Colorado quarterback Dominiq Ponder dies in a single-car crash at age 23, police say
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Colorado quarterback Dominiq Ponder died early Sunday morning in…
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Trump doesn't rule out ground troops in Iran war, says he would use them "if they were necessary"
Washington — President Trump refused to rule out the use of ground troops in Iran in a new interview on Monday, saying he wouldn't hesitate to deploy them "if they were necessary." "I don't have the yips with respect to boots…
Woman and dog killed, 3 others stabbed in road rage incident on D.C. beltway; suspect dead
A 39-year-old woman and a dog were killed, and three other people were stabbed in a road rage incident on the outer belt of the Washington D.C. beltway on Sunday, police said. The suspect was killed by police. Virginia State…
US stocks slip and oil prices leap with worries that war in the Middle East will worsen inflation
NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. stocks are slipping Monday, while oil prices leap on worries that war in the Middle East will slow the global flow of crude and make inflation even worse. Crude prices jumped 6%, which will likely…
Pete Hegseth says Iran military mission is "laser-focused" and it will not be "endless"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said early Monday the U.S. military operation in Iran is "laser-focused" as the U.S. and Israeli military operation against Iran continued into a third day. "Destroy Iranian missiles, destroy Iranian…
Coulterville Road to close for water mainline installation
Coulterville Road will be closing for a water mainline installation, according to the Office of the Hamilton County Mayor. The closure will be in effect Monday, March 2: 11:00 a.m.…
Four arrested in Murray County for drug trafficking
MUURAY COUNTY -- Four individuals involved in drug trafficking have been arrested in Murray County. The individuals and charges are as following according to the Murray County Sheriff's Office. Michael Whaley - 63.8 grams of methamphetamine. - 9 grams…
Trump to address Iran war in remarks at the White House
Washington — President Trump is set to speak at the White House on Monday at his first public event since the beginning of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. The president is hosting a Medal…
Erlanger Children’s Hospital providing free firearm safety resources to new parents
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Erlanger Children’s Hospital, in partnership with Voices for a Safer Tennessee (Safer TN), is now providing firearm safety information cards and free cable locks to every parent of babies born…
FBI investigates Texas bar shooting that killed 2 and wounded 14 as possible terrorist act
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A gunman wearing clothes with an…
Montlake Road to close for roadside ditch rehabilitation work
Montlake Road will be closed from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, 3/3/26, through Thursday, 3/5/26, for continued roadside ditch rehabilitation work, according to the Hamilton County Highway Department. They say the closure will be in effect between Montlake Circle…
Where things stand after the US and Israeli strikes on Iran
The United States and Israel targeted Iran in coordinated attacks over the weekend that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and dozens of other senior…
Chattanooga Chick-fil-A restaurants to offer complimentary nuggets
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Participating Chick-fil-A® restaurants in the Chattanooga area will offer Guests a complimentary 5-count Chick-fil-A® Nuggets entrée via the Chick-fil-A® App from Monday, March 2-Thursday, March 5. The promotion is valid through the Chick-fil-A® app and while supplies last. They say to claim the offer, Guests can open the app and redeem…
Hegseth says four U.S. troops were killed in strike on tactical operations center in Kuwait
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told reporters Monday that the four American service members who were killed over the weekend died when an incoming munition hit a tactical operations center in Kuwait. "We have incredible air defenders. Every once in a…
Fire Contained After Afternoon Blaze
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Emergency crews quickly contained a fire behind the Food City in St. Elmo this afternoon. A witness called 9-1-1 shortly before 12:40 p.m., reporting thick black smoke…
The Latest: Iranian-backed militias join fight as war on Iran widens
ASSOCIATED PRESS Iran and Iranian-backed militias fired missiles at Israel and Arab states, apparently hitting the U.S. Embassy compound in Kuwait, while Israel and the United States pounded targets in Iran as the war…
Davy Crockett historical pilgrimage from Tennessee to Texas
GREENEVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - A pilgrimage has begun from upper east Tennessee to south Texas. It is honoring the life of Davy Crockett from his birthplace to where he died at the Alamo. The David Crokett Birthplace State Park is…
Iranian American woman shares perspective on protests over Iran Strike
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - An Iranian American woman who fled the Islamic regime nearly five years ago is sharing her perspective as protests continue across the…
Driver arrested for DUI after hitting a utility pole and multiple parked campers
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – Early Sunday morning, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO), responded to Single Vehicle Crash on Hixson Pike. According to HCSO, around 3:10 AM, deputies responded to a single-vehicle crash in the 7300 block of…
Road reponed after single vehicle accident
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Early Sunday morning, Hixson Pike was Temporarily Closed Due to Single Vehicle Accident. According to the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO), the 7300 block of Hixson Pike, between Stonewall Farms Subdivision and Thrasher Pike, was…
Community Members Speak Out on U.S. Action in Iran
Chattanooga,TN (WDEF)- Dozens of people gathered at Miller Park this weekend to voice their concerns over the recent U.S. strikes on Iran and the possibility of escalating conflict overseas. Many demonstrators held signs while engaging in conversations about the growing…
Chattanooga Convention Center hosts Scenic Stitches Fiber Festival
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The second annual Scenic Stitches Fiber Festival is taking place this weekend at the Chattanooga Convention Center, running February 28 through March 1. Dozens…
Protesters Fill Ross’s Landing and speak out against ICE policies
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As ICE protests continue, a group of community members gathered at Ross’s Landing to voice their opposition to the organization and the…
Protesters at Ross’s Landing voice concerns over ICE and strike on Iran
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - While News 12 was at Ross’s Landing covering an ICE protest, we took the opportunity to ask citizens what they…
Boyd Buchannan Final Four bound
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Boyd jumped out to an early lead and held off a comeback attempt to advance to the Final Four.
