5 missing after Navy helicopter crashes off California
Five people were missing after a U.S. Navy helicopter crashed Tuesday in the ocean off Southern California during a routine flight from an aircraft carrier.
UN: Weather disasters soar in numbers, cost, but deaths fall
Weather disasters are striking the world four to five times more often and causing seven times more damage than in the 1970s, the United Nations weather agency reports.
Texas 6-week abortion ban takes effect, with high court mum
A Texas law banning most abortions in the state took effect at midnight, but the Supreme Court has yet to act on an emergency appeal to put the law on hold.
Mayor Kelly's proposed budget gets publics backing at council meeting
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Chattanooga’s citizens could walk up to the podium, speak two minutes and tell the council why they should or shouldn’t pass the mayor's proposed fiscal budget. "We need the pay increase to maintain the officers…
City offering emergency recycling pickups next week
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Next week, Chattanooga will once again pick up curbside recycling at your home. But this is just a one-time event as an emergency stop-gap. The city had to suspend their curbside recycling pickups because of a shortage…
School Closing: McMinn County
ATHENS, Tennessee (WDEF) - Area schools have been grappling with rising illnesses thanks to Covid. Now, it's the weather. McMinn County Schools announced this afternoon that they are cancelling classes on Wednesday because of the threat of localized flooding. They…
Bonnaroo Music Festival cancelled because of weather
MANCHESTER, Tennessee (WDEF) - In the end, it was the weather, not Covid, that took down this year's Bonnaroo festival near Manchester. After posting on Monday that they would have to scale back camping for the event this weekend, they…
Search postponed by weather at High Falls for missing swimmer
FORT PAYNE, Alabama (WDEF) - The weather has forced a pause for a missing swimmer on Sand Mountain. Emergency crews were called to High Falls Park on Monday night. The Falls are on Town Creek above Lake Guntersville. Sheriff Nick…
Officials identify victim of Soddy Daisy shooting
SODDY DAISY, Tennessee (WDEF) - Hamiltion County Sheriff's officers are investigating a fatal shooting Saturday night in a Soddy Daisy subdivision. It happened at a home on North Winer Drive near Daisy Hollow Road. On Tuesday, Sheriff's officials identified the…
Governor Kemp issues new executive order as Covid-19 cases continue to surge
GEORGIA, (WDEF) - The Fourth wave of Covid-19 is continuing to overwhelm Georgia’s hospitals. Right now, more than 92% of Georgia's ICU beds are in use - while nearly 50 % of adult ventilators are being used. On…
U.S. Department of Education opens civil rights investigation into Tennessee and 4 others
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - On Monday, The U.S. Department of Education launched a civil rights investigation into Gov. Bill Lee and four other governors who are prohibiting mask mandates in schools. “The Department has heard from parents from…
McKamey Animal Center at Full Capacity; Adoptions/ Fostering Needed
Mckamey Animal Center is desperately asking for adoptions or foster care. They are currently holding over 600 animals and at full capacity. Mckamey Animal Center says the adoption rates have been lower this year. And, animals are…
Covid in the Bradley Jail and the Mayor's Office
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Mayor of Bradley County has tested positive for Covid-19. He first experienced symptoms on Friday and has been self-isolating since then. The Mayor says his symptoms are mild and will be working remotely from home.…
Tennessee National Guard sending hundreds of soldiers to Louisiana
Hundreds of Tennessee National Guard soldiers are responding to Hurricane Ida to help with relief and recovery operations in Louisiana.
Thousands face weeks without power in Ida's aftermath
Louisiana communities beginning the huge task of clearing debris and repairing the damage inflicted by Hurricane Ida are facing the depressing prospect of weeks without electricity in the stifling, late-summer heat.
Last troops exit Afghanistan, ending America's longest war
The United States has completed its withdrawal from Afghanistan, ending America’s longest war.
Apartment condemned; could leave some disabled resident homeless
People in 12 apartments in Lafayette have less than 30 days to relocate after their apartment complex was issued a condemnation notice.
Drive Thru Covid Testing at Colonnade
CATOOSA COUNTY, Georgia (WDEF) - There is a new COVID-19 testing site in Catoosa County. Today was the second day the public could drive through and receive a test at no cost. As News 12's Dave Staley shows…
Double Murder Suspect Caught in Ringgold today
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) - The TBI says a double murder suspect from West Tennessee was captured in our area. 20 year old Frederick Yates Jr. was taken into custody in Ringgold, Georgia on Monday. He was wanted for the murder…
What's Right With Our Schools: Project Inspire
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) -Teachers are always in high demand. Some people with college degrees in other areas might be feeling the call to the classroom. Now, they can get all the course work and licensing they need…
Georgia calling up more National Guard to deal with Covid patients
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia’s governor is calling up as many as another 1,500 National Guard soldiers to help with COVID-19 response. More than 5,600 COVID-19 patients were hospitalized across Georgia on Monday, nearly one-third of all people in hospitals. That’s…
Bledsoe County Schools will close on Tuesday, too
PIKEVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Bledsoe County Schools will close for one more day this week. The school system will close on Tuesday with plans to reopen on Wednesday. They have been shut down since last week because of rising illnesses.…
EPB and Office of Emergency Management Crews Prepare for Bad Weather
Hamilton County, TN (WDEF): Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management is encouraging residents to be weather alert tonight into Tuesday. That includes securing loose outdoor property, bringing pets and valuables inside, and having ways to get weather…
Sheriff's Office reports inmate death from Covid complications
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office reports an inmate has died after giving birth. They say 30 year old Morghan Jean Elmore was arrested more than two weeks ago. She was taken to the hospital on…
