How to care for pets during extreme heat
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- With ongoing heat waves, it is important to keep your pets safe outside. The Chattanooga Humane Educational Society provides tips on how to care…
Loose trailer crashes into pole, car in News 12 lot
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A truck pulling a trailer full of scrap metal lost that trailer Monday afternoon, with the trailer crashing into a pole and car. The trailer took out a pole and smashed into a car in the…
Chattanooga man found guilty of killing mother in house fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A jury has convicted a Chattanooga man of intentionally burning down a house in a fire that killed his mother in 2016.…
Explosive devices detonated, Molotov cocktail thrown at Washington, D.C., businesses
WASHINGTON, D.C. (CBS) -- Explosive devices were detonated and a Molotov cocktail-style object was thrown outside three Washington, D.C., businesses early Sunday, police said. All three incidents happened in a roughly 15-minute period in northeast Washington, D.C., the Metropolitan Police…
More to the Story with Staley: Brain Health
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- We just finished up the month of June, which is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month. President Ronald Regan initiated the observance back in 1983. …
Complete detailed Independence Day fireworks schedule
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Independence Day is right around the corner. Areas all around the Scenic City are holding festivities for the 4th. Here is a list of all known upcoming celebrations, with locations, dates…
Upcoming simplified Independence Day fireworks schedule
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Here is an updated, simplified list of all upcoming July 4 celebrations in and around the Tennessee Valley. Friday, June 30 Chattanooga Lookouts - following game. Chattanooga, Tennessee. CHI Memorial Stadium - following game. Dalton, Georgia.…
State offers hangtags to remind parents of babies in hot cars
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - State agencies have announced a partnership to make "Baby in the Back" hangtags available to prevent child deaths in hot cars. The idea is that you hang the reminder from your rear view mirror so you…
North Carolina amusement park closes ride after discovering crack in support beam
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina amusement park closed one of its roller coasters Friday after a crack was found on a support beam. According to news reports, Carowinds shut down Fury…
2 inmates charged with bringing fentanyl into Bradley County Jail
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Two inmates at the Bradley County Jail face charges…
Atlanta police motorcycles burned in fire started by 'incendiary devices,' officials say
Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Police Department motorcycles were damaged in an intentional fire caused by devices set inside the parking deck of a training facility early Saturday, officials said. The Atlanta Fire and Rescue Department responded to reports…
At least 1 person is dead in a fiery small plane crash in South Carolina beach resort
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — A single-engine plane carrying five people crashed Sunday near a golf course in the South Carolina coastal resort community of North Myrtle Beach, killing at least one person, police and federal officials said. The…
CFD believes lightning strike caused residential fire Sunday afternoon
During the storm that passed through the area this afternoon Chattanooga firefighters were dispatched to a reported residential fire.
South Korean dog rescued by local animal shelter
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Humane Educational Society rescues many animals throughout the year. A recent rescue from South Korea has greatly impacted the shelter. “I don’t…
Chattanooga Market celebrates holiday weekend with 'Red, White, and Blueberries' event
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Market had a great turnout Sunday afternoon with activities celebrating the Fourth of July. A "Red, White, and Blueberries"…
Locals spend Saturday morning at Dunlap Farmers Market
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Dunlap Farmers Market is a recent local favorite. Every Saturday, vendors set up to sell produce, food, and crafts at Harris Park. The…
Dunlap community fundraises by selling fireworks
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) -- In preparation for the Fourth of July on Tuesday, Dunlap is selling fireworks in support of local organizations. Fireworks have been popular for many years in…
Brick dedication ceremony held to honor veterans
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The National Medal of Honor Heritage Center held a brick dedication to honor service members on Saturday morning. Donors and supporters could purchase bricks to…
Storm causes tree to fall on family, sending four to the hospital
The Soddy Daisy Fire Department responded to multiple trees falling around a campsite where four people were sent to the hospital.
TWRA begins "Operation Dry Water"
Beginning today through Monday, boating under the influence will have the same penalties as driving under the influence in Tennessee.
Body found on the side of the road Saturday morning
On Saturday around 10:30 a.m., Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office personnel discovered a body beside the road near the 2100 block of West Fairmount Road.
Dalton's Pops in Burr Park is back
DALTON Ga. (WDEF) - The 4th of July means fireworks and cookouts, but in Dalton Georgia it means a little more. Amanda Brown, the Executive Director for the Creative…
Comedian Gabriel Iglesias aboard plane that slid off Cherokee County runway
CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.C. (WDEF) -- A private airplane slid off a runway on Friday in Andrews, North Carolina. Aboard that plane was comedian Gabriel 'Fluffy' Iglesias, who documented his experience. The Cherokee…
Cempa Community Care Dental Clinic officially opens in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Cempa officially opened its new Community Care Dental Clinic in Chattanooga this afternoon. They held a ribbon cutting for the clinic on Friday at…