Homeowner and bank robber kill each other in shootout
Man returned home to find a bank robber hiding out there
Latest Drought Monitor report shows severe zone expanding in our region
Dunlap, Dayton, Athens and Murphy avoid Severe Drought category, but everything south of them doesn't.
Volkswagen announces a major push into electric vehicles as part of a new direction
Growth out, efficiency and technology in for the next decade
Iconic Chattanooga newspaperman, Lee Anderson, dies in Atlanta
Worked at the Chattanooga Free Press for 70 years
Update on Power Outages from Wednesday night storm
EPB reports that the Smart Grid cut the number of outages in half last night
JOE FRUGAL: Score Free Fresh Veggies today at Ruby Tuesday
Today marks Fresh Veggies Day and you can score free unlimited fresh sides today at Ruby Tuesday.
Chattanooga Heroes Run/Walk
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - In a month, the Chattanooga Heroes Run will bring thousands of people together to remember those who lost their lives on July 16th and to honor the hundreds of 1st responders who worked to protect our…
Three Paddleboarders Rescued from Storm
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Three people got more than they bargained for while paddleboarding on the Tennessee River Wednesday night. The three women were near the Riverfront on two paddleboards when the area was hit by a strong thunderstorm. In an attempt to…
Dash camera video shows intense police pursuit through west Georgia
CBS46 News TEMPLE, Ga. (CBS46) - Police in Temple, Georgia released dash camera video showing portions of a pursuit that spanned 50 miles across Alabama and Georgia. The chase finally ended along I-20 in Douglasville. The chase, which played out in the…
Joint investigation results in eleven arrests, seizure of drugs, cash, and weapons
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) – An investigation by Special Agents with the Drug Investigation Division with Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the DEA, the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department and multiple Middle Tennessee law enforcement agencies has resulted in the arrest of eleven…
Hamilton County Jail Incident given All Clear
Hamilton County, Tenn. (WDEF) – The “All Clear” has been given and all additional personnel, including tactical and K-9 officers have cleared the building after a lock down at the Hamilton County Jail earlier Wednesday afternoon. Tactical and K-9 officers were…
Councilman Chris Anderson on His Reaction to the Orlando Night Club Shootings
Councilman Fired-Off tweets to Local and State Leaders
What Tennessee families need to know before vacationing in Florida
"For the first 30 feet, an alligator can outrun or out swim the fastest human," Carlson said
Alligators in Alabama: What you need to know to stay safe
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — People living near a popular spot to catch a glimpse of an alligator living in a swamp off County Road 508 in Hanceville remain cautious following the alligator attack on a young child in Orlando.…
Tennessee lawmaker getting threats for AR-15 giveaway
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (CBS News) - A Tennessee lawmaker said Tuesday that his office has received threats for planning to give away the same type of semi-automatic rifle used by a gunman in the massacre of 49 people at an Orlando…
Good Samaritan tackles alleged Grocery Store robber
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (News Channel 5) - A Good Samaritan jumped into action and helped a woman who had just been robbed at an east Nashville grocery store. The incident happened during the early evening hours Tuesday at a Kroger in Nashville. According…
News 12 Then: Remembering the First Riverbend
Do you remember the Fiddlers Convention at the original Riverbend Festival in 1982?
Safeco Ranks Chattanooga #2 among Midsize Southern Cities with Highest Property Crime
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Despite it's reputation as " The Scenic City," Chattanooga has the second highest property crime rate among Midsize Southern Cities, according to a study by Homeinsurance.com published on Quotes.Safeco.com. Chattanooga's overall property crime score is 985.96, with a…
Drivers License Center temporarily closed after threat
Police determined the threat was not valid
Haslam still not prepared to endorse Trump following meeting
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam still isn't ready to endorse Donald Trump following a New York meeting he helped organize with the presumptive Republican presidential nominee. Haslam told reporters on Wednesday that he and other governors spoke…
Deputies chase suspect into Northgate Mall parking area
Car chase ended in parking lot, foot chase ended behind buildings
Firefighter Accepts his First Responders Hero award at the WDEF TV studios
We honored Lt. Vernon Lane with our monthly award for saving a baby's life during a fire.
Nashville airport sets single-day departures record
Bonnaroo & CMA music festivals push airport traffic to a new record
Committee begins impeachment probe into Alabama governor
Will begin discussing how to proceed today against Gov. Robert Bentley over details of an alleged affair