Grand opening at new East Ridge animal shelter
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) – Thursday, September 26th, the city will hold the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the new Animal Shelter. Construction of the new animal shelter in East…
Chattanooga Police makes arrest after shooting investigation
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police (CPD) have made an arrest after a shooting investigation. The shooting occurred in the 2900 block of Rossville Boulevard, on September 21, 2024 at 3:17 a.m. CPD responded to the scene and found a…
Republicans reacting to Robinson scandal
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The fallout from a CNN report about the Republican nominee…
FDA approved nasal vaccine for home use
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- With Cold Weather quickly approaching, The Food and Drug Administration finally approved FluMist to be used at Home. "The difference is they're basically approving it…
Multiple people injured in Highway 127 wreck near Crossville
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A police chase ended in a car crash on the morning of September 23, 2024, near Crossville. Crossville Fire and Rescue (CFR) reported the crash occurred at a Circle K on Highway 127, around 7:30…
Free COVID-19 tests are back for fall 2024. Here's how to get them.
As cases of a new COVID-19 variant tick upward across the U.S., the federal government is again offering Americans free at-home COVID-19 test kits. Individuals and households can begin ordering the test kits later this month, on the…
Rhea County man arrested for drugs after hotel room search
RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A man in Rhea County was arrested on drug charges after a hotel room search. Rhea County Sheriff's Office (RCSO) posted on Facebook that their deputies executed a search…
Two arrested after early morning Soddy Daisy Pursuit
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Two individuals have been arrested after an early morning pursuit in Soddy Daisy. The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) reported that in the early morning…
Salvation Army begins accepting donations for holidays
News 12 This Morning: Major Douglas McClure with the Salvation Army joins News 12's Amelia Greer in preparation of the busy holiday season fast approaching. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - It might…
Search underway for suspects in Alabama mass shooting that killed 4 and injured 17
By KIM CHANDLER Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Authorities have reported no immediate arrests after a weekend mass shooting killed four people and left 17 others injured in what police described as a targeted “hit” by multiple shooters who opened…
Family Justice Center discusses future
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hamilton County Chattanooga Family Justice Center discussed their…
Tennessee vs Oklahoma Will Feature Clash of Highly Recruited Quarterbacks
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — A pair of five-star quarterbacks from the 2023 class will face off when Tennessee’s Nico Iamaleava and Oklahoma’s Jackson Arnold lead their teams on Saturday night. Iamaleava was ranked No. 1 in the On3 quarterback rankings…
United Way of Greater Chattanooga host Day of Caring
CHATTANOOGA,Tenn. (WDEF)- The United Way of Greater Chattanooga hosted its annual Day of Caring at Reflection Riding on Friday. "Today, reflection riding is a part of United…
Two juveniles arrested in connection to Lillian Lane homicide
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police released they've arrested two juveniles in connection to the homicide that occurred in the 1400 Lillian Lane September 11. While conducting…
Georgia State Election Board approves rule requiring hand count of ballots
By KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press Abstract: Georgia election officials are requiring poll workers to tally the number of ballots by hand. The State Election Board voted 3-2 on Friday to approve the new rule, going against the advice of the…
Disney on Ice returns to Chattanooga for first time in six years
News 12 This Morning: John Stuart with Disney on Ice joins News 12's Amelia Greer to give viewers a sneak peek of some magic coming to McKenzie Arena. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)…
Federal Reserve lowers interest rate
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Federal Reserve made a big announcement that could affect your bank account. (more…)
Meigs County judge at center of federal lawsuit
DECATUR, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Meigs County judge is at the center of a federal lawsuit. (more…)
UTC's College of Business receives funding for new research center
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- UTC’s Gary Rollins College of Business has been awarded more than 3 million dollars for their new Research Center. "We have worked with…
Search for suspect in Kentucky highway shooting ends with discovery of body believed to be his
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A body found in rural southeastern Kentucky is believed to be the man suspected of shooting and wounding five people on an interstate highway, authorities said Wednesday night. The search ended with two private sleuths joining…
Dalewood Middle School student arrested after voicing threat
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Dalewood Middle School student has been arrested after voicing a threat of mass violence. The School Resource Deputy (SRD) assigned to Dalewood…