Tennessee murder suspect investigation continues
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -The FBI is continuing the manhunt for the Tennessee man who allegedly staged a fake bear attack in an attempt to cover up a hiker's murder. Nicholas Hamlett, the…
Annual Red Kettle Campaign Seeks Volunteer Support as Fundraising Efforts Continue
This holiday season, The Salvation Army of Greater Chattanooga is gearing up to launch its volunteer recruitment for the Red Kettle Campaign. Since 18-91, the Red Kettle Campaign has been a beloved tradition, helping those in need during the holiday…
Reported price increase in Gateway project causes controversy at commission meeting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A report over the weekend from the Chattanooga Times Free Press claimed the cost of the Gateway school project had doubled to…
Erlanger discusses future after Health Department acquitision
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Erlanger is thinking about what its future looks like beyond the acquisition of the Hamilton County Health Department. (more…)
Driving Our Economy Forward: Peak Symposium
The 10th annual Peak Performance Symposium took place recently at the Pie Innovation Center in Cleveland, Tennessee. The symposium gives manufacturing professionals a chance to share ideas through technology and…
Former Sylvania High School teacher being sued for sex crimes
DEKALB COUNTY, Al. (WDEF) -- A lawsuit has been filed against a former Sylvania High School (SHS) teacher who was convicted of sex crimes. The lawsuit was filed by one of the victims father's, seeking compensation against Dustin Dalton. Dalton…
New parental leave policy proposed for Hamilton County employees
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp has proposed a new parental leave policy for Hamilton County government employees. This new policy includes eight…
More than 55 million people have voted early in run-up to Election Day
Washington — More than 55 million people have cast their ballots either in person or by mail during early voting, according to recent figures, weighing…
First Ramsay's Kitchen in North Carolina opening in 2025
MURPHY, Nc. (WDEF) -- Chef Gordon Ramsay is set to bring Ramsay’s Kitchen to North Carolina for…
Ringgold searching for volunteers to help with Veterans Day flags
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) -- The city of Ringgold is searching for volunteers to help assist with Veterans Day flags. The city is asking for assistance in…
Supreme Court clears way for Virginia to remove 1,600 alleged noncitizens from voter rolls
Washington — The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed Virginia to move forward with its removal of roughly 1,600 alleged noncitizens from its voter rolls just days before the 2024 election. The high court granted a request from state…
Demystifying Death Conference offers lessons of death and grief
News 12's Amelia Greer previews the Demystifying Death Conference with Sherry Campbell. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The upcoming Demystifying Death Conference is an opportunity for people to learn about death and…
Little Debbie Hamilton County Fair returns with even bigger treats
President of the Little Debbie Hamilton County Fair, Karen Shostak, joins News 12's Amelia Greer to preview the fall favorite event. HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Be prepared for…
New plans for the Chattanooga Zoo
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Various members of the community came together Tuesday for Chattanooga’s weekly City Council Meeting. As many important topics were discussed, one topic of interest was the passing…
Lassa fever kills an Iowa resident. Here's what to know about the rare virus and its symptoms.
A middle-aged Iowa resident who recently traveled to West Africa has died from Lassa fever, state health officials confirmed Monday. "I want to assure Iowans that the risk of transmission is incredibly low in our state," Dr.…
Hamilton County sells health department building to Erlanger; to relocate to Engel Stadium site
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)-The future of the Hamilton County Health Department was announced this morning. (more…)
Chattanooga's 4th Street to receive beautification
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- It took 8 years and three different government entities… "This is a gateway groundbreaking for the first of what will probably be many TDOT projects across the…
Golden Apple Award: Andrew Barnett, St. Jude
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Teaching second graders can be extremely challenging and extremely rewarding. Andrew Barnett meets that challenge every day at St. Jude Elementary School in Chattanooga. We spent…
South Chickamauga Creek Greenway closing for wastewater improvements
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The South Chickamauga Creek Greenway will soon be closed temporarily for wastewater improvements. The City of East Ridge said they were notified by…
Three sentenced to life for Fort Oglethorpe murder
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit Superior Court sentenced three individuals to life in prison for murder. Keishann Rowe, Keonte Ragland, and Deonna Ragland,…
Drury Hotels opens first location in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Drury Hotels Company has opened the Drury Plaza Hotel Chattanooga Hamilton Place, marking the company’s fifth location in the state. The new hotel, located off…
David Beg-Knows Chattanooga and gives his own story
CBS' David Begnaud shares his own story of becoming a well-known journalist with News 12's Chip Chapman. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - CBS' David Begnaud was sent to Chattanooga to find a story…
Collegedale Police Officer Enoch Hurd Dies After Off-duty Motocycle Accident
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A police officer injured earlier this month in an off-duty motorcycle accident in North Carolina has died. He was escorted home this past Sunday. 52-year-old Corporal Enoch Hurd died this…
Honoring First Responders: A Day to Recognize Bravery and Commitment
October 28th is National First Responders Day; this is a time to recognize the dedication and bravery of those who serve our communities in emergencies. These…