Aquarium pump sparks small fire in Lakesite home
LAKESITE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Dallas Bay fire crews put out a fire caused by an aquarium filter pump Wednesday morning. On September 3, 2025, at 10:29 a.m., crews…
New secondary barriers give added layer of security for airline cockpits
It's been nearly 25 years since 9/11, when terrorists hijacked commercial jetliners and turned them into weapons of mass destruction.…
Traffic stop leads to arrest in major electric grid vandalism case
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A traffic stop helped close a major investigation into critical infrastructure vandalism and theft in our region. On August 31,…
Fall favorite events return to the Chattanooga Zoo
Jake Cash and Cole Abbott are back from Warner Park to highlight some of their exciting fall attractions for kids and adults. 'Reptar' joins the crew and News 12's Amelia Greer as…
Volkswagen announces the furloughs of 160 employees
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- For the second time in a year, Volkswagen is scaling back the production of the electric vehicle made in Chattanooga. (more…)
Whitfield County Begins Roundabout Construction at Busy Intersection
Whitfield County -(WDEF)Crews have shut down Mount Vernon Road and Houston Valley Road to begin building a new roundabout — a project county leaders say will save lives and money. Whitfield County is handling construction in-house, reducing the price tag…
Levi Shines in Times Square
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - This Saturday, September 6, Chattanooga’s own Levi Darr will be featured on the bright screens of Times Square during the National Down Syndrome Society’s annual video presentation. …
Students Return for New Year
CHATSWORTH, GA (WDEF) -- Students in Murray County, Georgia are back in the classroom today for their first day of the new school year. This morning, buses picked up children across…
Dalton Police searching for suspect who used counterfeit money at local store
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Dalton Police Department (DPD) is reaching out to the public in hopes of identifying a suspect who allegedly used counterfeit money to make a purchase. On Friday, August 22, 2025, shortly before 7:00…
Boyd-Buchanan softball player looking to win youth athlete of the year
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A softball player at Boyd-Buchanan is looking to win a big honor as a youth athlete. (more…)
Frontier Airlines launches GoWild! unlimited travel pass for $299
Frontier Airlines is offering its annual GoWild! unlimited travel pass for $299 for a short time before the price doubles to $599. The all-you-can-fly pass is available for the discounted price through Friday, the airline said Tuesday.…
Tennessee Aquarium awarded for efforts to save endangered Laurel Dace
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Aquarium is getting more recognition for their work to save a small, endangered fish. The Tennessee River Basin Network gave…
Cherokee County man sentenced to over 24 years in prison for meth trafficking
CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.c. (WDEF) -- A Cherokee County man will serve over 24 years in prison after being convicted on federal drug and firearm charges. Keith Ryan Noles was sentenced to 296 months…
Trump to announce Space Command headquarters moving from Colorado to Alabama, sources say
President Trump is expected to announce Tuesday afternoon that U.S. Space Command headquarters is moving from Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Huntsville, Alabama, according to…
Kraft Heinz splitting up, reversing decade-old megamerger
Kraft Heinz is splitting into two companies a decade after they joined in a massive merger that created one of the biggest food conglomerates on the planet. One of the companies, currently called Global Taste…
Powerball jackpot rises to estimated $1.3 billion for Wednesday after no tickets won Monday's $1.2 billion pot of gold
Powerball's jackpot will be at least an estimated $1.3 billion for the next drawing on Wednesday night after no tickets sold for Monday's drawing came up winners. The cash value of Wednesday's pot of gold…
Nosh-A-Nooga returns for its second year in a row
President and CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Chattanooga Michael Dzik joins News 12's Amelia Greer to highlight their latest event in Miller Plaza. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Nosh-A-Nooga returns for the…
Mayor Wamp launches re-election bid alongside Blackburn, other Tennessee Republicans
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- The 2026 campaign is off to a start as Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp formally announced his reelection campaign at the Wamp…
What's Right With Our Schools: Snack Pack Ministry East Brainerd Church of Christ
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Once a month, folks gather at the East Brainerd Church of Christ in hopes of feeding a multitude. Snack…
Norfolk Southern Supports South Chattanooga Trail Project in “Forging a Better Tomorrow” Initiative
Norfolk Southern’s latest “Forging a Better Tomorrow” report highlights projects that are making a tangible difference in communities across the country, including a new development in South Chattanooga. The Clifton Hills Alton Thread Trail is set to stretch 2.6 miles,…
Golf Marathon Raises Support for Veterans Through Folds of Honor
Golfing for a greater cause—one man is hitting the links to honor America's heroes. Jeff Craig is taking on a marathon challenge, playing 126 holes of golf in a single day. It’s all to raise money for Folds of Honor,…
Animeverse Fest Begins in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Day one of Animeverse Fest transformed the Chattanooga Convention Center into a hub for anime and gaming culture. Fans from across the region gathered to celebrate their…
Jerri Green Visits Chattanooga Voters
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Jerri Green, a Memphis City Council member and Democratic candidate for Tennessee governor, made a campaign stop in Chattanooga today as part of her statewide tour. Green,…
Parents upset with school board over Centerstone decision
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- We are hearing from parents upset with a recent decision by the Hamilton County School Board to discontinue a partnership with Centerstone Mental Health.…