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,…
"Not enough evidence" against Collegedale officers case
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Collegedale Police Department (CPD) announced that there was "not enough evidence" to charge 4 officers. The Collegedale Police Department has received a declination letter…
Tennessee Credit Unions Host Grocery Giveaway
PRESS RELEASE from the Tennessee Credit Union League CHATTANOOGA Tenn. (Thursday, Dec. 19) — On Wednesday, credit unions from across Tennessee hosted a statewide Grocery Giveaway Campaign…
Chattanooga fire crews respond to apartment fire on Swan Road
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) responded to an apartment fire off of Swan Road Thursday morning. At 3:28 a.m., CFD was dispatched…
Amazon workers, led by Teamsters, launch strikes today in multiple cities
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters says workers at seven Amazon facilities went on strike Thursday morning in an effort by the union to pressure the…
Commission delays vote on county attorney
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hamilton County Commission was supposed to decide on whether or not to appoint a new county attorney on Wednesday. (more…)
ARPA funding diverted from Humane Society, other alternatives to tax bill being explored
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- In the past two weeks, the Humane Educational Society told the Hamilton County Commission they were facing an over $500,000…
Community Center making care packages for healthcare workers
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) - In a heartwarming display of community spirit, the Hixson Community Center is stepping up to support local healthcare workers. This week, volunteers from across…
TSA provides dos and don’ts for holiday traveling
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - With the holiday season in full swing, millions of travelers are heading to airports to reunite with loved ones. Airports are expected to be…
Jenni Berz running for City Council District 6, continuing Carol Berz legacy
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Jenni Berz has announced she will be running for City Council District 6, continuing the legacy of her mother, Carol…
CDC confirms first severe bird flu case in the U.S.
A person in Louisiana has the first severe illness caused by bird flu in the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Wednesday. Officials determined the patient had exposure to sick and dead…
Car crashes into building off Executive Dr.
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A car crashed into a building off of Executive Dr. this morning. First responders were dispatched to 1012 Executive Dr. at 9:55…
3 area suspects arrested in TBI's 'Operation Autumn Shield'
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigations (TBI) has made 10 arrests in online child exploitation, three of those 10 were local. From…
Youth Villages looking for more foster families to help with holiday seasons
Youth Villages Kailey Rawlston joins News 12's Amelia Greer to talk about considering becoming a foster parent. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Youth Villages encourages families to consider becoming a foster home for…
The Tivoli Theatre hosted its wall-breaking ceremony
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Today, the Tivoli Theatre hosted its wall-breaking ceremony, where guests were invited to be a part of this milestone moment. The walls of both buildings were…
Golden Apple Award: Carolyn Parker, Graysville Elementary
RINGGOLD, GA (WDEF) - Good kindergarten teachers have a gift for making learning fun and exciting. Carolyn Parker is a pro at instilling a healthy love of reading in her…
CFD honoring the late Captain George Turley
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga Firefighters are honoring a longtime captain who passed away over the weekend. (more…)
HCSO recovers stolen vehicle in Middle Valley, arrest made
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) recovered a stolen vehicle in Middle Valley while also arresting a wanted suspect. HCSO received a hit from an Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) in regards to a stolen…
"Everyone was targeted" in Wisconsin school shooting, police say
Police said a "combination of factors" appear to have led a 15-year-old student to carry out a school shooting at a private Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin, but declined…
Scam experts raise caution to porch pirates ahead of Christmas
CHATTANOOGA,TENN. (WDEF)- Christmas can be considered as the season of giving, but to some experts it can also be the season of stealing. Scam experts are…
AI continues to advance legal resources
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - After 2 years of Chat G-P-T, many industries, including the legal industry, are continuing to take full advantage of AI services. In an increasingly digital world,…