CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - In a heartwarming display of patriotism ahead of Independence Day, a resident of Cleveland has captured the community's attention with a unique and striking tribute to our nation. "The lady across the road says that when…
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- Whitfield County Fire Chief Ed O'Brien has retired, according to the county's spokesperson. Whitfield County Government Press Release: Whitfield County Fire Chief Retires After Decades of Distinguished Service Whitfield County, GA – Whitfield County Fire Chief…
MURPHY, N.C. (WDEF) -- Harrah's Cherokee Valley River hit a milestone in its expansion project with a "topping out" ceremony. Harrah's is expanding with a new hotel being built next to the casino. The "topping out" ceremony featured the placement…
ROSSVILLE, Ga. (WDEF) -- Wednesday morning, Catoosa County deputies arrived on scene at a Rossville home where a 14-year-old was shot, according to the sheriff. It happened at about 9:30 a.m. at a home on Neal Drive. According to the…
UPDATES: July 3, 2024 EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Family and friends of the East Ridge officer struck by a car on the job are now collecting donations for him. A GoFundMe…
By TOM KRISHER and MATTHEW DALY/Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — General Motors will pay nearly $146 million in penalties to the federal government because 5.9 million of its older vehicles don't comply with emissions and fuel economy standards. The National…
ALTAMONT, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Grundy County School District alerted the community there are allegations of political coercion by a member of the Board of Education. The school district wrote a letter to the Swiss Memorial Elementary School community regarding…
By JOSH BOAK/Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will award the Medal…
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - The Tennessee Department of Education handed out Perkins Reserve Grants today to state school systems. The money goes toward emerging technology programs. They particularly target rural areas to promote technical training. The systems had to submit a…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Independence Day, or the 4th of July, is coming soon. It's only about two weeks away, meaning it's time to decide how you plan to celebrate this…
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ann Wilson, lead singer of rock band Heart, says she has cancer and the band is postponing the remaining shows on its Royal Flush Tour while she undergoes treatment. Ann Wilson, lead…
SALE CREEK, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Fair will be returning to McDonald Farm in Sale Creek this November. Over 40,000 people attended last year’s inaugural fair…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A person died after being struck by a vehicle on Lee Highway Monday night, according to the Chattanooga Police Department. The incident happened around 7:30 p.m. on Monday, July 1. Police said the 52-year-old man died…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Bradley County officials issued an alert to the public that the "Carolina Squat" truck trend is illegal in Tennessee. The "Carolina…
UPDATE: Red Bank Police have now charged a suspect in the mail theft case. Authorities arrested Jashun Morris and booked him into the Hamilton County Jail. Morris faces the following charges.…
SALE CREEK, Tenn. (WDEF) -- On Tuesday, Hamilton County leaders announced the return of the Little Debbie Hamilton County Fair at McDonald Farm this year. The county announced this year's musical performers and return of the rodeo. The fair will…
LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — The Biden administration can’t delay consideration of projects aimed at exporting liquefied natural gas while a legal challenge by 16 Republican-led states plays out in federal court, a Louisiana judge said Monday. U.S. District Judge…
NEW YORK (AP) — Rudolph Giuliani, the former New York City mayor, federal prosecutor and…
News 12 This Morning: Tiffany Miller with CharlotteGraceEvents and Alex Harrison with Catoosa County Parks and Recreation join News 12's Amelia Greer to preview a jam-packed Saturday for 4th of July weekend.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Fireworks popped off inside of the Hamilton County Courts Building Monday morning. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A new state act that goes into law Monday will target repeat criminal offenders. (more…)
MASONVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — Five members of a family from Georgia who were visiting Cooperstown, New York, for a baseball tournament died when their small plane crashed in a wooded area of upstate New York, authorities said Monday. The single-engine…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Aquarium is celebrating its newest Macaroni Penguin chick. Guests visiting the aquarium will get to see the newest addition to Penguins' Rock during the Fourth of July holiday. The aquarium said the chick hatched…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Hamilton County Schools assistant principal has been suspended during the investigation of a non-school-related assault incident. Richard Leon Rorie is listed as the assistant principal of Normal Park Museum Magnet School in Hamilton County.…