Hamilton County Commissioner Dr. Warren Mackey, who represents District 4 on the current nine-member board of commissioners, announces his bid for re-election, according to a statement from his campaign team. “I am proud to have been a part of the…
HAMILTON COUNTY, TN – The Hamilton County Health Department will begin administering the Moderna COVID-19 booster shots to eligible persons by appointment only at the Carta Bus Barn beginning Tuesday, October 26th. The CARTA Bus Barn, located at 1617 Wilcox…
Rhea County, TN (WDEF) - The Rhea County woman who was charged with scalding the feet on an infant in 2019 will be going to jail for 20 years. 55 year old Jennifer Vaughn pleased guilty Wednesday in Rhea County…
A Chattanooga man is accused of setting his parents’ house on fire while they were still inside the residence.
The Catoosa County Sheriff's office says a student at Ringgold Middle School has been arrested and charged with for posting pictures and threatening remarks on social media. Catoosa County Sheriff Gary Sisk says it was not a credible threat to…
Defense offered no closing arguments or final statement.
Former Deputy Gets New Hearing Date
First responders never know exactly what to expect when they are called to fight a fire of save a life.
UAW Tries Again for Union Election for Maintenance and Production Employees
Firefighter George Johnson Rushes into home and saves woman.
First Responder Features Two K9 officers with Hamilton County Sheriff's Dept.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Despite new laws on the way next year, doctors and medical clinics are already reducing the amount of pain-killers an individual can buy. That's causing great concern among patients who say they can not survive without…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Economists say that "a rising tide lifts all ships". That's a way to say that a stronger stock market and economy is helping even those earning the lowest wages, but today we heard conflicting stories about poverty…
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) - Multiple drivers were involved in an East Ridge crash today. Three cars appeared to have wrecked on John Ross Road Thursday afternoon. Only one person appeared to be hurt after the accident, though the extent of…
America's debt to its military veterans can never be repaid, but with the help of volunteers like these, it may be one of the best ways to say--thank you for your service.
Tennessee Valley (WDEF) - Alabama senatorial candidate Roy Moore says he has no intention of dropping out of the race. That---after four women told the Washington Post that Moore made advances toward them while they were underage. Alabama voters we…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - An increase in deer related crashes is more likely in November and December due to deer mating and hunting season, and it can happen to you, almost anywhere. The Tennessee Highway patrol is taking the lead in…
SOUTH PITTSBURG, Tenn. (WDEF) - Were police officers in South Pittsburg, Tennessee too rough on a local man....or just taking no chances with a man with a gun? That's the question Gary King's family is asking as he's released from…
Ten year old Emerson has suffered from a brain tumor since he was 3 months old.
Thomas Davis finally met the STEM cell recipient at a New York Gala last Wednesday
The animals and handlers compete at Moccasin Bend as part of continued training.
The company makes its pitch for an incentive from county commission and city council
TDOT and Civic Groups Join Effort to Make City More Attractive to Visitors
Tennessee Valley his by several storms over the weekend--all of them causing power outages
Cameron Bean died from his injuries in the September 2015 Incident.
The Kentucky Truck Driver is charged with the deaths of 6 people in 2015 I-75 Wreck
Female Hiker Lands on Narrow Ledge--Saved by Mountain Rescue Teams
One of the oldest people to enter the police academy, Officer Ric Engle is still on patrol.
Demetrus Coonrod and Erskine Oglesby attend orientation within hours of their election
Marcell Chistopher Held in Contempt of Court. CPD says Wave of Violence is Long-Standing Gang Warfare
News 12 is giving each of the 4 candidates a final chance to appeal to voters
Hero of the Movie "Hacksaw Ridge" made his home here in the Chattanooga area.
House Passes Legislation Allowing VA Employees to be Fired, if Necessary
Brian Hickman is also an EMT and the Police Chief of Collegedale
City of Chattanooga has already approved 15-year PILOT for Flats at Fifty Eight
Forty two dogs and seven cats, some with medical issues, are expected to be ready for adoption in a couple of weeks.
CVB Spends $7M for a Billion Dollars in Tourism Dollars
Residents who work, enroll in school or do 30 hours a week in public service are eligible.
Tennessee now has new law that created the Vulnerable Adult Protective Investigative Team
Interim Superintendent Kirk Kelly Brings Long List of proposed Capital Expenditures