Chattanooga Police call man's death a homicide
Chattanooga Police are calling a man's death in the Brainerd area a homicide.
Alabama confirms state’s 1st vaping-related death
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Alabama Department of Public Health has confirmed the state’s first vaping-related death. A news release Wednesday said an East Alabama man died of lung disease associated with e-cigarettes. Chronic Disease Epidemiologist Sondra Reese says the…
Fire Department grant will teach them how to survive
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Thanks to a generous federal grant, the Chattanooga Fire Department will be able to enhance training for firefighters so they can be prepared for situations when their personal safety is in danger. News 12'S Taylor Bishop has…
Lawsuit accuses deputy of groping and baptizing woman
"Forced her to participate in a baptism against her will..in exchange for not going to jail."
Homeless Veteran's Funeral at National Cemetery Draws Huge Crowd
"Chattanooga is amazing. The gathering here today was more than I ever thought would have come forth."
Nokian Tyres holds grand opening for production facility in Dayton
DAYTON, Tennessee (WDEF) - Governor Bill Lee came to Dayton on Wednesday for the Grand Opening of the new Nokian Tyre plant. Nokian plans to make more than four million high-end tires here a year, once they hit full production.…
Couple in murder-suicide case had long history of domestic violence
"This is the cycle of Family Violence that a number of families in our community go through"
Police charge Alfonvo Johnson in Youngstown Road shooting Saturday
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police charge a suspect in a shooting from over the weekend. Alfonvo Johnson was arrested on Wednesday. On Saturday evening, Police were called to an address on Youngstown Road. A 45 year old woman said she…
Jeff Sessions: 'I still do support' President Trump
Sessions was ousted after enduring public mocking from Trump for recusing himself from special counsel's Russia investigation.
Uptick in suicides puts spotlight on prevention
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - "We know from research. From decades of research into suicide prevention that 9 out of 10 lives can be saved if we can identify when somebody is having a suicidal crisis and then we can connect…
Judge blocks California law requiring Trump to disclose tax returns
October 1, 2019 / 9:50 PM / CBS/AP Trump tax returns reportedly subpoenaed A U.S. judge has temporarily blocked a California law aimed at forcing President Trump to release his personal income tax returns in order to appear on the…
Veterans show up for burial of Marine with no family
"We're not going to let him meet his maker alone.."
What happened to the mail drop boxes at the post office?
EAST RIDGE, Tennessee (WDEF) - An investigation is underway after post office collection boxes in the Tennessee Valley were vandalized. At the East Ridge post office, signs on the door explain to customers what happened. US Postal Service officials say…
Underwater pumpkin carving begins Oddtober at The Tennessee Aquarium
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Kracken is a mythical sea monster with tentacles, and he came to life today at the Tennessee Aquarium's River Journey. Kracken was there for ODDTOBER. that's when costumed scuba divers began carving jack-a-lanterns underwater. The underwater pumpkin-carving…
Federal judge temporarily blocks Georgia abortion law
By KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) - A federal judge has temporarily blocked Georgia's restrictive new abortion law from taking effect. The law bans abortions once a fetal heartbeat is detected, which can occur as early as six weeks…
Accused Tennessee lawmaker stays mum on reelection decision
Byrd later told reporters he would make a public statement by the end of September.
Tennessee Medicaid block grant push gets backlash at hearing
Officials say Memphis and Chattanooga hearings are being planned.
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."