Dunlap Woman Missing Since June
A woman in Dunlap tells News 12 that her cousin has been missing since June. 42 year old Tiffany Diane Holbert was last seen walking on June 13th around 6 pm. Her daughter was the last person to see her…
Governor takes TNReady listening tour to Hamilton County
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Tuesday, Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam made a stop for a meeting at Soddy-Daisy High School. This was his second stop on a tour to meet with educators across the state. This tour comes after…
Finley Stadium wants both soccer teams
The new pro team will start later this year.
Marion County murder and arson trial starts
A trial is underway in Marion County for a woman accused of killing a pawn shop owner and setting the building on fire.
U.S. stops suspension of joint military exercises with South Korea
There are no future plans to halt joint U.S.-South Korea military exercises in the Korean Peninsula, Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis said Tuesday. This is a departure from the announcement in June that he had "indefinitely suspended" military exercises with…
Lauren Alaina nominated for CMA Award
She is up for New Artist of the Year for the second time.
Grundy man suspected of stealing garden tools from Elementary school
They believe Nicholas Callahan took the tools from Palmer Elementary.
Justin Whaley facing multiple charges in connection with fatal crash
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Justin Whaley stood before a judge requesting a reduced bond. His attorney filed the motion before he was in police custody. He is facing several charges including DUI and vehicular homicide by intoxication that resulted…
4 year old seriously injured in Dalton crash
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - A father accidentally ran over his son Monday night in Dalton at a car wash. It happened at the Goo Goo Car Wash on North Glenwood around 5:20 PM. 24 year old Jalen Story was vaccuming…
Abducted children could be coming through Chattanooga to Florida
Update: Children found, mother and boyfriend arrested
Thousands more apply for free-tuition program than expected
Three times as many people signed up as expected.
Lawsuit: TennCare favors insurers over hospitals for needy
Erlanger Health Systems challenges TennCare in court.
Third suspect charged fatal Bradt Street shooting
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga police have made a third arrest in the fatal shooting of a man last Friday night on Bradt Street. Eighteen year old Kevion Hubbard, who is charged with criminal homicide, attempted murder and possession of a firearm…
Wife shoots husband while target shooting
Sheriff is investigating but it looks like an accident.
Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting near Blue Bell Avenue
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that allegedly took place on Blue Bell Avenue. Officials believe it happened around 8:30 am Tuesday morning. The victim is expected to be okay. The victim was…
She may be the world's oldest person, if she cares to claim it
In this Aug. 23, 2018 photo, 117-year-old Julia Flores Colque eyes the camera while sitting outside her home in Sacaba, Bolivia. Her national identity card says Flores Colque was born on Oct. 26, 1900 in a mining camp in the…
She may be the world's oldest person, if she cares to claim it
In this Aug. 23, 2018 photo, 117-year-old Julia Flores Colque eyes the camera while sitting outside her home in Sacaba, Bolivia. Her national identity card says Flores Colque was born on Oct. 26, 1900 in a mining camp in the…
Russia to hold its biggest war games since the Cold War
A multiple rocket launcher system fires during the Zapad-2017 war games, held by Russian and Belarusian servicemen, at an undisclosed location in Belarus, September 17, 2017. REUTERS MOSCOW -- Russia will next month hold its biggest war games since at…
U.S. rejects court challenge, insists Iran sanctions legal and needed
A United Nations flag flutters in the wind next to the International Court of Justice in the Hague, the Netherlands, Aug. 27, 2018. AP THE HAGUE, Netherlands -- The United States on Tuesday defended its re-imposition of sanctions against Iran…
German gov't under pressure over violence at new-Nazi protest
Right-wing supporters shout abuse at nearby heckling leftists at a right-wing protest gathering the day after a man was stabbed and died of his injuries on August 27, 2018 in Chemnitz, Germany. Getty BERLIN -- Germany's top security official offered…
"Save me," kidnapped Nigerian schoolgirl begs her gov't
Some of the newly-released Dapchi schoolgirls walk to board a plane in Maiduguri, Nigeria March 21, 2018. AFOLABI SOTUNDE/REUTERS A Nigerian Christian schoolgirl abducted by Boko Haram in February has called on the government to secure her release, local media…
Reporter says he persuaded archbishop to pen claims against pope
ROME -- An Italian journalist who says he helped a former Vatican diplomat pen his bombshell allegation of sex abuse cover-up against Pope Francis says he persuaded the archbishop to go public after the U.S. church was thrown into turmoil…
No injuries reported in train vs 18 wheeler crash in Dalton
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) - Dalton Police confirm that officials worked a crash involving a train and 18 wheeler. Officials say no one was hurt and the scene is clear. A local business owner provided us with these pictures. [gallery td_gallery_title_input="Train vs…
Lawmakers from Tennessee remember Senator John McCain
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - John McCain was known for his public service and dedication to the United States. Not only did he spend decades as a U.S. Senator, but he also served in the military and was a prisoner of…