Student medical law causes concerns for school nurses
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A controversial new Tennessee law has many school nurses on edge. (more…)
Shooting victim found in pick-up truck off Rossville Boulevard
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened early Thursday morning. Police responded to a shots fired call just before 4:30 a.m. in the 3700 block of Rossville Boulevard. That's where officers found a 61-year-old…
Fort Payne man found guilty of child sex abuse charges
DEKALB COUNTY, Al. (WDEF) -- A Dekalb County Jury found Gary Hart guilty of two counts of Sexual Abuse of a Child under 12 years of age. After a weeklong trial, the jury returned guilty verdicts for both charges, Friday…
HCSO investigating drowning of a female in Ooltewah
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A woman was found dead in a pool in Ooltewah, Tennessee. The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) responded to a report of a drowning at the 7800 block of Trout Lily Drive. When deputies arrived, they…
Elvis Presley's family targeted in massive fraud scheme by Missouri woman, feds say
A woman was arrested on Friday for her alleged involvement in a scheme to defraud Elvis Presley's family and steal ownership of the rock star's Graceland estate, officials said in a news release. Lisa Jeanine Findley, 53, faces federal…
HCSO patrol vehicles named best-looking cruiser by citizens
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) patrol vehicle has been voted as the best-looking cruiser by citizens of Tennessee. As part of the Tennessee Highway Safety Office’s Annual Law…
Plane crash kills dirt track legend Scott Bloomquist
MOORESBURG, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Dirt Late Model Hall of Famer, Scott Bloomquist, was killed in a plane crash on the morning of August 16, 2024. Reports state that the crash…
Jackson County man arrested and charged on sex abuse crimes
JACKSON COUNTY, Al. (WDEF) -- A man from Jackson County Alabama was arrested and charged with crimes related to sex abuse early Friday morning. David Neal was arrested in Gadsden on an outstanding grand jury indictment by the Jackson County…
Body recovered from flame engulfed church in Athens
UPDATE: Tragedy struck a historic church in Athens Thursday evening. The St. Mark AME Zion Church has been a part of the African-American community in Athens. It has existed for well over 150 years. Unfortunately, its congregation will have…
Emergency road closure on Chestnut Street due to water main break
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An emergency road closure is taking place on Chestnut Street due to a water main break. Tennessee American Water and CDOT crews are working on the portion of Chestnut near Riverfront Parkway and West Aquarium…
Chattanooga Zoo to officially open new African exhibit August 31
News 12 This Morning: Jake Cash and Cole Abbott with the Chattanooga Zoo join News 12's Amelia Greer to preview their long-awaited African expansion. They brought along Tommy Prickles, one of…
School Board members react to bond approval
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hamilton County Commission approved…
School Resource Deputy involved in Highway 58 head-on collision
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Hamilton County Sheriff's Office School Resource Deputy was involved in a head-on collision on Highway 58. This incident occurred in the 13600 block of Highway 58 in Meigs County. Hamilton…
Chattanooga FC Foundation soon adds new fields at Montague Park
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Football Club Foundation is finally breaking ground to transform Montague Park. "This starts a really big process of reimagining this whole space. We hope that Montague park will…
UTC kick off school year with Operation Move-In
CHATTANOOGA,Tenn. (WDEF)- Downtown Chattanooga may have been a little busier on Thursday, but there is a reason for it. UTC is gearing up for Back to School with…
Soddy Daisy woman dies after early morning tragic accident
Soddy Daisy, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A woman from Soddy Daisy died after a freak accident involving a brake caliper. Autumn McClure and her boyfriend were driving her little…
Trader Joe's recalls more than 650,000 candles sold nationwide due to fire risk
Trader Joe's is recalling about 653,000 Mango Tangerine Scented Candles sold nationwide because the wax can become engulfed in a flame, making the product a fire hazard, the company said Thursday in a notice posted…
THP planning Chattanooga drivers license checkpoint in October
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) has announced they will be conducting a drivers license checkpoint in Chattanooga. The date is set for October 11, 2024 starting at 9:00 a.m. on West 37th…
In Matthew Perry's death, 5 charged including 2 doctors, actor's assistant and woman known as "Ketamine Queen"
Federal prosecutors announced criminal charges against five defendants including two doctors in the death of "Friends" actor Matthew Perry, nearly a year after he was found unresponsive at his home. U.S. Attorney for…
Usher reschedules two more performances in Atlanta
UPDATE: Usher has announced he's rescheduling his August 16 & 17 shows for his "Past, Present, Future" tour. Usher announced the rescheduling on social media August 15, 2024. In a statement, he said: Earlier…
Newly Wed Foods is expanding into Bradley County
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Newly Weds Foods, LLC officials announced Newly Wed Foods, LLC is…
Hackers may have stolen the Social Security numbers of all Americans. Here's what to know.
A new lawsuit is claiming hackers have gained access to the personal information of "billions of individuals," including their Social Security numbers, current and past addresses and the names of siblings and parents — personal data that could allow fraudsters…
At least 1 arrest made in connection to Matthew Perry’s death, law enforcement source says
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Authorities have arrested at least one person in connection with Matthew Perry’s death from an accidental ketamine overdose last year, a law enforcement official tells The Associated Press. The official was not…
Gov. Tim Walz, Sen. JD Vance agree to VP debate hosted by CBS News on Oct. 1
Washington — The vice presidential debate hosted by CBS News is set for Oct. 1 in New York City, with Democratic Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota and GOP Sen. JD Vance of Ohio both agreeing…