Boat sinks off Sicily in Italy, reportedly leaving 2 Americans among 6 people missing
Rome — Six people, including two U.S. nationals,…
What's Right With Our Schools: Chattanooga Charter Schools of Excellence Learning Launch
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Charter Schools of Excellence recently held their Learning Launch and Back 2 School Bash. The K-11 program hosted families of all grades with…
TN Department of Safety and Homeland Security issuing new ID design
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOSHS) announced that they're issuing new driver licenses with a new design starting August 19, 2024. This…
TN Attorney General welcomes 10 more states into Ticketmaster lawsuit
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Attorney General, Jonathan Skrmetti, joined the United States Department of Justice in welcoming 10 other states into the lawsuit of Ticketmaster-Live Nation. Attorney Generals of Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Mexico, South…
George Santos reaches plea deal, pleads guilty to wire fraud and identity theft
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. — George Santos, who was expelled from Congress as he faced nearly two dozen criminal charges, reached a plea deal Monday with federal prosecutors in New York on two federal counts. Santos pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity…
Walnut Street Bridge closed due to CPD investigation
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Walnut Street Bridge is closed due to an ongoing investigation. No pedestrian or bike traffic is allowed on the bridge while Chattanooga Police are conducting this investigation. The bridge is expected to re-open in…
Late night double shooting on East 23rd Street
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police responded to a late night shooting August 18, 2024. Officers were in the area of 1400 East 23rd Street when they heard multiple gun shots go off. After checking the area, they were flagged…
Hixson Middle School student arrested after making threat
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Hixson Middle School student was arrested after making a threat. The School Resource Deputy at Hixson Middle School was made aware of a student who had threatened mass violence. This threat was made in a…
Malone's Steakhouse set to open in Hamilton Place August 26
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A new restaurant is set to open in Hamilton Place. Malone's Prime Beef Steakhouse will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony August 26, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. Before the restaurant opens,…
Justin Whaley is asking for bond while he awaits a new trial on vehicular homicide
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A former Hamilton County E-M-T who has recently had his conviction overturned in a deadly 20-18 crash was back in court this morning. Justin Whaley had been convicted of vehicular homicide…
Alabama schools must now develop a cardiac event plan
MONTGOMERY, Alabama (WDEF) - All Alabama schools are now required to come up with a cadiac emergency response plan for students. Governor Kay Ivey signed a bill into law this week mandating it. It directs local boards to work with…
Father and son recovering after rescue at Fall Creek Falls
FALL CREEK FALLS, Tennessee (WDEF) - A father and son are recovering after a tumble at Fall Creek Falls on Sunday. They fell down an embankment on the Paw Paw Trail around noon. It took a host of rescuers…
Local gas prices on the rise, national rate dropping
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Looks like gas prices are rising in the Scenic City once again... but could be dropping nationally. Average prices in Chattanooga have risen just 3.4c/gallon in the last week. This averages to $2.90. On the bright…
Lineup of markets headed to the Tennessee Valley this month
News 12 This Morning: Robert Davis with 'Shop the Market at' joins News 12's Amelia Greer to preview two upcoming events at the end of August. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) --…
Perdue recalls 167,000 pounds of chicken nuggets after consumers find metal wire in some packages
NEW YORK (AP) — Check your freezer. Perdue Foods is recalling more than 167,000 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets and tenders after some customers reported finding metal wire embedded in the products. According to Perdue…
Keith Urban plays free pop-up concert outside a Buc-ee’s store in Alabama
ATHENS, Ala. (AP) — Country singer Keith Urban gave just a few hours’ notice before performing a free concert Friday night in the parking lot of a large convenience store and gas station…
Mayor Tim Kelly throws ceremonial first pitch for Library day at Lookouts
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga City Mayor Tim Kelly has the honor of throwing the first pitch at the Lookouts game August 18, 2024. Kelly was throwing in honor of the Lookouts Library day. Attendees who had a library card…
Jewish Federation of Greater Chattanooga brings Nosh-a-Nooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Federal Jewish Federation of Greater Chattanooga hosted the first ever Nosh-a-Nooga. Nosh-a-Nooga is a Jewish food festival where patrons can purchase a ticket and try many different kinds of jewish foods. Each food table provided…
U.S. Georgia deputy killed after he was ambushed with "hail of bullets" while responding to a domestic dispute call
A Georgia sheriff's deputy was shot and killed while responding to a reported domestic dispute in what police said was an ambush on officers by a suspect who took his own life. Deputy Brandon…
Roller derby teams face off at Camp Jordan Arena
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Ruby Regulators Juniors took the floor at 3pm facing the Steel City Slayers. These two groups battled it out as the first competition in the Chattanooga Roller Derby Tournament. The tournament was held at…
Wine Over Water held Sunday on the Walnut Street Bridge
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The rain held off for the Wine Over Water event on the Walnut Street Bridge Sunday evening. Folks of all ages enjoyed an evening of wine tasting with the scenic views of Chattanooga. This event was…
Miller Park hosted Fourth annual SPLASH Summer Arts festival
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Miller Park hosted the SPLASH Summer Arts Festival today Splash Youth Arts Workshop put on the event. This is their fourth annual festival. Splash Youth Arts Workshop is a local non-profit that has provided free art…
Tumor Survivor's Dream Comes True Thanks to Make-A-Wish East Tennessee
A young boy's dream is finally coming true thanks to Make a wish east Tennessee Christian Ingram, a brave and resilient Tumor survivor, was celebrated by his classmates and teachers at Mayfield…
Student medical law causes concerns for school nurses
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A controversial new Tennessee law has many school nurses on edge. (more…)
