CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- WDEF News 12 is celebrating its 70th anniversary on the air at the end of April. WDEF was Chattanooga's first TV station, which went on the on officially on April 25, 1954. For generations, viewers only knew…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Moccasin Bend is one of the most beautiful and historically significant sites in Chattanooga. But the winds of change seldom stop blowing. Now, the future of Moccasin…
DADE COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- Roadwork is coming to I-59 in northwest Georgia starting on Monday. Crews will close the right southbound lane and the shoulder of I-59 for to resurface the…
DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. (WDEF) -- Two juveniles from Florida ran away from home and were later found at a house in Alabama, according to DeKalb County authorities. Lee County Sheriff's Office in Florida contacted the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office, stating…
UPDATE: CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The tickets for Usher's home coming event went rapidly on Friday morning. There was a total of 3,500 tickets available, being limited to two per person. All tickets were claimed within 30 minutes, according to…
UPDATE: CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An affidavit describes the details of the kidnapping of a juvenile earlier this week. It states that the victim was a 14-year-old female, and it explains what she…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Health Department is seeing a trend in chronic diseases like obesity and high blood pressure. "Just like everywhere across the country, we are seeing…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Hamilton County grand jury has indicted a local man on charges of rape and incest of a mentally challenged victim. Authorities say the victim is 26 but…
UPDATE: Chattanooga Police said they have upgraded this person shot call to a homicide case. The victim in this incident has died from their injuries, which CPD said were life-threatening. The investigation is ongoing. SEE PREVIOUS COVERAGE: CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Thursday morning, the Chattanooga Sports Authority Board heard the latest developments on the South Broad Stadium. Opening day of…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Choo Choo Chorus performed for residents at NHC Healthcare for National Barbershop Quartet Day. Thursday is also the anniversary of the Barbershop Harmony…
Budget-conscious motorists may want to fill up sooner rather than later, as prices at the pump are likely headed higher in the near term. The approach of the peak driving season and the annual switch by refineries to more costly…
DETROIT (AP) — The driver of a Ford electric SUV involved in a February fatal crash in Texas was using the company’s partially automated driving system before the wreck, federal investigators said Thursday. Data from the 2022 Mustang Mach E SUV showed…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Valley Authority, EPB and Bicentennial Volunteers provided $57,000 in STEM grants to 13 Chattanooga area schools. This was part of TVA's STEM Classroom Grant Program. These are among the 343 schools in TVA's service…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Money Magazine has named the City of Chattanooga as one of the 50 best places to live in the United States. The magazine noted the city's outdoor recreation, housing, arts scene and festivals as top reasons.…
DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. (WDEF) -- DeKalb County investigators arrested two people for a recent burglary in Crossville, Alabama. Crossville Police contacted DeKalb County Criminal Investigation Division on April 8.…
Three mariners who were stranded on a tiny island in the Pacific were rescued after they spelled out "HELP" with palm leaves on the beach, the Coast Guard said Tuesday, marking the second time in four years that castaways were…
By KEN RITTER/Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — O.J. Simpson, the decorated football superstar and Hollywood actor who was acquitted of charges he killed his former wife and her friend but later found liable in a separate civil trial, has…
COHUTTA, Georgia (WDEF) - North Georgia investigators have charged a Florida man in a stolen credit card scheme. The suspect is 27-year-old Luben Je Jesus Castillo Mora of Davenport, Florida. Police…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Regions Foundation is a group working with Project Inspire to recruit teachers. This helps educators make a difference in classrooms across the Tennessee Valley. We learn more about their collaboration and how they are driving…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - UTC is continuing its expansion of integrating artificial intelligence into its education. That was music for happy people made by AI guided by a UTC graduate student. …
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A shooting took place just before 3 p.m. on Wednesday in Chattanooga. Police responded to a shots fired call on the 400 block of Derby Street. When officers arrived, they learned that the victim went to the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A centerpiece of the Chattanooga Westside broke ground Wednesday. Part of the One Westside project, The Bend will be located along Riverside Drive between MLK…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Hamilton County deputy found a stolen car from Louisiana on Highway 153 on Tuesday. The driver of the stolen car was wanted out of Louisiana as well, authorities stated. The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office…