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East Ridge Students Learn Hard Lesson

East Ridge High School students learn a hard lesson just days before prom. Through a mock crash, they found out how drunk driving could affect them. School leaders even brought in two influential woman. WDEF News 12's Alisha Searl takes us through their powerful testimony.

Traffic Fatalities On the Rise in Hamilton County

Traffic fatalities are on the rise in Hamilton County. To combat the problem, officers from all over the county got together Wednesday to come up solutions. WDEF News 12's Alisha Searl takes us through the alarming statistics.

UAW Backs Out of Appeals Process

The United Auto Workers backed out of the lengthy appeal process involving Chattanooga's Volkswagen Plant. That means there will be no union representation at the plant right now. In February, employees rejected the idea in a 712 to 626 vote. Since then, the UAW filed an appeal with the National Labor Relations Board. UAW officials said local politicians swayed the vote. But the UAW backed out before the appeal hearing Monday morning at 9 am.

Chattanoogans Launch Referendum Campaign

A group of Chattanoogans who oppose the domestic partner ordinance launch a new campaign Thursday. It's called the Referendum Campaign. Citizens for Government Accountability and Transparency want residents to starting thinking about how they'll vote on the issue come August. WDEF News 12's Alisha Searl has more in our continuing coverage.

Freeze Warning Issued

After a taste of real spring weather, old man winter returns with a vengeance. We'll be under a freeze warning Tuesday night and into Wednesday morning. That means you will have to take care of all your outdoor plants. WDEF News 12's Alisha Searl tells us how we can protect our investments and save money.

Family of a Road Rage Victim Speaks Out

A local family speaks out Thursday afternoon about a Chattanooga road rage incident. It happened several months ago at the intersection of South Moore and Terrace Roads. Richard Manning was suspected of killing Norman "Alex" Gallman, 39. Manning recently died in jail. Now, the case has been dismissed. WDEF News 12's Alisha Searl was at Thursday's press conference where family members spoke out for the first time.

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