Cicada invasion continues around Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - For the first time in thirteen years, the cicadas are back. While they might be cool to look at and hear for a few minutes, some people…
12 Arrested in TBI's online child exploitation operation
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has arrested a dozen people for online child exploitation and sextortion. The TBI conducted a three-month investigation dubbed Operation Protecting Tomorrow, working across 21 counties in the state. Their mission…
Student fatally shot, suspect detained at Georgia's Kennesaw State University
ATLANTA (AP) — Officials at Georgia's Kennesaw State University say a student was killed in a weekend shooting outside a residence complex on campus, leading to a brief lockdown and the arrest of a man on a murder charge. The…
Scottie Scheffler's Louisville court date postponed after arrest during PGA Championship
By DYLAN LOVAN/Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky court has postponed pro golfer Scottie Scheffler's appearance on charges he injured a police officer and disobeyed commands outside the gates of Valhalla Golf Club as the venue hosted this…
Deputies taze, arrest 2 men after separate pursuits on Saturday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office helped arrest two people after separate pursuits over the weekend in Chattanooga. There was a third pursuit as well, but no arrests have been made yet in that incident. On Saturday…
Red Lobster files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
Red Lobster, the nationwide restaurant chain known for its affordable seafood and cheddar bay biscuits, said late Sunday that it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. In a statement, Red Lobster said it plans to sell "substantially all" of its assets. The…
Dog food sold by Walmart is recalled because it may contain metal pieces
Attention Walmart shoppers: bags of dry Pedigree-branded dog food sold by the retailer have been recalled because they may contain loose pieces of metal, posing a health hazard to pets. The recall involves 44-pound bags of Pedigree Adult Complete Nutrition…
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi killed in helicopter crash along with foreign minister, state media confirm
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi, along with the country's foreign minister and others, were found dead Monday morning hours after their helicopter crashed in dense fog in a mountainous region of the country's northwest, state media reported. Raisi was 63. The…
Sheriff: Alabama woman arrested for stealing flowers from graves
DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. (WDEF) -- The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office arrested an Alabama woman for stealing floral arrangements from graves. Martha Bowes. DEKALB COUNTY SHERIFF'S…
Officials urge water safety after 2 men drown in Tennessee River
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County officials are urging water safety with summer approaching. Just this weekend, two men died after drowning in the Tennessee River. The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) and several other agencies worked to find two men…
Here's your Georgia Primary Survival Guide for tomorrow's election
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - Tuesday is primary day in Georgia. So here is a look at what you need to know before going to the polls. Polls open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Democrats and Republicans are picking their…
Orca Cold Plunge ices News 12 reporter
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- After an ironman race most people will be a little sore the next day, some of those athletes have a cool way to lessen the fatigue.
Chattanooga Ironman 70.3 bringing families closer together
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - "I love Chattanooga. It is my favorite city in the whole wide world, and I love this course," said one IRONMAN participant. The reviews are in. People love the Chattanooga 70.3…
Parkridge holds ribbon cutting for Soddy-Daisy emergency room
SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Northern Hamilton County has seen a lot of growth. Soddy-Daisy’s population as of the last Census in 2020 was a little over 13,000 and is…
Law enforcement memorial honors fallen officers in Chattanooga area
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Local law enforcement took time Friday morning to honor those who have died in the line of duty in the Chattanooga area. This…
TBI charges Bledsoe County deputy with raping inmate
BLEDSOE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) arrested a former Bledsoe County Sheriff's Department deputy and charged him with raping an inmate. The TBI said it arrested 28-year-old Christopher Peyton Watson. Authorities explained that the victim…
Chevrolet Bolt owners win $150 million settlement after electric vehicles caught fire
General Motors and LG are establishing a $150 million fund to compensate Chevrolet Bolt owners after a faulty battery caused some of the electric vehicles to burst into flames. The $150 million is…
Scottie Scheffler, from the course to jail and back: What to know about his PGA Championship arrest
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Two-time Masters champion Scottie Scheffler was arrested after police say he dragged an officer while trying to get around the scene of a fatal accident Friday ahead of the second round of the PGA Championship. The 27-year-old Scheffler, the world’s…
Catoosa County deputies arrest 2 after fentanyl manufacturing bust
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Catoosa County Sheriff's Office arrested two people following a drug bust at a home in Ringgold. Deputies executed a search warrant at 65 Fallbrooke Lane in Ringgold on Tuesday, May 14. There, they found…
New apartments coming to downtown Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Downtown Chattanooga has gotten approved for one of the largest apartment projects that the city has ever seen. The proposal got the green light on Monday and is now headed to city council. The location which…
House Committee chaos in verbal fight
WASHINGTON (WDEF) - The House Oversight Committee voted last night to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt for refusing to send them an audio recording of President Biden's with a special council,…
Chimp heart checkup at Chattanooga Zoo
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Zoo have been making strides to understand heart health in chimpanzees since 2011. On Thursday, one of the oldest female chimpanzees Brandi…
Sen. Ossoff blasts Postmaster General over slow mail in Georgia
WASHINGTON (WDEF) - Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff is blasting the postmaster general after missing a deadline today. In a congressional hearing, Ossoff demanded that Louis DeJoy provide remedies for slow mail in Georgia. Delays are piling up at processing centers…
4 Chattanooga organizations receive Dollar General Literacy grants
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Four non-profit organizations in Chattanooga are receiving grants from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF). The foundation awarded nearly $2 million in grants to Tennessee organizations, with more than $13,000 going to Chattanooga. The Chattanooga locations…