Federal report blames safety failures in deadly Chattanooga explosion
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A new federal report points to major safety failures in a deadly explosion last year at a Chattanooga metal treatment facility.…
18-year-old left injured after Ohls Avenue shooting, police investigating
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga police are investigating a shooting that took place on Ohls Avenue. On June 2, 2025 at 8:22 p.m., police were dispatched to the 3500 block of Ohls Avenue. When they…
Swatting suspect extradited from Romania pleads guilty in federal court
ATLANTA, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Romanian citizen has admitted to making “swatting” calls to several American politicians, including Marjorie Taylor Greene. He pleaded guilty in federal…
TVA considering Jackson County location for new pumped storage facility
PISGAH, Ala. (WDEF)- TVA says they’re looking to build a new pumped storage facility in Jackson County, Alabama. (more…)
Massive Sahara dust cloud is cloaking the Caribbean on its way to the U.S.
A massive plume of Saharan dust is covering the Caribbean as it makes its way toward to…
Marion County detective indicted for forgery, official misconduct
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Marion County detective is facing felony charges following a TBI investigation into alleged document forgery. Special agents launched an investigation into forgery…
Bicyclist critically injured after being struck by vehicle in Soddy Daisy
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) responded to a call about a bicyclist being struck Tuesday morning. At 6:00 a.m.,…
AI Tool Helps Families Plan Smarter for Long-Term Care with Decades of Foresight
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF)- As people live longer, the need to plan smarter for long-term care has never been more urgent — and now, artificial intelligence is stepping in to help. A new platform called Waterlily is using AI to forecast…
Chattanooga seeks public input for the future of recreation
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Public input is essential as the City of Chattanooga looks to shape the next generation of parks, programs, and recreational spaces. City leaders…
Prosecution rests in Duane Sanders trial
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Monday was day…
Chattanooga Housing Authority looking to replace lost federal funding
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Housing Authority says their One Westside project now has a funding gap. (more…)
Family alleges misconduct in Grundy County in-custody death
GRUNDY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The children of a man who died in custody are reportedly filing a lawsuit against Grundy County, its sheriff and officers. The lawsuit claims that Ronnie Ledbetter ran off the…
Georgia approves one-time tax refunds following passage of House Bill 112
ATLANTA, Ga. (WDEF) -- The state of Georgia will begin distributing one-time refunds to taxpayers in the coming weeks. These refunds are coming from the recent passage of House Bill 112 during the 2025 legislative…
Four arrested after multi-agency human trafficking operation
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Multiple people have been arrested after a multi-agency human trafficking operation. From May 30, 2025, to June 1, 2025, local agencies and the TBI's Human…
Chattanooga Public Works taking applications for Summer Youth Employment Program
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Public Works is now accepting applications for its Summer Youth Work Program. The Summer Youth Work Program gives any recent graduate or high school student 16 and older…
Disney lays off hundreds of employees across film, TV and other units
Walt Disney Co. is laying off hundreds of employees as part of a cost-cutting measure, CBS News has confirmed. "As our industry transforms at a rapid pace, we continue to evaluate ways to efficiently manage…
Attack in Boulder, Colorado, burns 8 people at march for Israeli hostages, officials say; suspect in custody
A suspect is in custody after what the FBI is calling a "targeted act of violence" during a peaceful march in support of Israeli hostages at the outdoor Pearl Street Mall in Boulder, Colorado, on…
What's Right With Our Schools: Stopping Brain Drain
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- With summer right around the corner, many parents are looking for ways to keep their kids busy—and learning. Experts say the “summer slide,” or…
Moderna's new COVID-19 vaccine mNexspike approved by FDA, but there's a limit on who can use it
The U.S. approved a new COVID-19 vaccine made by Moderna late Friday but with limits on who can use it — not a replacement for the company's existing shot, but a second option. The new vaccine, mNexspike,…
Colon cancer survival rates improved with exercise, first-of-its-kind study finds
Colon cancer patients saw improved survival rates after a 3-year exercise program, according to a first-of-its-kind international experiment. The research, presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology's annual meeting Sunday and published in The New…
Chattanooga police investigating early morning I-75 traffic fatality
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) is investigating a traffic fatality on I-75 early Monday morning. At 12:05 a.m., June 2, 2025, police responded to…
Smash the stigma with Hamilton County Coalition
Calandra Smith joins News 12's Amelia Greer as the Hamilton County Coalition gets ready to host their inaugural tennis event, 'Racquets for Recovery: Smashing Stigma" June 7-8. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -…
The Chattanooga Zoo's summer wild encounters
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - This summer, the Chattanooga Zoo is packed with new adventures and exciting experiences for the whole family to enjoy. The zoo is offering a multitude of…
Walnut Street Bridge's annual Festival
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Walnut Street Bridge Festival made its much-anticipated return for its third year, drawing crowds to celebrate one of Chattanooga’s most iconic landmarks. Although the Walnut Street…