Switching to Passkeys for Safety
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - October is Cybersecurity Month, a reminder for everyone to take small but meaningful steps to stay safe online. Experts say one of the most effective ways to…
Record Gun Deaths Reported
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tennessee recorded its highest number of firearm deaths in 2023, according to the most recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The total includes deaths…
City Council members voice concerns, but move ahead on Northgate TIF proposal
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The proposal to turn Northgate Mall into a special tax district continues to stir debate. (more…)
Tennessee Riverpark to close for six months
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A popular walking bridge along the Tennessee Riverpark is set to close next week in order for it to be replaced. Hamilton County Parks Director…
Bail bondsman shootout in Cleveland
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Cleveland Police report an arrest after a dramatic confrontation between a bail bondsman and suspects this morning. They say the bondsman from Cumberland County tried to apprehend Jacob…
Chattanooga man pleads guilty for shooting death three years ago
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A local man has pleaded guilty to shooting another man who was trying to break up a fight. The incident happened three years ago…
Drugs, firearms, and explosives seized in Ooltewah
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) has executed a narcotics search warrant in the 9000 block of Pleasant Lane in Ooltewah, leading to multiple…
Brush fire spreads to storage building in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) responded to multiple calls about a brush fire at the 5700 block of Brainerd Rd. The reports came in at…
Radiant selects Tennessee to build world’s first mass-produced nuclear generator factory
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Radiant, a nuclear generator company, is investing $280 million to expand their research and development into Oak Ridge, Tenn. This was announced on Monday by Tennessee Governor Bill Lee,…
Social media star hits dance floor in support of The Kidney Foundation
News 12 This Morning: Shayna Webb (@webbchatts) and Genna Henshaw (Chattanooga Kidney Foundation) join News 12's Amelia Greer to spread awareness about the annual fundraising campaign, 'Dare to Dance' on October…
Faith based film under production in Murray County
MURRAY COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) — If you happened to see a SWAT team in Murray County this week, don’t be alarmed, it was all part of a movie…
Operation Outreach hosts 2025 Veterans Appreciation Banquet
ROCK SPRING, Ga. (WDEF) — Don’t forget to mark your calendars, because Operation Outreach is inviting the community to honor those who’ve served our nation. The organization will host…
SK Foods celebrates grand opening of Cleveland plant
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- Bradley County’s newest…
Governor Lee speaks on explosion, government shutdown during Cleveland visit
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- While attending the grand opening of the new SK Food Plant in Cleveland, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee spoke on the tragic explosion that killed 16…
What's Right With Our Schools: CGLA Activity Building
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) -Great things are happening at Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy. They recently cut the ribbon on their new Student Activity Center. Let's take a look inside…
Former East Ridge city judge arrested following a death threat
Former East Ridge City Judge Cris Helton has been arrested in Florida after making a death threat. Helton faces charges of threatening to kill his wife and her friend in…
Tracy City landmark building erupts in flames
TRACY CITY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The town of Tracy City lost its landmark building, the Tracy City Fairgrounds Barn, due to a blaze early Monday morning.…
Missing boater found deceased in Monroe County
VONORE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Authorities have recovered the body of a missing east Tennessee boater this morning. James McTyre was reported missing Sunday on the Tellico Reservoir in Monroe County. Searches centered on the boat…
Chattanooga Market set to host local STEM organizations for national "Smart is Cool" day
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Market will be celebrating national "Smart is Cool" day with many local organizations attending! The national day is on October 22nd,…
Overnight house fire leaves three people displaced
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An overnight house fire…
First seven hostages released as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal
By WAFAA SHURAFA, SAMY MAGDY and MELANIE LIDMAN Associated Press DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - Hamas released seven hostages on Monday, the first to be freed as part of a ceasefire pausing two years…
Wall of the Fallen Ceremony honors lives lost
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hundreds gathered in Chattanooga to honor those who lost their lives serving in the towing and recovery industry. The annual Wall of the Fallen ceremony,…
Car accident on Highway 27 just before I-24 West
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - This afternoon, News 12 witnessed the aftermath of a car accident on Highway 27, just before the I-24 West, Nashville and Birmingham exit.…
Injured hiker rescued on Signal Mountain
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) - At 10:51am this morning, the Signal Mountain Fire Department was dispatched to an injured hiker on the Cumberland Trail at Signal Point. According to…