Polk County attempted murder suspect arrested in Bradley County
They also recovered a weapon believed to have been used in the crime.
Juvenile held in death of Alabama girl shot after school
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Police in Alabama say a juvenile is charged with murder in the death of a 14-year-old girl who was fatally wounded near her school.
Tennessee House OKs bill to let people use silencers on guns
The bill would remove silencers from the list of weapons banned for having "no common lawful purpose."
Dayton Police want to talk to man about missing teen
They call him a person of interest in the case, but does not face any charges.
Tip leads to meth for resale arrest in East Ridge
They say she later told them that Wilson stashed the drugs under the bed when he saw police pull up.
Col. Bruce Hampton dies after collapsing on stage at concert
ATLANTA (AP) - Authorities say a musician died after collapsing on stage during a birthday concert in his honor at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta. Bruce Hampton, a 70-year-old guitarist and singer known as the "grandfather of the jamband scene,"…
Latest shooting victim was charged with attempted murder himself a few years ago
Police found 22 year old Juwan Donta Reynolds shot in the road.
Woman indicted for collecting benefits on husband she killed
Tillman is currently serving time for stealing $601,000 from an elderly couple she was caring for.
"I hate chicken" hats honor Jackson Standefer
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Jackson's family and friends found a unique way to honor him. It is also helping them grieve during this difficult time. Mark McOmie looks through boxes of hats. There are 400 hats here. They read "I Hate…
UPDATE: Parents and friends post about missing Dayton teen
DAYTON, Tenn. (WDEF) - The missing 15 year old was dropped off by her grandmother at the elementary school to get on a bus that would drop her off at the high school, but never made it to the bus. Parents…
Child with Lighter Starts Duplex Fire
Chattanooga, Tenn. -- No injuries were reported in connection with a duplex fire tonight. The Chattanooga Fire Department received the alarm at 7:54 p.m. and responded to 4904 Jeffery Lane with five fire companies. The occupants in one side of the…
Bill to ban abortions at 20 weeks passes in TN Senate
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Senate has voted to pass a bill that would ban abortions after 20 weeks if doctors determine the fetus is viable. The ban would not apply in medical emergencies or if the mother faces…
News 12 Then: Looking back at the Tennessee Aquarium Dedication on May 1, 1992
Pride and bold predictions for the future of Chattanooga at the Aquarium dedication
Drought blamed for large number of trees falling on power lines
Tennessee Valley his by several storms over the weekend--all of them causing power outages
Grand Canyon National Park confirms McCallie student body found
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Grand Canyon National Park's PIO confirmed today that the body found Friday is Jackson Standefer. Jackson Stadefer is the 14-year-old McCallie School student who went missing last month on a backpacking trip with his mother and her in-laws…
UPDATE: GBI identifies body found in Walker County
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- Authorities in Walker County, Georgia are investigating and working on identifying a body found near High Road and Highway 157 close to the Alabama state line.
United Way provides childhood awareness grant
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Many of us realize adverse experiences in early childhood may lead to a self-destructive individual. A grant through United Way is bringing awareness and tools needed to deal those situations. Pat Levitt PHD, Simms/Mann Chair in Developmental…
Whitfield Co Sheriff's Office seeks help in missing person case
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) - The Whitfield County Sheriff's Office is requesting assistance in an attempt to locate a missing person in the area. The Whitfield County Sheriff's Office says the person missing is 59-year-old Shirley Fitzgerald. It has been reported that Shirley…
Chattanooga's Nightfall to open Friday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Nightfall Concert Series, produced by Chattanooga Presents, will open its 30thth season on Friday, May 5. A sizzling series of 15 free Friday-night concerts will be held at Miller Plaza in downtown Chattanooga. Each Friday from May…
Art Caravan
Kids at Bess T. Shepherd Elementary school are learning all about art.
Chattanooga Allergy Clinic expands to new location
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Allergy Clinic has a brand new home on Lee Highway, with a lot more space. After being at their old location for 33 years, they have moved into the old Ryan's Steakhouse location. They have…
Chattanooga Police look for suspects who attacked victims near Aquarium Saturday night
Officers pursed, but there were around 200 unsupervised juveniles downtown at that time.
Looking back at April one photo at a time
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) Before we say goodbye to April for good, take a look back at the month through our photos and yours. (Hover over the image to get the explanation).
Noon Power Outage updates from across the area
"Just this past month we've had about 200 uprooted tree outages"