Chattanooga firefighters comfort girl after her mother's medical emergency
A Chattanooga Firefighter comforts a young girl after her mother has a medical emergency.
Clashes as yellow vest protests grow in Belgium and the Netherlands
BRUSSELS -- Belgian police fired tear gas and water cannons at yellow-vested protesters calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Charles Michel after they tried to breach a riot barricade, as the movement that started in France made its mark…
Police fire tear gas at Paris protesters as authorities seek to keep lid on unrest
PARIS -- French riot police fired tear gas and water cannon in Paris on Saturday, trying to stop thousands of yellow-vested protesters from converging on the presidential palace to express their anger at high taxes and French President Emmanuel Macron. Security…
Chattanooga Airport offers new ways for passengers to find parking
In response to record-breaking growth, the Chattanooga Airport is implementing changes to help passengers find parking spots.
Mom in Yemen with malnourished 5-month-old tells her story
ADEN, Yemen -- Rachida Taleb's 5-month-old baby, Esma Saida, is badly malnourished. But she's gaining strength. Esma has been in the al-Sadaqa hospital in the Yemeni port city of Aden for almost a week, feeding on a vitamin and calorie-rich formula…
Children are starving to death and struggling without medication in Yemen
ADEN, Yemen — The U.N. warned Friday the world's worst humanitarian crisis is getting worse. Because of an ongoing civil war, more than 20 million in Yemen face starvation. Abrar Ibranhim, 11, was slowly starving, trapped in one of the…
U.N.: Over 120 civilians killed or wounded per week in Yemen
RIMBO, Sweden -- The United Nations' refugee agency said Friday there were nearly 1,500 civilian casualties in Yemen from August through October, the latest grim tally to emerge from a four-year civil war as opposing parties hold talks in Sweden.…
Yemen's humanitarian crisis
Over the past four years, the civil war in Yemen has claimed at least 10,000 lives, with experts estimating a much higher toll. The fighting, stoked by tribal conflicts and backed (on opposite sides) by Saudi Arabia and Iran, has…
France prepares for "ultra-violent" demonstrations
PARIS -- Anticipating a fourth straight weekend of violent protests, France on Friday mobilized armored vehicles and thousands of police, cordoned off Paris' broad boulevards and made plans to shut down tourist sites like the Eiffel Tower and Louvre. Some…
At least 6 killed, dozens injured in stampede at nightclub, officials say
The scene outside Lanterna Azzurra nightclub in the town of Corinaldo, Italy. Vigili del Fuoco Last Updated Dec 8, 2018 1:28 AM EST ROME -- Six people, all but one of them minors, were killed and about 35 others injured in…
News 12 Then: Do you remember letters to Santa?
This story from the archives ran in December of 1993.
Emily's List of Weekend Activities - December 7, 2018
If you're not done with your Christmas shopping yet, head over to Chattanooga Christian School for their Holiday Market and Variety Show
Partnership addresses sexual assaults among teenagers
Counselors at rape crisis center in our area say sexual assaults among teenagers are not uncommon.
Tennessee US Senate race saw record-setting $93m spent
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A state record-setting $93 million-plus was spent in the open U.S. Senate contest in Tennessee that Marsha Blackburn won last month. According to federal campaign finance reports due Thursday, Blackburn's campaign spent about $16 million throughout…
Community Kitchen opens winter shelter early
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Due to the temperatures in Chattanooga, the cold weather shelter at the Community Kitchen opened up earlier than expected. It opened up on Wednesday, which was ten days before it was initially scheduled to. Organizers say they…
Cleveland still remembers Pearl Harbor Day
Veterans mark 67th anniversary of the Japanese attack that began World War II for the United States.
Chattanoogan Chris Devaney will be Special Assistant to Gov. Bill Lee
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - Tennessee Governor-elect Bill Lee has announced four more positions in his new administration. And one is a Chattanoogan. Chris Devaney will serve as a Special Assistant to the Governor. He was Campaign Manager for Lee's gubernatorial run…
Girls Inc. announces UnBought & UnBossed Awards
CHATTANOOGA (GIRLS INC. OF CHATTANOOGA) - Girls Inc. of Chattanooga is delighted to announce the Honorees that will be recognized at the 15th Annual UnBought and UnBossed Awards Luncheon scheduled for April 3, 2019 at the Chattanooga Trade and Convention…
Authorities charge two more teens with murder in Morgantown
BLUE RIDGE, Georgia (WDEF) - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation announces two more arrests for a murder in Fannin County this week. Investigators had already charged a pair of 15 year olds with the shooting. Now they have arrested 15…
Police: Woman, baby fall in storm drain when grate gives way
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Police in Tennessee say a woman and her baby fell 20 feet (6 meters) into a storm drain and were underground for more than 30 minutes. Clarksville police tell news outlets the two were rescued Thursday…
Beware of workers saying they need a water sample from your home
Tennessee American Water Company warns of scam going around local neighborhoods
Former big leaguers Luis Valbuena, Jose Castillo die in car crash
Luis Valbuena (left), who played 11 seasons in the majors, with the Los Angeles Angels, Houston Astros, Cleveland Indians and Seattle Mariners; and Jose Castillo, who played seven seasons in the MLB, including with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Lynne Sladky, Nam…
China set to launch spacecraft to moon's far, "dark" side
Worker inspects scale model of moon rover for China's Chang'e 4 lunar probe, at factory in Dongguan, Guangdong province, China on November 16, 2018 CHINA STRINGER NETWORK / REUTERS BEIJING -- China was preparing to launch a ground-breaking mission early…
Inside one refugee camp in war-torn Yemen
Last Updated Dec 7, 2018 11:13 PM EST YEMEN -- An average of 123 civilians die every week in Yemen, the United Nations said Friday, as representatives from both sides of the country's devastating three-year civil war met for a…