Keeping Pets Safe in Heat
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Summer heat can be tough on pets during walks. Here’s how to keep them safe when temperatures rise. Use the 7-second rule. If you can’t hold the…
20 people injured by lightning strike at South Carolina lake
Twenty people were injured by a reported lightning strike at a South Carolina lake on Tuesday, fire officials confirmed. First responders assessed eight adults and 12 minors for electrocution after reports of a lightning strike…
Hamilton County Youth Employment Program expands with $248,000 in state funding
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County has been awarded a little over $248,000 to expand its Youth Employment Program. These funds were provided by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The funding…
Driving Our Economy Forward: Rosie Mae's Alpaca Farm
WILDWOOD, Ga. (WDEF) -- Rosie Mae's Alpaca Farm opened in November 2022. The farm is a dream come true for owners Max and Maegan Lewis of Wildwood Georgia. …
Bumble to lay off 30% of workforce as dating company moves to slash costs
Bumble will lay off roughly 30% of its workforce, or 240 employees, according to a regulatory filing filed by the online dating company on Wednesday. The jobs cuts come as the company moves to reduce costs and…
American Airlines flight returns to Las Vegas airport after flames, smoke come from engine midair
An American Airlines flight returned to Las Vegas' airport Wednesday morning after flames and smoke came from one of its engines midair, officials said. The plane landed safely and no injuries were reported. American Airlines Flight 1665…
Scottsboro police arrest woman during traffic stop for drug possession
SCOTTSBORO, Al. (WDEF) -- Authorities arrested a woman in Scottsboro for drug possession. On Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 1:19 a.m. officers with the Scottsboro Police Department (SPD) conducted a traffic stop in…
East Ridge police searching for suspects in stolen motorcycle case
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- East Ridge police are asking for the public’s help in locating two robbery suspects who allegedly stole a motorcycle…
Lupton City home sustains damage after early morning house fire
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A home in Lupton City sustained damage after a fire early Wednesday morning. On June 25, 2025, at 5:16 a.m., the Chattanooga…
Behind the Curtain - Chattanooga Zoo
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Ever wondered how the Chattanooga Zoo handles your favorite animals, big or small? In our newest segment, News 12's Amelia Greer joins Chattanooga Zoo Marketing…
Plane crashes and injures two in Dunlap
SEQUATCHI COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Tuesday evening at 6:25 P.M., the Dunlap Police Department responded to a plane crash on Ridge Road. According to Dunlap Police Chief Randy…
Summer Heat Can Turn Dangerous Fast
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - The sun isn’t just shining—it’s scorching. And what might feel like a typical summer day can quickly turn dangerous. Local health experts are urging everyone to recognize the warning signs of heat-related illness before it’s too…
Bobby Sherman, teen idol in 1960s and '70s, dies at age 81
Bobby Sherman, whose winsome smile and fashionable shaggy mop top helped make him into a teen idol in the 1960s…
Three Downtown Restaurants Closing
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The local dining scene is saying goodbye to three well-known restaurants, each with its own loyal following and unique story. From longtime favorites to newer ventures, the closures…
Energy Sparks STEAM Summer Fun
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Museum & Cultural Center at 5ive Points is buzzing with excitement as the “Energy Everywhere” STEAM Camp kicks off a two-day adventure in discovery and innovation.…
Four men facing various charges after drug smuggling operation
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Four individuals are facing charges after authorities uncovered a drug smuggling operation conducted from inside the Hamilton County Jail. Current inmate Cedrick Williams was suspected of organizing the operation. HCSO says three others, Richard…
Man arrested in Calhoun for threatening to shoot GBI agents
CALHOUN, Ga. (WDEF) -- A man was arrested in Calhoun over the weekend for making terroristic threats against GBI agents. On June 22, 2025, Casey Herron made contact with the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland…
East Ridge woman charged with child neglect after toddler found wandering alone on busy street
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A woman was arrested Sunday night after police say a toddler was found wandering alone near a busy street and later discovered to be living in unsafe conditions. On…
5 taken to North Carolina hospital after American Airlines flight hits turbulence
Five people were taken to a hospital Sunday night from Raleigh-Durham International Airport in North Carolina, where their American Airlines flight from Miami had landed safely after experiencing turbulence, officials said. American Airlines said in a statement…
Man arrested at Scottsboro safety checkpoint for drug possession
SCOTTSBORO, Al. (WDEF) -- A Scottsboro man was arrested at a safety checkpoint after authorities found drugs on his person. On June 23, 2025, at 11:00 p.m.…
Former Monroe County corrections officer arrested for bringing contraband into facilities
MONROE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A former Monroe County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) corrections officer was arrested for bringing contraband into the jail. On June 21, 2025, MCSO Transition Coordinator informed Sheriff Tommy Jones of a…
Hunter Museum hits the runway for the "Walk This Way Fashion Show"
Stylist and Curator, Chery Jordan joins News 12's Amelia Greer to highlight a special runway show at the Hunter Museum this Thursday, June 26. Zoe Chatham and Jenna Brevig…
Quantum Technology experts take over Chattanooga for UTC conference
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Experts in quantum technology are taking over Chattanooga this week, with the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) serving as a central hub…
Men’s Health Awareness Month: Breaking silence and encouraging action
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - June marks Men’s Health Awareness Month, a national observance aimed at raising awareness about the health challenges men face—and encouraging early detection, treatment,…