Savannah shootings lead to car chase and crash that kills 3
he saw a white SUV, with its headlines off, swerving down a street while being chased by police.
Chattanooga Teens Make Duct Tape Prom Dresses for Scholarship Contest
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Two Chattanooga Teens are in the top ten finalists to share the $20,000 prize in the 17th Annual Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest. They made prom dresses completely out of duct tape. News 12's Ashley Henderson talks…
Fireworks Can Affect Veterans with PTSD
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The veterans administration says 10-20 percent of veterans suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD. And for some veterans, fireworks can bring back traumatic experiences from combat. Retired US Navy Captain and Vietnam Veteran Mickey McCamish says…
Lawsuit seeks to void Georgia congressional election results
ATLANTA (AP) - A new lawsuit claims Georgia's electronic touchscreen voting system is so riddled with problems that the results of the most expensive House race in U.S. history should be tossed out and a new election held. The lawsuit…
Polk County Deputies and Firefighters respond to Ocoee River Rescue
Polk County, Tenn. (WDEF) - Three people are without injury after a water rescue in Polk County Tuesday afternoon. West Polk County Volunteer Fire and Rescue responded to calls about a rescue from some people near the dam at Sugarloaf…
UPDATE: Deputy, Suspect Stable After Walker Co Shooting
Rossville, Ga. (WDEF) - The neighborhood where a police-involved shooting took place Monday night in Rossville is back to normal. There are still some pieces of crime tape around evidence of what happened last night. Officials say the suspect, James Allen…
Remote Area Medical to offer free clinic in Athens this weekend
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Remote Area Medical (RAM) is getting ready for their free two day clinic at McMinn County High School in Athens this weekend - July 8th and 9th.
County Clerk says "In God We Trust" plates available
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County Clerk Bill Knowles says the clerk's office has received a supply of the new optional standard "In God We Trust" vehicle registration plates.
Chief Fletcher takes personal days to end tenure at CPD
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police Chief Fred Fletcher's last official day is this Thursday, July 6th.
VW returns to Iran after 17-year absence
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) - Volkswagen says its flagship brand is returning to Iran after a 17-year absence.
Reward grows to $10,000 after dog is found buried alive
TUCKER, Ga. (AP) - The reward has grown to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whoever buried a dog up to her nose in the ground near Atlanta. The canine later died.
Neighbors remember couple killed in Georgia plane crash
Neighbors of a McMinn County couple who were killed in a Georgia Plane crash, say they were kind people and they are saddened to hear about their death.
Knoxville World's Fair Beer could become permanent offering
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The revival of a beer to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Knoxville World's Fair was only meant to be on the market for six months. But heavy demand has brewers considering making it a permanent…
Parents of student sue University of Alabama over suicide
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - The parents of a Texas woman who said she was raped while attending the University of Alabama are suing the alleged attacker, school officials and others over her suicide. The federal lawsuit filed by Megan Rondini's…
"American Idol" auditions set for Alabama Music Hall of Fame
TUSCUMBIA, Ala. (AP) - The television show "American Idol" is coming to the Alabama Music Hall of Fame this fall. Alabama's tourism agency says the show will hold auditions at the museum in Tuscumbia on Sept. 7. Hall of Fame…
Sunday night fire damages several garbage trucks
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Two people walking by alerted the fire department Sunday evening when they saw smoke at the Chattanooga Public Works storage yard on 12th street. It ended up being garbage trucks on fire. Catching the fire early may…
Suspicious item shuts down Parkridge Medical Center area
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Several blocks were shut down around Parkridge Medical Center this afternoon to check out a suspicious package. Around 12:30 this afternoon police were called to 100 Derby Street where the suspicious item was said to be…
UPDATE: Names released from Murray County plane crash
MURRAY COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - Devastating new details have been released in the Murray County plane crash that killed four people, including two 10-year-old children over the weekend. Brother and sister Austin Day and Kinsley Wilson lost their lives. Along with…
Lookout Valley Band
Some students at Lookout Valley Middle School are making sweet music with the band.
Celebrating an early WDEF pioneer, Mildred Gaither
She was the force behind the first kids show on Chattanooga TV.
The Fireworks show calendar for the Tennessee Valley
2017 Fireworks JULY 3RD Pops on the River Camp Columbus Collegedale Veterans Park Patriotism at the Post Fort Oglethorpe JULY 4TH Chattanooga Lookouts Signal Mountain Soccer Complex Soddy Daisy Lake Lakesite Lake Winnie Cleveland TN Lowery Lot Cleveland Flealand Hwy…
Russian anti-virus CEO offers up code for US govt scrutiny
MOSCOW (AP) — The chief executive of Russia’s Kaspersky Lab says he’s ready to have his company’s source code examined by U.S. government officials to help dispel long-lingering suspicions about his company’s ties to the Kremlin. In an interview with…
ATF Promotes Fireworks Safety
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) wants the public to be safe during the Fourth of July. Understanding the dangers associated with illegal or improperly used fireworks can prevent severe injuries, disfigurement, or…
Fireworks show calendar for the Tennessee Valley
2017 Fireworks July 2ND None JULY 3RD Pops on the River Camp Columbus Collegedale Veterans Park Patriotism at the Post Fort Oglethorpe JULY 4TH Chattanooga Lookouts Signal Mountain Soccer Complex Soddy Daisy Lake Lakesite Lake Winnie Cleveland TN Lowery Lot…