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 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…
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…
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…
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, Tenn. (WDEF)- Tennessee Tech University…
SEQUATCHIE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- A popular scenic overlook is Sequatchie County is temporaily closed. (more…)
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…
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…
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.…
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, 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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, 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, 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…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Summer Reach Program allows Battle Academy students to learn in new and creative ways. It's a tasty example of what's right…
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A new restaurant held their groundbreaking on Monday in Kimball, Tennessee. Tony Romas is set to open at the location in about six months, officials said. The restaurant will be located at 105 Kimball…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Promoting diversity and learning opportunities, the Urban League of Greater Chattanooga helped facilitate a summer camp this week. Rising sixth, seventh and eighth grade students attended…
