HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) arrested 4 juveniles in part of their ‘Operation Sleigh Overwatch’ December 21, 2024. Deputies assisted Chattanooga Police (CPD) officers on a call in progress involving vehicle break-ins in the Populus Apartments area on Gunbarrel Road. Authorities were able to identify four individuals matching the suspects descriptions on Pinewood Road….
NEW YORK — Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty in a New York courtroom Monday to state charges in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson earlier this month outside a Manhattan hotel. His next court appearance was set for Feb. 21. State prosecutors allege Mangione was found in possession of what is believed to be the murder weapon, and surveillance videos show a man…
MCMINN COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Two individuals are facing charges in McMinn, Bradley, and Hamilton Counties after being involved in porch pirating incidents. Johnathan Witt / McMinn County Sheriff’s Office On December 14, 2024, the McMinn County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) responded to a residence on County Road 7030 on reports of stolen packages. Upon arrival, deputies spoke to the individual…
RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — A drone and K-9 deputy helped track down drug suspects in Rhea County Saturday, December 21, 2024. The Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Walden Mountain Road in Spring City after a 9-1-1 hang-up call. Upon arrival, deputies found two individuals on the side of the road. Both ran and were eventually tracked down…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Early this morning, a car crashed into the patio of Niedlov’s Bakery & Cafe in Chattanooga. The incident occurred on the East Main Street eatery’s patio around 3:30 a.m. Sunday morning. Niedlov’s says, “Thankfully, no one was harmed, and after the owners were notified, they worked all day to clean up after the incident.” They will…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Veterinary Care and Specialty Group is holding their donation drive this year. With Christmas almost here, many pet lovers ensure their furry friends have something to open on Christmas. The Veterinary Care and Specialty Group is holding their donation drive this year. They will be accepting donations ranging from toys and food to treats and…
UPDATE: CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) confirmed one death in the crash in Harrison Tennessee. HCSO stated that at approximately 4:30 p.m., patrol deputies were dispatched to the 10300 block of Birchwood Pike for the report of a crash with unknown injuries. Upon arrival, a single occupant was found entrapped in a vehicle. The victim succumbed…
Tennessee is going where few SEC teams ever go. The Buckeyes Ohio Stadium. When the Vols battle Ohio State in the playoffs Saturday night, they’ll become the first SEC team to play in Columbus since LSU in 1988. Brian Armstrong is already at the Horseshoe. This just in. He says it’s cold. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News, Sports –…
(gomocs.com) – The Chattanooga Mocs men’s basketball team heads to one of college basketball’s most famed venues for a Saturday matinee against Big Ten’s Indiana inside Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Tip-off is set for Noon ET and will be nationally televised on the Big Ten Network. GAME NOTES CHATTANOOGA RUNS PAST TWU IN FINAL HOME GAME OF 2024 – Chattanooga (8-4)…
Chickamauga, GA-(WDEF-TV) LaFayette held on to beat rival Chattooga 55-53 on Friday afternoon in the Gordon Lee Christmas Invitational. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, Chattooga, Gordon Lee Christmas Invitational, Lafayette High School
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- To some, Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year But Parkridge Medical Center is taking time during this Holiday season to raise awareness on mental health. “People are trying to get Christmas shopping done. There is a lot of social engagements happening, family gatherings, and those things can be really stressful for some people,” said…
MCMINN COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — A McMinn County woman has been arrested and charged after stabbing three other women. The McMinn County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) responded to a stabbing report, December 19, 2024. Deputies were dispatched to a residence on County Road 750 just after 10:00 p.m. Upon arrival, deputies found 3 women injured, with the suspect, Laurel Williams, detained…
CHATTANOOGA, TN – Photographers around the world this time of year are adding lenses and bodies and the latest in gear and tech for their passions in hopes that Santa Clause will leave them under the tree for them. To help my fellow enthusiasts out, I invited Area Sales Manager for Phase One Wayne Sandmeyer and local Chattanooga Brand Photographer…
Santa Claus is getting his reindeer ready for Christmas, so he made a stop at the News 12 station to answer some hard-hitting questions from Chip Chapman. Categories: Featured, Local News Tags: Christmas, Santa Claus
UPDATE (12/20/2024): The suspect in the East Ridge assault has been identified. Caleb Disterdick is currently in custody and has been charged with criminal homicide. The victim was identified as Jason “Chris” Disterdick, the suspect’s father. No other information has been released. EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) – On Thursday evening, East Ridge Police was dispatched to the 1400 block of…
Sale Creek, TN-(WDEF-TV) Northwest Whitfield and Sale Creek certainly hooked up in a battle in The Battle at the Creek holiday tournament at Sale Creek high school. The Bruins had to go to overtime before beating Rhea Co 62-54 . Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The state of Tennessee has released report cards for every school across the state. These grades are based on statewide test results. Kaylee Joslyn, the member services director for the education advocacy group Professional Educators of Tennessee, said, “It takes a lot into account but it is important to remember that this is just a snapshot. It…
For our Thursday Throwback, we re-visit the invention of “Hurricane Trees.” That’s people from our area helped out victims of Hurricane Hugo in South Carolina. We’ll show you what local organizations were doing to give them a Merry Christmas in 1989. Categories: Featured, From The Archives Tags: From The Archives, Thursday Throwback
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Wacker unveiled a new portion of their campus in Charleston this week. The Trailblazer Café is now open to the approximately six hundred and 50 team members at the chemical plant. It is named after the first 53 employees at the plant who began working at the Charleston facility in 20-11. Previously, the plant did…
CHATTANOOGA,Tenn. (WDEF)- Christmas is in the air as the Salvation Army distributes Angel Tree presents on Thursday. “Today is our second day of distribution for Angel Tree program, and you can see right now we have got toys going all over the place, helping so many families here in the Greater Chattanooga area. We are just really excited to be…
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Collegedale Police Department (CPD) announced that there was “not enough evidence” to charge 4 officers. The Collegedale Police Department has received a declination letter from the Knox County District Attorney’s Office stating that there is not enough evidence to proceed with criminal charges. The police department has also closed its Internal Affairs investigation into the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) responded to an apartment fire off of Swan Road Thursday morning. At 3:28 a.m., CFD was dispatched to the 5000 block of Swan Road. Upon arrival, crews established a water supply and attacked the fire defensively. CFD stated the cause of the fire remains under investigation. Categories: Featured, Local News Tags:…
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters says workers at seven Amazon facilities went on strike Thursday morning in an effort by the union to pressure the e-commerce giant for a labor agreement during a key shopping period. People have begun picketing in some locations, including one in the New York City borough of Queens. The Teamsters say the workers, who authorized walkouts…
(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA (December 18, 2024) – The Chattanooga Mocs men’s basketball team started fast and went wire-to-wire in a 99-52 rout over NAIA-member Tennessee Wesleyan on Wednesday night during the final game of the 2024 calendar year inside McKenzie Arena. Chattanooga (8-4) has now won eight of its last nine games following the victory over longtime in-state foe Tennessee Wesleyan…