Hamilton County bus drivers speak out about contract
Wednesday afternoon independent bus contractors voiced suggestions for their contract to Hamilton County school board members.
Short Term Vacation Rentals Are A Topic Of Discussion With New City Ordinance
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- If you use your home or property as a source of income like renting it out for a vacation rental you soon may have to go through new regulations. That's after the Regional Planning Agency held a public…
Man, son drown at Georgia waterfall
CLEVELAND, Ga. (AP) - A 38-year-old man and his 6-year-old son have drowned at a popular North Georgia swimming spot. Lt. Chris Pfrogner of the Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office says it happened Tuesday. He says police and firefighters were called…
American Eagle flight makes emergency landing in Alabama
SELMA, Ala. (AP) - An American Eagle flight with 65 passengers on board made an emergency landing in Selma, Alabama, after the pilot noticed a burning smell in the cabin and cockpit. American Airlines said in a statement that the…
Alabama to end ACT Aspire testing
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama will stop giving the ACT Aspire test to students. The state Board of Education voted unanimously Wednesday not to renew the contract with the company. Superintendent Michael Sentance said there were "several issues" with the…
Shooting On Stanfiel St. Puts Man In Hospital
CHATTANOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A mid-afternoon shooting in east Chattanooga has sent one person to the hospital. No word yet on whether the incident was gang-related. It happened on Stanfiel street and according to police, a man was shot in the chest…
MARTA to take over operations of Atlanta Streetcar
ATLANTA (AP) - Mayor Kasim Reed says MARTA will take over operations of Atlanta Streetcar. Reed tells WXIA-TV that the streetcar system is being absorbed into the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority as part of a $2.6 billion expansion. Reed…
"On My Own 2 Feet and Wheels" Helps Homeless Community
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A local organization is helping the homeless by getting them moving and motivated. "On my own 2 feet and wheels" is A run, walk, and bike program... helping those in need for a little more than a year.…
Interview with Superintendent- Elect Johnson
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The superintendent-elect of Hamilton county schools was at this morning's County commission meeting. Dr. Bryan Johnson heard the discussion on how much funding the schools will get next year---compared to what the school board says is needed. Johnson…
Man Accused In Fatal Truck Crash Faces Judge
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A man accused in a deadly truck crash faced a Hamilton County judge this morning. Benjamin Brewer is the Kentucky truck driver believed to have been involved in the 2015 crash on I-75 that killed 6 people. Brewer's…
County Commissioners Vote on "Balanced Budget" With No Tax Increase
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- There was little discussion beforehand, but the Hamilton county commission went ahead and passed their balanced budget without a tax increase this morning. It came despite a room full of school supporters and the new superintendent-elect, who were…
Flash Flooding is Expected to Hit Tennessee Valley With Coming Tropical Storm
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Flash Flooding is expected to threaten the Tennessee Valley this weekend. What's left of Tropical Storm Cindy should hit the Tennessee Valley Friday and Saturday. News 12 meteorologist Christina Reuille expects to see about two to three inches…
Consumer Reports ranks EPB as best cable option in the country
"These innovative options outpaced conventional telecommunications companies when it came to value."
Police identify victim in cemetery double homicide case
They are considering this case a "Gang Motivated Incident."
How Tropical Storm Cindy is threatening the Gulf Coast
Forecasts and social media posts from the Gulf Coast
Crash in Tennessee causes chemical leak
HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A semitractor-trailer hauling sulfuric acid has crashed in Tennessee prompting evacuations of businesses in the Hendersonville area. Media outlets report officials say the semitrailer carrying more than 3,100 gallons of sulfuric acid and about 100 gallons…
Commissioner concerned about lack of progress for Bradley County veterans home
A Bradley County Veterans home has been in the works for 14 years. Some community leaders say they are upset with the lack of progress.
Truck Carrying Frozen Chicken Overturns
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- One man was sent to the hospital after a truck, carrying a load of frozen chicken, overturned. All lanes on I-59 northbound got shut down at around 4:30 p.m. this afternoon. Omar Asaad was driving right behind…
Secretary of Education hires former Hamilton County Superintendent candidate
On Tuesday, U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced her intent to appoint one of the five finalists for the Hamilton County Superintendent position as the Chief Operating Officer of Federal Student Aid.
Emergency Services Employee Faces Charges After Fatal Wreck
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chrystin Keys is scheduled to turn herself in tomorrow morning in Floyd county. Keys was the driver of the Puckett EMT unit which crashed last Friday and killed patient Tony Patterson from Walker County. The Rome police department…
Top Local Law Enforcement officers apply to be Chattanooga's Next Police Chief
Back in April Chattanooga Police Chief Fred Fletcher announced his plans to retire in July. "I made the decision to retire after a great deal of introspect." That announcement started the search for his successor... Mayor Berke appointed a selection…
Former Ooltewah officials file suit over basketball rape case
"Rick Smith negligently withheld true and accurate, as well as pertinent facts"
Dade Co. fire victim succumbs to his injuries
Officials say Patton had been working on gas heaters
Double Homicide investigation over bodies found at cemetery
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A double homicide investigation is underway at Highland Memorial Gardens cemetery. This morning, a former Chattanooga city councilman found the bodies of two adults near a grave stone. They both apparently died from gunshot wounds. Manny Rico…