Former governors host live podcast in Chattanooga
Former Tennessee governors Bill Haslam (right) and Phil Bredesen (left) holding a live episode of their podcast "You Might Be Right" with political scientists and…
Cleveland construction worker dies after being buried in trench
UPDATE (August 22, 2024) : After a several hour recovery mission, the body of the victim has been recovered by firefighters. The victim was buried nine feet below the…
TN Aquarium aids in rescuing endangered aquatic species
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A drought on Walden Ridge prompted a rescue of an endangered aquatic species. Reports of dried up streams came in late July, and the endangered Laurel Dace needed a rescue. The Tennessee Aquarium, along with the…
HES and McKamey scam calls requesting credit card information
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Humane Educational Society and McKamey Animal Center have reported a scam call. The caller is going by the name "Daniel Taylor" and is claiming to have has a lost, injured pet. The caller also says…
Erlanger nationally recognized for high-quality stroke care
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Erlanger Baroness Hospital and Erlanger East Hospital have received a national award for their high-quality stroke care. Both hospitals received the American Heart Association’s—Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award. This achievement comes from stroke patients…
Six charged after Clarksville human trafficking investigation
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigations (TBI) assisted in a human trafficking investigation that led to the arrests of six men. August 16, 2024, as part of an undercover operation, several decoy advertisements were placed on websites…
TVA approves rate hike to fund energy development
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Board of Directors approved a 5.25% rate increase for the average resident. This rate increase takes effect October 1, 2024. In 2023, the average bill for customers was $138. The increase…
ChattState celebrates groundbreaking of new TCAT building
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga State Community College celebrated the groundbreaking of their new TCAT building.The building is set to open in January of 2026. The $15 million build consists of two…
Man charged with killing a woman with a rock
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - The Whitfield County Sheriff's Office has charged a man with killing a homeless woman by hitting her in the head with a rock. Officers found the body of 50…
Paddle race held in September to raise funds for pancreatic cancer
News 12 This Morning: Race director, Jesse Gaylor joins News 12's Amelia Greer to preview the 5th annual Paddle for PanCAN 5K coming up in September. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) --…
Meth worth nearly $6 million found in fake watermelon, celery shipments in California
Officers recently found and seized almost $6 million worth of methamphetamine in less than two weeks at the United States-Mexico border, U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced. Officials said the drug hauls were discovered in two separate incidents, hidden inside…
W road temporarily closing for cleanup Saturday August 24
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The W road will temporarily close this Saturday August 24, 2024. This closure will take place between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. The Hamilton County Mayor's Office says the road is closing for community roadway clean…
CPD finds body of victim in homicide investigation
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) has found the body of a woman involved in a recent homicide investigation. On August 19, 2024, at 9:48 a.m, CPD responded to a call about a possible missing person in…
Dispute over non-profit's zoning dividing Falling Water
SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Neighbors in the Falling Water area of Soddy-Daisy are disputing over a zoning request from a non-profit. (more…)
Georgia governor doubles down on Medicaid program with work requirement despite slow start
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp Monday defended and doubled down on his signature Medicaid program — the only one in the nation with a work requirement — further dimming chances the state could…
Chattanooga Airport soon welcomes Global Entry center
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Airport officially announced their plans for their new Global Entry center. "On Monday, our Board of Commissioners approved a contract with the US, Customs…
Divers recover remains from tech mogul Mike Lynch's family's superyacht that capsized off Sicily
Divers searching the wreck of a superyacht owned by the family of a British tech mogul that sank Monday off the coast of Sicily in southern Italy were working Wednesday to recover the remains of most of…
HCS announces increase in ticket prices for sporting events
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County Schools (HCS) have announced that ticket prices for single-game athletic events are increasing. HCS District Athletic Director Tim James said the increase is necessary due to rising costs…
Catoosa County E-911 announces new Logan's Law database
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Catoosa County E-911 Communications Center has announced the beginning of Logan's Law database. This database was put in place to allow Catoosa…
Over 100 Rabbits Rescued from Dire Conditions
More than a hundred rabbits are in urgent need of new homes after being discovered in deplorable conditions. According to McKamey Animal Shelter, the original pet owner became overwhelmed by the sheer number of rabbits in their care. Now, these…
HCSO K-9 Deputy Nero goes into retirement
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Hamilton County Sheriff's Officer (HCSO) K-9 Deputy named Nero is headed into retirement. Nero has served with HCSO for seven years, starting in…
HCSO announces launch of new mobile app and crime data dashboard
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) announced the launching of their new mobile app and an online crime data dashboard.…
Georgia prosecuting citizen on charges of double voting in 2022
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - Georgia is accusing a resident of double voting in the 2022 election.' The Secretary of State accuses the voters of casting ballots in both Georgia and Arizona. Investigators say the person voted in-person during Advance Voting…
Sen. Ossoff's mail complaints now involve lost tax returns
WASHINGTON D.C. (WDEF) - Senator Jon Ossoff's feud with the post office now extends to tax returns. The Georgia Senator announced on Wednesday he is launching an inquiry with the IRS. The Senator says he has gotten reports of…