Accountant charged with stealing from Volunteer Energy Cooperative
Investigators say he took almost a million dollars from the utility.
Israel says Trump’s Mideast peace plan is "completed"
UNITED NATIONS -- Israel's Ambassador to the United Nations said Tuesday that the White House intends to move forward with its much-anticipated Middle East peace plan early next year, before expected Israeli elections. "We don't know the details of the plan but…
Scientist claiming gene-edited babies reports possible 2nd pregnancy
The Chinese scientist who claims to have created the world's first genetically-edited babies revealed another woman in his study is possibly pregnant. At a summit in Hong Kong Wednesday, He Jiankui said his study is now on hold after worldwide…
As far as Russia knows, the Trump-Putin meeting is still on
WASHINGTON -- Russia said on Wednesday it still expects a meeting between President Vladimir Putin and President Donald Trump to go ahead as planned. Mr. Trump, in an interview with The Washington Post on Tuesday, said he may cancel the…
As far as Russia knows, the Trump-Putin meeting is still on
WASHINGTON -- Russia said on Wednesday it still expects a meeting between President Vladimir Putin and President Donald Trump to go ahead as planned. Mr. Trump, in an interview with The Washington Post on Tuesday, said he may cancel the…
Man to get new kidney thanks to billboard campaign
Ryan McLennan's wife Shakina (r) had the idea to put up billboards asking for a kidney donor for her husband. Ryan McLennan Most people use billboards to advertise products or restaurants near the highway, but one man made use of…
Steer weighing 1.4 tons deemed too heavy for slaughterhouse
LAKE PRESTON, Australia -- Knickers the steer is huge on the internet — for being huge. The black-and-white Holstein Friesian won social media fame and many proclamations of "Holy Cow!" after photos surfaced of the 6-foot-4-inch steer standing head and…
Rhea County School Bus Driver accused of driving while intoxicated with children on board
RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Rhea County school bus driver is accused of driving under the influence with children on board. Michael Ledbetter faces DUI, drug paraphernalia, and felony reckless endangerment charges. Investigators with the Rhea County Sheriff's Department…
Driver charged in school bus in Flintstone
FLINTSTONE, Ga. (WDEF) - A driver is facing a charge after hitting a school bus in Flintstone. It happened on Happy Valley Road around 7:14 Wednesday morning. A Land Rover Discovery driven by 18 year old Seth Garrison Cline is…
Russia shows captured Ukrainian sailors in "confession" video
MOSCOW -- Russia has released video of a group of captured Ukrainian sailors giving oral confessions to deliberately violating Russian territory. Russian security forces seized the sailors and their Ukrainian military vessels on Monday in the Kerch Strait in a…
Deadly bombing in Afghanistan kills 3 Americans in worst loss of life this year
LONDON — Three U.S. service members were killed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan Tuesday, marking the worst loss of life this year for Americans in Afghanistan. A total of 18 U.S. service members have been killed there in 2018.…
American hopes to claim World Chess title for 1st time in decades
A tense international stalemate in the world of chess could end with the first American world champion since Bobby Fischer in 1972. Fabiano Caruana, who was born in Miami and raised in Brooklyn, is taking on Magnus Carlsen of Norway…
3 doctors who euthanized autistic woman are under investigation
Dr. Lieve Thienpont poses during an interview in Ghent, Belgium, on June 29, 2017. Maria Cheng / AP LONDON — Belgian officials are investigating whether doctors improperly euthanized a woman with autism, the first criminal investigation in a euthanasia case since…
Hamilton County School Board focuses on transportation in meeting
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County School Board discussed transportation policy revisions in a work session Tuesday night. Though nothing final has been made, the meeting provided an opportunity for school leaders to talk about possible changes. Those…
Congress extends exemption to keep Delta Queen afloat
Owners hope to resume overnight cruises in 2020.
The Latest: Mom: Slain son would be alive had he been white
HOOVER, Ala. (AP) - The Latest on the shooting of an Alabama man by a police officer at a mall. (all times local): 5:25 p.m. The mother of a young black man killed by a police officer in an Alabama…
Sheriff: Knife-wielding woman killed by Tennessee officer
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Authorities say a knife-wielding woman shot by a Tennessee police officer has died. Authorities say Knoxville police officer James Gadd shot 49-year-old Sierra McCouley out of fear for his life Monday afternoon. Gadd was not wounded.…
Package theft caught on camera in Chattanooga
During the time of year when package thefts start to go up, a recent one in Chattanooga was caught on camera.
Hixson Elementary teacher Julia Warren wins Golden Apple Award
Teaching was a second career for this fantastic teacher.
Cold Weather shelters have to open early this year
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The frigid weather is causing emergency shelters to open a couple of weeks earlier than they had planned. News 12 Now's Ashley Henderson has the details.
New UT interim president Randy Boyd visits UTC
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - On his second day on the job, the interim president of the University of Tennessee visited UTC. Randy Boyd says it is important to show he supports and champions all of the campuses in the system. He says…
Ashland Terrace project pushed back
Now it won't be done until December 17th.
Lawyer charged with fraud over fantasy football investment scheme
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - A former attorney faces wire and tax fraud charges from a fantasy football lottery scheme. Prosecutors says 53 year old Timothy Cobb of Atlanta promised investors he would set up the fantasy league through the Georgia…
More local ideas for Giving Tuesday
Dinner, Happy Hour and donations for land trusts, Latinos and Zoo animals on our Giving Tuesday list for today.