Almanac: London's killer smog
On December 9, 1952 – 66 years ago today – a mixture of smoke and fog that killed thousands finally lifted over London. A thick cold fog had settled over the city four days earlier, trapping dirty smoke from the…
Victim Identified in Early Morning Chattanooga Shooting
Chattanooga police have identified the victim in Sunday's shooting as 34 year old Stephen Laton Moore. The shooting happened just before midnight early Sunday morning in the 2500 block of East 5th Street, according to officials. They are still looking for the suspect.…
Jeff Styles Returning to Radio
Jeff Styles, former longtime WGOW host, is returning to the traditional airwaves. Beginning December 10th, listeners can go to NoogaRadio 92.7 FM, where he will resume his daily talk radio show. Styles will be live Monday through Friday from 8am…
Roman-era mosaics returned to Turkey decades after being smuggled out
Visitors tour the museum where the missing pieces of the historic "Gypsy Girl" mosaic are on display in an exhibition, in Gaziantep, Turkey, December 8, 2018. UMIT BEKTAS / REUTERS Turkey has put on display Roman-era mosaics that were part…
Yemen's prime minister says U.S. can help end humanitarian crisis
ADEN, Yemen — There were more peace talks in Sweden on Saturday aimed at ending the civil war in Yemen. Four years of fighting have killed thousands, pushed the country to the brink of famine, and brought on the world's…
How a London artist is reviving hues from centuries past
Pedro Da Costa Felgueiras is equal parts artist and alchemist. Inside his East London studio, you'll find a kaleidoscope of powder that when mixed and mashed reveals rare shades from the past. "Back in the 18th century, painting was like…
Salvation Army needs more red kettle bell ringers
The Salvation Army in Chattanooga is in need of more red kettle bell ringers.
Catoosa County family wants answers about man's 2014 disappearance
Family members of a Catoosa County man, who disappeared in July of 2014, are still searching for answers.
Chattanooga firefighters comfort girl after her mother's medical emergency
A Chattanooga Firefighter comforts a young girl after her mother has a medical emergency.
Clashes as yellow vest protests grow in Belgium and the Netherlands
BRUSSELS -- Belgian police fired tear gas and water cannons at yellow-vested protesters calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Charles Michel after they tried to breach a riot barricade, as the movement that started in France made its mark…
Police fire tear gas at Paris protesters as authorities seek to keep lid on unrest
PARIS -- French riot police fired tear gas and water cannon in Paris on Saturday, trying to stop thousands of yellow-vested protesters from converging on the presidential palace to express their anger at high taxes and French President Emmanuel Macron. Security…
Chattanooga Airport offers new ways for passengers to find parking
In response to record-breaking growth, the Chattanooga Airport is implementing changes to help passengers find parking spots.
Mom in Yemen with malnourished 5-month-old tells her story
ADEN, Yemen -- Rachida Taleb's 5-month-old baby, Esma Saida, is badly malnourished. But she's gaining strength. Esma has been in the al-Sadaqa hospital in the Yemeni port city of Aden for almost a week, feeding on a vitamin and calorie-rich formula…
Children are starving to death and struggling without medication in Yemen
ADEN, Yemen — The U.N. warned Friday the world's worst humanitarian crisis is getting worse. Because of an ongoing civil war, more than 20 million in Yemen face starvation. Abrar Ibranhim, 11, was slowly starving, trapped in one of the…
U.N.: Over 120 civilians killed or wounded per week in Yemen
RIMBO, Sweden -- The United Nations' refugee agency said Friday there were nearly 1,500 civilian casualties in Yemen from August through October, the latest grim tally to emerge from a four-year civil war as opposing parties hold talks in Sweden.…
Yemen's humanitarian crisis
Over the past four years, the civil war in Yemen has claimed at least 10,000 lives, with experts estimating a much higher toll. The fighting, stoked by tribal conflicts and backed (on opposite sides) by Saudi Arabia and Iran, has…
France prepares for "ultra-violent" demonstrations
PARIS -- Anticipating a fourth straight weekend of violent protests, France on Friday mobilized armored vehicles and thousands of police, cordoned off Paris' broad boulevards and made plans to shut down tourist sites like the Eiffel Tower and Louvre. Some…
At least 6 killed, dozens injured in stampede at nightclub, officials say
The scene outside Lanterna Azzurra nightclub in the town of Corinaldo, Italy. Vigili del Fuoco Last Updated Dec 8, 2018 1:28 AM EST ROME -- Six people, all but one of them minors, were killed and about 35 others injured in…
News 12 Then: Do you remember letters to Santa?
This story from the archives ran in December of 1993.
Emily's List of Weekend Activities - December 7, 2018
If you're not done with your Christmas shopping yet, head over to Chattanooga Christian School for their Holiday Market and Variety Show
Partnership addresses sexual assaults among teenagers
Counselors at rape crisis center in our area say sexual assaults among teenagers are not uncommon.
Tennessee US Senate race saw record-setting $93m spent
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A state record-setting $93 million-plus was spent in the open U.S. Senate contest in Tennessee that Marsha Blackburn won last month. According to federal campaign finance reports due Thursday, Blackburn's campaign spent about $16 million throughout…
Community Kitchen opens winter shelter early
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Due to the temperatures in Chattanooga, the cold weather shelter at the Community Kitchen opened up earlier than expected. It opened up on Wednesday, which was ten days before it was initially scheduled to. Organizers say they…
Cleveland still remembers Pearl Harbor Day
Veterans mark 67th anniversary of the Japanese attack that began World War II for the United States.