Tree falls on Fairview Road home
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Fire says crews were called to Fairview Road Sunday evening around 7:30 p.m. after a tree fell into an occupied home.
Man killed in single vehicle crash in Walker County
WALKER COUNTY, Georgia (WDEF)- A man has been killed in single vehicle crash in Walker County. The Georgia State Patrol says it happened as the pick up truck was traveling south on Highway 341. The family of the man has…
Sherriff: Man who shot 2 'idolized' school shooting suspect
GAINESVILLE, Ga. (AP) - Officials say the man who randomly shot two people along a Georgia highway in Hall County "idolized" Parkland, Florida, school shooting suspect Nikolas Cruz.
UPDATE: Injured hiker rescued from Pocket Wilderness
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County Emergency Services says rescue efforts are ongoing in the Pocket Wilderness.
Georgia mom pleads guilty to selling kids for sex
ATLANTA (AP) - A Georgia mother accused of selling her two young daughters to be raped has entered a guilty plea on the same day the man accused of raping them was convicted.
Governor faces deadline to sign or veto legislation
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia's governor has only days left to decide whether to give final approval to bills sent to him by the state legislature.
Pro- and anti-gun bills fail in Tennessee legislature
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - An election-year Tennessee legislative session tinged by national attention on a deadly school shooting in Florida saw many high-profile gun bills fail, including Republican efforts to ease gun laws and Democratic pushes to establish more restrictions.
Softball brings "No Limits" athletes and Lafayette firefighters and police officers together
LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF) - It was a friendly game of softball on Friday that had Lafayette firefighters and police officers out at the fields with adults and children with special needs. "We were initially invited by the management of the…
Propane leak at Ace Hardware in Brainerd
Chattanooga Fire Crews get called out to a propane leak at the Ace Hardware in Brainerd.
Parents establish website on their son's rare disease
Congressman Chuck Fleischmann met with the parents of a child with a rare disease. That comes as the Tennessee Representative continues fight for funding for children with these types of problems. 5 year old Grayson Ledbetter of Ooltewah is among…
Emily's List of Weekend Activities - May 4, 2018
If you're looking to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, one fun tradition for many Chattanoogans is the Running of the Chihuahuas event.
Chattanooga holds 69th annual Armed Forces Day Parade
The parade began in Chattanooga in 1949.
Burlington donates $10,000 to Hardy Elementary
A Chattanooga elementary school got a donation from a national retailer.
Police looking for debit card fraud suspect
Can you identify the man clearing out bank accounts with stolen debit card info.
Rhea County now has an SRO for every school
We have the names of each officer serving at your school.
25th Anniversary of Tennessee's Top 10 Most Wanted
Hundreds of suspects on the list were captured, but one got away... so far!
Man shoots 2 people, self in Georgia's Hall County
Police say like he picked his victims randomly.
Bradley County government looks forward after Election Day
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Bradley County now has the final tally on a local election laced in controversy, and the voters chose a new look for multiple races. The political landscape has changed in Bradley County, as voters opted…
Tennessee governor to make Europe economic development trip
Taking the first flight of a new British Airways Flight from Nashville International Airport to Heathrow Airport in London.
Thieves smash windows of cars at East Ridge movies
Victim lost thousands of dollars of video equipment while watching the movies.
Comm. Tim Boyd pleads not guilty to extortion
The Hamilton County commissioner is charged with threatening to release information on his political opponent to force him out of the race.
Motorcyclist run over after being thrown from his bike
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are investigating a crash Thursday night that killed a motorcycle driver. It happened around 9:30 in the 2700 block of Dodds Avenue. Investigators say an SUV was making a left turn onto East 28th Street,…
East Ridge redevelopment meeting brings residents out in droves
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) - There was a big crowd in the East Ridge Community Center Thursday night. That's where a community meeting about the East Ridge Redevelopment Plan took place. "This place is packed tonight. It's the biggest crowd…
News 12 Then: 1993 Armed Forces Day Parade
Watch our story from 1993 of a Vietnam War Veteran who paraded in a cage.