Two shot at Brainerd Road gas station
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Two people were shot at a gas station on Brainerd Road this afternoon. The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) said shortly after noon, they received a…
Megan Boswell found guilty for the murder of her 1-year-old daughter
SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Megan Boswell has been found guilty for the murder of her 1-year-old daughter back in 2019. Megan's trial began on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, and on February 8, a jury…
Chattanooga Fire Department assisting in water rescue
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) along with other organizations assisted in a water rescue. CFD posted on X that a creek near the intersection of…
Senate confirms RFK Jr. as HHS secretary in 52-48 vote
Washington — The Senate voted Thursday to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, following weeks of questions surrounding whether the controversial nominee would win the Senate's approval. Senators…
Catoosa County deputy arrested following GBI investigation
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A former Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office lieutenant has been arrested following a Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) inquiry into allegations of financial misconduct involving…
Chatt Prep teacher faces a dozen child sexual exploitation charges
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Chattanooga Preparatory School teacher is facing a laundry list of charges related to child exploitation.…
Extend the season of love with Rock City
Rock City's Pepper Raper joins News 12's Amelia Greer to talk about the nearly month long events and offers happening for couples in need of a getaway at Rock City. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.…
Roadway collapses in Polk County leading to emergency closure
POLK COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Polk County 911 Emergency Communication District is warning drivers to…
Honoring Dr. Fannie Hewlett: A Trailblazer in Black History Month
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- This Black History Month, we honor trailblazers who broke down barriers and reshaped history. One such individual is Dr. Fannie Hewlett, whose…
Mayor Tim Kelly Votes as Early Voting Opens for Chattanooga’s Municipal Election
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Early voting for the City of Chattanooga Municipal Election began today. One of the first to cast their ballot was…
Driving Our Economy Forward: Catoosa 911 Center
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) --Dispatchers at the Catoosa County 911 center work tirelessly to help those in need. Employees at the center strive to have a standard of excellence…
Mayor Wamp discusses county level DOGE, responds to pastor after controversial sermon
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Tuesday, we spoke with the pastor of Greater Second Missionary Baptist Church, Dr. Steve Caudle, whose sermon went viral after controversial…
Realtors, Homebuilders oppose proposal to limit growth in rural Hamilton County
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Dozens of homebuilders and realtors opposed a plan to limit growth at Wednesday's Hamilton County Commission meeting. (more…)
Jewish Communities Face Rising Threats
Today, a disturbing trend is on the rise—antisemitism is reaching record levels across the U.S. and beyond. From hate crimes to online harassment, Jewish communities are facing growing threats. Antisemitic incidents…
Will The Penny Fade Into History?
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - President Trump has ordered the U.S. Treasury to stop minting new pennies, arguing that producing them costs more than they’re worth. While some see this as…
Man faces additional charges following multiple pursuits
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- One man is facing additional charges following two separate pursuits with law enforcement earlier this month. Arthur Wright was arrested on Saturday, February 8, 2025, after leading deputies from the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) and…
Catoosa County’s historic patrol car restoration nears completion
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- Several organizations have been working to restore a Pontiac Trans Am that belonged to the Catoosa County Sheriff's Office (CCSO). In 1978, Catoosa County Sheriff J.D. Stewart bought four Trans Am's to be used…
Hiker finds human remains off mountain in Cherokee County
MURPHY, Nc. (WDEF) -- Local law enforcement are investigating the discovery of human remains found off Burrell Mountain Road. A…
Local representative proposes bill to remove sales tax on baby products
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hixson lawmaker Greg Martin is proposing a bill to help parents in Tennessee. Martin wants to remove the sales tax on…
Marc Fogel, released by Russia, arrives back in U.S., stops at White House
Washington — Marc Fogel, an American schoolteacher who had been held in Russia since 2021, arrived back on U.S. soil late Tuesday night after the White House announced earlier in the day it had negotiated his…
Dayton authorities searching for missing juvenile
DAYTON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Authorities in Dayton are searching for a missing juvenile. Cianna Jolynn Davis was last seen…
Tennessee Aquarium welcomes new president & CEO, Andrew Wood
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Aquarium is welcoming their new president and CEO, Andrew Wood. Wood will begin duties starting March 31, 2025. According to the…
Step into Old Hollywood for a dazzling all-inclusive Valentine's Day dinner
Carla Pritchard and Selena Duncan join News 12's Amelia Greer to preview a special Valentine's Day dinner that's all-inclusive with its price. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - For those who still…
Soddy Daisy Middle School out for power outage and road obstacles
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Soddy Daisy Middle School cancelled classes Wednesday due to downed power lines across the road at the entrance to…