Orange Grove Center hosted a special presentation to honor Jayme Salisbury, a Special Olympics gold medalist, for his outstanding achievements at the 2025 Tennessee Special Olympics Winter Games. Salisbury, who competed, earned two gold medals in snowboard slalom and snowboard…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Cleveland Police are investigating a case of illegal dumping after tires and containers of deceased dogs were discovered in a wooded area near an apartment complex. Officers were dispatched to the 3700 block of Keri Lane…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga firefighters responded to a medical emergency and possible rescue at Koch Foods Inc. in Lookout Valley Friday afternoon. Crews were dispatched at 2:06 p.m. on…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga police are investigation a shooting that occurred on Broad Street early Friday morning. On April 4, 2025, at 2:30 a.m., officers responded to the 1800 block of Broad Street. Upon…
MCMINN COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A student at EK Baker School brought a white powder to campus that later tested…
MCMINN COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A McMinn County man who was reported missing has now been charged with vehicle theft. David Cowan was reported missing earlier this week but was later located in Ooltewah. He told police he needed space…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) has launched a specialized Wildland Fire Team in response to the rising threat of wildfires across Tennessee. CFD also has 20 trained firefighters on the team, with plans to…
Beijing — China announced Friday that it will impose a 34% tariff on imports of all U.S. products beginning April 10. The new tariff matches the rate of the U.S. tariff announced by President Trump this…
Ford Motor on Thursday announced that it would allow car shoppers to buy its 2024-25 vehicles, including gas, electric and hybrid-powered models, at the discounted price the automaker offers to its employees. Called "From America,…
LONDON (AP) — British police on Friday charged Russell Brand with rape and sexual assault following an 18-month investigation sparked when four women alleged they had been assaulted by the controversial comedian. London’s Metropolitan Police force said…
Local artist Cuatro Cinco joins News 12's Amelia Greer on the release of his latest EP, "Because I had to." He shares what it means to him and his journey this weekend…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A controversial Chattanooga nightclub once again found itself in front of the Chattanooga Beer Board for the fifth straight meeting. (more…)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF)- A bill advancing through the Tennessee General Assembly is raising concerns by local Republicans. (more…)
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- Lee University is facing a federal lawsuit. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Excitement is at an all-time high on the campus of UTC as the Mocs make history. For the first time ever, they are heading to the NIT…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Saddle up, Chattanooga! The Twisted Horn Company’s Chattanooga Stampede Pro Rodeo is riding into town this weekend at the First Horizon Pavilion. On April 4th and 5th, the best cowboys…
Violent storms cut through a wide swath of the South and Midwest, spawning tornadoes and killing at least two people, knocking down power lines and trees and ripping roofs off homes. Dozens of tornado and…
Chattanooga (WDEF) - The Mayor announces that Chattanooga has officially been named the first National Park City in North America. City leaders have been courting the National Park…
Inza Haggins-Dyer and Chrissie Holland with Love's Arm Outreach return to the News 12 studio as the organization gets ready to host its second annual Golf Tournament! CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -…
HARRISON, Tenn. (WDEF) - Highway 58 Volunteer Fire Department responded to a residential fire this morning at almost 6 A.M. at 6931 Lakeshore Drive. When firefighters arrived at the scene,…
CHATTANOOGA,TN (WDEF) In a major effort to bring greenery and cleaner air to urban areas, Subaru has teamed up with the Arbor Day Foundation to give away 100,000 mature trees across the United States. This initiative, part of Subaru's "Love…
UPDATE (4/3/2025): We're learning more about the propane accident in East Ridge Wednesday. The U-Haul employee who was struck by a pick-up truck was identified as 42-year-old Jason…
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Two workers were electrocuted at a Hixson job site Wednesday afternoon. Crews with the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) responded to the 4800 block of Woodland Circle at 2:50 p.m. It was determined one worker…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The murder trial of Darryl Roberts has been postponed by two weeks. (more…)