TDOT announces Choice Lanes project in Tennessee
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - TDOT is looking at expanding their Choice Lanes project across the state. “It is basically a new and revolutionary way that we are prioritizing our…
Red Bank leaders fight back against county's school plan
UPDATE: Hamilton County Schools released a statement about Red Bank's proposed plan for school futures. "Yesterday, School Board District 6 representative Ben Connor announced a new proposal concerning where to construct an elementary school to serve the Red Bank community.…
Whitwell resort owners honor firefighters who saved their property
WHITWELL, Tenn. (WDEF) - Facing the destruction of your property and business can create a sense of unease. That was the reality for a Marion County mountaintop…
Bo Dukes, convicted of hiding death of Georgia teacher Tara Grinstead, pleads guilty in unrelated rape cases
A man imprisoned for concealing the death of Georgia teacher Tara Grinstead has pleaded guilty to reduced charges in two unrelated rape cases in a deal that lets him avoid additional prison time. Houston County Superior Court records show that Bo Dukes…
Regulators approve deal to pay for Georgia Power's new nuclear reactors
By JEFF AMY ATLANTA (AP) — Almost 15 years of wrangling over who should pay for two new nuclear reactors in Georgia and who should be accountable for cost overruns came down to one vote Tuesday, with the Georgia Public…
Several people sent to hospital after morning interstate wreck
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A crash Tuesday morning at the I-24 and I-75 split sent several people to the hospital with serious injuries. Chattanooga Police said the wreck…
Xfinity hack affects nearly 36 million customers. Here's what to know.
A security breach at Comcast-owned Xfinity has exposed the personal data of nearly all the internet provider's customers, including account usernames, passwords and answers to their security questions. Comcast said in a filing with Maine's attorney general's office that the hack…
Retailers are improving their delivery speeds, meaning good news for late holiday shoppers
By HALELUYA HADERO and ANNE D’INNOCENZIO/AP Business Writers NEW YORK (AP) — Haven’t ordered any of your holiday gifts yet? Well, you might find solace in discovering some of America’s biggest retailers are working to increase their shipping speeds to…
Chattanooga potential location for TDOT Choice Lanes
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) announced their potential plans to bring Choice Lanes to Chattanooga and other major Tennessee cities. Choice Lanes are additional lanes that bypass congested interstate traffic. Drivers must pay to access…
Community association of St. Elmo to present concerns to City Council
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Community Association of Historic St. Elmo says they have issues with TDOT’s response to their concerns on speeding along St. Elmo Avenue. TDOT…
Chattanooga man arrested for nine Bradley County burglaries
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Chattanooga man is behind bars for a string of robberies in Bradley County, according to the sheriff's office. Chattanooga police officers arrested 18-year-old Kheir Matut on December 8 and transported him to the Bradley…
District Attorney Wamp explains dangers of leaving guns in cars
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - District Attorney Coty Wamp is urging folks to be aware of increasing car theft with thieves looking for just one thing. …
House on Old Britain Circle catches on fire twice
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Multiple fire departments responded to 911 call for a house fire on the 2800 block of Old Britain Circle, for the second time in 24 hours. The call came in at 4 a.m. with Chattanooga Fire,…
Two dogs saved from Chattanooga house fire
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A house caught fire on Old Britain Circle in Chattanooga Monday afternoon. Firefighters responded to this fire within minutes of another fire in…
UAW accuses Volkswagen of union busting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Some Volkswagen (VW) workers and the United Auto Workers (UAW) say they have had enough of the treatment they have received from the plant. (more…)
What's Right With Our Schools: Dade County Project Graduation
TRENTON, Ga. (WDEF) - What is life really like in high school? If you are in kindergarten, it can seem like a million years before you'll be…
Schools closing due to sickness
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Many schools are closing around the Chattanooga area, and it's not for winter break. There has been an uptick in sickly kids and adults as covid,…
Artists wanted for redesign of Northshore street banners
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- River City Company is searching for local artists to help design their Northshore district street banners. Artists can request for qualifications until January 15, 2024. The organization will then select top artists on January 22, and…
Newly sold home burns down in Harrison
UPDATE: HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Waconda Point Road house fire ended up being worked by several agencies due to severity of the fire. Hamilton County fire officials said that crews faced high winds and a lack of fire…
Bradley County Schools will offer free meals to all students
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Bradley County Schools will offer free meals to all students starting in January 2024. All school meals, including breakfast and lunch, will be free to all students, Bradley County Schools said in a social media…
BP suspends all oil shipments through the Red Sea as attacks escalate
BP said Monday it has suspended gas and oil shipments through the Red Sea amid a surge in attacks on ships in the region from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen. The energy giant's decision to temporarily freeze shipments pushed up global oil…
Parenting advice YouTuber Ruby Franke pleads guilty to 4 counts of child abuse
A Utah mother of six who gave parenting advice via a once-popular YouTube channel called "8 Passengers" pleaded guilty Monday to four felony counts of second-degree aggravated child abuse for abusing and starving two of her children. Franke was originally…
Whitfield County alerts residents of recent scam
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Whitfield County government is alerting residents of a recent scam going around. The scammers in this case are impersonating county employees, according to a social media post. The county says these scammers are falsely…
Annual Salvation Army Battle of the Bells at Hamilton Place Mall
UPDATE (December 18): CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Salvation Army has announced the results of the 2023 Battle of the Bells competition. News 12 came in second place in the competition, having raised a total of $1,028.57. This year's competition…