Celebrating February as American Heart Month
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - February is American Heart Month, a time to shine a spotlight on the nation’s number one killer- heart disease. However, experts say the good news is…
Jason Chen requests new trial after conviction in murder of Jasmine Pace
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The man recently convicted of a November 2022 murder has requested a new trial. (more…)
HCSO, CPD, & THP participate in Tip-A-Cop at Chuy's
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Local law enforcement agencies participated in a Tip-A-Cop fundraiser held at a local restaurant. Authorities with the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO), Chattanooga Police Department (CPD), and Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP), took part in…
Chattanooga to potentially see In-N-Out Burger locations
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A popular fast food chain based in California may be targeting locations in Chattanooga. “In-N-Out” restaurants are expanding into Tennessee. The chain’s owner says they are considering two or three stores…
Fatal Meigs County crash leaves one dead Thursday morning
MEIGS COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An early morning crash in Meigs County left one dead Thursday. TDOT spokesperson Rae Anne Bradley reported the crash. The report said the crash was located on SR-60 North at Horner Hollow Road. According to…
Flu is hitting a second peak in the U.S. this season. A doctor shares what to know.
For a second time this season, the flu is surging, with at least 41 states reporting high or very high levels of the virus. Emergency room visits for the virus have shot up nearly 30% this…
LG Electronics recalls ranges after dozens of fires burn people, property and pets
About 500,000 ranges sold nationwide are being recalled after dozens of fires burned property, people and pets, LG Electronics said Wednesday in a notice posted by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The recall involves…
Local economic expert shares insight on potential tariff impacts
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- With the possibility of tariffs floating around, many are wondering how might that impact our local economy. As of now, tariffs on Mexico…
I-24 lane closures set for weekend construction
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Drivers traveling through the I-75 and I-24 interchange could expect nightly lane closures as the Phase 2 reconstruction project continues. I-24 East will be reduced from three lanes to two…
Man arrested for assaulting first responders
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - One man is arrested after assaulting a first responder on Wednesday. At around 4 P.M., a HCSO patrol lieutenant saw a Hamilton County EMS ambulance…
Driving Our Economy Forward: Chase Bank
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -Recently, CHASE Bank held a grand opening for the bank's first retail branches in Chattanooga. Now the company has statewide retail presence across the state of Tennessee.…
North River Elementary moves on to next step as commissioners want to see progress on other schools
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Last year, $260 million dollars was approved to be spent on various school projects across Hamilton…
Woman protesting Gazan War disrupts Commission meeting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The ongoing developments in Gaza led to a chaotic scene inside of the Hamilton County Commission. (more…)
Goodwill Hiring Event Connects Job Seekers
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Opportunities are knocking for job seekers in Chattanooga as Goodwill and Spotlight Staffing team up for a hiring event, offering up resume tips and immediate openings…
Ringgold House Fire Claims One, Injures Two
RINGGOLD, GA (WDEF) - A devastating house fire in Ringgold, Georgia, has left one person dead and two others injured. This morning, a fire tore through a home in Ringgold, Georgia, claiming the…
Study finds high levels of microplastics in human brains that appear to be increasing over time
Human brains contain higher concentrations of microplastics than other organs, according to a new study, and the amount appears to be increasing over time. In the study, published Monday in the journal Nature Medicine, University of New Mexico…
100,000 organic eggs worth $40,000 from Pennsylvania farm stolen from back of truck
A load of eggs worth about $40,000 was stolen from the back of a trailer in Pennsylvania over the weekend amid rising egg costs across the U.S. Pennsylvania State Police said approximately 100,000 eggs were…
Two separate pursuits across multiple counties lead to felony arrests
SWEETWATER, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Two separate pursuits across multiple counties in East Tennessee ended in the arrests of two wanted felons on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.…
Hamilton County mayoral term limits put on hold
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A resolution to introduce term limits for the Hamilton County Mayor has been tabled by the Commission. (more…)
Ringgold house fire claims woman's life, injures two
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Ringgold house fire claimed the life of one woman and injured two others early this morning. Shortly before 4:00 a.m., Catoosa County E-911…
Second arrest made in connection to Pleasant Grove Park shooting
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- Whitfield County authorities have made a second arrest in connection to the Pleasant Grove Park shooting that occurred in August of…
Gordon County authorities capture homicide, arson suspect
UPDATE (2/5/2025): The suspect wanted for a homicide/arson last night in Gordon County has been captured. The Gordon County Sheriff's Office (GCSO) stated that Christopher Lee Dixon was located…
Electrical issue sparks Grace Avenue house fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An electrical issue sparked a house fire Wednesday morning on the east side of Chattanooga. Crews with the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) were dispatched to…
The Creative Discovery Museum is out of this world with their upcoming fundraising events
Creative Discovery Museum's Mackenzie Steele joins News 12's Amelia Greer to preview one of the museum's biggest events of the year, AmuseUM! She also highlights the upcoming fundraiser and registration…