Rebuilding one year after Polk County tornado
People impacted by the deadly Polk County tornado say they are still rebuilding, one year later.
Multiple-vehicle wreck in East Ridge
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) - Multiple drivers were involved in an East Ridge crash today. Three cars appeared to have wrecked on John Ross Road Thursday afternoon. Only one person appeared to be hurt after the accident, though the extent of…
Mentally Ill inmates to be moved from Hamilton County Jail
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - For years the overcrowding at the Hamilton County Jail has been a known issue, and the sheriff's office says they're one step closer to a solution. Through a new partnership, the county will move the mentally…
Co-founder of 'Ice Bucket Challenge' dies after ALS battle
PELHAM, N.Y. (AP) - The ALS Association says a man credited as one of the co-founders of the viral "Ice Bucket Challenge" that swept social media in 2014 has died after a yearslong battle with the condition known as Lou…
18 wheelers crash, burn in North Georgia
"I ask that you keep the driver of the burned commercial truck in your thoughts and prayers"
Investigation continues into who shot individual in the Hungry House shootout
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police say they still don't know if an off duty officer fired the shot that hit a victim over the weekend. Or even if the victim is also a suspect. It happened in an alleged 3…
Students see crossing guard hit and killed while directing traffic
MABLETON, Georgia (WDEF) A crossing guard in Cobb County, Georgia has been struck by a vehicle while directing traffic outside a school this morning. The guard was killed in front of the students. It happened outside Lindley Middle School in…
17 year old mother charged with injuring child
“This is a very sad situation, especially this time of the year."
Bus transporting workers catches fire, 11 injured
SPRINGFIELD, Tenn. (AP) - A bus transporting workers in Tennessee overheated and caught fire injuring 11 people who were on board. Emergency officials told news outlets that the bus was traveling on Highway 49 near Springfield on Wednesday night when…
Pedestrian struck on Lee Highway in critical condition
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A pedestrian is in critical condition tonight after getting hit in Chattanooga. The Chattanooga Police Department says it happened around 7 p.m. in the 64-hundred block of Lee Highway. A 61-year-old female was heading south in…
Local crisis center sees impacts from spike in sexual misconduct complaints
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Matt Lauer is the latest public figure to face allegations of unwanted sexual behavior. The accusations left some Chattanoogans shocked, while others not surprised. "I think that anyone involved in this kind of crime should be…
Lee University nursing students get practical experience in drill
The Lee University School of Nursing conducted a mass casualty emergency drill to prepare them for real world, high stress situations.
Construction on new Children's Hospital ahead of schedule
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Construction on a new Children's Hospital appears to be 'ahead of schedule' according to an update from Erlanger officials this morning. Work on the 40-million dollar building began earlier this year. The fund-raising campaign still…
Dallas Bay VFD receives new ISO rating
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) - Dallas Bay Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue, Inc. will be rated ISO 2 by the Insurance Service Organization effective December 1, 2017. Area residents and businesses will receive a discounted rate on premises insurance as a…
HSCO, Collegedale Police Investigation Yields Numerous Car Theft and Burglary Arrests
Hamilton County, Tenn. (WDEF) - During the month of July 2017, an abnormally high number of burglaries, stolen vehicles and thefts from vehicles occurred in the East Brainerd, Collegedale and Ooltewah areas of the county. With a combined total loss…
Update on missing Bledsoe County 3 year old found in Wyoming
"Back in February she was actually indicted for doctor shopping for prescription drugs"
No charges from investigation into Bradley Clerk's office
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Five weeks ago, reports surfaced about an investigation into the Bradley County Court Clerk. We asked Gayla Miller about it back in October and she said she was not aware of any investigation. But the TBI…
Testimony: Feds targeted Jimmy Haslam in raid but fell short
"I understand there are some folks at your house," and then handed the phone to a lawyer in Pilot's legal department.
Public Radio star Garrison Keillor latest fired for "inappropriate behavior"
" I'm 75 and don't have any interest in arguing about this."
The most popular Christmas Candy in Tennessee?
(WDEF) - You see these lists all over the internet these days. But this time, we rank the most popular Christmas Candy in each state. And the map from CandyStore.com has some good news from a certain candymaker in Cleveland.…
Volkswagen unveils prototype for compact electric SUV
LOS ANGELES, California (WDEF) - Volkswagen is launching a new vehicle at the Los Angeles Auto Show this week. They are showing off the concept version of a new, compact electric SUV. The I.D. CROZZ previews the first of VW's…
Nearly 100 soldiers returning to Fort Campbell
FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. (AP) - Nearly 100 Fort Campbell soldiers are returning home after a 9 month deployment to Europe. Fort Campbell says in a statement that soldiers are being welcomed home Wednesday in a ceremony on the post, which…
Silverdale inmate uses cell phone to stream Facebook video
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Some people don't let a few iron bars keep them from having a good time. News 12 received word earlier today that a Silverdale lockup might have a cell phone. That information was passed along to…
National Christmas tree shortage affecting local sales
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- It might be harder to find your perfect Christmas tree this year. Many places around the country are reporting a shortage in trees.This year's up-and-down weather has hurt the tree production around the Tennessee Valley and the…
