Driving Our Economy Forward: Smart Factory Institute Offers Cyber Security Tips
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- As more companies do their business online, cyber security is more important than ever. That's why the Smart Factory Institute in…
Rip currents causing deadly vacations along Gulf Coast
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- With an uptick of vacationers in Panama City Beach, safety procedures have been further examined. Double red flag warnings were signaled due to severe…
Boy age 10 in stable condition in Tennessee accidental shooting; police say 14-year-old charged
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A 14-year-old boy is facing charges in Tennessee after a gun in his backpack accidentally fired in the gym of a youth community center on Wednesday, striking a 10-year-old peer and sending him to the hospital,…
Ex-Barbour County sheriff pleads guilty to ethics charge involving diverted funds
EUFAULA, Ala. (AP) — The former sheriff of Barbour County has pleaded guilty to a felony ethics charge accusing him of depositing office funds into his personal bank account. Ex-Sheriff Leroy Upshaw, 52, pleaded guilty Tuesday to a charge of…
The mystery of Chickamauga Lake fish deaths continues
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A few months ago we brought you a story about the apparent mass die-off of fish in Lake Chickamauga. (more…)
Chattanooga Police searching for missing, endangered teen
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) is searching for a teenager who they believe is in danger. According to CPD, 15-year-old Azaria Smith left her home…
More to the Story with Staley: Cocaine Bear Bobblehead
FANNIN COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- Bobbleheads have really grown in popularity over the past 25 years or so. Seems like everybody has one or two. Now, there's a new…
Alzheimer's Foundation of America warns of upcoming heat wave
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- High heat indexes create dangerous conditions for all of us. This is why The Alzheimer's Foundation of America gives safe practices to help caregivers…
Dolly gifts bookmarks, themepark tickets to celebrate Imagination Library
SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Dolly Parton is celebrating gifting her 200 millionth book as part of the Imagination Library program. To celebrate, she is sending special bookmarks in September to seven lucky people. The organization will randomly hide seven bookmarks…
One Westside Plan draws concern from Unity Group of Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Unity Group of Chattanooga has concerns about the One Westside Plan in Chattanooga. The City's One Westside Plan aims to revitalize the…
Law enforcement assist when Hamilton County Jail inmates become unruly
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Jail called in law enforcement to assist when inmates became unruly on Wednesday morning. Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) deputies responded, along with other agencies. Corrections and investigative officers were conducting a…
House catches fire in Apison, TN
APISON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Multiple fire departments assisted in extinguishing a house fire in Apison on Wednesday. An off-duty firefighter reported…
Dalton Police identify suspect in Kroger shopping center shooting
UPDATE: Dalton Police made an arrest in the shooting behind the Kroger shopping center. They arrested 29-year-old Marcus Antroune Freeman, according to the police department. Authorities charged…
Collegedale and Lakesite get Municipal League awards
Attached: Photo of Employees of Collegedale Public Works Department: Pictured in no order are: Robbie Derrick, Sam Sewel, Dwight Young, Sam Parker, Brian Robinson, Brett Ramsey, Josh Cook, Hunter Parker, David Picket, Steve Price, Scott Wheeler, Lamar…
Erlanger Holding Christmas in July Toy Drive
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The weather is heating up but it is about to be Christmas…
Our Town: Dunlap
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) -- We love our Chattanooga home, but there are so many just as special towns that surround us here in the Scenic City. News 12's Lindsey Jenkins visited Dunlap, Tennessee to…
Audit: Pikeville Clinic owes TennCare $75,000
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - A routine audit by the state has found one issue with TennCare reimbursements in a rural health clinic in our area. The State Comptrollers office found that the Pikeville clinic over-reported TennCare visits over a five…
3 cats die from smoke in apartment fire, despite CPR
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Three cats lost their lives due to an apartment fire Tuesday night in Chattanooga. The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) responded after a neighbor reported seeing smoke coming…
Thousands more prisoners across the US will get free college paid for by the government
By AARON MORRISON AP National Writer REPRESA, California (AP) — The graduates lined up, brushing off their gowns and adjusting classmates’ tassels and stoles. As the graduation march played, the 85 men appeared to hoots and cheers from their families.…
Smoke and haze from Canadian wildfires leave Detroit with some of the worst US air quality
By COREY WILLIAMS Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit area woke up Wednesday to some of the worst air quality in the United States as smoke from Canada's wildfires settled over most of the Great Lakes region and unhealthy…
Heat safety precautions for upcoming hot weather
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- With upcoming hot temperatures approaching, it is important to stay informed on how to best take care of yourself. “We want to check on all…
Family Pit Stop fireworks purchases benefit Salvation Army youth camps
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Salvation Army of Cleveland is looking to spark something special in the community. They chose to partner with The Family Pit Stop Shop,…
GoDog Case Continued to July
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The legal battle between a dog kennel business and a Chattanooga southside neighborhood continued on Tuesday. (more…)
Prosecutors want to dismiss some charges for former Atlanta official in corruption case
By KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Federal prosecutors plan to ask a judge to dismiss convictions for wire fraud and to resentence a former high-ranking Atlanta city official who is currently serving a 14-year prison sentence stemming from…