Arrests made in shooting of Dylan Winton in Grundy County
This is the third arrest over the last couple of days for homicides in Grundy County.
Hamilton Co Commissioners support major issues at today's meeting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County Commissioners were united in Supporting three major issues brought before them at today's meeting. The commissioners had no complaints about a list of school building projects that was created by the school board. The…
Chattanooga company donates pet rescue masks to fire and police department
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Thousands of pets die in fires every year, and in most communities, emergency responders lack the equipment to save the animals. A private company is donating a supply of pet rescue masks to the Chattanooga fire and…
TDOT reminds drivers to 'move over'
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Every year hundreds of first responders are struck and killed while responding to traffic incidents. This week is National Traffic Incident Response Week, and TDOT wants to remind drivers to move over. Accidents like this are the…
Refrigerator clean out before the holiday season
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The holidays are almost here, and you need to make room for those leftovers. Today is national clean out your refrigerator day! It's easy to take the fridge for granted. Here are some tips for you.…
Yusuf Hakeem Announces State House Candidacy
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Today on Point of View, the nation’s longest running public affairs show (since 1954) airing on WDEF News Channel 12, former Chattanooga city councilman Yusuf Hakeem announced his candidacy for the Tennessee House of Representatives for…
Tennessee congressman introduces Articles of Impeachment against President Trump
TENNESSEE (WTVF) - House Democrats introduced articles of impeachment Wednesday against President Donald Trump, though they acknowledged their efforts have no chance of success while Republicans control both houses of Congress. Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, introduced five articles of impeachment…
HCSO Involved in Pursuit, Two Juveniles Arrested
Hamilton County, Tenn. (WDEF) - Approximately an hour ago, a Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office SRO Sergeant tried to initiate a stop on a stolen vehicle near the 600 block of Morrison Springs Road that was reported stolen from the within…
Would you fall for this Robo call on Roy Moore in Alabama race?
Hear the call, read the transcript of a supposed Washington Post reporter looking for dirt on Roy Moore
FOUND: DeKalb County AL escapee located, transported to detention center
Christopher Daniel Jones left his work release job at F G Lumber, INC just before noon.
Murphy man convicted of child sexual offense
“This conviction keeps a very dangerous child predator off the streets ."
Ooltewah getting first Walmart Pickup Tower in our area
First Pickup Tower debuting in Ooltewah Supercenter.
Husband arrested for murder of his wife in Grundy County
GRUETLI-LAAGER, Tennessee (WDEF) - A Grand Jury has indicted a husband with the murder of his wife last year in Grundy County. An ATV rider discovered the body of 26 year old Samantha Chandler off of Ross Creek Road in…
Atlanta school evacuated after explosion report; no one hurt
ATLANTA (AP) - Fire officials were investigating reports of an explosion at an Atlanta elementary school, but said no one has been injured. WSB-TV reports the explosion occurred Wednesday morning at Cleveland Avenue Elementary School on the city's south side.…
Former Pilot exec: Haslam 'loved' trucking rip-off scheme
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - A government witness has testified that Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam "loved it" when the sales team ripped off customers at the trucking company controlled by his family. The Knoxville News Sentinel reports the jury in…
Latest on Roy Moore: Hannity gives candidate a 24 hour deadline
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Latest on President Donald Trump and embattled Senate candidate Roy Miller (all times local): ___ 6:30 a.m. Fox News Channel host Sean Hannity has given Republican U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore 24 hours to explain "inconsistencies"…
RNC pulls out of fundraising agreement with Roy Moore campaign
ALABAMA (CBS News) - The Republican National Committee has pulled out of the joint fundraising agreement with Alabama Republican Roy Moore's campaign, according to Federal Election Commission paperwork filed Tuesday. The move comes amid growing pressure for the Republican Party…
Police seek public's help in double slaying at rap concert
ATLANTA (AP) - Police are asking for help in identifying two persons of interest following a fatal shooting at a rap concert in downtown Atlanta that left two dead. It happened Sunday night at The Masquerade at Underground Atlanta. Police…
BlueCross BlueShield volunteers build new Salvation Army playgrounds
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Salvation Army is getting some help building two playgrounds for kids in the community. Hundreds of volunteers from the BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Health Foundation made it happen. They came out to the Salvation Army's…
Dade County Sheriff encourages church security precautions
DADE COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - In the wake of the recent church shooting in Sutherland Springs Texas, one local Sheriff is encouraging churches to organize security teams. Dade County Sheriff Ray Cross told us that he encourages his deputies to…
Judge sets tentative date for 2nd trial in Holly Bobo death
SAVANNAH, Tenn. (AP) - A judge has set a tentative trial date for a man charged with kidnapping, raping and killing a Tennessee nursing student who disappeared from her rural home more than six years ago. Judge C. Creed McGinley…
Bradley County Sheriff Trial Delayed
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Bradley County Sheriff will have to wait a little longer to face a judge, after being accused of using altered, forged or falsified vehicle titles. Sheriff Eric Watson's trial had been scheduled to begin on…
Hot car baby death case bound over to grand jury
The case of a Chattanooga man accused of leaving his baby to die in a hot car will now go to the grand jury.
Chattanooga named DK Travel's Best Alternative Fall Getaway
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - DK Eyewitness Travel recently named Chattanooga as one of the ten best locations for an alternative fall getaway. Chattanooga is the only city in Tennessee to make the list. No town in neighboring Georgia, Alabama or the…