Chickamauga Lock to undergo temporary closures July 15-19
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chickamauga Lock will temporarily close during certain hours next week for underwater repairs. The closures will take place between 7 a.m. and…
Massive dinosaur skeleton from Wyoming on display in Denmark – after briefly being lost in transit
A huge dinosaur skeleton has made a transatlantic journey from the United States to the Museum of Evolution in Denmark for visitors to get an up-close look. "It was discovered in Wyoming by a rancher and some professional dinosaur hunters," Christoffer Knuth, the museum's director, told…
Biden tells congressional Democrats he is "firmly committed" to staying in 2024 race
Washington — President Biden on Monday sent a letter to congressional Democrats saying that he is "firmly committed" to staying in the race and making clear that he wouldn't be running again if he "did not absolutely believe I was the best person to beat…
Goodine indicted on 7 charges including 1st-degree murder
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A former Chattanooga police officer has been indicted on charges of first-degree murder in the homicide case of Kara Akins. A Tennessee grand jury indicted Lawrence Foster Goodine on July 2, 2024, on seven total counts.…
Arsenic, lead and other toxic metals detected in tampons, study finds
More than a dozen metals — including lead and arsenic — showed up in a broad array of tampons sold across the U.S. and Europe, raising concerns about menstruation products used by millions, a recent study found. Tests found lead…
Russia's heaviest bombardment of Kyiv in 4 months hits a children's hospital
By HANNA ARHIROVA and ILLIA NOVIKOV/Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Dozens of Russian missiles blasted cities across Ukraine on Monday, striking apartment buildings and a large children’s hospital in the capital, where local residents joined emergency crews to search…
Coast Guard rescues 5 men after boat capsizes 11 miles off Florida coast
Five people were rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard after their boat capsized about 11 miles off the coast of Florida, officials said Sunday. The Jacksonville command center dispatched a Coast Guard boat and helicopter crew at 10:15 a.m. after…
Audit questions reimbursements by unnamed Hamilton County Commissioner
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - A state audit has uncovered what they call questionable reimbursements from a current Hamilton County Commissioner. They have not released the name of the commissioner at this time, because no criminal charges have been filed.…
TBI cancels Silver Alert for man missing out of Etowah
UPDATE: Jack Ballard has been located and is safe, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. ETOWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation issued a Silver Alert for a man missing out of McMinn County. Authorities are looking for…
Dallas Bay VFD battle fire in extreme heat
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Sunday afternoon, Dallas Bay firefighters battled a house fire in extreme heat and required the use of "cooling chairs" to prevent heat exhaustion.…
TWRA reports 11th boating related fatality this year
CROSSVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) --- TWRA Officers and local authorities responded to a call around 9:45 a.m. EDT regarding a man overboard at the confluence of the Hiwassee and Tennessee Rivers in Meigs County. Officers reported a Dyer County man, who…
Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park present artillery firing demonstrations
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park presented artillery firing demonstrations this Saturday inside Point Park, up on Lookout Mountain. "The National Park service itself has been doing a lot of these demonstrations since the 1960s…
Fatal Rossville accidental shooting far from the first
ROSSVILLE, Ga. (WDEF)- Tragedy struck a Catoosa County neighborhood on Wednesday. (more…)
New tax incentive policy to be proposed
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce along with city staff is pushing for a new tax incentive policy. (more…)
LAUNCH honored as Entrepreneurial Support Organization of the Year by the International Business Innovation Association
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) LAUNCH is one of Chattanooga's prominent advocates for entrepreneurship, they marked a significant milestone in the first half of this year. The nonprofit was honored with two major awards from the International Business Innovation Association: Entrepreneur Support Organization…
From The Archives - Pops In the Park
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF-TV) - Before there was Pops on the River, we had Pops in the Park. The Chattanooga Symphony would perform a free summertime pops concert at Chickamauga…
Fisherman dies on Tennessee River in Meigs County
DECATUR, Tennessee (WDEF) - TWRA officers believe a fisherman suffered a medical emergency that led to his drowing in Meigs County. The man, believed to be in his mid-70s, was fishing with a friend this morning where the Hiwassee River…
More overnight roadblocks on I 24 next week
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) Be prepared for some major traffic backups next week overnight on I-24. TDOT says crews will be placing new beams for the replacement bridges at South Moore and McBrien Roads. The work will be don at night, from…
Police: Husband shoots wife in argument over fireworks
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police say a shooting last night started with an argument over fireworks. It happened just after midnight in a neighborhood in East Chattanooga. First responders found a woman shot at the home on Hillwood Drive, not…
Judge says Nashville school shooter's writings can't be released as victims' families have copyright
By TRAVIS LOLLER Associated Press Abstract: A Nashville judge has ruled that the writings of the person who killed three 9-year-olds and three adults at a private Christian elementary school in Nashville last year cannot be released to the public.…
Tractor Trailer fire blocks Highway 64 on the Ocoee River
POLK COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) - A truck fire has caused major traffic disruptions this morning along the Ocoee River corridor. The Tractor Trailer caught fire on Highway 64 beyond Lake Ocoee. The fire shutdown traffic in both directions for awhile.…
TDOT to conduct nightly lane closures during bridge construction
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- If you're making the trip back after…
Vegan Outreach hosts Vegan Chef Challenge in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA,Tenn. (WDEF) From tasty cuisines to flavorful desserts, Vegan Outreach brought the year’s Vegan Chef Challenge to the scenic city. "Chattanooga vegan chef challenge has 14 Local Chattanooga chefs. They are releasing new…
Sequatchie County Hee Haw kicks off July 11
News 12 This Morning: Hee Haw director, Marlene Basham (Minnie Pearl) and music director Landon Greer join News 12's Amelia Greer to preview a special event headed to Dunlap. DUNLAP,…