Judge to not throw out evidence in Chen murder case
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The attorney for the man charged with murder in the November 2022 death of a Chattanooga woman argued once again for some evidence…
Netflix documentary explores the story of an Alabama jailbreak
LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Al. (WDEF) -- A new documentary is hitting Netflix involving an Alabama jailbreak that occurred April 29, 2022. "Jailbreak: Love on the Run" tells the story of corrections officer, Vicky White, helping violent…
CFD assists in rescuing iguana from trash truck, trying to find owner
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) assisted in rescuing an iguana from a trash truck, now McKamey is trying to find its owner. McKamey Animal Shelter posted on…
Two arrested for McMinn County home invasion, two still wanted
MCMINN COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Two people have been arrested and two are wanted in connection to an attempted home invasion in McMinn County.…
CPD investigating fatal traffic crash on Ashland Terrace
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) is investigating a fatal traffic crash on Ashland Terrace. CPD responded to a traffic crash near the 700 block of Ashland Terrace at 6:56 a.m September 13, 2024. When officers arrived…
Hal Gray resigns as Rossville Mayor
ROSSVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) - The city of Rossville is looking for a new mayor. Hal Gray resigned from the job this week after harsh criticism at Monday’s Council meeting. Several residents attacked his handling of the city budget. They accused him…
Firearm recovered in Chatt Prep school threat investigation
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) is investigating a school threat at Chattanooga Preparatory school where a weapon was recovered. The School Resource…
Bradley County and state officials discuss school threats on radio
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Bradley County and Tennessee state officials went on Mix 104.1 to address the rise in school threats. Bradley County's Sheriff Steve Lawson,…
Lillian Yi joins News 12 team as new Weekend Anchor/Reporter
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — News 12 This Morning: Lillian Yi joins News 12’s Chip Chapman and Amelia Greer to introduce herself to viewers and answer the hard-hitting questions—like “bacon or sausage?”…
Juvenile arrested in Sequatchie County for school threat
SEQUATCHIE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A juvenile has been arrested after making threats of mass violence toward Sequatchie County High School. The Sequatchie County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) posted on Facebook that there was never any danger on or near the…
CFD helps rescue two dogs from east Chattanooga residential fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- While responding to the house fire on Big Ridge, other Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) personnel were assisting in a house fire near East Chattanooga.…
Schumer says Senate will vote again on IVF protections after Trump debate comments
Washington — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Thursday that the Senate will vote next week on legislation to protect access to IVF…
Jon Bon Jovi helps woman back from ledge on Nashville bridge
Singer Jon Bon Jovi helped bring a woman back off the ledge of a pedestrian bridge in Nashville on Tuesday night, police said, in an…
CPD conducting homicide investigation on Lillian Lane
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) announced they're conducting a homicide investigation on Lillian Lane. CPD responded to a shots fired call in the 1400 block…
Bradley County students involved in minor bus crash
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Students in Bradley County were involved in a minor accident Thursday morning. Bus 58 was on the way to Lake Forrest Middle School. Thankfully, no injuries were reported by the students or bus driver. Maranda Reffner…
Firefighters still working to extinguish Big Ridge house fire
UPDATE (9/12/2024): The Chattanooga Fire Department is still on the scene of the house fire in the 1700 block Patriot Lane. CFD reported the fire got under the multitiered…
Planet Fitness offers full-body workouts for all skill sets
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Planet Fitness tries to provide a judgement free zone at all of their gyms. They also offer trainer exercises and specialized workout routines! One of the fitness training…
Chattanoogans Reflect on 9/11 Attacks
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- 23 years ago, the worst terrorist attack in modern American history was carried out against our country. The 9-11 Memorial and Museum in New York says 2,977 people…
Hamilton County jurors to potentially see increase in pay
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hamilton County jurors may soon see an increase in their pay during trials. (more…)
Tyner Middle School student arrested after making verbal threat
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) reported a Tyner Middle School student was arrested for threatening mass violence. At 1:00 p.m., September 11, 2024, the School Resource Deputy (SRD) assigned to Tyner Middle School was…
Chattanooga Police introduce new CityGuards app
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) has announced a new app called CityGuards. This app is designed to make connecting with CPD easier than…
Suspect arrested after threatening Niota Elementary School
MCMINN COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A suspect was arrested after making threatening statements toward Niota Elementary School September 11, 2024. The McMinn County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) and Niota Elementary School administrators were made aware of a suspect near the…
Jasper TN juvenile threatens Dade County Middle School
DADE COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Dade County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) and Jasper Police Department (JPD) assisted in locating a juvenile who made threats toward Dade County Middle School. DCSO received information regarding a juvenile who made threats towards Dade…