Hamilton County indicts nearly an entire gang for racketeering
Charges include murders of five people, including the witness Bianca Horton.
Court suspends practice of local attorney
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Tennessee Supreme Court has suspended a Hamilton County attorney from practicing law. The license of David Haines Rotroff has been transferred to disability inactive status. The court does not reveal what the disability is. He cannot…
Senate leader: Sexual misconduct-accused rep should resign
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Senate Speaker Randy McNally is echoing House Speaker Beth Harwell's call for a lawmaker's resignation after three women have accused him in a report of sexual misconduct as their high school basketball coach decades ago. McNally…
Man shot in Orchard Knob overnight
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police investigate an overnight shooting in the Orchard Knob area. The victim arrived at the hospital after midnight with a gunshot wound. Police describe it as non-life-threatening. The victim said he was in the 700 block…
Residents offering reward in efforts to stop recent vehicle break-ins
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chris Moffat lives on Waconda Point Road. He told News 12 that for about a month his neighborhood has been dealing with vehicle break-ins, and now, they've had enough. "We want people to know that…
Father charged with assault for throwing phone at 3 year old
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A father has been charged with assault for an incident where his son was hit in the eye with a phone. Investigators say Raymond Harden Jr. was sitting in a vehicle this afternoon with his son and…
Can you identify Wildwood hold up suspect?
WILDWOOD, Georgia (WDEF) The Dade County Sheriff's Office is looking for a suspect wanted for holding up a convenience store in Wildwood. It happened around 1 AM at the Mapco on Highway 299 last Wednesday morning. The suspect was wearing…
Walmart clerk delays robber until police arrive
DUNLAP, Tennessee (WDEF) - Dunlap police got the call for an armed robbery in progress this morning at the Walmart. They say a man told a clerk that he had a gun and demanded money from the cash register. The…
Soddy Daisy ministry has faith after devastating fire
SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Neighborhood Helpers Volunteer Ministry (NHVM) lost almost everything in a fire Monday night. The Soddy-Daisy Fire Department received a call about a house fire at the intersection of Dayton Pike and Card Road around 9:30 p.m.…
The Latest: Zell Miller's casket arrives at Georgia Capitol
ATLANTA (AP) - The Latest on former Sen. Zell Miller's funeral (all times local): 1:50 p.m. The motorcade carrying former Gov. and U.S. Sen. Zell Miller's flag-draped casket has arrived at the Georgia Capitol where he will lie in state…
Golden Apple: Taylor Kilgore
She's a teacher, and a softball coach who is dedicated to her students. That's why Taylor Kilgore has earned this week's Golden Apple Award.
Two victims in shooting at home on Eldridge Road
Hamilton County Sheriff's officials confirm that they are investigating a shooting in the northern part of the county.
Suspect captured in domestic assault case involving unborn baby
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Hamilton County FAST Team (Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team) arrested one of their Top 12 Fugitives Tuesday morning. Danmega Natunga Williams Jr. was put on the list in December. He faces charges of Assault with Viable Fetus…
Moms get a gift bag from local company at Ronald McDonald house today
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Chattanooga-launched company Thirty-One is celebrating it's 15th anniversary with a baby shower themed tour. Their big, pink Thirty-One Gifts mobile shop is set up beside the Ronald McDonald house. They will be there today until 6…
Hostage situation ends in Bradley County
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) - A house with a history of domestic police calls was the scene of hostage situation Tuesday morning. Bradley County Sheriff's officers say it happened at a home on Weatherly Switch Road. The suspect was holding…
Moon Bread Recipe By Cast Iron Lodge
We are making MOON BREAD this morning with a recipe from Lodge Cast Iron! Follow along with us or save this recipe for another day! Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes Servings: 8 Ingredients: 1 cup self-rising cornmeal…
Hamilton County primary election candidates take questions from community members
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - With just over a month away until the Hamilton County primary election, many candidates found themselves at a candidate forum at Orchard Knob Missionary Baptist Church. The event was put on by the National Coalition of 100…
Hamilton County honors teachers of the year
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Hamilton County Schools honored the district's three teachers of the year today at a lunch at the Public House restaurant. "I don't know if you've heard, we have a Forrest Kindergarten class, and Sam can be found…
Gun scare outside Orchard Knob Middle School
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga police chased a suspect this afternoon who reportedly had a gun near a school. It happened on the football field at Orchard Knob Middle School before 3 PM, but after school was let out. The suspect,…
Randy Boyd tells Chattanooga Republicans why he wants to be Governor
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - One of the Republican candidates for Governor is campaigning in Chattanooga. Randy Boyd spoke at the Pachyderm Club lunch today. Boyd served as Governor Haslam's Special Advisor on Higher Education. He spearheaded the state's Drive to 55…
Bad weather hurts search for teen missing off Alabama beach
Tourist from Wisconsin lost in Red Flag tides off Alabama coast.
Dalton man arrested for allegedly strangling cat
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga Police arrested 19-year-old Jacquez Devin Fields of Dalton after allegedly strangling a kitten. The police report says the kitten died a “agonizing death” after suffering sevreal broken bones and abuse. It all began at 3716…
Lauren Alaina wins first ACM Award
Kane Brown does not win New Male Vocalist
Whitwell Middle School Paper Clips
Whitwell Middle School has found a unique way to teach students about different cultures.