Men’s Basketball Closes Regular Season With 86-79 Win Over VMI
GoMocs- The Chattanooga Mocs men's basketball team closed out regular season play on the right note, claiming an 86-79 home win over VMI in the Southern Conference finale on Saturday afternoon inside McKenzie Arena as part of 'Senior Day' festivities. [blox_vms…
Dalton Cruises Into the Elite Eight
Dalton, GA (WDEF-TV) The Dalton girls basketball team had little trouble with Wayne Co in the Sweet 16 on Friday. The Catamounts led 10-2 after the first quarter on their way to a 63-28 victory. [blox_vms account="WDEF" key="d4b48e1b4d7fbdbe8ee2711780ec2bcbce4cdd21" vtitle="Dalton Cruises…
Heritage Beats Rival NW Whitfield in Sweet 16
Ringgold, GA-(WDEF-TV) The Heritage girls basketball team beat rival NW Whitfield for the fourth time this season on Friday. T he Generals notched a 59-49 victory over the…
Tyner Takes Down McMinn Central in Region Tournament
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) After trailing by eight at halftime, Tyner rallied to beat McMinn Central 68-56 in the opening round of their region tournament.
Notre Dame Advances to State Final Four With Big Win Over Trinity Christian
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Notre Dame girls basketball team is storming into the state Final Four! The Irish beat Trinity Christian 80-54 in the Elite Eight on Friday to advance to their first ever state Final Four. Mimi Lee led the way…
Vols Fall to Top Ranked UCLA 12-5
(utsports.com) Tennessee dug itself an early hole before battling back in the middle innings but ultimately faltered down the stretch in a 12-5 loss to No. 1/1 UCLA in its opening game of the Amegy Bank College Baseball Series at…
Alabama Supreme Court Denies Charles Bediako's Request to Play Again For Alabama
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — The Alabama Supreme Court has denied a request by former professional basketball player Charles Bediako to play for the University of Alabama again this season while he appeals his eligibility case against the NCAA. According to online court…
Mathew Knowles Returns to UTC in Full-Circle Homecoming
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) It was a full-circle moment on the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga campus as Dr. Mathew Knowles returned for the first time since the early 1970s, bringing with him decades of experience in the music industry and…
Caleb Askins gets reduction in charges on day four of murder trial
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Friday was day four of the Askins Brothers Trial. They are charged with the 2023 murder of Warren Crutcher at a…
Rare 2,000-year-old treasure unearthed by metal detectorists in Wales: "We were astonished"
Metal detectorists in western Wales found two lead ingots that date back to the Roman era, a Welsh museum said Tuesday. The pieces are the first of their kind to be found in the region.…
Laken Riley’s father accuses Georgia university system of negligence in wrongful death lawsuit
ATLANTA (AP) — The father of Laken Riley, who was killed on the campus of the University of Georgia by a Venezuelan man who lived nearby, is accusing the state university system of negligence that…
27-year-old arrested for attempted first degree murder for Windsor Street shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- 27-year-old Ginairian Trammell Watt has been arrested for attempted first degree murder following a Windsor Street shooting on November 25, 2025. Around 7:30 p.m. on November 25, 2025, Chattanooga…
Ramsey takes plea deal in Bianca Horton murder case
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF)- The mother of a convicted murderer took a plea deal related to a 2016 gang murder in Chattanooga Friday morning. Chernika Ramsey had been charged…
University of Georgia professor accused of pedophilia has fled the U.S., officials say
A University of Georgia professor has now fled the country, days after he was accused in a viral video of inappropriately texting with a minor, authorities say. In an email to students, faculty, and staff, university officials say that the professor, who…
Maduro’s lawyer says US is blocking Venezuela government from paying deposed leader’s drug defense
The Trump administration is blocking Venezuela’s government from paying for the cost of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro’s defense against drug trafficking charges in New York, a move that potentially interferes with…