Two arrested in connection to shooting on Highway 58
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police (CPD) have arrested two males in connection to a shooting on Highway 58 Monday. At 9:30 p.m., December 9, 2024, CPD…
Chattanooga man arrested at AT&T store for having child porn on his phone
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Chattanooga man was arrested at a local AT&T store for having child pornography on his phone. The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) responded to 5691 Highway 153,…
One arrested and charged in Tyner apartment arson
TYNER, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Police charged a woman this week for an arson that happened three weeks ago. The investigator says the tenant of the apartment in Tyner told him he had told a…
Rome officer involved in accident en route to bomb squad call
ROME, Ga. (WDEF) -- A traffic accident involving a Rome Police Officer claimed the life of one motorist Monday. According to CNN, the officer…
Luigi Mangione, charged in UnitedHealthcare CEO's shooting, awaits extradition to NYC. Here's what happens next.
NEW YORK -- Luigi Mangione, the suspect in United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson's killing, is expected to be extradited to New York City…
Ring, ring, ring! The Battle of the Bells is upon us!
Major Douglas McClure joins News 12's Chip Chapman to ring in the last call for Angel Tree donations and to start ringing for Battle of the Bells donations. CHATTANOOGA,…
Sylvan Learning of Chattanooga offers ways to teach gratitude this season
Sylvan Learning of Chattanooga's Center Director John Peoples shares ways to teach children gratitude this season. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Sylvan Learning of Chattanooga pivots from academic focuses to…
I-75 Southbound shuts down due to a multi-vehicle crash
UPDATE: As of 7:30, I-75 Southbound has reopened and traffic is moving again. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - I-75 Southbound is shutdown near E. Brainerd Rd due to…
Firefighters battle downtown commercial fire Tuesday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Firefighters have been battling a commercial fire…
No snowflake lights on the Walnut Street Bridge
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Due to electrical issues during the installation of the snowflake lights, Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors has decided not to decorate the Walnut Street Bridge…
New pick for Hamilton County attorney unveiled as next steps explained
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- …
Catoosa County presents 4 schools with Math Excellence Awards
RINGGOLD, GA. (WDEF) - In Catoosa County, students and educators have something big to celebrate excellence in math education. The Georgia Department of Education recognized schools for significant achievements or growths in…
Lookout Mountain Incline Railway remains closed following blazing fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Lookout Mountain Incline Railway will continue to remain closed following the tragic events of the weekend. The Chattanooga Fire Department reported to the scene early Saturday morning where…
Tennessee lawmakers defend youth transgender healthcare ban after Supreme Court hearing
From left: Sen. Adam Lowe, District 1; Rep. Greg Martin, District 26; Sen. Bo Watson, District 11; Sen. Jack Johnson, District…
Hamilton County Courts hold Murder Case hearing on Monday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- An eight year old murder case is slowly working through Hamilton County courts. "After the homicide Murder of Bianca Norton happen is when is…
Two former Monroe County corrections officers facing misconduct charges
MONROE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Two former Monroe County corrections officers are facing misconduct charges after an investigation Caleb Kirkland / Monroe County…
Catoosa County inmate transported to local hospital after assault incident
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- An assault occurred between two inmates at the Catoosa County Jail recently, leaving one critically Erwin…
Preliminary NTSB report released on Chattanooga plane crash
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The preliminary National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) report of the November 19 plane crash has been released. The report states the two involved in…
American Airlines suspends flights to Haiti indefinitely
MIAMI – American Airlines is no longer resuming its daily service out of Miami into Port-au-Prince's Toussaint Louverture International Airport. American had initially suspended flights through February 12. The suspension is now indefinite. A spokesperson for…
NYC officials give update on man questioned in CEO murder investigation
NEW YORK -- A man in Pennsylvania is being questioned in connection to the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City, police sources tell CBS News New…
Mayor Wamp announces transition plan for county attorney
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp has announced a one-year transition plan for the county attorney's office. Mayor Wamp also announced the nomination of the new county attorney, Janie Parks Varnell.…
Woodcraft of Chattanooga offers a gift in the making
Woodcraft of Chattanooga's Nate Hiltibran shows off all the possible handmade gifts that can be made with lessons at Woodcraft. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - One of the best gifts to receive…
Red Bank firefighters prevent a severe fire with a prompt water supply
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF) - A prompt water supply helped Red Bank firefighters to prevent severe fire damage happening to a partial log cabin.…
Update on the Chickamauga Lock Project
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The ongoing project to replace the Chickamauga Lock has reached a new milestone. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers describes the miter gates as, “…hydraulic steel structures designed to withstand high water pressure, control water levels,…