Funeral procession route in Bradley County for police dog
The Sheriff's Department hopes the public will line the processional route to pay tribute to Lucy.
Local man sentenced over threats to Muslim community
A Signal Mountain man convicted of making threats against a Muslim community in New York is heading to prison.
Former Army officer chosen as Georgia Teacher of the Year
ATLANTA (AP) - A former U.S. Army officer has been chosen as the 2018 Georgia Teacher of the Year. Media reports State Superintendent Richard Woods announced John R. Tibbetts' selection on Monday. Tibbetts is an economics teacher at Worth County…
Stolen flatbed, slow chase: Driver couldn't shift gears
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Alabama authorities say a thief who couldn't figure out how to shift out of first gear led a slow-speed chase in a flatbed truck. Jefferson County Chief Deputy Randy Christian tells media the 16-mile (26 kilometer)…
Fleischmann close friends respond to VA shooting
News 12 caught up with a couple of local community leaders on their take of the incident. Hamilton County Republican Committee Chairman Joe Degaetano tells us he heard of the news early this morning. He says Fleischmann is an avid…
Nashville airport honored for being fastest-growing
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Nashville International Airport (BNA) has been named the fastest growing airport of its size in the country following a surge in passenger traffic last year. Airport officials say that more than 12.9 million passengers traveled in…
Chattanooga Police reflect on baseball shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Assistant Police Chief David Roddy and the Chattanooga Police Department have had their share of active-shooter alerts. The city is still getting over the terrorist attack in July 2015 that took the lives of 5 service members.…
UPDATE: Marion County Trial Continues for Murder of 5-Year-Old Boy
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Today was Day 2 of a Murder Trial in Marion County and we learned that a juror was dismissed for bias. That's because the juror's niece is being charged with child abuse. Yesterday began the trial of…
CARTA offers free bus rides for National Dump the Pump Day
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) is offering FREE bus rides on Thursday, June 15th. CARTA is one of more than 130 public transit systems and agencies in the U.S. participating in the 12th National Dump…
Chattanooga Trenches headed for 'The Basketball Tournament'
The Basketball Tournament is almost here ...No, I'm not talking about just any tournament. I'm talking about The Tournament .... It's a 64 team tournament sponsored by ESPN with a 2 million dollar grand prize, and this year a team…
UPDATE: Tennessee American Water implements measures to restore water
Tennessee American Water has implemented measures that have restored water to affected customers.
Brett Young plays a Riverbend Preview show this afternoon
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Rising country star Brett Young performed a short preview show at Puckett's this afternoon. Young previewed songs from his self-titled album that was released back in February. He's in town for his performance at Chattanooga's Riverbend Festival…
Tennessee party chairs issue rare joint statement on DC shooting
"The Tennessee Democratic Party and the Tennessee Republican Party condemn this and any act of violence for any motivation. "
Sunday school teacher faces child porn, enticement charges
The church said in a statement Tuesday that there is no indication that the alleged victims were church members.
The Latest: Sheriff: Escaped inmates stole another vehicle
Escapees suspected of break-in and stolen truck overnight
Another Pocket Wilderness rescue effort
15 year old girl hurts ankle at the Blue Hole
Expired license plate leads to an indoor marijuana grow operation
Officers seized 131 plants
Zach Wamp reflects on Republican baseball shooting
Former Congressman played in past games and talks about the mood now in Washington.
Rep. Chuck Fleischmann describes baseball practice shooting
He was on the field when it happened, found shelter in the dugout
Desjarlais staffer talks about Congressional security
He says five years ago, there would have been much more security at a practice like this.
Bradley Co. announces funeral arrangements for canine officer
"Lucy's" service to the Bradley County Sheriff's Office is immeasurable"
$500 reward for Bradley County burglary suspect
CLEVELAND, TN- The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office is offering a reward up to $500.00 for any information leading to the arrest of the male caught on surveillance video inside a residence in the northern part of Bradley County. The male…
Get Involved: Make A Wish-East Tennessee
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Each week we feature a local non-profit organization, to show you what they're doing for the community, and how you can help. Today, we're talking to Make A Wish - East Tennessee. Joining us to tell us…
GBI Crime Lab Identifies Central Georgia Counterfeit Pills
DECATUR, Ga. (WDEF) –The Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s Crime Lab has identified counterfeit pills related to the reported overdoses in the Central Georgia area. Analysis has confirmed that the pills contain a mixture of two synthetic opioids ,cyclopropyl fentanyl and U-47700. …