The Hamilton County Commission just approved 2 million dollars of public funding to go towards the upcoming Tivoli restoration. This project will close the landmarks doors for at least two years (more…)
By STEVE KARNOWSKI Associated Press ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A federal judge on Thursday sentenced Derek Chauvin to 21 years in prison for violating George Floyd’s civil rights, telling the former Minneapolis police officer that what he did was…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - From the City of Chattanooga: The following locations may be closed or have limited access while emergency crews clear the right-of-way: 1970 Cummings Highway (wires down) Cummings Highway at Browns Ferry Road (hazard) 600 Market Street (hazard)…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Chattanooga police vehicle was involved in a crash on Thursday morning, July 7. (more…)
British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson gestures during Johnson's visit to the Foreign Ministry on November 4, 2016 in Berlin, Germany. The two leaders are meeting to discuss bilateral issues as well international crises and conflicts. (Photo…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Inflation continues to make budgets challenging for Americans all throughout the country. But here in Tennesee, residents of the Volunteer State will soon be enjoying a much-needed "holiday" to…
ELBERTON, Georgia (WDEF) - It may be a simple case of vandalism to the GBI, but some say it was a righteous act. Investigators are trying to determine who blew up a part of the Georgia Guidestones near Elberton,…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Tennessee Highway Patrol is showing off what a trooper seized during a traffic stop on July 3rd. The trooper was patrolling on East 23rd Street and pulled over a Toyota Camry for a traffic violation. The…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Environmental Protection Agency announced almost five million dollars is coming to Chattanooga to help the city clean up contamination. Back in mid-March, News 12 did a story about the city…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Tennessee's "Right to Life Act" is expected to become law in mid-August, banning all abortions in the state except those which are necessary to save the life of the pregnant…
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI and JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Gov. Bill Lee is refusing to rebut recently revealed remarks made by a charter school president who claimed that teachers “are trained in the dumbest parts of the…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Hamilton County students scored at or above statewide proficiency levels in more than 64% of tested areas during the 2021-22 school year. (more…)
A recent report from the Hamilton County Schools released data on how much of their schools drinking water was contaminated with lead. (more…)
DAYTON, Tennessee (WDEF) - Officials say a man died in the Chickamauga Lake this afternoon after being run over by a boat. TWRA officers say 34 year old Jordan Matthews was in a boat with a woman and child near…
By JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A bid to bring the 2024 Republican National Convention to Nashville has hit a roadblock in the left-leaning city’s metro council. Amid opposition to hosting the event, Councilmember Robert Swope withdrew…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - 29 year old Kenzi Durbin lives here in Chattanooga. Two and a half years ago, she and her good friend Holly Allen started a podcast. Calling…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga Police made an arrest after busting a drug operation. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Republican nominee for Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp hosted a fundraiser earlier tonight. With the general election coming in November, Wamp's focus on public education hasn't wavered, saying it "affects every aspect of life." "If we'll invest…
MYRTLE BEACH, South Carolina (WDEF) - An animal trainer, a big cat conservationist and TV/movie animal wrangler now faces some federal indictments. But he may be best know for his association with the Tiger King documentaries. Bhagavan Mahamayavi Antle or…
OOLTEWAH, Tennessee (WDEF) - Hamilton County Commissioner-Elect Jeff Eversole issued a statement today on the death of his son in a vehicle crash in Kentucky. It happened in Harrison County, Kentucky on July 4th. 33 year old Joshua Walker Eversole…
UPDATE: The School System has corrected their original release, saying that Rivermont Elementary did not, in fact, have a water violation. ____________________ CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Hamilton County School System has released the results from their water testing for lead…
By KATE BRUMBACK and JILL COLVIN Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) - The Georgia prosecutor investigating the conduct of former President Donald Trump and his allies after the 2020 election is subpoenaing U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham and former New York Mayor…
By JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee judges have dismissed a lawsuit filed by a couple who alleged that a state-sponsored Christian adoption agency refused to help them because they are Jewish. The lawsuit challenged a 2020…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Chattanooga is one of six cities across the US to have been selected to participate in the Putting Assets to Work Incubator. The program is an initiative to assess underused properties…