Whitfield County authorities arrest known gang member following major drug bust
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Whitfield County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) uncovered, what they're calling, one of the largest drug busts in Whitfield County history.…
Connie Francis, singer whose hits included "Pretty Little Baby," dies at age 87
Connie Francis, the wholesome pop star of the 1950s and '60s whose hits include "Pretty Little Baby" and whose personal life was filled with heartbreak and tragedy, has died. She was 87. Her death was…
Ford recalls more than 694,000 Bronco Sport and Escape SUVs over fuel leak risk
Ford is recalling 694,271 Bronco Sport and Escape SUVs because of a faulty fuel injector in the vehicles that can leaks, raising the risk of a fire, according to a notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety…
ArtsBuild training program now accepting applications
Brianna Jones and Harlan Lovestone join News 12's Amelia Greer to remind local artists about the artist entrepreneur training program through Artsbuild. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Calling all local artists! ArtsBuild's Periscope…
CFD battles a house fire overnight in East Lake
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga firefighters battled a damaging house fire overnight in East Lake. CFD was dispatched to the 3500 both of 6th Avenue at almost…
Honoring the Fallen Five: Healing the mind after tragedy
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As we reflect on today's ceremony honoring the Fallen Five, it serves as a powerful reminder that trauma affects not only our physical…
Retired Naval Commander recalls moments of 2015 Chattanooga terrorist attack that killed five
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Ten years ago Wednesday, horror struck Chattanooga as a terrorist killed five service members. (more…)
Bohannon confirmed as new Hamilton County health director
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hamilton County officially has a new health director. (more…)
Ten Years Remembering Fallen Five
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - On the banks of the Tennessee River, beneath a bright summer sky, the city of Chattanooga gathered Wednesday morning to mark a solemn milestone, ten years since…
Chattanooga man takes plea deal in child sex crimes case
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Chattanooga man has taken a plea deal that significantly cuts the number of child sex charges against him. Jacob Young was…
Terry Knowles selected as new chief of the Chattanooga Fire Department
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly has selected Terry Knowles to be the next chief of the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD). Since 2022,…
Back-to-school shopping season kicks off early, with Americans hoping to dodge tariff impacts
The back-to-school season may seem at least a month away on the calendar, but for a majority of American families, it's already begun. Two-thirds of back-to-school shoppers have already started buying clothing and supplies ahead…
Arkansas one of several states weighing fluoride ban
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont this week signed legislation requiring the state to keep fluoride at existing levels. But Florida and Utah have banned adding fluoride to drinking water, and other states may follow, as the decades-old…
Destination Ocoee: Cherokee Rafting
Click to view other businesses at Destination: Ocoee. OCOEE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Cherokee Rafting started in 1978. It's a family friendly whitewater rafting company based in Polk County, Tennessee. The business…
Catoosa County couple arrested on aggravated animal cruelty charges
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Catoosa County couple has been arrested and is being charged with multiple counts of aggravated animal cruelty. On Monday, July 14,…
Hamilton County commits $2 million to new McConnell Elementary gym
HAMLTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- McConnell Elementary is getting closer to having a new gym facility. Hamilton County has committed $2 million toward building…
TDOT says 24/75 split construction still delayed as new Apison Pike bridge opens
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF)- State transportation officials say that the timeline for some local construction projects has been delayed. (more…)
Chattanooga police seek public’s help in Ty Hi Drive shooting investigation
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) is asking for the public's help with the investigation into the shooting on Ty Hi Drive over the weekend. If anyone at the…
The Bend project currently providing no tax revenue as construction continues
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- There’s an update on the economic output of two anticipated developments in downtown Chattanooga. (more…)
Chattanooga firefighters knock down East Lake house fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A house fire in East Lake was quickly extinguished by Chattanooga firefighters Tuesday. At 2:51 p.m., July 15, 2025, crews with the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) were dispatched to the 1900 block of East 25th…
ICE says many in immigration detention no longer qualify for bond hearings
The Trump administration has dramatically curtailed the ability for those facing deportation to be released from immigration detention, its latest effort to expand the scope of its sweeping immigration crackdown, sources briefed on the policy…
K-9 Georgia Dies After Being Left in Hot Patrol Car
Trenton, GA- (WDEF)It’s a heartbreaking loss for the Dade County community—and many are left asking: how could this happen? On one of the hottest days of the summer, K-9 Georgia, a bloodhound with the Dade County Sheriff’s Office, died after…
YoCrunch yogurt products recalled nationwide due to potential presence of plastic pieces
Danone U.S., the maker of YoCrunch, is recalling the yogurt product due to the potential presence of plastic pieces in the packaging's dome topper, according to federal health officials. In an…
Chattanooga police searching for missing endangered runaway juvenile
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) is asking for the public's help in locating a missing endangered runaway juvenile. La'Darius Idlette is a 16-year-old male with black hair, brown eyes, and…