Covid-19 warning about Windy Gap Young Life Camp
Several kids from Hamilton County attended the North Carolina camp
Hamilton County voting locations see decrease in lines
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Tennessee voters have been at the polls all day today. They have many decisions to make including a heated republican race for the U.S. Senate and many school board races in our area. News 12 went to…
Former Employees speak out against local Chimpanzee Sanctuary
UPDATE 08/20/20 - In August, News 12 spoke with two former project chimps employees who were being sued for speaking out against the conditions the chimps were forced to live in. Now, The project chimps company has dropped the lawsuit. Former…
NY attorney general seeks to dissolve NRA
New York’s attorney general is suing the National Rifle Association, seeking to put the powerful gun advocacy organization out of business over allegations that high-ranking executives diverted millions of dollars for personal benefit.
Unemployment Claims in Tennessee Continue To Fall
Both new and continued unemployment claims in Tennessee fell from the previous week.
Man Asks Firefighters For Help with Grenade
A man visited Chattanooga Fire Station 16 in Hixson Thursday morning with a grenade in his truck.
Who are all of those other candidates running in the Tennessee Senate Race?
Video messages from (most) of the other Republican candidates for U.S. Senate, including Roy Dale Cope of Chattanooga
Cleveland Mayor discusses his experience with COVID-19
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - By now Cleveland Mayor Kevin Brooks is likely back to his regular, full-time duties. That's after a battle COVID-19. "I was in the hospital for 11 days total. Here in Tennova. I was diagnosed. I was…
CPD connects with community through "Front Porch Lineup"
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police officers made a stop at the space "Training Wheels" on Wednesday. The nonprofit "Downside Up" is there. They provide experiences and creative spaces for folks, particularly children with special needs. The organization wanted to…
Pikeville suspect of child rape arrested in Florida
TITUSVILLE, Florida (WDEF) - A man indicted last week in Bledsoe County has been arrested in Florida. 64 year old Bruce Maddox was arrested in Brevard County as an out-of-state fugitive. The Bledsonian Banner reports the Pikeville man was wanted…
Bradley jail death ruled suicide
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - The results of an investigation by the TBI into the death of a federal prisoner held in the Bradley county jail were released today. Joseph Dewhurst was found dead in his cell on July 22nd. The…
Bicyclist killed in collision with pickup
CHICKAMAUGA, Georgia (WDEF) - The Georgia State patrol is investigating a crash that killed a bicyclist last night. It happened right after 10 PM on State road 341 in Walker county. Troopers say a pickup truck hit a mountain bike,…
Investigators charge suspect in Hixson arson
HIXSON (WDEF) - Charges have been filed against the man, accused of setting fire to a Hixson home Sunday night. Robert Vandergriff is facing charges of Aggravated Arson, Reckless Endangerment and five counts of Attempted First Degree Murder. Chattanooga fire…
Murder suspect arrested in LaFayette
LAFAYETTE, Georgia (WDEF) - A Lafayette woman has been arrested and charged with murder. An investigation was conducted by the Lookout Mountain Judicial Task force and a number of other agencies. Katelyn Middlebrooks was arrested at a residence on Cook…
Georgia passes 200,000 COVID-19 cases, nears 4,000 deaths
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia has become the fifth American state to record 200,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus. The numbers were announced Wednesday as the state also neared 4,000 deaths from the COVID-19 respiratory illness that the virus causes. The milestone…
Pres. Trump boosts Hagerty on eve of Tennessee Senate GOP election
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — President Donald Trump has offered one more virtual boost on the eve of Election Day for Bill Hagerty, who is tangled up in a tough Republican primary for an open U.S. Senate seat. On Wednesday, Trump…
Man Killed in Fiery Early Morning Crash
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga police say the driver involved in fiery crash on Bonny Oaks Drive has died. It happened around 12:30 a.m., Wednesday. Investigators say a pickup truck took out a utility pole, and left about 100 homes…
Pandemic financial strains cause Songbirds to close
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- One of Chattanooga's top tourist attractions and music venues will be closing its doors for good next weekend. "It literally brought to tears yesterday," Songbirds assistant curator Irving Berner said. "It's almost surreal that it's happening,"…
Tivoli Foundation starts Recovery Fund
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Tivoli Theatre Foundation) -- Since its founding in 2015, the Tivoli Theatre Foundation has led a momentous turnaround of the Tivoli Theatre, the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium and the Walker Theatre. With an increase of over 900%…
Health Department warns of Covid-19 infection at Republican Lincoln Dinner
Dr. Manny Sethi and Bill Hagerty say they either will or have been tested as a result.
Walmart to Show Free Movies Outside Select Stores
Walmart has released its movie schedule for its drive-in theaters.
'Save Space Camp' drive prompted by virus reaches $1.5M goal
A fundraising drive has reached its goal of bringing in $1.5 million to save Space Camp from closing because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Songbirds Guitar Museum Permanently Closing
Songbirds Guitar Museum will close their doors for good Saturday, August 15. The decision comes as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Back to School today in Bradley County and Dayton City
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - More students are heading back to class on Wednesday. (Post or email your back to school photos pictures@wdef.com) Schools in Bradley County are back in session, starting a hybrid schedule. Students at Dayton City school also…