicious stuff inside.
Brainerd Edges CSAS 49-48
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) CSAS is back in the same district as Brainerd, and the Patriots and Panthers had a district dog fight on Tuesday with Brainerd pulling out a 49-48 victory.
Howard Knocks Off New District Foe Bradley Central 58-52
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Howard basketball team was pushed up into the state's biggest basketball classification this season...the new 4A class. Doesn't seem to faze the Hustlin' Tigers. They beat district for Bradley Central 58-52 on Tuesday at Howard. Hustlin' Tigers went…
Texas Tech Wins Offensively Challenged Game Over Tennessee 57-52 in Overtime
NEW YORK (AP) — Terrence Shannon, Jr. had 18 points and 12 rebounds, and Texas Tech continued its run of Jimmy V Classic upsets in an offensively anemic 57-52 overtime win over No. 13 Tennessee on Tuesday night. Texas Tech…
School Board Chair Proposes Committee to Review Students' Books, Receives Bipartisan Support
HAMILTON COUNTY (WDEF) - Groups of Hamilton County parents and school board members have faced off this year over the presence of books in schools that contain profanity and topics some individuals say…
Weather Update: Tuesday Night's Forecast - December 6th, 2021
Tennessee Valley (WDEF): After A Few Overnight Sprinkles, Mainly Dry For The Mid-Week! Cloudy skies will continue through the nighttime. A few spotty showers possible overnight with lows near 40. Decreasing clouds and more sunshine returning for your Wednesday.…
Bradley Central Celebrates Rhyne Howard's Basketball Career by Retiring Her Jersey
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) Before Rhyne Howard started tearing up SEC basketball at Kentucky, she was tearing up high school basketball at Bradley Central. Howard is one of the best players to come through our area in recent years. Last Friday night,…
Fairy Godmothers Chattanooga: Giving Back to Widowed/Single Parents for Christmas
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF): Fairy Godmothers Chattanooga is giving back this Christmas. The brand new group is partnering with the community to give widowed and single parents Christmas presents. Fairy Godmothers started in Dallas -…
Gov. Lee appoints local judge to lead Commission on Children and Youth
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Governor Bill Lee has appointed Judge Robert Philyaw to serve as chair of the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth. He is a Juvenile Court Judge in Hamilton County. Judge Philyaw has been on the Commission…
Golden Apple: Leah Broersma, Rivermont Elementary
CHATTANOOGA. TN (WDEF) - Parents of students in Leah Broersma's special needs pre-k program at Rivermont a grateful to have such a good teacher. They describe her as passionate and attentive. Jill Evans is…
Local Officer who lost his foot warns others about the dangers of avoiding medical care
SPRING CITY, Tenn (WDEF) - Spring City Police Officer, Sgt. Jeffery Batten recently underwent amputation surgery. Sgt Batten tells News 12 how type 2 diabetes cost him his foot and how he is working to adjust to a new way of…
Volunteer firefighter killed in wreck on Hwy 411
ETOWAH, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Etowah community is mourning the loss of young volunteer firefighter in a crash. 18 year old Matthew Perian was killed in a wreck earlier on Tuesday on Highway 411 in McMinn County. Perian was an…
Weather in the Classroom - Skyuka Hall & Battle Academy
Tennessee Valley (WDEF): Weather in the classroom was busy today. Meteorologist Bekah Birdsall visited Skyukah Hall. The middle school students have been learning about weather. They had lots of questions about volcanoes, tornadoes, and winter weather. Chief Meteorologist Patrick Core…
Mom files lawsuit over tazing of her son at Cumberland County High
CROSSVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - We shared the release from Crossville Police on why officers felt they needed to use a taser on a 14 year old student at Cumberland County High. Now the boy's mother is filing a lawsuit over…
Gov. Lee sending more Tennessee Guard to southern border
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - Governor Bill Lee announces he is authorizing the use of more Tennessee National Guard on the southern border. Around 50 Guard personnel will be sent in early 2022 to support the Texas National Guard. The Governor's Office…
Chattanooga man charged in drug overdose case from March
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Meanwhile, Chattanooga police have arrested 39 year old Lafredrick Sails in connection with a drug overdose that occurred last March 11. It happened at a home in the 2800 block of East 26th Street. Sails is charged…
Catoosa Deputy and his wife charged in drug scheme
RINGGOLD (WDEF) - Catoosa County Sheriff Gary Sisk has fired one of his deputies over a drug investigation. The Sheriff says he got some information in November about 33 year old Caleb…
TSSAA Announces Mr. Football Award Winners
(tssaa.org) Tennessee’s best high school football players for 2021 were recognized at the Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Awards luncheon hosted by the Tennessee Titans. More than 400 people, including the honorees,…
Gov. Lee appoints local judge to lead Commission on Children and Youth
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Governor Bill Lee has appointed Judge Robert Philyaw to serve as chair of the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth. He is a Juvenile Court Judge in Hamilton County. Judge Philyaw has been on the Commission…
Weather in the Classroom - Skyuka Hall & Battle Academy
Tennessee Valley (WDEF): Weather in the classroom was busy today. Meteorologist Bekah Birdsall visited Skyukah Hall. The middle school students have been learning about weather. They had lots of questions about volcanoes, tornadoes, and winter weather. Chief Meteorologist Patrick Core…
Chattanooga man charged in drug overdose case from March
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Meanwhile, Chattanooga police have arrested 39 year old Lafredrick Sails in connection with a drug overdose that occurred last March 11. It happened at a home in the 2800 block of East 26th Street. Sails is charged…
Supply Chain Shortages Hit School Cafeterias
The latest school board meeting wasn't about who would become the new superintendent, or about what books should be in the classroom and libraries. This was about how much or how little food students get to eat for lunch at school.
