PYEONGCHANG, South Korea -- As she headed up the steepest, most grueling hill of her life in third place, Jessica Diggins thought to herself just winning an Olympic medal was no longer good enough. She wanted more. She wanted gold.…
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) An East Tennessee National Guard Unit with members in our area will deploy units to Europe this summer. The 278th Armored Calvary Regiment is based in Knoxville. Major General Max Haston announced on Wednesday that they will…
ATLANTA (AP) - Hundreds of anti-gun protesters have descended on the Georgia Capitol, fighting through drizzling rain to lobby the legislature for stricter gun laws. Led by the advocacy group, Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, the gathering…
CHATANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police have made an arrest in the double shooting from Tuesday Evening. It happened in the 1400 block of Carousel Road around 5:30. 24 year old Jamichael Eddins was killed and 28 year old Randall Davenport…
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Bradley County's Drug Enforcement Unit confiscated drugs and cash from a raid at a home. Detectives seized 8.5 ounces of meth worth about $23,000. The Sheriff's Office says they also took $1,100 in cash. The investigation…
Karla Souza arrives at the EIF Presents: XQ Super School Live on Friday, Sept. 8, 2017 in Santa Monica, Calif. Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP MEXICO CITY -- Mexico's largest television network said Wednesday it has severed ties with independent producer…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Commission has approved spending $195-million for school projects, the county jail and to pay off bond.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Two campaign finance complaints question House Speaker Beth Harwell's help from a political committee and a $3.1 million self-loan to her Republican gubernatorial campaign.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Fire Department were called to the 3800 block of Amnicola Highway for a confined space explosion.
EAST HANOVER TOWNSHIP, N.J. -- A cemetery worker was temporarily trapped in a grave he was digging, a New Jersey cemetery said. Peter Ferencze, 59, of Flemington, was digging a grave Tuesday afternoon when an 800-pound vault cover fell on top…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation says concrete repairs on Interstate 24 will require lane closures this weekend.
FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga (WDEF) -- After leading the Central Purple Pounders for the past 2 season Coach Cortney Braswell has stepped down from the position to accept the same position at Ridgeland High School.
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) - Authorities say two people died inside a Georgia home where the air was filled with carbon monoxide.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police have released more information on Tuesday evening's shooting in East Chattanooga. Police say 24-year-old Jamichael Eddins and 28-year-old Randall Davenport both suffered gunshot wounds. Chattanooga Police say Eddins died from his injuries before police…
Three people are accused of trying to smuggle drugs into the Hamilton County Jail.
After being padlocked for a week, the Economy Inn will be opening on Thursday for residents to get their belongings.
HAMILTON COUNTY (WDEF) - Just in time for National Pet Day, three Tennessee Valley law enforcement agencies welcome some new --furry-- members to the pack today. News 12's Angela Moryan met the four-legged officers and found out how a generous…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Most Americans are still grieving along with family and friends of the Parkland students who died last Wednesday. And, the debate goes between those who want stronger gun laws and those who look at others causes. Among…
ATLANTA (AP) - The governor and lawmakers have announced a proposal to slash income taxes in Georgia in response to federal tax changes passed in December. Republican Gov. Nathan Deal on Tuesday unveiled what he called one of the largest…
DICKSON, Tenn. (AP) - Republican Sen. Lamar Alexander says he was disappointed when Sen. Bob Corker decided not to seek re-election and they have talked about his decision whether to reconsider. But Alexander claims he hasn't urged Corker to run…
A Red Bank Middle School teacher uses technology to reach his students, and that's earned him a Golden Apple Award.
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County Trustee Bill Hullander says February 28, 2018 is the last day for residents to pay 2017 property taxes without interest.
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The sister of shooting victim Cachet Patterson has set up a gofundme campaign to pay for funeral expenses. The 21 year old was killed in a shooting on Chestnut Street early Sunday morning outside the Southside Social.…
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Dalton Police are looking for a suspected quick change artist. The incident happened on Monday, February 5th at the Hobby Lobby on East Walnut Avenue. The suspect brought a small item to the cashier to purchase.…