Chattanooga firefighters take precautions during heat
Chattanooga firefighters say this heat it can be dangerous for them, so they take certain precautions.
Murder-Suicide in Catoosa County
FORT OGLETHORPE, Georgia (WDEF) - Catoosa County Gary Sisk says his deputies are working a murder-suicide off Cloud Springs Road. He tells News 12 they were called out to a domestic situation at a home on Clara Lee around 4…
Hundreds attend funeral of veteran who had no family
The funeral of Edward K. Pearson was overflowing with people on Tuesday — despite the fact that the veteran had no known family members. Hundreds turned out for Pearson's funeral in Sarasota, Florida, after it was made public that he…
TopGolf officially announces they are coming to Chattanooga
They aren't saying
Two plead guilty for murder where body was left in a barrel
PIKEVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Two Bledsoe county men have pleaded guilty to second degree murder of a Pikeville man last year. 23 year old Marcelino Leal, and 31 year old Keiven Bundy were sentenced to 15 years in prison after…
Golden Apple: Jennifer Miles
A teacher with a passion for engineering is helping students learn more about that subject. Jennifer Miles is this week's Golden Apple Award winner.
Hamilton County stresses reporting Domestic Violence
"I make this plea every year we just have to get people to do a better job at reporting it."
Manufacturers mired in deepest slump since Great Recession
American manufacturers are sliding deeper into recession. A closely watched gauge of factory activity released on Tuesday registered its weakest reading in more than 10 years, weighed down by slowing global growth, the Trump administration's trade war with China and an…
FCC's net neutrality repeal is upheld, but with caveats
The Federal Communications Commission had the right to dump net neutrality rules, according to a new federal court ruling. The decision could pave the way for state net neutrality laws, however, with the court ruling that the FCC can't bar…
Animal rights activists arrested at California Whole Foods
A 15-foot cut-out of Jeff Bezos' head loomed over a Whole Foods in San Francisco Monday afternoon as animal rights activists chained and superglued themselves together to protest the store's animal product suppliers. Thirty-seven of the protesters were detained, reports…
Firefighters treated, families left homeless in Steeplechase Apartment fire
Residents got out okay, but one dog was killed
Mother arrested for child abuse after Facebook Live video
A mother is arrested for child abuse after police say she broadcasted it live on social media.
Man shot while being chased in East Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A man says he was being chased by two other men when he was shot Monday afternoon in East Chattanooga. It happened in the 2300 block of Wilson Street near Memorial Hospital. Police say the 20 year…
Grayson's Ladder
Students at Ooltewah Elementary are helping one of their own fight a devastating disease.
Barr and Trump asked foreign officials to help investigate Russia probe
Whistleblower singles out Giuliani and Barr Washington — Attorney General William Barr has asked Mr. Trump to reach out to a number of foreign officials to request assistance in the Department of Justice's review of the origins of the Mueller…
Erlanger Children's Hospital Physicians Warn About Dangers of Teen Vaping
"Three fourths of these cases have been use of not just vaping but also, vaping the THC oils."
Georgia House speaker pro tem seeks US Senate seat
ATLANTA (AP) - The highest-ranking Republican woman in the Georgia legislature has thrown her name in the ring to replace retiring GOP U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson. House Speaker Pro Tempore Rep. Jan Jones announced Monday that she's submitted an application…
The ritziest suburbs in Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia and North Carolina
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Driver taken to hospital after dump truck fire
The truck had just picked up garbage from Care Med Ambulance and their crews stopped him and treated him.
Temperature is even affecting TWRA's trout restocking
CROSSVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The heat and drought are even affecting trout restocking in East Tennessee. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has had to change or postpone their efforts in early fall. They are finding that water levels are low…
Southern Baptists ready to put spotlight on sex-abuse crisis
The program features victim advocates, attorneys, therapists and at least 10 survivors of sexual abuse.
GOP Rep. Chris Collins resigns amid corruption charges
Republican Representative Chris Collins is resigning ahead of his expected guilty plea to corruption charges, CBS News has confirmed. Collins submitted his resignation letter Monday to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's office. The resignation will become official on Tuesday, according to…
1 whale found dead, 3 others euthanized on South Carolina beach
Four pilot whales that stranded themselves on Edisto Beach, in South Carolina, are seen on September 28, 2019, in a photo taken by marine biologist Peyton Sasnett. One of the whales died and the other three were euthanized. Peyton Sasnett/WCSC…
TECH BYTE: Hospital Cameras Help Newborns, Families Bond
Let's see how these special cameras work, and how they benefit these families.