One male arrested after Whitfield Standoff
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Sunday around 1 p.m., the Whitfield County Sheriff's Office was on scene around Yorktown Way off of Dawnville Road due to an active investigation. According to…
36-year-old woman shot and one man charged after shooting
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF) — On Sunday, the Athens Police Department responded to a shooting at 108 Fisher Street. According to police, a 36-year-old woman was shot in her upper body. The victim was…
Cohutta Mayor resigns following weeks of controversy
COHUTTA, Ga. (WDEF) - The Town of Cohutta is seeing another major leadership change. The Town of Cohutta’s Attorney, Bryan Rayburn, confirmed that Ron Shinnick has resigned from his…
Chickamauga’s 52nd annual Down Home Days Festival
CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. (WDEF) - Down Home Days Festival returned to Chickamauga today for its 52nd year of celebrating community traditions and local entertainment. The annual festival featured live music,…
Motorcyclist dead after serious crash on Hixson Pike
UPDATE: On Sunday afternoon, close family members and friends gathered at a memorial created in honor of their loved one. Friend Michael Wright reflected on the emotional loss.…
Protest held for Elder Aguilar-Macario following transfer to ICE detention center
CHATTOOGA, Ga. (WDEF) - The family of Elder Aguilar-Macario is calling for his release after the Trion High School student was detained by ICE following…
Weather Update: Saturday May 16, 2026
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight:Mostly clear. Dry. Chilly. Lows: high 50's. Winds: S @ 5 MPH then calm. Sunday: Sunny, dry, hot. Highs: near 90. Winds: S @ 5-10 MPH. Overnight:Mostly clear. Dry. Mild. Lows: mid/high…
Family of fallen Hamilton County deputy given proclamation, assurance of help at Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Those who have fallen in the line of duty were honored Friday in downtown Chattanooga. The annual…
East Hamilton Student Earns Award for Short Film
OOLTEWAH,TN (WDEF) - An East Hamilton High School student is receiving national recognition for a short film she created. Rayna Wright took third prize in C-Span's Student Cam…
GPS breaks ground on new athletic field house project
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) It’s a big day on campus at Girls Preparatory School as plans move forward for a brand-new athletic field house, a project designed to expand training, wellness, and student spaces across campus. School leaders say the facility will…
Competitors check in for IronMan triathlon
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Iron Man 70.3 Kilometer triathlon starts on Sunday, bright and early. Friday was check-in day for the competitors at Ironman Village on…
IronMan bring economic development to Walker County
CHICKAMAUGA, GA (WDEF) -- The bicycle portion of the IronMan triathlon takes competitors through Walker County, Georgia. For some, this is just a minor traffic inconvenience, but for Walker County Government and local programs, it’s a huge economic boost. Joe…
Stock markets worldwide drop from records as worries about oil prices rattle the bond market
NEW YORK (AP) - The U.S. stock market fell from its records Friday and joined a worldwide drop for stocks after higher oil prices sent a shiver through the bond market. Stocks that had been caught up in the euphoria…
Kennedy, balancing MAHA and White House, says he won't run for president in 2028
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is caught between his Make America Healthy Again supporters who want him to do more to advance their priorities, including curtailing vaccines, and a White House…
First Responder Hero Award: Battalion Chief Eric Bowen
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) — News 12 is recognizing some of the bravest members of our community through the First Responders Hero Award. Whether they serve as EMTs,…
Tennessee man known for racist videos held on $1.25M bond for courthouse shooting
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee man who goes by the moniker Chud the Builder and is known for posting racist videos to social media was given a $1.25 million preliminary bond on attempted…
Skeletal remains of new dinosaur weighing as much as 9 elephants discovered by scientists: "The last titan"
Scientists have identified a massive new dinosaur from remains discovered in Thailand, with the creature estimated to have weighed as much as…
NTSB probing what caused a plane to crash into a home in Akron, killing 2
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — An investigation was underway Friday into what caused a small plane to crash into a house in northeast Ohio and explode into flames, killing both people aboard. The National Transportation Safety Board was leading the review in Akron,…
Oklahoma becomes latest state to sue Roblox over child safety concerns
Oklahoma filed a lawsuit against Roblox on Thursday, becoming the latest state to take legal action against the popular gaming platform over child safety concerns. "Roblox marketed itself as a safe place for children but turned a blind eye as…
Starbucks to lay off 300 US corporate workers and close regional offices
Starbucks said Friday it’s laying off 300 corporate employees and closing some U.S. offices as part of its ongoing turnaround. No coffeehouse employees are affected, the company said. The cuts will impact employees in support functions like…
"We control" the Strait of Hormuz, says Trump
The U.S. is in control of the Strait of Hormuz, President Trump said Friday, adding "We wiped out their armed forces, essentially." Speaking to reporters on Air Force One after his summit with China's President Xi, Mr Trump said "We…
Sinking AI stocks knock Wall Street off its records as markets drop worldwide on inflation worries
NEW YORK (AP) - The U.S. stock market is falling from its records Friday and joining a worldwide drop for stocks, as higher oil prices send a shiver through the bond market. Stocks that had been caught up in the…
Ebola outbreak in Congo kills dozens, may be hitting hundreds more, Africa's CDC says
Kinshasa, Congo — Africa CDC, the continent's top public health body, on Friday…
Annual CPD Report Shows Violent Crime Declines
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Police Department says violent crime continued to decline in 2025, according to the department’s newly released annual report. The report shows homicides dropped…