Father killed, son missing after Murphy boat crash
Search continued on the North Carolina lake today near Murphy
Spring rec sports postponed, family wants refund
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF)- It's spring time which means that it's time for spring sports. Recreation sports should be in the peak of their seasons but Coronavirus has delayed those plans. Soccer has always been a large part of the…
First Bledsoe Co. Correctional inmate dies after Covid-19 outbreak
The 78 year old is the second Tennessee state prisoner to die who have tested positive for Covid-19
Looting concerns continue in tornado areas
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — As tornado victims continue to clean-up and rebuild, many are facing an additional cause of stress as looters continue to scavenge the area. “It was unbelievable that someone would actually do this after what our…
Life Care Center of Athens reports 8 Covid-19 related deaths
3 others are in the hospital
An 8th victim has died from his injuries from the Murray County tornado
57 year old Harlan Blackstock passed away Thursday night at a Chattanooga hospital.
Uber Driver jumps from moving vehicle in northwest Georgia
Investigators believe it was a carjacking with a knife.
Mayor Andy Berke speaks out about increase in COVID-19 cases
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - Over the Past two days Hamilton County has reported 42 new coronavirus cases. Today Mayor Andy Berke held a press conference about what this means for the city of Chattanooga. Tennessee is slowly working to reopen…
Jobless rate spikes to 14.7%, highest since Great Depression
The U.S. unemployment rate hit 14.7% in April, the highest rate since the Great Depression.
UTC nursing student shares what life has been like amid coronavirus pandemic
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - One thing we all might be learning from the coronavirus pandemic is that things don’t always go as planned. “Online courses, it’s just so different and both faculty and students are facing new challenges that no…
Mother's Day Parade at Ooltewah assisted living community
"when ever you add the social aspect of not being able to see your daughter or your grandkids it's tenfold."
Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton visits Chattanooga
"we're in very good shape where we won't have to raise taxes."
Wild chase through a schoolyard and into a house
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) - Hamilton County deputies arrested a suspect after a high speed police chase that went through a school playground. The chase started in Cleveland, Tennessee after 6PM. Police there were after Lavante Fitten who was accused…
Arrests made in shooting death of black man after outcry
Both Gov. Kemp and Stacey Abrams addressed the controversy today.
Athens police charge first suspect in deadly shooting
Second suspect still at large
Drivers License changes because of Covid-19
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Changes are in place at the DMV, to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Those changes have also affected how some driving facilities operate. The Department of Motor Vehicles has temporarily suspended both knowledge and skills tests…
New city treasurer accused in three lawsuits
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The day after Kate Farmer was unanimously confirmed by the Chattanooga city council, Chattanooga's city attorney informed council members that Farmer has three lawsuits against her in Wyoming. Farmer served as the city treasurer and clerk…
Another 21 new Covid-19 cases has Health Department concerned
"We want to caution people that are out there that it's still the same virus it has been all along.. it's still extremely contagious."
Found your green thumb? Frost could ruin it all
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Planters beware! Frost could be coming our way. During the Coronavirus pandemic, many people have been testing out their green thumb. This weekend may test your true gardening skills. Storm Team 12 Chief Meteorologist, Patrick Core…
Hutton & Smith Brewery Making Major Adjustments
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Local businesses are all struggling during the Coronavirus pandemic. Breweries are getting ready to face a harsh reality as the peak of their season is approaching fast. Hutton and Smith Brewery has been selling their cans of…
Smoky Mountains National Park to reopen over weekend
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is set to reopen on Saturday, becoming one of the biggest federal attractions to reopen amid the national lockdown prompted by the coronavirus crisis.
"Losing my classroom was like losing my second home"
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - It's been almost a month since a series of tornadoes swept through Hamilton County. And clean up is still going on across much of our area, including in a local elementary school. May 4th through…
Check Out North Georgia’s Library Renovations
After 20 years of little to no renovations, you can now expect a more enhanced library experience in North Georgia.
Justice Department is dropping Flynn's Trump-Russia case
The Justice Department says it's dropping its criminal case against President Donald Trump’s first national security adviser Michael Flynn.