Road funding proposal on equal footing in House, Senate
Under the latest version of the bill, the state would increase the tax on each gallon of gas by 6 cents over three years
Suspect named for death of missing Cleveland man
Detectives say the victim was killed, and they think they know who killed him.
UTC investigating reports of non-student exposing himself on campus
a report of a male suspect who approached a female student and lowered his pants revealing his underwear.
Suspect in chase crashes into Used Auto Lot
After a short chase, the car wrecked into the parking lot of Fairway Auto Sales on Boy Scout Road.
Ex WUTC reporter getting support over firing
"They should not be able to go to the university and threaten to withhold funds to censor media."
Tennessee bill that blocks marijuana decriminalization passes
The bill passed in the Senate Monday evening after impassioned debate on both sides of the issue.
Georgia Senate plans vote on campus guns measure
Both chambers would have to pass the measure before adjourning on Thursday
Limits on Tennessee campaign investments headed to governor
The House on Monday voted 95-0 in favor of the bill sponsored by Republican Rep. Gerald McCormick of Chattanooga.
Bradley Co. detectives seek public help with vehicle burglary investigation
CLEVELAND, TN- Detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a male captured on surveillance footage. On March 25, 2017 patrol deputies responded to AirSystems Unlimited, which is a local business located at 5668 South Lee Hwy., in reference…
Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Celebration
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A hero's welcome is where the public commemorates veterans coming back from deployment. Back during the Vietnam War era that wasn't the case, now over 40 years later they are finally getting the recognition they deserve. "They were…
Chattanooga Animal Emergency Specialty Center receives Grace Humanitarian Award
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - On March 16, McKamey Animal Center hosted their third annual Humanitarian Awards banquet and fundraiser. Animal Emergency & Specialty Center was recognized with the Grace Humanitarian Award for exceptional veterinary care and emergency services. “Animal Emergency…
Lawsuit: Hackers stole customer data at 1,000 Arby's stores
ATLANTA (AP) - A Connecticut couple says Georgia-based Arby's restaurants failed to prevent hackers from stealing customer information at hundreds of its stores. In a new federal lawsuit, the couple is seeking class-action status in the case. Jacqueline and Joseph…
Election Profile: Erskine Oglesby District 7
Early voting started last week for Chattanooga's run off elections. As we lead up to election day news 12 now sits down with each candidate vying for a city council seat. Erskine Oglesby hopes to elected in district 7 “Everything…
UPDATE: Shooting outside Bar Louie
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A person was shot multiple times around 10 o'clock Sunday night near Bar Louie.
Cursive writing to be standard again in Tennessee schools
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - With the advent of personal computers and smart phones, most of us don't use pens and pencils like we used to. In fact, some school districts have stopped requiring instruction in cursive writing, but not in Tennessee.…
Chattanooga Housing Authority reopens waiting list
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - More than three thousand people are expected to apply to the Chattanooga Housing Authority choice voucher program. The program reopened today, March 27, at midnight. The lottery style process has not been done since 2015. The voucher…
LATEST: Crews continue search for missing person
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - With stormy weather on the way, search crews are stepping up their efforts to find a missing biker in a wilderness area north of Chattanooga. Teams began organizing about 10 this morning at Edward's point Baptist…
Weekend road closures for Chattanooga special event
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The following roads will be closed from 5 AM until 8 PM on Saturday, April 1st for The Chattanooga Cruise-In, which features more than 2,000 cars and 10,000 spectators converging on downtown Chattanooga. Fort St. between…
Video released of Tennessee teen missing with teacher
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A news outlet has released video of a 15-year-old Tennessee girl who is missing with her high school teacher in hopes that someone will recognize her voice. The video posted on Facebook by Wayne County Now…
Chattanooga Police arrest WV murder suspect
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police located and arrested a man wanted for the murder of James Patton in Huntington, West Virginia on Saturday, March 25, 2017. Suspect, Charles Gardner, age 26, was located at 2:10 PM in an apartment on…
Avian flu reaches chickens in Chattooga County
SUMMERVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) The Summerville News reports that avian flu cases have moved into northwest Georgia. A commercial poultry breeding operation in Chattooga County has tested positive for H7. This version of the bird flu cannot be spread to humans…
Sheriff: 2 accused of trying to sell a baby online for $3K
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (AP) - Authorities say a Tennessee couple is accused of trying to sell a 5-month-old baby online for $3,000. Local news outlets report that the Greene County Sheriff's Office says 37-year-old Deanna Lynn Greer and 26-year-old John David…
Chickamauga Elementary Caboose
Kids at Chickamauga Elementary are climbing aboard an old caboose on school grounds to practice their reading skills.
Virgil Roberson who took part in Howard Sit Ins dies at 74
"We didn't set out to make history. We set out to cause the city to think about the rules."