Cleveland man accused of wife’s murder now charged in murder-for-hire plot
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- There is a new charge tonight against Craig Liner, the Cleveland man accused of killing his wife, Karen. News 12 obtained…
Students Design for Public Works
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF) - Public Works Appreciation Week kicks off soon, and one local elementary student is helping celebrate in style. The City of Red Bank Public Works Department partnered with Alpine…
Four arrested after gunfire incident in DeKalb County
DEKALB COUNTY, Al. (WDEF) -- Authorities in Dekalb County are investigating an incident that led to multiple suspects firing shots into homes and a vehicle on Monday evening. Around 6:20 p.m. on May 12, 2025, deputies with the…
Tennessee’s Education Freedom Scholarships Open for Applications Tomorrow
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Starting tomorrow, families across Tennessee can apply for the state’s first-ever universal school choice program — the Education Freedom Scholarships. For the 2025–26 school…
Ivy Academy Students Win Charter Champion Award for Solar-Powered Backpack Project
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Students at Ivy Academy have earned national recognition by receiving the Charter Champion Award for Community Impact Project of the…
Driving Our Economy Forward: Shappi
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- It's a business that provides freight and logistics services to other businesses, ensuring transportation. Taken from the words "shipping" and "happy", Shappi brings American products to Latin…
Janie Varnell confirmed as new Hamilton County Attorney
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hamilton County attorney saga appears to have reached a conclusion. (more…)
Hamilton County Commission approves significant roads project
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A mass roads improvement project announced Tuesday was approved on Wednesday by the Hamilton County Commission. (more…)
Nissan lays off 15% of its global work force amid slipping sales worldwide
Nissan is slashing about 15% of its global work force, or about 20,000 employees, as the Japanese automaker reported a loss Tuesday for the fiscal year that just ended amid slipping vehicle sales in China…
Skyuka Hall senior makes school history with athletic scholarship
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A senior at Skyuka Hall has made school history by becoming the first to receive a university athletic scholarship. Logan Smith has committed to Carson-Newman University, where he will join the track and field…
Scottsboro police seek public’s help finding missing man
SCOTTSBORO, Al. (WDEF) -- Authorities in Scottsboro are searching for a missing man. 73-year-old James Anthony Jenkins went missing around 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, 2025, near Poplar Street. Jenkins was last seen…
Crossville woman charged with attempted murder after mistaken shooting
CROSSVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Crossville woman has been arrested and charged with attempted murder after trying to shoot her ex-boyfriend. In the morning hours of Tuesday, May 13, 2025, Becca Sparks fired into a…
BE FAST in recognizing someone is having a stroke
Dr. Tom Devlin with CHI Memorial joins News 12's Chip Chapman to spread awareness and prevention during National Stroke Awareness Month. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - May is National Stroke Awareness…
Siskin Children’s Institute Launches Pediatric PT Program
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Siskin Children’s Institute is expanding its continuum of care with the launch of a new Pediatric Physical Therapy Program, now available at its Chattanooga location. The…
Rezoning request withdrawn
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A controversial plan to bring a micro-home community to the area near Garner Road is now on hold — at least for the time being. Developer Michael Kenner withdrew his…
Dalton Airport Breaks Ground Today
DALTON, GA. (WDEF) - This afternoon, city and state leaders gathered for a groundbreaking ceremony at the Dalton Municipal Airport. The event marked the start of construction on three new airplane…
IRONMAN Brings Big Weekend Changes
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Big events mean big changes to traffic, and Chattanooga is gearing up to welcome thousands for IRONMAN 70.3 this Sunday. The race kicks off early Sunday, May 18th, with the…
Hamilton County launches career and technical education council
CHATTANOOGA. Tenn. (WDEF)- A new council will guide the future of technical education across Hamilton County. (more…)
Controversial East Ridge student arrested again following domestic incident
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The East Ridge student who is in the middle of a controversy with a school resource officer (SRO) has been arrested again. Tauris…
Microsoft to lay off 6,000 employees in cost-cutting move
Microsoft on Tuesday said it's cutting 3% of its workforce across the board. The layoffs are expected to impact all levels and geographies, but will focus on reducing management levels, the company said in a statement. Notices went out on…
Wamp administration proposes $5.8 million boost to county road improvement fund
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Wamp administration is proposing a $5.8 million investment to continue its dedicated County Roads Improvement Fund that was first…
GoFundMe launched for family involved in fatal East Ridge I-75 crash
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A GoFundMe has been started for a family who was involved in the I-75 fatal crash Sunday. Lane, Baleigh, Brynlee, and…
Ticketmaster begins up-front ticket pricing as Biden admin "junk fee" ban takes effect
As a Biden administration ban on so-called "junk fees" took effect Monday, Ticketmaster said it will start displaying the full price of a ticket as soon as consumers begin shopping. Ticketmaster, long a subject…
Free Family Day at Woodcraft of Chattanooga
Nate Hiltibran with Woodcraft of Chattanooga joins New 12's Amelia Greer as they get ready for a special family-centered workshop next month. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Father's Day is coming up and the…