Chattanooga Police Vehicle Involved in Crash
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Chattanooga police vehicle was involved in a crash on Thursday morning, July 7. (more…)
Boris Johnson Resigns as British Prime Minister
British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson gestures during Johnson's visit to the Foreign Ministry on November 4, 2016 in Berlin, Germany. The two leaders are meeting to discuss bilateral issues as well international crises and conflicts. (Photo…
Chattanooga residents ready for sales tax holidays
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Inflation continues to make budgets challenging for Americans all throughout the country. But here in Tennesee, residents of the Volunteer State will soon be enjoying a much-needed "holiday" to…
GBI looking for suspect who blew up Georgia Guideposts
ELBERTON, Georgia (WDEF) - It may be a simple case of vandalism to the GBI, but some say it was a righteous act. Investigators are trying to determine who blew up a part of the Georgia Guidestones near Elberton,…
Trooper stop nets pills and cash
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Tennessee Highway Patrol is showing off what a trooper seized during a traffic stop on July 3rd. The trooper was patrolling on East 23rd Street and pulled over a Toyota Camry for a traffic violation. The…
EPA to grant $4.9 million toward the cleanup of contaminated sites in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Environmental Protection Agency announced almost five million dollars is coming to Chattanooga to help the city clean up contamination. Back in mid-March, News 12 did a story about the city…
Tennessee Abortion Exception Requires Affirmative Defense in Court
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Tennessee's "Right to Life Act" is expected to become law in mid-August, banning all abortions in the state except those which are necessary to save the life of the pregnant…
Governor in hot seat after charter leader lambasts teachers
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI and JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Gov. Bill Lee is refusing to rebut recently revealed remarks made by a charter school president who claimed that teachers “are trained in the dumbest parts of the…
Hamilton County Schools score proficient on TCAP
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Hamilton County students scored at or above statewide proficiency levels in more than 64% of tested areas during the 2021-22 school year. (more…)
Hamilton Co. Schools found low percentage of contaminants in school drinking water
A recent report from the Hamilton County Schools released data on how much of their schools drinking water was contaminated with lead. (more…)
Boater dies in Chickamauga Lake this afternoon
DAYTON, Tennessee (WDEF) - Officials say a man died in the Chickamauga Lake this afternoon after being run over by a boat. TWRA officers say 34 year old Jordan Matthews was in a boat with a woman and child near…
Nashville bid for GOP convention trips up in metro council
By JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A bid to bring the 2024 Republican National Convention to Nashville has hit a roadblock in the left-leaning city’s metro council. Amid opposition to hosting the event, Councilmember Robert Swope withdrew…
More To The Story with Staley: Crimeaholics
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - 29 year old Kenzi Durbin lives here in Chattanooga. Two and a half years ago, she and her good friend Holly Allen started a podcast. Calling…
Chattanooga Police Bust a Drug Operation
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga Police made an arrest after busting a drug operation. (more…)
Weston Wamp hosts fundraiser as mayoral election looms
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Republican nominee for Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp hosted a fundraiser earlier tonight. With the general election coming in November, Wamp's focus on public education hasn't wavered, saying it "affects every aspect of life." "If we'll invest…
Indictments against Dr. Antle and Myrtle Beach Safari
MYRTLE BEACH, South Carolina (WDEF) - An animal trainer, a big cat conservationist and TV/movie animal wrangler now faces some federal indictments. But he may be best know for his association with the Tiger King documentaries. Bhagavan Mahamayavi Antle or…
Commissioner-elect mourns son killed in July 4th crash
OOLTEWAH, Tennessee (WDEF) - Hamilton County Commissioner-Elect Jeff Eversole issued a statement today on the death of his son in a vehicle crash in Kentucky. It happened in Harrison County, Kentucky on July 4th. 33 year old Joshua Walker Eversole…
Results of 2nd round of water tests in Hamilton County Schools
UPDATE: The School System has corrected their original release, saying that Rivermont Elementary did not, in fact, have a water violation. ____________________ CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Hamilton County School System has released the results from their water testing for lead…
Georgia subpoenaing Giuliani, Graham in Trump election probe
By KATE BRUMBACK and JILL COLVIN Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) - The Georgia prosecutor investigating the conduct of former President Donald Trump and his allies after the 2020 election is subpoenaing U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham and former New York Mayor…
Judges dismiss Jewish couple's suit alleging adoption bias in Tennessee
By JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee judges have dismissed a lawsuit filed by a couple who alleged that a state-sponsored Christian adoption agency refused to help them because they are Jewish. The lawsuit challenged a 2020…
Chattanooga Enters 10-Month Initiative to Assess Blighted Properties
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Chattanooga is one of six cities across the US to have been selected to participate in the Putting Assets to Work Incubator. The program is an initiative to assess underused properties…
Whitfield County warns residents about their new property evaluations
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Whitfield County officials are warning that the new property appraisals going out this week may shock a lot of home owners. But don't panic. It doesn't (necessarily) mean your property tax is going up. The Assessors…
Watts Bar Nuclear Plant Unit 2 back on duty for summer heat
SPRING CITY, Tennessee (WDEF) - TVA has one of its biggest tools back in the game to cope with summer heat demands. Unit 2 at the Watts Bar Nuclear Plant is back online after a scheduled refueling. The project…
Suspect charged with attack on State Trooper
UPDATE from THP: “On Saturday, one of our troopers was the victim of a senseless act of violence,” said Tennessee Highway Patrol Colonel Matt Perry. “He was attacked while conducting what he thought was a routine stop. We know this…