Goats rescued from potential high waters
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The familiar goats that have inhabited Maclellan island for the past several months had to be rescued today in fears of rising waters from the east. The runoff from the…
Chattanooga Fire Department host annual Fire Prevention Week
CHATTANOOGA,Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Fire Department is kicking off Fire Prevention Week. During the week, CFD is raising awareness on Smoke Alarms. Due to folks not having or…
Apison garbage truck load catches fire from hoverboard
APISON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department (TCVFD) responded to a garbage truck fire that sparked from a hoverboard. TCVFD posted on Facebook that they responded to a garbage truck fire on Upland Drive. When crews arrived, they…
Kronos Capital provides update on Market Street project
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Developers with Kronos Capital looks to turn this Market Street building into a new multi-purpose development. “We are going to do up to a 312,000…
Judge strikes down Georgia ban on abortions, allowing them to resume beyond 6 weeks into pregnancy
ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia judge on Monday struck down the state’s abortion law, which took effect in 2022 and effectively prohibited abortions beyond about six weeks of pregnancy. Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert…
Food City helping aid flood victims from Hurricane Helene
ABINGDON, Va. (WDEF) -- After Hurricane Helene caused flooding across southeastern regions, Food City is teaming up with multiple organizations to provide aid to those impacted. To kick off the fundraiser, both Food City and Eastman Foundation have pledged $100,000,…
90,000 Georgia residents sheltering after chemical plant fire sent chlorine into the air
Conyers, Ga. — More than 90,000 residents in a county east of Atlanta were told to keep sheltering in place Monday and businesses were…
Cartersville man sentenced to 20 years for child exploitation
CARTERSVILLE, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Cartersville man has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for child exploitation charges. Ian Alicea Prewett has been charged for alluring children to perform sexual acts to produce child pornography. According to U.S.…
East Coast port strike looms for first time since 1977. Here's what to know.
Thousands of dockworkers at every major East and Gulf coast port are girding to strike in less than 24 hours, threatening to close trade…
Dalton man saved from apartment fire Sunday afternoon
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- A man was rescued from a burning home Sunday morning in Dalton. First responders arrived at 1802 Beechland Place to find an apartment on fire around 4:18 p.m. Two fire crews…
Show cars "Cruise In" to Cleveland High School for community event
Four Cleveland High School seniors join News 12's Amelia Greer to talk about their upcoming "Cruise In" event. Courtesy: Cleveland City Schools CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - Show cars will…
Chattanooga firefighters on their way to assist in Newport
NEWPORT, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga firefighters (CFD) are on their way to assist with the emergency situation in Newport, Tennessee. CFD, along with Signal Mountain Fire, Tri-Community Fire, and Madisonville Fire are going to help with evacuations. Firefighters from East…
Ironman race continues despite weather
CHATTANOOGA,Tenn. (WDEF)- Representatives with the Iron man races provided an updates for this weekend. With recent weather the race will be without the swimming course. This is due to keeping competitors safe from the water quality. However, More than a…
Law enforcement Kick off "Slow Down Move Over" campaign on Friday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- First Responders came together to kick off the Slow Down Move Over Campaign. Towing and Recovery Association of America and Randy Meyer Racing teamed up with Law enforcement for the cause. “Slow Down Move Over” Law went…
CPD makes arrest in connection to Forest Dale Lane homicide
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police (CPD) have made an arrest in connection to a homicide on Forest Dale Lane in Hixson. CPD responded to the 900 block of Forest Dale Lane at 9:43…
Helene lashes Tennessee Valley
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Helene also has lashed the Tennessee Valley over the past 24 hours. (more…)
Downed Tree knocks out power on Fredonia Mountain
DUNLAP, Tennessee (WDEF) - One single tree has caused some major power disruptions on Fredonia Mountain. The Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative reported more than 700 customers out of power on the mountain overlooking Dunlap. They tell us that one big…
Helene now tropical storm as it moves inland over Georgia; more than 2 million without power
Hurricane Helene was a dangerous Category 4 storm when it made landfall over Florida's Big Bend area late Thursday night but weakened rapidly as…
Missing & endangered Hamilton County woman safely located
UPDATE (7:15 p.m.) -- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office reported Kellye Holmes has been located safe. HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Missing/Endangered Person Alert has been issued for a woman from Hamilton County.…
Ironman preparing for potential Helene impacts
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The 10th annual Ironman triathlon is set to take place this weekend across Chattanooga. (more…)
New development expects to come to downtown's Market Street
CHATTANOOGA,Tenn. (WDEF)- The old 215 Market restaurant is exactly where a new multi-purpose development will take shape. Kronos Capital says their new project will provide more than…
Two sinkholes open up off SR-39 in McMinn County
UPDATE (September 27, 2024): Another sink hole has opened up 100 feet from the first sinkhole off of SR-39 in McMinn County. Rae Anne Bradley with TDOT…
Helene now upgraded to 'extremely dangerous' Category 4 hurricane
UPDATE: Helene strengthens to an 'extremely dangerous' Category 4 hurricane as it takes aim at northwest Florida. Helene strengthened into a major Category 3 hurricane Thursday as it barreled…
State will not build their new mental health hospital on Moccasin Bend.
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Governor Lee is bringing some news with him for his tourism speech in Chattanooga on Thursday. The State of Tennessee has dropped their plans to build a new psychiatric hospital on Moccasin Bend. This is a victory…
