Canadian wildfire smoke causes haze over Tennessee Valley
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Wildfire smoke from Canada and surrounding areas has caused a haze to linger over the Tennessee Valley. The Tennessee Department of Transportation posted air…
3 sent to hospital in I-75 Bradley County crash
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A crash happened on I-75 Monday evening in Bradley County, sending three people to the hospital. The incident happened around 6:30 p.m. News 12 attained a preliminary report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) regarding…
Forest service closes campground because of bear activity
GREENVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Forestry officials have closed an upper East Tennessee campground because of bear activity. Officials in the Cherokee National Forest say campers are reporting dangerous bear encounters at Horse Creek Campground near Greenville. So they are closing…
Man faces over 10 charges after shooting through car window
MCMINN COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Deputies arrested an Athens man on various charges over the weekend. McMinn County Deputies responded to a disturbance at a home on County Road 616 Sunday night. According to investigators, 42-year-old Terry Lynn drove up…
Tennessee Republicans book Gov. Ron Desantis for annual Stateman's Dinner
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - As the Republican Presidential field gets a lot bigger this week, Tennessee party members have landed one of the big names to speak to them this summer. The Tennessee Republican Party has booked Florida Governor Ron…
Army veteran supports soldiers in walk across country
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- U.S. Army Veteran Jack Huffman is on a journey across America in support of war veterans and fallen soldiers. Huffman is actually walking across…
CFD to hold groundbreaking on new fire station
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Fire Department announced on Tuesday that they are preparing to break ground on a new fire hall. This will replace the old fire hall which CFD…
Litter Boom Already Showing Results
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Recently we brought you a story about a litter boom that was installed on Chattanooga Creek near the Wheland Foundry Trailhead. (more…)
Atlanta project decried as 'Cop City’ gets funding approval from City Council
By R.J. RICO Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta City Council early Tuesday approved funding for the construction of a proposed police and firefighter training center, rejecting the pleas of hundreds of activists who packed City Hall and spoke…
Oscar winner Cuba Gooding Jr. settles civil sex abuse case, averting trial
NEW YORK (AP) — Just as a trial was to begin, it was revealed Tuesday that Cuba Gooding Jr. has settled accusations that he raped a woman in a New York City hotel a decade ago, according to court records.…
Chen's defense attorney files to vacate indictment
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The defense attorney for Jason Chen has filed a motion to vacate his client’s indictment. (more…)
Erlanger Children's Hospital collaborates with the Happy Shoes Project
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee. (WDEF) -The Happy Shoes Project collaborated with Erlanger to create the Children's Backpack program. The program aims to bring joy to children battling cancer and children in the NICU unit. The backpacks are specially curated with items to…
'Stop Cop City' activists pack Atlanta City Hall ahead of crucial vote
By R.J. RICO Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Hundreds of activists gathered to speak Monday at Atlanta’s City Hall ahead of a council vote over whether to approve tens of millions in public funding for the construction of a proposed…
I-75 southbound completely shut down from crash
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A crash involving multiple vehicles completely shut down parts of I-75 on Monday. The crash happened around 6:30 p.m. near Cleveland, Tennessee. It is at mile marker 22.4 on I-75 Southbound, which is between Harrison…
New Management Hopes Budgetel Reopening is Uneventful
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF)- A troubled East Ridge motel is attempting its comeback. (more…)
What's Right With Our Schools: Battle Academy Bagel Toppings
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Battle Academy students are getting lessons in running a successful business. They've teamed up with Honey Seed to learn how to make bagels,…
New Area Code to be Added to East Tennessee
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - New phones sold in our area may soon be assigned a new area code. (more…)
Red Bank Considering New Budget, Possible Tax Increase
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Red Bank Commission is considering a new budget for the 2024 Fiscal Year that could result in a property tax increase. (more…)
Intersection in East Ridge to be closed for construction
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An intersection in East Ridge will be closed for approximately nine days during upcoming construction. The intersection of Cemetery Road and Ringgold Road will be closed starting on Wednesday, June 7. …
More to the Story with Staley: Cancer Care
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Cancer is the leading cause of death worldwide, according to the National Cancer Institute. One in six people will die from the disease. Sunday…
Hamilton County Health Department starts health assessment survey
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Health Department has teamed up with the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) for a Community Health Assessment. The health…
Resident injured in Iowa building collapse where 3 died sues city, owners, alleging negligence
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — One of the residents injured in the collapse of an apartment building sued the city of Davenport and the building's current and former owners on Monday, alleging they knew of the deteriorating conditions and failed…
2 arrested after pursuit in stolen car, facing several charges
Jamal Bell, Kyra Wheat (Courtesy: HCSO) HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office arrested two more individuals with help from their new automated license plate readers. An HCSO deputy arrested 25-year-old Jamal Bell late Saturday night. Police…
3 teens arrested on Walnut St. Bridge
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police arrested three male teenagers on the Walnut Street Bridge over the weekend. A witness told police there were suspicious people on the bridge, who might be armed. Officers responded just before 10 p.m. When…