Local family loses everything to duplex fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Early Friday evening, a local family lost everything when their duplex went up in flames, destroying all of their belongings. At 4:36 PM, firefighters responded…
Ron Elliott Campaigns for District 9 City Council
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A special fundraiser concert lit up the stage this evening in support of Ron Elliott, a candidate for Chattanooga City Council. Elliott, known for his dedication to public service, rallied the community in an effort to…
Pikeville police are on the hunt for a missing man
PIKEVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Pikeville Police Department is asking for the community’s help in finding a missing man. The man goes by the name of “Ira E. ‘Lobo’ Barker, Jr.” Assistant Chief…
Cleveland High School Students Showcase Skills at Welding Competition
Cleveland High School is turning up the heat in a big way! The school’s Inaugural Welding Contest is shining a spotlight on the future of skilled trades,…
Local family loses everything to duplex fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Early Friday evening, a local family lost everything when their duplex went up in flames, destroying all of their belongings. At 4:36 PM, firefighters responded…
CPD's graduation of its training academy cadets
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Police Department has released a statement proudly announcing the graduation of its training academy cadets. The Chattanooga Police Department: Chattanooga Police Department Graduates 19 New Cadets, One Returns to Chattanooga Fire Department as Fire Investigator Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga…
Back-to-back local house fires
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Early yesterday evening, first responders responded to two structure fires that happened simultaneously. Fire at the 3200 block of Rosemont Drive off S Seminole Drive: At 4:36 PM firefighters responded to a duplex in the 3200 block…
Celebration of life held for Dr. Carol Berz
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Last month, the city of Chattanooga lost councilwoman Dr. Carol Berz. (more…)
Lt. Governor announces DOGE bill for Georgia
ATLANTA (WDEF) - Lt. Governor Burt Jones announces a Georgia version of the President's DOGE plans. He plans to introduce the Red Tape Rollback Act of 2025 this session. It would require all state agencies to review their rules and…
7th Annual Statewide Women's Policy Conference in Chattanooga
News 12 This Morning: Jenni Berz and Kimberly Strong join News 12's Amelia Greer to promote the 7th annual Women's Policy Conference starting February 6th. Women will have the chance to…
Preventing Frozen Pipes in Freezing Weather
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - With freezing temperatures continuing to grip the region, one of the biggest concerns for homeowners is protecting their pipes from bursting. It only takes a few…
New Development Project for Glass Street
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Change is in the air for Chattanooga as the historic Glass Street neighborhood gears up for a major transformation. A new development project is set to…
Doris Collier Energizes Scenic City Women’s Network at January Luncheon
The Scenic City Women's Network kicked off the new year with a dose of inspiration at their meeting today. Today's presentation featured actress and CEO Doris…
Chattanooga Future Fund to give thousands of Hamilton County students college savings accounts
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- According to the Educational Data Initiative, post-secondary tuition costs have skyrocketed over 180% …
Why More Families Are Turning to Online Education: The Flexibility and Support of Tennessee Connections Academy
Choosing the right education for your child is a big decision, and more families are turning to online schools like Tennessee Connections Academy for its unique benefits. With flexibility and personalized support, online education is becoming an increasingly popular option…
Local reaction to Nashville school shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We are hearing local reaction to Wednesday's deadly school shooting in Nashville. (more…)
Bridgestone Americas announces closure of LaVergne, TN Plant
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Bridgestone Americans (Bridgestone) has announced the closure of it's LaVergne, Tennessee, plant. The plant will close its doors July 31, 2025. This decision comes from the company's…
Hamilton County 9-1-1 using AI to assist telecommunicators
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Hamilton County 9-1-1 Emergency Communications District (HC911) has introduced Evelyn, a new AI-powered assistant. Evelyn is designed to handle non-emergency calls on the 7-digit lines. This innovative tool aims to enhance efficiency and ensure…
Hamilton County Health Dept. announces closure of Soddy Daisy clinic
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Hamilton County Health Department has announced that the Soddy-Daisy clinic will close permanently Monday, June 30th. This decision comes as…
CDOT reports multiple water main breaks around the Chattanooga area
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- CDOT is reporting multiple water main breaks around the Chattanooga area. One water main break is located at King Street at E ML King…
Google-owned Fitbit to pay $12.2 million after consumers were burned by smartwatches
More than two years after recalling about 1.7 million Ionic smartwatches sold globally, Google-owned Fitbit will pay a $12.2 million penalty for failing to alert consumers that the products can overheat and cause burns, federal…
Sackler family, Purdue Pharma reach $7.4 billion settlement with 15 states over opioid crisis
The Sackler family and Purdue Pharma, the maker of the addictive painkiller oxycontin, have reached a $7.4 billion settlement with a bipartisan coalition of 15 states for fueling the opioid crisis, New York Attorney General Letitia…
Cherokee County woman sentenced for trafficking methamphetamine
MURPHY, NC – A woman in Cherokee County has been found guilty on multiple drugs charged, and has been sentenced to time in prison. On September 28, 2023, Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to…
Local areas receive infrastructure grants from state of Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Local areas are receiving Infrastructure Planning Grants (IPG) from the state of Tennessee. Governor Bill Lee made the announcement Thursday, January 23, 2025. The IPG program aims at funding utility systems that serve distressed counties and…