Dalton fire evacuate around propane tank after lightning strike
The flame isn't an immediate threat of a larger fire.
NEW: Cadets come forward accusing Chattanooga Police officer of Sexual Harassment
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Cadets come forward accusing Chattanooga Police officer and police academy instructor of Sexual Harassment. Officer Ricky Ballard was been suspended on February 1st without pay. Officials say Officer Ballard’s suspension is a result of the disposition reached after…
Dalton Police charge Morgan Kinder in animal cruelty investigation
Morgan Kinder faces six counts of aggravated cruelty and 16 counts of cruelty to animals.
Grand Jury: Justin Whaley "unlawfully and recklessly" killed James Brumlow in 2018 crash
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Justin Whaley has been indicted by a grand jury in the 2018 crash that killed James Brumlow. Whaley is accused of driving drunk and going the wrong way down Highway 111 July 3rd. Whaley's full list…
Stranded hikers rescued in the Armuchee Valley
VILLANOW, Georgia (WDEF) - First Responders in Walker County rescued two men who were trapped by rising water this morning. It happened in the Armuchee Valley south of Villanow around 8:30 AM. The two men went hiking on Tuesday with…
Increased police presence at Red Bank High after weapon found on student
UPDATE: RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office says that a student was arrested and transported to the Juvenile Detention Center. The student is charged with Possession of a Weapon on School Grounds and Theft/Possession of Stolen…
Mudslide at Dade County gas station sends trees into power lines
DADE COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - The Dade Counry Sheriff’s Office confirms that a gas station was closed after portions of their parking lot slid down a hill. This Mapco is on 299 off the I-24 Wildwood Exit in GA. Officials…
Passenger on diverted flight describes lightning strike to plane
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A stop at the Chattanooga Airport was not originally on Russell Baumgard's flight plan from Milwaukee to Atlanta and then New Orleans Tuesday. But that changed when Delta flight 2050 didn't land, and was diverted to…
Tennessee Aquarium: building a home for the new Tree Monitor
Watch a time lapse of crews building the home for a new Tree Monitor
GA Legislator proposes bill that forces insurers to lower costs of pain management alternatives
GEORGIA (WDEF)- Thousands died after overdosing on opioids this last year, bringing health officials to call it the leading cause of death in Tennessee for 20-18. Dr. Josh Paxton says, "we have to get our lawmakers to give this a top…
EMA plans for the worst and hopes for the best weather
As the cold rain showers move through the area, the major players from all over the Tri-State region met in the Emergency Operations Center. News 12's Ashley Henderson was there to learn about how emergency responders are planning to deal…
Georgia Senate committee approves Medicaid waiver proposal
By SANYA MANSOOR Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) - A proposal to allow Gov. Brian Kemp to pursue Medicaid waivers from the federal government has been approved by a Georgia Senate committee. The state Senate Health & Human Services Committee voted…
Golden Apple: Ashley Hall
A math teacher at Loftis Middle School is taking the time to make sure her students succeed, and that's earned her this week's Golden Apple Award.
Flight forced to land at CHA after being struck by lightning
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Airport officials says a Delta Airlines flight was forced to land in Chattanooga after being struck by lightning. It landed safely with no injuries just after 4:00 p.m. this afternoon. The plane was in route from…
Man critically injured in shooting on Hixson Pike
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A man has been critically injured in shooting on Hixson Pike. Chattanooga Police say that the victim is in his 20s. The victim's injuries were considered life-threatening. We are working to learn more about what led…
Family upset by plea deal in 2016 murder case
The case over the murder of Bradley Powell was supposed to go to trial today.
Schools rescind honors after editor advocates KKK revival
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Two universities are withdrawing awards for a small-town newspaper editor advocating for a resurgence of the Ku Klux Klan. Auburn University and the University of Southern Mississippi decided Tuesday to rescind previous honors for Goodloe Sutton,…
Gov. Lee plans to end the gym tax in Tennessee
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - Tennessee Governor Bill Lee wants to repeal the amusement tax on gym memberships. It will be part of his first budget for the state. “I’m pleased to be able to include a tax cut in my first…
People can already break into cars to save pets in TN, GA lawmaker wants similar law
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - You may not know this, but in Tennessee, you can bust into a stranger's car to save a pet in distress. It's that sort of protection that could also become law in Georgia, if proposed legislation…
Texas Confederate Vandalism & a Georgia law to protect it
As we told you last week, State Senator Jeff Mullis is proposing a bill in Georgia to protest ALL monuments against political attacks like this one.
Working on flooding hotspots before the floods come
Public works crews spend the day digging out ditches and other problem areas.
New initiative aims to help businesses in Chattanooga neighborhoods
The City of Chattanooga found a way to help business owners who have successful track records in areas that have seen some struggles.
Ooltewah Principal responds to student assault investigation
Listen to her message
My Future Schools Fair on Tuesday postponed by weather
they will hold it next Monday from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Unum