Bradley County firefighters push for more pay
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- Bradley County firefighters are asking their county commission to increase their pay. (more…)
Ronald McDonald House Chattanooga Marks 35
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Chattanooga celebrated its 35th birthday today, marking more than three decades of supporting families in the…
Golden Apple Award: OLPH, Diana Lee
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Learning a new language is easier the earlier you start. Senora Diana Lee makes the Spanish language come to life for students in Pre-K through 5th…
Child care expenses top the cost of rent in dozens of U.S. cities, analysis finds. See where.
As child care costs soar, many Americans today find themselves paying more for a caregiver than they do for their monthly rent, according to a new analysis. Child care costs for parents with two kids exceed rental costs in 85 of…
Fort Oglethorpe Police Department warns of a circulating scam
FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. -- The Fort Oglethorpe Police Department (FOPD) is warning locals about a recurring scam that is taking place around the area. They say individuals are posing as law enforcement officers and…
Person in custody after woman set on fire on CTA train in Chicago's Loop
A person is in custody after a woman was set on fire while riding a CTA Blue Line in Chicago's Loop on Monday night. According to Chicago police, a 26-year-old woman got into an…
The LA County sheriff is investigating a new sex battery claim against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said it’s investigating a new sexual battery allegation against hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, who is serving a four-year prison sentence on prostitution-related convictions. A…
Man fires shots at drones assisting deputies in resolving mental health crisis
UPDATE: The Bradley County Sheriff's Office has identified the individual who shot at the drones as 47-year-old John David Possien. Possien is being held at the Bradley County Jail without bond.…
Local High School coaches named "Coaches of the Year" by Jefferson's
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Jefferson's says they have announced their Coaches of the Year for each of their Chattanooga area locations. The winner are: Dalton: Preston Poag, North Murray Mountaineers football, coaching for…
Indiana homeowner charged in shooting death of house cleaner who showed up at wrong address
An Indiana homeowner is being charged with a felony after he shot and killed a house cleaner on his front porch earlier this month. Police said the woman and her husband had mistakenly shown up to…
Rock City celebrates over 30 years of the Enchanted Garden of Lights
News 12 This Morning: Pepper Raper joins News 12's Amelia Greer and brings the magic of the holiday season with her! The 'Enchanted Garden of Lights' is back and bigger than ever…
Suspect charged with setting home on fire with woman and child inside
CALHOUN, Georgia (WDEF) - Authorities have charged a Summerville man with setting a home on fire with a woman and child inside. The fire happened before dawn on Saturday at a home on the Gordon and Chattooga county line. The…
Notre Dame senior asks the Pope to visit Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A local student wrote a letter to the Pope asking him to visit Chattanooga. She didn't get her request, but she got a lot more than she expected. Selena Mullinax wrote…
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene gets support back home, but also death threats
ROME, Georgia (WDEF) - Congresswoman Greene has gotten mixed reviews of her split with President Trump over the weekend. Republican leaders back in her home district posted a notice saying they completely back her. "Recent national criticism directed at Congresswoman Greene…
Bradley County first responders safely resolve mental health crisis
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Bradley County first responders were able to safely resolve a mental health crisis Monday. It happened at a home in Northeast Bradley County near Urbane Road. The situation escalated after…
Operation Christmas Child kicks off collection week in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Today marks the start of the celebration season for Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, as nearly five thousand drop-off locations…
Airport breaks ground on new aviation park
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport broke ground on their…
New initiative to allow faith organizations to tackle affordable housing
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A new initiative is looking to tackle the issue of affordable housing in a new way. The city of Chattanooga, along with…
What's Right With Our Schools: ACG Go Build Construction Career Expo
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - As our area grows, construction workers remain in high demand. Associated General Contractors of East Tennessee are working to meet that…
Off-duty pilot who tried to cut a flight’s engines midair won’t serve prison time, judge rules
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A former Alaska Airlines pilot who tried to cut the engines of a passenger flight in 2023 while riding off-duty in the cockpit will serve no prison time, a federal judge ruled…
Osburn Road to close for several weeks
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- Beginning Monday, November 24, 2025, Osburn road will close for several weeks due to utility work. The closure will be from Myers Street to Highway 27. Travelers can detour using Myers Street and Wilder…
FEMA acting chief David Richardson resigns amid criticism over Texas flood response
Washington — David Richardson, the acting head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), is leaving his post, the Department of Homeland Security confirmed Monday. . Richardson submitted his resignation Monday morning,…
Honey Baked Ham Company arrives in Hixson
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Honey Baked Ham Company® says they have opened its newest location in Hixson on November 17, 2025. The new store offers the brand’s fan-favorite menu offerings like…
Nearly a quarter of U.S. households live paycheck to paycheck, report finds
A growing share of lower-income Americans are struggling to get by financially as their wages fail to keep up with inflation, according to a recent analysis. Roughly 29% of lower-income households are living paycheck…
