Commission delays vote on county attorney
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hamilton County Commission was supposed to decide on whether or not to appoint a new county attorney on Wednesday. (more…)
ARPA funding diverted from Humane Society, other alternatives to tax bill being explored
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- In the past two weeks, the Humane Educational Society told the Hamilton County Commission they were facing an over $500,000…
Community Center making care packages for healthcare workers
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) - In a heartwarming display of community spirit, the Hixson Community Center is stepping up to support local healthcare workers. This week, volunteers from across…
TSA provides dos and don’ts for holiday traveling
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - With the holiday season in full swing, millions of travelers are heading to airports to reunite with loved ones. Airports are expected to be…
Jenni Berz running for City Council District 6, continuing Carol Berz legacy
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Jenni Berz has announced she will be running for City Council District 6, continuing the legacy of her mother, Carol…
CDC confirms first severe bird flu case in the U.S.
A person in Louisiana has the first severe illness caused by bird flu in the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Wednesday. Officials determined the patient had exposure to sick and dead…
Car crashes into building off Executive Dr.
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A car crashed into a building off of Executive Dr. this morning. First responders were dispatched to 1012 Executive Dr. at 9:55…
3 area suspects arrested in TBI's 'Operation Autumn Shield'
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigations (TBI) has made 10 arrests in online child exploitation, three of those 10 were local. From…
Youth Villages looking for more foster families to help with holiday seasons
Youth Villages Kailey Rawlston joins News 12's Amelia Greer to talk about considering becoming a foster parent. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Youth Villages encourages families to consider becoming a foster home for…
The Tivoli Theatre hosted its wall-breaking ceremony
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Today, the Tivoli Theatre hosted its wall-breaking ceremony, where guests were invited to be a part of this milestone moment. The walls of both buildings were…
Golden Apple Award: Carolyn Parker, Graysville Elementary
RINGGOLD, GA (WDEF) - Good kindergarten teachers have a gift for making learning fun and exciting. Carolyn Parker is a pro at instilling a healthy love of reading in her…
CFD honoring the late Captain George Turley
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga Firefighters are honoring a longtime captain who passed away over the weekend. (more…)
HCSO recovers stolen vehicle in Middle Valley, arrest made
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) recovered a stolen vehicle in Middle Valley while also arresting a wanted suspect. HCSO received a hit from an Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) in regards to a stolen…
"Everyone was targeted" in Wisconsin school shooting, police say
Police said a "combination of factors" appear to have led a 15-year-old student to carry out a school shooting at a private Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin, but declined…
Scam experts raise caution to porch pirates ahead of Christmas
CHATTANOOGA,TENN. (WDEF)- Christmas can be considered as the season of giving, but to some experts it can also be the season of stealing. Scam experts are…
AI continues to advance legal resources
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - After 2 years of Chat G-P-T, many industries, including the legal industry, are continuing to take full advantage of AI services. In an increasingly digital world,…
Suspect located in connection to Green Road homicide
UPDATE (12/18/2024): The suspect connected to the Green Road homicide has been arrested. Chattanooga Police (CPD) located Dejuan Rowland in the 6900…
Dekalb County indicted on manslaughter charges
DEKALB COUNTY, Al. (WDEF) -- A Dekalb County man has been indicted on manslaughter charges after an overdose death. The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) and Rainsville Police Department conducted a year and…
NOVONIX announces $1 billion expansion in Hamilton County
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- NOVONIX announced a manufacturing expansion in Hamilton County yesterday. After a breakthrough at the Chattanooga facility last year that led to a first-of…
HCSO fires Johnathan Allen, deputy arrested on charges of child porn
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) announced Tuesday the termination of deputy Johnathan Allen, arrested earlier this month on child porn charges. Under Civil Service Guidelines, Allen was entitled…
Procedure for filling a city council vacancy
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Councilwoman Carol Berz passed away last Wednesday at the age of 63 according to the city due to natural causes. (more…)
Chattanooga submits journeybook for National Park City consideration
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The city of Chattanooga has reached a milestone in its quest to become a National Park City. (more…)
"Animal Crossing: New Horizons" coming to the Tennessee Aquarium
Tennessee Aquarium's Alison Pryor joins News 12's Amelia Greer to preview the "Animal Crossing: New Horizons" tour that is splashing into the Tennessee Aquarium. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - There's no need…
Early morning crashes cause traffic pileup on I-24 Eastbound
DADE COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- Brace for extra travel time near Interstate 24 in North Georgia. An early morning crash has caused pileups on I-24 Eastbound at MM 3-- this is at the Wildwood exit. The Dade County Sheriff's Office…