Mom of Idaho kids missing since September arrested in Hawaii
The mother of an Idaho boy and his teenage sister who vanished last year has been arrested in Hawaii.
Trump signals he's prepared to give farmers more federal aid
President Donald Trump is signaling that he’s prepared to tap federal coffers again to help farmers suffering from the tariff fights that he initiated.
The National Medal of Honor Heritage Center Grand Opening
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - After years of planning and construction, the National Medal of Honor Heritage Center will finally open Saturday. The opening ceremony starts at 10 Saturday morning. There will be 13 medal of honor recipients in attendance. Governor…
Intel officials say Russia boosting Trump candidacy
A new warning about Russian interference in the 2020 election is raising questions about whether the U.S. is doing enough to prevent the kind of meddling the country saw in the 2016 election.
States step up funding for Planned Parenthood clinics
Several states have begun picking up the tab for family planning services at clinics run by Planned Parenthood.
Fatal crash on South Moore Road kills two
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Two people were killed in a crash Thursday night. According to CPD, the accident happened when a 27-year-old male, who was going north on South Moore Road, hit a 49-year-old female that was traveling south. The…
HCS offering 7 people SSO positions
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County School System is making moves beefing up security. School officials gave an update on Student Security Officer (SSO) positions at the school board meeting Thursday night. So far, they've offered SSO positions…
Hamilton County School Board approves superintendent's contract, teacher raises
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - There was a standing ovation at the Hamilton County School Board meeting Thursday night after board members approved the early renewal of Superintendent Dr. Bryan Johnson's contract. "He has the vision, smarts, leadership skills, work…
Flooring manufacturer expands in northwest Georgia
CALHOUN, Ga. (AP) — A flooring manufacturer plans an expansion in northwest Georgia that the governor says will create 268 jobs. Gov. Brian Kemp's office said in a news release Thursday that an increase in demand for luxury vinyl flooring…
UGA, Georgia Tech oppose early admit bill favoring Georgians
ATLANTA (AP) — The University of Georgia and Georgia Tech are fighting a proposal to make them favor in-state residents in early admissions. They say a state senator's proposal would degrade their ability to recruit top out-of-state students and maintain…
Amber Alert issued for girl, 1, not seen since Dec. 26
BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Investigators in Tennessee worked all night Wednesday and into Thursday morning searching for a 15-month-old girl who hasn't been seen since the day after Christmas. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says Evelyn Boswell was reported missing…
Tennessee man gets electric chair for killing fellow inmate
By TRAVIS LOLLER Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee inmate has become the fifth person executed in the state's electric chair in a span of 16 months. Nicholas Sutton was pronounced dead at 7:26 p.m. Thursday at a…
Medal of Honor Heritage Center Set for Grand Opening
The public can now learn more about the rich history of war heroes at the new Charles H. Coolidge Medal of Honor Heritage Center.
Grant money given to organizations helping families overcome poverty
The Tennessee Department of Human Services is accepting applications for grant money to organizations that help families break the cycles of poverty.
Crews working to restore water to residents of Signal Mountain after ground shifts
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The last few weeks of heavy rainfall is causing crews to monitor a road on Signal Mountain. Over the last year, crews have been monitoring Sunset Drive due to a continuing shift in the land. Two…
Two people arrested for Wheelchair theft of a special needs boy.
CLEVELAND, Tenn (WDEF) - The Cleveland Police Department has arrested two people in connection to the stolen Wheelchair that belonged to a special needs boy. Investigators say after watching surveillance footage, they were able to determine John King and Rebekah…
3 statues arrive for Medal of Honor Cultural Center
"The recipients who received their medals showcased amazing character traits that I think could really inform anyone's life."
Chattanooga Christian School's weather in the classroom visit
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Weather in the classroom had an exciting month. Students from CCS had the chance to experience a different kind of visit. Weather in the Classroom came to the News 12 Now Station. Storm team 12 Meteorologist Danielle…
Trump ally Roger Stone sentenced to 40 months in prison
Roger Stone, a staunch ally of President Donald Trump, has been sentenced to 40 months in prison on his convictions for witness tampering and lying to Congress.
Tennessee man to be electrocuted for killing fellow inmate
A Tennessee inmate is scheduled to become the fifth convict to die in the state's electric chair in the past 16 months.
Carbon monoxide blamed in deaths of 4 at Arkansas home
Authorities say four adults who were found dead in a central Arkansas home over the weekend died from carbon monoxide poisoning.
Crews find body of missing Appalachian Trail hiker in north Georgia
Found in rough north Georgia mountains above the Amniacola state park between Ellijay and Dahlonega
Police arrest boyfriend of student found dead in Georgia
FORT VALLEY, Ga. (AP) — Police have arrested the boyfriend of a university student found dead this week in Georgia. News outlets report 23-year-old DeMarcus Little is being held on charges of criminal damage to property. Fort Valley police accuse…
Bill: Raise Georgia's minimum dropout age from 16 to 17
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia lawmakers are considering raising the state's minimum dropout age from 16 to 17. A Wednesday hearing on Senate Bill 343 revealed concerns about how much additional students would cost the state. Some lawmakers also question if…