UTC announces initiative for new research institute
UTC Chancellor, Steven Angle, introduced the new research initiative on Monday at the Multidisciplinary Research Building on campus—where the UTC Research Institute will be headquartered.
What's Right With Our Schools: Notre Dame Students Help Clifton Hills
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Area Food Bank is making sure neighbors in the Clifton Hills Community have enough to eat. Students from Notre…
Affidavit Says Bystanders had to Hide Behind Vehicles
UPDATE: CBL Properties, the owners of Hamilton Place Mall, has sent News 12 the following statement. "We appreciate law enforcement’s quick response to Saturday’s incident, and as…
Police investigate shooting in Highway 153 neighborhood
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are investigating a shooting this afternoon off of Highway 153. They say a man was found with a gunshot wound on Walden Avenue around…
Georgia begins issuing second year of income tax refunds
Abstract: Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp says the first of a projected $1 billion of state income tax refunds have been issued. The plan refunds up to $250 to single filers, up to $375 to single adults who head a household…
Investigators looking for driver of this vehicle in elderly scam case
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) - The Catoosa County Sheriff's Office is asking the public's help in finding a suspect's vehicle. They are looking for a Ford Edge with an Alabama tag and provided a photo of it. Investigators say it was…
More to the Story with Staley: Latina Boutique
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- She's a Navy veteran and a mother of three, who happens to be very active in the community. And now, she's a business…
TVA Uplift grants go to local schools
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) awarded $2.6 million in school improvement grants today. It's part of the School Uplift Program. They granted $10,000 to $410,000 to schools across six states. The award amounts were based on a…
Alabama bill would put limits on drag shows
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama has joined states trying to limit drag shows after legislation was filed Thursday that would prohibit the performances in public places where children are present. The bill by Republican Rep. Arnold Mooney would add a provision to the state’s…
Dalton Police shoot barricaded woman at Hospital
UPDATE: The GBI reported more information on Monday morning's shooting at Hamilton Medical Center. It happened around 4:45 a.m. Their preliminary reports said 41-year-old Chevona Doughty was barricaded in…
Man arrested after $3M worth of drugs shipped to restaurant
AUBURN, Maine (AP) — Employees of a Maine restaurant got a surprise when they opened a large wooden crate that they thought was a shipment of mugs they had recently ordered. Instead, they found a…
How will we know if the US economy is in a recession?
WASHINGTON (AP) — The government’s report Thursday that the economy grew at a 1.1% annual rate last quarter signaled that one of the most-anticipated recessions in recent U.S. history has yet to arrive. Many economists, though, still expect a recession to hit…
Tennessee governor signs narrow abortion exemption bill
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee's abortion ban, known as one of the strictest in the United States, will now include an extremely narrow exemption under legislation signed into law by Republican Gov.…
First Republic Bank seized, sold to JPMorgan Chase
NEW YORK (AP) — Regulators seized troubled First Republic Bank early Monday and sold all of its deposits and most of its assets to JPMorgan Chase Bank in a bid to head off further banking turmoil in the U.S. San…
Man charged with vehicular homicide after striking 3 near Volkswagen
We have obtained an affidavit detailing the circumstances behind a fatal incident at Volkswagen early Saturday Morning. (more…)
Gas prices dropped in the last week
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga average gas prices fell $0.12 per gallon in the past week. Monday's average sits at $3.03 per gallon around the city, according to GasBuddy. Compared to a month ago, prices are an average of $0.20…
Fire fills apartment complex with smoke
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Sunday night, Chattanooga firefighters responded to an accidental fire at the Overlook Apartments. The fire happened just before 10:30 p.m. at 1201 Boynton Drive. Someone threw a burnt cardboard box down a trash cute from the…
The Cornbread Festival celebrates 27 years of success in South Pittsburg this weekend
This weekend, South Pittsburg, Tennessee welcomed many to their annual Cornbread Festival for it's 27th year in a row.
Teens charged with auto burglary, consistent with the KIA Boys theft methods
Teens charged with auto theft of a white Kia using, "KIA Boys theft methods."
Person approached by a man with a gun near East Lake Park's Duck Pond
Chattanooga Police were notified of a delayed shooting by a local hospital Saturday night. The victim was at a local duck pond when he was approached.
Police respond to kidnapping victim at local hospital
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga Police were notified of an assault and kidnapping victim who'd gone to a local hospital for treatment. Police were advised the victim was held…
Man injured in Arlington Avenue shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police responded to a shooting on Sunday morning. The shooting happened at 1101 Arlington Avenue just after midnight. Officers found a man with potentially life-threatening injuries. They took him to a local hospital for treatment.…
Shots fired at Hamilton Place Mall
UPDATE: Chattanooga Police have arrested the suspect in this shooting, and he is facing charges. They arrested two other individuals as well. (more…)
Chattanooga Public Library hosts first ever "Local Authors Fair"
The Chattanooga Public Library hosted their first ever annual Local Authors Fair Saturday.