Lawmaker proposes repealing Tennessee ban on mobile devices while driving
Senator says it isn't stopping distracted driving.
Hamilton County Corrections seeing more job openings than normal, holding job fair
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office wants to hire corrections officers. And, they're taking a different approach at recruiting by having a job fair and offering a $500 dollar incentive for new hires. "Because we have…
Police arrest two people accused of stealing the Chattahooligan's trailer
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Chattanooga police have arrested the two people accused of stealing the Chattahooligan's trailer. Police have arrested 28 year old, Aaron Chippoletti and 28 year old, Erika Mays have been charged with theft over $10,000. The trailer was…
Man shot at Jackson Co. Courthouse found dead in Alabama mountains
Fred Swearengin had been missing for weeks. He was awaiting trial for gun incident at the courthouse in September.
Mayors launch task force to oppose minor league contraction
Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke part of task force.
Tips on guarding yourself from auto thieves
Auto theft has decreased in the last three years in Chattanooga, but the numbers are still in the thousands.
Secure The Vote
The Secretary of State office in Georgia have released a Secure The Vote initiative and new voting equipment.
Grundy County Sheriff supports gun sanctuaries
Grundy County could soon become a gun sanctuary and the sheriff says he supports that idea.
Hit and run victim thankful for community's support
An East Ridge hit and run victim is thankful for the community's support.
One person killed in northern Hamilton County crash
Another victim suffered serious injuries
Substitute Teacher & Volunteer Coach charged with possession of child pornography
News 12 has learned that the suspect is Wayland Andrew Hester from Pisgah.
Double Murder Trial begins in Polk County
BENTON, Tennessee (WDEF) - The murder trial of a Polk county man accused of a 2017 murder of two men is going into its second day. Twenty three year old Ahren Presley and his mother, 39 year old Valrie Hart…
Can equality pledges fix country music's gender problem?
CMT pledged equal airplay for female artists
Hamilton County arrests driver after chase
Officers say the fleeing vehicle then hit another one at the Lee Highway intersection.
Chattanooga City Council Members honor Walmart shooting victim
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The man who died in a shooting at the Brainerd Walmart on New Year's Eve was honored Tuesday. Officials said 61-year-old Alfred Williams died trying to shield people. Williams worked at the Walmart and was on…
Neighborhood reacts as group home moves out
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Movers were getting things out of the Support Services group home Tuesday afternoon. This comes just over a week after a Support Services resident was accused of beating a caretaker to death with a brick. "Our…
Dalton & Whitfield hammer out a Service Delivery Strategy
Dalton's council approved the deal Tuesday night.
Police say suspect confesses to hitting motorcycle driver New Year's Eve
A red pickup truck failed to stop at an intersection on Ringgold Road around 9 PM.
"My Best Me" health screenings this week
My Best Me held it's third official screening Tuesday at the YFD Center right in Chattanooga.
Golden Apple: Ryan Burns
A teacher at one elementary school uses love, and laughter to connect with his students. His hard work and dedication have earned him this week's Golden Apple Award.
TDOT Engineers Inspect Moore Road Bridge for Further Safety Repairs
"We want to make sure that it's fully functional, because we will also have to use it as a detour for some of the other projects that we've got coming up."
Police identify suspects in Chattahooligan trailer theft
last seen in a grey/silver Toyota Sequoia with front-end damage
Assisted Living Controller indicted for theft in Sweetwater
"the same person responsible for the accounting records was also involved in preparing cash for deposit"
Case of man accused of shooting at troopers sent to grand jury
After watching dramatic dash cam video, a Hamilton County judge bounds the case of a man accused of shooting at Tennessee Highway Patrol troopers over to the grand jury.