The gunman who killed 23 people in a racist attack at a Walmart in El Paso in 2019 — one of the deadliest mass shootings in U.S. history — pleaded guilty Monday to capital murder in a state district…
A Delta passenger jet caught fire on the tarmac at Orlando International Airport…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) — U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) have introduced the Sister City Transparency Act. This bill is aimed at increasing federal oversight of sister city partnerships to address potential…
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Catoosa County couple has been sentenced after being found guilty on multiple counts of child abuse. The couple was…
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Easter Monday marks the end of the Easter holiday weekend in the U.S., raising the question of whether it's also a federal holiday. While Easter Monday, celebrated on April 21 this year, is a significant…
ASSOCIATED PRESS VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis died Monday morning, Cardinal Kevin Ferrell, the Vatican camerlengo, announced. “At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father. His…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - This Easter Sunday, the front lawn of the Bessie Smith Cultural Center was filled with warmth, generosity, and hope as the Union Gospel Mission served its 11th…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A local dog named Reece went missing last night around 6 p.m. in the Chattanooga area. Her owner, Jayden Larson, says time is of the essence, as Reece has a litter of puppies who need…
COLLEGEDALE, TN (WDEF)— One of Collegedale’s most cherished Easter traditions made its powerful return this year, as the SonRise Resurrection Pageant once again transformed the campus of Southern Adventist University into a living storybook of the final days of Jesus…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Witness reports of a house fire on Easter morning led to an extended response from the Chattanooga Fire Department and other agencies. At 8:30 AM first responders were called to the 2700 block of Shepherd…
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) — There's a new sweet spot in town — The Milky Cow Bakery. There's a new bakery bringing sugar, joy, and…
It’s a springtime tradition that lets kids and adults alike cuddle up with adorable bunnies—without the long-term commitment of pet ownership. The Chattanooga Zoo recently hosted its beloved “Hug-a-Bunny” event, giving families the chance to enjoy hands-on experiences including bunny…
Since mid-January, the dollar has fallen 9% against a basket of currencies, a rare and steep decline, to its lowest level in three years — a drop that raises concerns investors may be losing confidence…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A tense situation unfolded in a Brainerd neighborhood early Friday morning. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A New Zealand soccer team will call Chattanooga home for a part of this summer. (more…)
About 429,200 Casely wireless…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The U.S. Army Corps of…
LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF) -- The NTSB report has been released on the LaFayette plane crash that occurred in March at the Barwick LaFayette Airport. The Cirrus SR-22…
Nichelle Patel, Mina Patel, and Divyes Patel join News 12's Chip Chapman to invite everyone to Sanatan Mandir's Ethnic Resale Pop Up. Guests can find…
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Al. (WDEF) -- A man has been sentenced to life in prison for heroin trafficking in Cherokee County, Alabama. Kyle Erwin Skinner was convicted on April 17, 2025, during a pre-trial…
April 18 is National Exercise Day and Planet Fitness trainer Shannon Deboef joins News 12's Lillian Yi to show off some exercises you can do at home. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.…
UPDATE: Authorities are beginning to clear the area as they believe the suspect is not inside the residence. Chattanooga Police say there is no active threat to the public. There is a warrant out for the suspects arrest. UPDATE: According…
Tivoli Theatre Foundation CEO Nick Wilkinson joins News 12's Chip Chapman to remind everyone to purchase their "Hamilton" tickets now and to announce publicly the 2025-26 Broadway line…