What's Right With Our Schools: Howard High School Family Night
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - As the pandemic drags on, educators still have to adapt to make sure everyone is on the same page. Family night returned in person to Howard High School this year,…
Mayes sentenced for Baldwin Street murder
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Jamaal Mondrew Mayes was sentenced on Monday for a shooting near the Community Kitchen in 2017. He got 48 years for second degree murder as a…
Reports of lockdown at Erlanger
UPDATE: Chattanooga Police report they have arrested a suspect for auto burglary and are still looking for another. This was the case that led to the lockdown. ________ CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- A call came in just after 8:30 Sunday night…
Virtual Healing for the Holiday with Welcome Home of Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- People usually look forward to the holiday season for many reasons including seeing family. But the holiday season can be tough on people who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Welcome Home of Chattanooga invited…
Adult Big Wheel Race for a good cause
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-Downtown Chattanooga saw plenty of events going on for the Main Street 24 parade and celebrations. One of the highlights was the adult big wheel race for a good cause. 24 teams,…
City of Red Bank hosts annual Christmas parade and festival
RED BANK, Tenn (WDEF) - The City of Red Bank is celebrating the holidays with the return of the Red Bank Christmas Parade and Festival. Local vendors…
Managing Holiday Stress during Covid-19
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - With the holidays in full swing, the added pressure of planning, shopping, traveling, social obligations, and covid-19 restrictions can add even more stress to those who have an…
How CFD safely performs emergency extrications from electric and hybrid vehicles
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-Electric and hybrid vehicles are viewed as the way of the future. However, with new technology comes potentially new challenges. Such as how does a vehicular extrication team cut into…
Upcoming 5-11 years old Pfizer vaccine event
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- The Hamilton County Health Department, in partnership with Hamilton County Schools and One to One Health, will host another series of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination events for children ages 5-11. These events are intended to administer both 1st…
Sen. Gardenhire wants to equal out school board pay
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A local state lawmaker is tacking the issue of school board pay. Senator Todd Gardenhire is filing a bill to require that school board members get paid the same as…
18 year old shot in Hixson
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are investigating a shooting last night in Hixson. It happened in a subdivsion on Forest Dale Lane just after 10 P-M. Police found an 18 year old male with a gunshot wound. He was taken…
Here's how to donate to the digital Red Kettle for the Salvation Army
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - If you don't have the cash when you walk by a Red Kettle, we've got an easy way to give. Just scan this QR code on your phone. It will take you to a website where you…
Lighting of Giant Ice Menorah at Ice on the Landing
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - On Thursday, Chattanooga residents gathered to celebrate Hanukkah in an effort to prompt holiday awareness. To help kick off the event - a…
Chip's Good Word: Woman thanks unnamed good Samaritan who returned her bag
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - We've got a great story about a local woman who needs some help to thank an anonymous Good Samaritan. Megan Sandilands and her daughter went to the…
Songbirds Christmas Ornaments
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - One Chattanooga staple is helping give back to our community by hosting an ornament drive. Starting now, Songbirds is selling customizable guitar ornaments to museum and concert patrons as part…
Blood Assurance reports critical Type O shortage
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga's Blood Assurance says they have less than a day's supply of O blood available for patients who need it. They are asking for the public to donate blood. Officials tell us this is a typically slow…
Cleveland High's Autumn O'Bryan named Principal of the Year for East Tennessee
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Department of Education has named Cleveland High's Autumn O'Bryan as Principal of the Year for East Tennessee. The award was handed out Thursday in Nashville.…
Bradley Schools tout improved graduation rates
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Bradley County Schools are proud of their graduation rates in a state report for last year. “We are beyond excited and delighted to announce that our graduation rate for…
tnAchieves still needs mentor volunteers with 4 days left
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - The Tennessee Promise comes with mentors to help students keep up the work in college. But the state scholarship program still needs 2,100 more volunteers to fulfill that promise in the next 4 days. The mentors are…
Bradley investigators post image of suspected road rage vehicle
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Bradley County investigators now have an image of a vehicle that was part of a road rage incident 11 days ago. It happened on the afternoon of November 18th at the Harrison Pike overpass of I-75.…
Southern Heritage Bank Robbed in Cleveland
A black male walked into Southern Heritage Bank, in Cleveland, brandished a weapon, and demanded U.S. currency from the bank teller.
