Manhunt for Amber Alert teen and suspect now wanted for murder
“He has been a family friend for years and she calls him Uncle Daniel.”
Col. Bruce Hampton dies after collapsing on stage at concert
ATLANTA (AP) – Authorities say a musician died after collapsing on stage during a birthday concert in his honor at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta. Bruce Hampton, a 70-year-old guitarist and singer known as the “grandfather of the jamband scene,” died after collapsing Monday night at the end of the show billed as “Hampton 70: A Celebration of Col. Bruce…
Man removed from flight for using bathroom before takeoff
See how Delta handled the confrontation
America’s Got Talent contestant arrested in Georgia
One family member told police she has a history of alcohol abuse.
Educators & public invited to EdCamp Gig City
EdCamp is an “unconference.”
Getting caught up in the Unicorn Frappucino frenzy
“I have unicorn crap all in my hair, on my nose.”
See all 6 new Chattanooga Fire Academy videos
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Fire Department recently graduated their largest cadet academy ever, which means even more subjects for their annual fire videos. This year’s crop ranges from humor to instructional to inspirational. But more than anything, it is your chance to live the life of a new firefighter. Bruce Garner, who produced the videos, describes each one. _____________…
McCallie student missing in the Grand Canyon
“During periods of high water hikers must use a sketchy, seldom-used trail that stays west of the creek all the way to the river.”
Amber Alert Update: Tad Cummins attempts to mislead the search for Elizabeth Thomas
Investigators believe his appearance at a Walmart in Oklahoma was also part of the deception.
UTC organization to host Make A Wish basketball tournament
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s Chi Omega chapter is working with the East Tennessee Make A Wish to host the second annual Swishes for Wishes basketball tournament on Saturday, April 8th. This is the second year for the fifteen minute, half court, 3-on-3 tournament with up to 4 games playing at a time. There will be…
Previewing Chattanooga Film Festival Thursday Lineup
We’ve got a cardboard maze run amock, a live score performed for a spacey silent film, and a world premiere.
The 911 call from the Brainerd Shooting involving CPD Officers & County Corrections officer
“a white male has a rifle, with khaki shorts and blue shirt, pointed at the girlfriend”
VIDEO: Two Fires on Mountain Creek Road
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) – It was a busy morning for many city firefighters. The Chattanooga Fire Department responded to a house fire at the 3500 block of Mountain Creek Road shortly after 9:00am today, finding the attached garage was fully engulfed. As additional fire crews arrived, some focused on putting out the fire, while others worked to keep the blaze…
Tennessee Highway Safety Office Launches New “Stop Drugged Driving” Campaign
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – On Wednesday, March 22, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) was joined other public safety partners to launch the THSO’s new “Stop Drugged Driving” campaign to combat Tennessee’s recent spike in drugged-impaired driving crashes and fatalities. Click here for press event photos: https://goo.gl/photos/b4Nh6s3sUkMjquLn8. Click here for video footage: www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5TG3yTlh1E. “Since 2015, more Tennessee traffic fatalities have…
Chattanooga Fire Department launches annual MDA drive
“The funds raised support research to find urgently needed treatments and cures for muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases”
Tennessee teacher had been reported kissing missing student
NEW PICTURE: Here's the last known photograph of Elizabeth Thomas prior to her alleged kidnapping. Spot her? 1-800-TBI-FIND! #TNAMBERAlert pic.twitter.com/5hInjYHU5d— TBI (@TBInvestigation) March 20, 2017 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – A lawyer for the family of a missing Tennessee high school student says a teacher now accused of kidnapping her had been investigated by the school system after another student reported…
What else should Chattanooga paint green for St. Patrick’s Day
Here is what graphics artist James Elrod came up with
Third case of Avian flu found in Lincoln County chickens
“Given the close proximity of the two premises, this is not unexpected.”
New video and details in Amber Alert for Elizabeth Thomas in Middle Tennessee
Cummins was a teacher at Elizabeth’s school and authorities now say there was an alleged sexual interaction between them.
Notorius 86 year old jewel thief arrested after missing court hearing
Payne was sought after missing an arraignment March 6 in an alleged 2016 jewelry theft at Perimeter Mall
News 12 Then: The late season snowstorm of 1987
30 years ago, we got several inches in the Chattanooga area on April 3rd.
American Dream Concert acts named
The American Dream Concert supports veterans
Volkswagen dreams of the self driving future with Sedric
Sedric can also go find a parking spot, pickup up the groceries or even the kids at school, all by itself.
Veronica-Pooh Nash Poleate gets her own show on TLC tonight
“You never let a naked man sell you clothes.”
