Chattanooga man sentenced to 21 years after high-speed chase
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Chattanooga man who sent law enforcement officers on a high-speed chase last year is now facing 21 years in prison. Judge Scott Minter sentenced…
East Ridge closure dates for I-24 construction project
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The City of East Ridge has shared information on upcoming closures on Moore Road and McBrien Road for the I-24 construction project. I-24 ramp closures will begin…
North Korea conducts its 1st ICBM launch in 3 months after making threat over alleged US spy flights
By HYUNG-JIN KIM and MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea conducted its first intercontinental ballistic missile test in three months on Wednesday, two days after it threatened “shocking” consequences to protest what it called provocative…
How America’s push for the atomic bomb spawned enduring radioactive waste problems in St. Louis
By MICHAEL PHILLIS and JIM SALTER Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Newly public documents are showing how America’s push for the atomic bomb helped saddle St. Louis with an enduring radioactive waste problem. St. Louis was part of a…
Bradley, McMinn residents face road paving scams
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Bradley County Sheriff's Office is warning the public of a new scam their residents are seeing. It's a road paving scam, and it's happening in McMinn…
WDEF News 12, Wholesale Supply Scholar Athlete of the Year
This year's News 12 and Wholesale Supply Scholar Athlete of the Year is Cleveland High School student basketball player, Paige Moody. Moody was selected due to…
Biannual movie night in Ringgold
The Lyons club is all about giving back to their community. Randall Franks, Treasurer for the Lion's Club said, "We're partnering here. This is a joint venture with the Ringgold Convention…
Legislators visit YMCA summer Food and Fun Program in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Legislators visited the YMCA Food & Fun Program on Tuesday. They wanted to get a first-hand look at how the YMCA is helping…
Meigs County Partners with Tennessee Tech on Tourism Marketing
MEIGS COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Tennessee Tech University…
Scenic Overlook Closed for Pipe Repairs
SEQUATCHIE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- A popular scenic overlook is Sequatchie County is temporaily closed. (more…)
Chattanooga Police arrest 18-year-old in homicide case
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police have arrested a young man who they believe was involved in a homicide on Saturday. The police department said they arrested 18-year-old Ralph Hughley, Jr. on Tuesday. He faces charges of first-degree murder, possession…
NFL cornerback previews backpack giveaway in Ooltewah
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Tre Herndon plays cornerback for the Jacksonville Jaguars. He's hosting a backpack drive this Saturday at East Hamilton High School. Donated backpacks will be filled…
Vandals killed man who confronted them about throwing eggs at his home, Georgia sheriff says
GRIFFIN, Ga. (AP) — Three people have been charged with murder in Georgia after one of them shot a man who confronted them about throwing eggs at his home, authorities said.…
I-24 project causes traffic buildup in Downtown Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Traffic has been a problem for many people in the downtown area lately due to construction. Road closures along with traffic detours have been…
Athens firefighters extinguish large fire involving manufacturing equipment
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A large fire broke out at Adler Pelzer Athens on Monday night, involving heavy equipment, the Athens Fire Department said. Crews responded to the fire alarm just before 10 p.m. at 115 Industrial Way. The manager…
Unaccompanied migrant child dies in U.S. custody, marking fourth such death this year
BY CAMILO MONTOYA-GALVEZ EL PASO, Texas (CBS) -- An unaccompanied migrant girl from Guatemala with a pre-existing medical condition died in U.S. custody earlier this week after crossing the southern border in May, according to information provided to Congress and…
US probes complaints that Ford Escape doors can open while SUVs are being driven
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — U.S. auto safety regulators are investigating complaints that the doors on some Ford Escapes can open while the SUVs are being driven. The investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration covers 346,000 Escapes from the…
New TN law gives minimum year suspension for school threats
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A new Tennessee law is in effect for the 2023-2024 school year. In the new law, any student who commits a "zero tolerance offense" will be suspended for at least one year. A new amendment states…
Test scores show American students slipping further behind despite recovery efforts
BY HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH AND CAROLYN THOMPSON Students across the U.S. fell further behind academically last school year despite extensive efforts to help them recover from pandemic learning setbacks, according to an analysis of test scores released Tuesday. The study by the research organization…
Trump attorneys ask for delay in his federal trial, citing 2024 election
BY SCOTT MACFARLANE, ROBERT LEGARE, GRAHAM KATES Lawyers for former President Donald Trump and longtime Trump aide Walt Nauta asked Judge Aileen Cannon late Monday night to delay setting a trial date for their federal case in Florida. In a…
Travel Channel star to speak at Chattanooga Zoo's Banana Ball
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Zoo's Banana Ball is upcoming, and they have a special guest planning to attend this year. According to the Zoo's press release, Dr. Mireya Mayor will be the keynote speaker at the Banana Ball.…
Moon River Festival 2023 schedule released
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Moon River released their schedule for the 2023 music festival. Popular names include Larry Fleet, Marcus King, Noah Cyrus, Judah and the Lion, and Hozier, among many others. This year's festival takes place on September 9…
Bradley County Jail inmate dies after found unresponsive
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An inmate died in the Bradley County Jail on Monday. Correctional officers and medical staff found the inmate unresponsive. They then attempted lifesaving…
Pikeville man charged with first-degree murder
PIKEVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Pikeville man is in custody following a homicide investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI). Law enforcement officers arrested 38-year-old Clayton Matthew Watson for the death of Dara Jade Baker. Authorities charged Watson with…
