UKARA ISLAND, Tanzania — Relatives wept in grief on Sunday at the mass burial in Tanzania of many of the 224 people who drowned when a ferry in capsized on Lake Victoria. Colorfully painted coffins were lined up to go…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - 18 year old Gordon Ray is behind bars facing a aggravated kidnapping, carjacking, sexual battery and aggravated robbery charge. Ray's arrest affidavit says that around 5 am Chattanooga Police responded to a local hospital to speak…
British Prime Minister Theresa May told "CBS This Morning" co-host John Dickerson Friday that she believes Iran is holding up its end of the 2015 nuclear deal. "From what we see, we believe that it is doing that," May said.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Dozens came out to participate in a free shredding event Saturday. Every year the event is bigger and better and that's because of YOU. People were able to shred their sensitive documents and get rid of unused…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The local Labor Council hosted a town hall Saturday morning. They invited the working class to come out and share their concerns with those who are running for any positions in the area. Carla Leslie asked the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A family celebrated 100 years of life today, honoring Wilma Saddler Scruggs. She was the first graduate from Zion College that later merged with UTC in 1969. Wilma Scruggs then served on the Chancellors Roundtable for…
National Hurricane Center Forecasters say Tropical Storm Kirk is continuing to move west across the eastern Atlantic but does not currently pose any threat to land. Forecasters expect some strengthening through Sunday. In a Saturday evening update, the National Hurricane…
Updated 09/23/18 9:50am Harrison, TN (WDEF) – Early Saturday afternoon, Chattanooga police responded to a fiery crash in the 5900 block of Highway 58, leaving in one person dead. Authorities report that Karen Saxton, 64, was entering Highway 58 from…
A 15-year-old girl accused of fatally stabbing her mother and older sister has been arrested and charged with two counts of capital murder.
Alabama's Mobile County has confirmed its 12th case of West Nile virus.
Police in Tennessee say a man has been arrested in the fatal shooting of his father.
Nearly four years after launch, Japan's Hayabusa2 space probe dropped to within about 180 feet of an asteroid and released two small landers Friday that are designed to hop about the surface, snapping pictures and charting the ancient body's temperature…
VATICAN CITY — The Vatican and China said Saturday they had signed a "provisional agreement" over the appointment of bishops, a breakthrough on an issue that stymied diplomatic relations for decades and aggravated a split among Chinese Catholics. The deal resolved…
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - The Salvation Army of the Greater Chattanooga Area received orders to deploy two officers and one staff member to join other Salvation Army units in the wake of the Hurricane Florence disaster. Captain Nathan Jones, Lt.…
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - In the early morning hours on Saturday, a Brainerd family was abruptly awakened when a pickup truck ran into their home. When Chattanooga firefighters arrived at 4113 Cherryton Drive, they confirmed that a large pickup truck…
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - On Friday evening, the Chattanooga Police Department responded to a person shot in the 2000 block of East 14th Street. Upon arrival, officers located a juvenile, male victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the abdomen.…
In this photo provided by the Iranian Students' News Agency, ISNA, Iranian armed forces members and civilians take shelter in a shooting during a military parade marking the 38th anniversary of Iraq's 1980 invasion of Iran, in the southwestern city…
Tennessee Valley (WDEF) — East Ridge took on Signal Mountain tonight. Signal Mountain came out on top in this tight match up. Final score: 21-18. Check out these game highlights! Tune in every Friday night at 11:15 p.m. for Touchdown…
Tennessee Valley (WDEF) —Tyner visited East Hamilton tonight. The only scores in the game? 3 field goals. Tyner was able to pull it out, winning 6-3. Check out these game highlights! Tune in every Friday night at 11:15 p.m. for…
Tennessee Valley (WDEF) — Chattanooga Christian took on Baylor tonight. The Red Raiders completely stopped CCS. Final score: 42-0. Check out these game highlights! Tune in every Friday night at 11:15 p.m. for Touchdown Friday Night on News 12 Now!…
Tennessee Valley (WDEF) — West Forsythe took on McCallie tonight. The Blue Tornado got the W, winning 31-14. Check out these game highlights! Tune in every Friday night at 11:15 p.m. for Touchdown Friday Night on News 12 Now! #TDFN12
Tennessee Valley (WDEF) — Grace Baptist Academy took on Boyd-Buchanan tonight. GBA shut out Boyd-Buchanan, winning 35-0. Check out these game highlights! Tune in every Friday night at 11:15 p.m. for Touchdown Friday Night on News 12 Now! #TDFN12
Tennessee Valley (WDEF) — Calhoun visited Ringgold High tonight. The Yellowjackets turned it up; final score was 49-7 Calhoun. Check out these game highlights! Tune in every Friday night at 11:15 p.m. for Touchdown Friday Night on News 12 Now!…
Tennessee Valley (WDEF) — Soddy Daisy went to Ooltewah High tonight. This was a close one, but the Owls got the W! They knocked off the Trojans 30-27. Check out these game highlights! Tune in every Friday night at 11:15…