UNUM opens new work and play space for employees
It includes standing desks, kids area and even a putting green
Two injured in morning fire in East Ridge
EAST RIDGE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Two people suffered from smoke inhalation from an early morning house fire in East Ridge. It happened around four in the 1400 block of South Moore Road. When firefighters got to the scene, they found…
Body of 8 year old found in woods in Chickamauga
911 Caller reported the child's body about 50 yards behind a home.
ACLU seeks damages for migrant families separated by U.S.
A new lawsuit against current and former top Trump administration officials who oversaw and implemented policies that led to the separation of migrant families near the U.S.-Mexico border is seeking potentially millions of dollars in damages on behalf of thousands…
Supreme Court to hear major Louisiana abortion case
The Supreme Court is adding an abortion case to its busy election-year docket, agreeing to take up a Louisiana law that could leave the state with just one clinic. The justices won't hear arguments until the winter and a decision…
Dade County High senior dies in crash
A senior at Dade County High School died in a car crash south of Trenton.
Woman found guilty in Hamilton County cold case murder, man found not guilty
A woman, who was 13-years-old at the time of a Chattanooga man's 2009 murder, was found guilty of first degree felony murder and attempt to commit especially aggravated robbery.
Brainerd murder victim was a civic activist
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - It was a Chattanooga activist whose body was found inside a car following a Tuesday night shooting. Police were called to North Sweetbriar Avenue about 11pm where they found a 32-year old man had been shot. Medics…
Jury deliberates in Hamilton County cold case murder
A Hamilton County cold case, where a man and woman are accused of first degree murder, is now in the hands of a jury.
South Pittsburg man charged with running over a Bridgeport woman
Samantha Lee Frison had suffered a severe cut and died on the way to the hospital.
Drought impacting local farmers
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - "You can go as deep as you want to go, but there's absolutely no moisture in this ground," Bill Perry says on Thursday. That's a problem for getting the ground ready for strawberries. It's what…
Over 1,000 sickened with vaping-related illnesses, CDC says
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday that 1,080 confirmed and probable cases of illnesses related to vaping have been reported in 48 states and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Eighteen deaths have been confirmed in 15 states, and…
Truck fire shuts down I 75 Thursday afternoon
It was hot enough to catch trees on fire on the side of the interstate.
Chip Baker leaving Riverbend Festival after 20 years
"In July, I announced to my Board my decision to move forward from my role of leading this organization, effective with the completion of my contract on October 1. "
Cleveland Police charge two men with the murders of James Ledford and Jaclyn Carroll Markcloud
You might remember Alfonvo Johnson from another arrest just yesterday.
Hamilton County School reaction to federal insurance fraud trial
"The fraudulent charges were facilitated through out of state doctors writing prescriptions for employees that were filled by pharmacies and then billed to the district insurance plan."
Tackling domestic violence
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - "A number of families that we deal with, we deal with on a regular basis," Catoosa County Sheriff Gary Sisk says. Domestic violence is often a vicious and complicated cycle. "I don't know that the…
Chattanooga Police call man's death a homicide
Chattanooga Police are calling a man's death in the Brainerd area a homicide.
Alabama confirms state’s 1st vaping-related death
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Alabama Department of Public Health has confirmed the state’s first vaping-related death. A news release Wednesday said an East Alabama man died of lung disease associated with e-cigarettes. Chronic Disease Epidemiologist Sondra Reese says the…
Fire Department grant will teach them how to survive
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Thanks to a generous federal grant, the Chattanooga Fire Department will be able to enhance training for firefighters so they can be prepared for situations when their personal safety is in danger. News 12'S Taylor Bishop has…
Lawsuit accuses deputy of groping and baptizing woman
"Forced her to participate in a baptism against her will..in exchange for not going to jail."
Homeless Veteran's Funeral at National Cemetery Draws Huge Crowd
"Chattanooga is amazing. The gathering here today was more than I ever thought would have come forth."
Nokian Tyres holds grand opening for production facility in Dayton
DAYTON, Tennessee (WDEF) - Governor Bill Lee came to Dayton on Wednesday for the Grand Opening of the new Nokian Tyre plant. Nokian plans to make more than four million high-end tires here a year, once they hit full production.…
Couple in murder-suicide case had long history of domestic violence
"This is the cycle of Family Violence that a number of families in our community go through"