Former probation officer arrested, accused of sexual assaulting probationers
allegations of sexual contact were made by probationers Cordovi previously supervised.
Obama denies pardon request for former Alabama governor
The 70-year-old Democrat is serving a 6½ year sentence for bribery and obstruction of justice in a federal prison in Louisiana.
Cleveland State Community College Gets New Athletic Program
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- Cleveland state community college took a giant step today by announcing new athletic programs coupled with enhanced academic programs. It also has received a substantial financial contribution. College president Dr. Bill Seymour headlined the news conference this…
Gas Tax Increase Proposal Reaction
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- News 12 got a chance to catch up with two state representatives on what they thought of the tax increase and went to social media to see what people around the Tennessee Valley have been saying. State Representative Todd…
Hamilton Co. to Offer Child Support Amnesty Week
Hamilton County residents struggling to make child support payments can get help next week.
Church Gives back by Feeding Local Community
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A need in the community for healthier food options leads one local ministry to help. Earlier today the Eastdale Village Community United Methodist Church passed out food for those who might not otherwise have it. Some parts…
Ribbon Cutting at Volkswagen Supplier Yanfeng
Fifty Five Million Dollar Plant on Bonnyshire Dr. Will Manufacture Automobile Interiors
Space heater causes afternoon fire in Chattanooga
A space heater too close to a wall is being blamed for a fire in Chattanooga.
HCSO Releases Identity of Yesterday’s High Fall Victim on Signal Mountain
The fall victim has been identified as 34-year-old Jeremi Derek Cagle. Cagle is from Chickamauga, Georgia.
Early Morning Automobile Burglary Leads One Person to be Arrested for Attempted 1st Degree Murder
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (Press Release) – Earlier this morning, at approximately, 5:45 am, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to the 2400 block of Maplewood Drive for the report of “Shots Fired.” Upon arrival, deputies found the property owner, Robert Brown, stating…
One of Hamilton County's Top 12 Most Wanted caught
One of Hamilton County's Top 12 Most Wanted suspects gets caught.
ex-Volkswagen chief Martin Winterkorn testifies on emissions scandal
BERLIN, Germany (WDEF) - The Volkswagen leader who was taken down by the deisel-emissions scandal made his first public appearance on Thursday since it broke. Martin Winterkorn was grilled by German politicians about the scandal. The former chief executive denied…
How would Tennessee stack up against our neighbors with new gas tax?
Price comparing a gallon of gas to our neighbors in Georgia, Alabama and North Carolina
Trump chooses Sonny Perdue from Georgia as Secretary of Agriculture
" He is going to deliver big results for all Americans who earn their living off the land.”
Photos & video from scene of catastrophic avalanche in Italy
MILAN (AP) - The Latest on the avalanche that buried a hotel in central Italy (all times local): 1:15 p.m. Premier Paolo Gentiloni is urging Italian authorities to redouble efforts to reach people isolated by new earthquakes and unusually heavy…
Deep South at risk for severe storms through weekend
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Forecasters say the Deep South is at risk for several straight days of severe weather. The National Weather Service says the threat includes the possibility of heavy rains, strong straight-line winds and isolated tornadoes beginning Thursday…
Chattanooga Airport hits record with 2016 passenger mark
Airport CEO Terry Hart says boardings are up 38 percent over five years.
Tennessee drops fee of lifetime handgun carry permit by $300
Two bills have already been filed this year seeking to do away with requirements to obtain a permit to be armed in public.
Federal grant to help workers dislocated by Tenn. wildfires
the money will "accelerate the cleanup and recovery process in an area of our state that saw so much devastation."
Women convicted in Facebook slayings want new trial
MOUNTAIN CITY, Tenn. (AP) - Two women serving life sentences for a double murder over a Facebook spat want a new trial because they say the prosecutor's book about the Tennessee case revealed their attorneys were never given information that would have been helpful.
Former Cleveland police officer sentenced
Cleveland, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Former Cleveland police officer Edwin Millan has been sentenced to three years in prison.
Suspects in mall fireworks scare appear in court
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Two of the four suspects involved in the Hamilton Place Mall fireworks incident last month were in general Sessions court today.
Red Bank receives Army HERO School Award
Red Bank, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Red Bank High School today received the first Army H.E.R.O School Award of Excellence in 2017.
Mayor Berke on jobs at Mayor's breakfast
Chattnooga, Tenn. (WDEF)-- Chattanooga mayor Andy Berke and Hamilton county mayor Jim Coppinger agree on one thing---workforce development should be the number one priority for 2017.