Talkin' Turkey In Bradley County
It was "Turkey Day" in Bradley County! Specifically, at the Bradley County Sheriff's Office. Not for eating, but for giving.
More To The Story: High School Riflery Team
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - When you think of competitive sports, you probably don't think about rifle shooting. But it's an Olympic sport, and people of all ages have been doing it…
Cleveland Police Use Robot and SWAT to Apprehend Man Barricaded Inside Home
CLEVELAND, TN (WDEF) - "It's got retractable arms, extendable arms that can open doors and move stuff out of the way." A robot with the Cleveland Police Department played a vital role in…
2 men, 3 women charged in drug raid at Bradley County house
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Five Bradley County residents have been arrested in connection with a narcotics investigation. The Sheriff's Office says, after searching a home on Old Georgetown Street, authorities seized "numerous suspected fentanyl pills, methamphetamine, buprenorphine, and multiple…
Students hold petition drive all day for Joker's Law
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - A group of students at Cleveland State Community College have created a petition to change the laws in respect to assaulting a law enforcement K9 following the…
Bradley County Schools approve teacher bonuses before holidays
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Last night, the Bradley County School Board announced that its teachers will get a 5-hundred dollar bonus in time for the holiday season. Finance Director Susan Willcutt said the board came to her, requesting that the…
Cleveland Schools find partner to help find teachers
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - One local school system has partnered with a company to help combat the substitute teacher shortage. Cleveland City Schools has partnered with STAFF-EZ beginning on December 1st. STAFF-EZ will provide…
Habitat of Humanity of Cleveland Builds Handicap Accessible Home for Single Mother
Cleveland, TN (WDEF): Habitat for Humanity of Cleveland held a Home Dedication Ceremony today, their last one of the year. Today's ceremony was in…
More To The Story: Evie West's career path could be a movie
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - It's certainly not easy to make a radical change in one's life. It takes a lot of effort. And a lot of faith. One police officer in…
State Senator Mike Bell will not seek re-election
RICEVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - A Southeast Tennessee seat in the legislature is opening up. State Senator Mike Bell announces he will not seek re-election in 2022. He does plan to serve out the rest of his current term. Bell represents…
Elderly Woman Faced with Overcharging on Hospital Bills
An elderly woman in Cleveland says she has to pay over eight hundred dollars for a suppository she got during a medical procedure.
Foundation House Ministries Hosting First 'Festival of Trees' Event
Cleveland, TN (WDEF): Foundation House Ministries is asking for the community's help to donate a decorated, Christmas tree, real or fake, big or small for their silent auction by November 18th for their…
No Trash November Initiative Aims to Remove 20,000 Pounds of Litter from Roadways
TDOT is promoting a month-long statewide initiative encouraging Tennesseans to participate in cleanup events in their communities.
