Chattanooga Police searching for missing, endangered teen
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) is searching for a teenager who they believe is in danger. According to CPD, 15-year-old Azaria Smith left her home…
More to the Story with Staley: Cocaine Bear Bobblehead
FANNIN COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- Bobbleheads have really grown in popularity over the past 25 years or so. Seems like everybody has one or two. Now, there's a new…
Alzheimer's Foundation of America warns of upcoming heat wave
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- High heat indexes create dangerous conditions for all of us. This is why The Alzheimer's Foundation of America gives safe practices to help caregivers…
Dolly gifts bookmarks, themepark tickets to celebrate Imagination Library
SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Dolly Parton is celebrating gifting her 200 millionth book as part of the Imagination Library program. To celebrate, she is sending special bookmarks in September to seven lucky people. The organization will randomly hide seven bookmarks…
One Westside Plan draws concern from Unity Group of Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Unity Group of Chattanooga has concerns about the One Westside Plan in Chattanooga. The City's One Westside Plan aims to revitalize the…
Law enforcement assist when Hamilton County Jail inmates become unruly
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Jail called in law enforcement to assist when inmates became unruly on Wednesday morning. Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) deputies responded, along with other agencies. Corrections and investigative officers were conducting a…
House catches fire in Apison, TN
APISON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Multiple fire departments assisted in extinguishing a house fire in Apison on Wednesday. An off-duty firefighter reported…
Dalton Police identify suspect in Kroger shopping center shooting
UPDATE: Dalton Police made an arrest in the shooting behind the Kroger shopping center. They arrested 29-year-old Marcus Antroune Freeman, according to the police department. Authorities charged…
Collegedale and Lakesite get Municipal League awards
Attached: Photo of Employees of Collegedale Public Works Department: Pictured in no order are: Robbie Derrick, Sam Sewel, Dwight Young, Sam Parker, Brian Robinson, Brett Ramsey, Josh Cook, Hunter Parker, David Picket, Steve Price, Scott Wheeler, Lamar…
Erlanger Holding Christmas in July Toy Drive
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The weather is heating up but it is about to be Christmas…
Our Town: Dunlap
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) -- We love our Chattanooga home, but there are so many just as special towns that surround us here in the Scenic City. News 12's Lindsey Jenkins visited Dunlap, Tennessee to…
Audit: Pikeville Clinic owes TennCare $75,000
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - A routine audit by the state has found one issue with TennCare reimbursements in a rural health clinic in our area. The State Comptrollers office found that the Pikeville clinic over-reported TennCare visits over a five…
3 cats die from smoke in apartment fire, despite CPR
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Three cats lost their lives due to an apartment fire Tuesday night in Chattanooga. The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) responded after a neighbor reported seeing smoke coming…
Thousands more prisoners across the US will get free college paid for by the government
By AARON MORRISON AP National Writer REPRESA, California (AP) — The graduates lined up, brushing off their gowns and adjusting classmates’ tassels and stoles. As the graduation march played, the 85 men appeared to hoots and cheers from their families.…
Smoke and haze from Canadian wildfires leave Detroit with some of the worst US air quality
By COREY WILLIAMS Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit area woke up Wednesday to some of the worst air quality in the United States as smoke from Canada's wildfires settled over most of the Great Lakes region and unhealthy…
Heat safety precautions for upcoming hot weather
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- With upcoming hot temperatures approaching, it is important to stay informed on how to best take care of yourself. “We want to check on all…
Family Pit Stop fireworks purchases benefit Salvation Army youth camps
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Salvation Army of Cleveland is looking to spark something special in the community. They chose to partner with The Family Pit Stop Shop,…
GoDog Case Continued to July
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The legal battle between a dog kennel business and a Chattanooga southside neighborhood continued on Tuesday. (more…)
Prosecutors want to dismiss some charges for former Atlanta official in corruption case
By KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Federal prosecutors plan to ask a judge to dismiss convictions for wire fraud and to resentence a former high-ranking Atlanta city official who is currently serving a 14-year prison sentence stemming from…
Cleveland woman arrested for impersonating nurse, discharging patients
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Cleveland woman faces charges after impersonating a nurse and attempting to discharge two elderly patients from Erlanger Hospital. Lydia…
Chattanooga man found guilty of dangerous police chase, marijuana possession
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Chattanooga man faces prison time after being convicted by a Whitfield County jury for fleeing from police and possessing marijuana with intent to distribute. The jury found…
Sheriff's office investigating East Brainerd shooting
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A shooting happened at a home in East Brainerd on Monday. The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office state the shooting happened at 1 p.m. on the 9900…
Driver dies in rollover crash at I-24/I-75 split, police say
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A driver died from a rollover crash at the I-24/I-75 split Monday night. Chattanooga Police (CPD) say the wreck happened at…
Red Bank fire causes damages to duplex
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Red Bank Fire Department is investigating after a fire caused severe damages to a…