American Airlines briefly halts flights nationwide after technical issue
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS American Airlines briefly grounded flights nationwide Tuesday due to a technical issue just as the Christmas travel season kicks into high gear. American…
Niedlov's Bakery avoids "disaster" after car crashes into their patio
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A bakery on Main Street…
Incline Railway repair to take months
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- CARTA has provided an update on the reconstruction updates to the Incline Railway. (more…)
What's Right With Our Schools: Christmas at the Courthouse, Ooltewah Concert Choir
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - A wonderful holiday tradition returned this year. Christmas at the Courthouse is always a hit. The Ooltewah Concert Choir put…
EPB offers heating tips during winter months
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- EPB aims to assist residents and lower heating costs ahead of the winter weather. "A few tips we have is that we do recommend that you…
CDOT announces closure of Signal Mountain Road Northbound exit & Pineville Road
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- CDOT has announced the closure of two roadways. Signal Mountain Road Exit 127 Northbound will be closed. Pineville Road all the way to Moccasin Bend WasteWater Treatment Plant will also be closed. These two roadways…
HCSO arrests 4 juveniles in part of 'Operation Sleigh Overwatch'
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) arrested 4 juveniles in part of their 'Operation Sleigh Overwatch' December 21, 2024. Deputies assisted…
Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to state murder, terrorism charges in UnitedHealthcare CEO assassination
NEW YORK -- Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty in a New York courtroom Monday to state charges in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson…
Doordash drivers arrested for porch pirating, charged in multiple counties
MCMINN COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Two individuals are facing charges in McMinn, Bradley, and Hamilton Counties after being involved in porch pirating incidents. [caption id="attachment_1882249" align="alignright"…
2 arrested in Rhea County after a single car crash
RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A drone and K-9 deputy helped track down drug suspects in Rhea County Saturday, December 21, 2024. The Sheriff's Office responded…
Water main break on Shallowford Road Westbound
UPDATE (12/23/2024): The roadway has reopened. UPDATE (12/23/2024): The water main break at an intersection on Shallowford Road is…
How the Just 4U Toy Drive Is Creating Smiles This Christmas
Herman’s Restaurant on Brainerd Road hosted the Just 4 U Toy Drive, and the excitement soared as Santa made a spectacular entrance. It wasn’t your typical holiday event—this year, Santa traded his sleigh for a helicopter and flew in with…
A car crashes into Niedlov's Bakery & Cafe early Sunday morning
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Early this morning, a car crashed into the patio of Niedlov’s Bakery & Cafe in Chattanooga. The incident occurred on the East Main Street eatery’s patio…
VCSG hosts their Christmas donation drive for shelter animals
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Veterinary Care and Specialty Group is holding their donation drive this year. With Christmas almost here, many pet lovers ensure their furry…
HCSO responds to deadly crash in Harrison TN
UPDATE: CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) confirmed one death in the crash in Harrison Tennessee. HCSO stated that at approximately 4:30 p.m., patrol deputies…
Parkridge raises awareness on mental health during the Holiday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- To some, Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year But Parkridge Medical Center is taking time during this Holiday season to raise…
Feds sue Zelle, alleging that nation's biggest banks failed to stop fraud
Three Major banks and Zelle rushed to bring a peer-to-peer payment network to market without first ensuring users would be protected against "widespread" fraud, alleges a lawsuit filed on Friday by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Bank…
McMinn County woman arrested after stabbing 3 women
MCMINN COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A McMinn County woman has been arrested and charged after stabbing three other women. The McMinn County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) responded to a…
Tennessee Aquarium peak lights illuminate downtown Chattanooga again
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The peak lights atop the Tennessee Aquarium are illuminating the city once again. The lights underwent construction mid-October to be replaced with brand new LED…
Santa Claus takes a break from the workshop to visit News 12
Santa Claus is getting his reindeer ready for Christmas, so he made a stop at the News 12 station to answer some hard-hitting questions from Chip Chapman.
East Ridge Police arrest man found covered in blood
UPDATE (12/20/2024): The suspect in the East Ridge assault has been identified. Caleb Disterdick is currently in custody and has been charged with criminal homicide. The victim…
8 schools in Southeast Tennessee receive "F" on state report card
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The state of Tennessee has released report cards for every school across the state. (more…)
Wacker unveils new trailblazer cafe
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Wacker unveiled a new portion of their campus in Charleston this week. The Trailblazer Café is now open to the approximately six hundred and 50 team…
Salvation Army distributes Angel Tree presents before Christmas
CHATTANOOGA,Tenn. (WDEF)- Christmas is in the air as the Salvation Army distributes Angel Tree presents on Thursday. “Today is our second day of distribution for Angel Tree program,…