Family pet dies in house fire
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- Six fire companies responded to a fire in Cleveland overnight. According to the Cleveland Fire Department, they got a call about a house fire with possible entrapment. When they arrived on scene, they found heavy smoke coming…
Deadly officer involved shooting in Cleveland
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- Cleveland Police Officers were involved in an officer involved shooting this afternoon. The T.B.I. is investigating the incident that happened near Blythe Ferry Road and Cottage Stone Lane. Officials say that Cleveland police received a report that…
State of Georgia identifies two residents with Covid-19 Omicron
NORTH GEORGIA, (WDEF) - The State of Georgia has identified two residents that have tested positive for the omicron variant-both having recently traveled from South Africa. Though Georgia has two residents with Omicron, only…
Update: Missing Woman Found Safe in Dalton
DALTON, GA (WDEF) - This is the latest release from Dalton Police: Nancy Cox, the woman in the release we sent about an hour ago, has returned to the hospital. She came back on her own, apparently, and is safe…
Pfizer Covid vaccines available Monday in Murray & Whitfield counties
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - The health departments in the North Georgia Health District will have the Pfizer pediatric vaccine for Covid beginning on Monday. That's in Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens and Whitfield counties. These shots are for children between…
Dalton and Varnell election results
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - There was one upset in the Dalton City elections on Tuesday. Former state senator Steve Farrow unseat city councilman Gary Crews in a close vote. Farrow won by just 43 votes. Courtesy:…
Whitfield County tests Robot fire pump
Whitfield County Fire Chief Ed O’Brien (left) and other firefighters watch as Patrick Boccio with Emergency Medical Services uses a remote control to operate the RS3 robot to put out the county’s burn car at its…
North Georgia Health District plans to administer all Covid Booster Shots
NORTH GEORGIA, (WDEF)- More than 70 million Americans are now eligible for covid booster shots. The daily number of Americans getting boosters is now more than double the number getting their first shot. The North…
Reward climbs in Dalton Flag Vandalism case
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - We told you how Dalton Police are looking for suspects who took and vandalized flags at a September 11th display at the courthouse. Now, due to an anonymous donation, they are offering a $1,000 reward. The…
Dalton Arson Suspect Arrest
A Calhoun woman is being charged with arson in connection to a fire in Dalton.
Unemployment rate in Dalton falls to lowest in 11 years
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) - Throughout the Tennessee Valley and North Georgia, the economy seems to be on the rebound. Chattanooga's unemployment last month was the lowest in 18 months, while the jobless rate in…
Plea Deal for fatal shooting in Dalton
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - There was no doubt that Devon Raphael Wheeler fired the gun that killed Rashad Goldston. But just how guilty was he? Wheeler entered a guilty plea on Friday to Voluntary Manslaughter and Aggravated Assault, instead of…
86 year old woman dies in Dalton Fire
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Investigators do not suspect foul play in a deadly fire Sunday in Dalton. Firefighters were called to a home at 1011 Riverbend Road around 5:45. They found the body of 86 year old Ida bonds in…
Dalton looking for suspects who vandalized flags on 9/11
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - The Dalton Police Department is offering a $1,000 reward for the arrest of vandalism suspects who hit a September 11th flag display. They say both American flags and POW flags were stolen and damaged. They were…
Vaccination Rates in North Georgia slowly increasing
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga (WDEF) - The delta variant surge has continued to push through our country, wreaking havoc on our local hospitals and taking the lives of many. But has this surge caused…
Dalton now offering monoclonal antibody treatment to inmates
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - The City of Dalton is now offering free monoclonal antibody therapy to inmates at the Whitfield County Correctional Center who are COVID positive. The therapy drug is called REGEN-COV. It has received…
Free COVID Treatment in Dalton Brings in Patients From All Over Region
DALTON (WDEF) - "This one lady said she saw it on Tik Tok," says nurse Terresa Adams about the large crowds they have coming in for the free COVID treatment being offered in Dalton. COVID patients from many miles away…
Update: Third teen involved in fatal crash dies
Update:DALTON, Ga. (WDEF)- The Georgia State Patrol says that 19-year-old Kathryn Beasley succumbed to her injuries last night. GSP is still investigating the crash. We will keep you updated as we learn more. DALTON, Ga. (WDEF)- The Georgia State Patrol says…
Dalton teacher and coach mourned after dying from Covid
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Friends and family are mourning tonight from the loss of a longtime teacher and assistant football coach at Dalton's Hammond Creek Middle School. 51 year old Sean Hammond died on Monday night from COVID-19. His wife…
Catoosa County Schools announce 3 week class change
Plus status of other northwest Georgia schools
Dalton's Monoclonal antibody treatment
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF)- "78 Covid patients are hospitalized and 91% of those people are unvaccinated. 15 of those are on ventilators which is 95%," said Bruce Frazier. Monoclonal antibody treatment will soon be available for treating covid…
Facebook post says Whitfield County Covid rate higher than Fulton County
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- Is the city of Dalton safer than Atlanta when it comes to COVID-19? According to the city's Facebook post, the answer is no and the numbers may surprise you. In a recent Facebook post from the…
