CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- A man has been arrested after making threats to a judge and other criminal justice officials. Arrest warrants were issued for Michael Pearson after an investigation into threats made against multiple members…
The death toll in Spain's deadliest rail disaster in over a decade rose to 41 Tuesday, as the country began three days of national mourning for the victims of the high-speed collision. The crash took place near…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Roberts Mill Road will be closed Wednesday, January 21, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for scheduled general maintenance and guardrail repair, according to the Office of the Hamilton County Mayor. Individuals needing to use this road…
France's navy has confiscated 4.87 tons of cocaine, believed to be bound for Australia, from a fishing vessel in the South Pacific, French officials said, calling it a record seizure for the region. The…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Two baby monkeys have joined the Chattanooga Zoo, and they are in need of names. The emperor tamarins were born on October 25, 2025, to Dolly and Parmigiano, their mother and father, Chattanooga Zoo says. They…
Dr. Reginald Smith II with Urban League of Greater Chattanooga and LaTonya Lyons with Unum join News 12's Amelia Greer to promote an upcoming hiring event next month. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The 14th annual Lookout Wild Film Festival wrapped up this past weekend at UTC’s Fine Arts Center, celebrating adventure, conservation, and storytelling in the outdoors. Over 100…
By JAMEY KEATEN Associated Press DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) - The European Union’s top official on Tuesday described U.S. President Donald Trump’s planned new tariffs over Greenland as “a mistake especially between long-standing allies" and called into question Trump's trustworthiness, saying…
CULLMAN, Alabama (WDEF) - A Tennessee woman says she doesn't know if she can ever trust a hotel room again after a trip to Cullman, Alabama. Shaylee Smith stayed overnight to see her sister's volleyball tournament. But she didn't stay…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Fire Department spent Monday morning giving back to the community through its annual smoke alarm drive, helping make homes safer…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through service, members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated came together Monday with a mission rooted…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The MLK Youth Leadership Symposium took place today as part of Martin Luther King Jr. Day observances in Chattanooga. The Urban League of Greater Chattanooga hosted the event…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga came together to honor Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday with events highlighting his legacy of service, equality, and community engagement. The 56th annual MLK Day…
COLLEGEDALE, TN (WDEF) -MLK Service Day is a time-honored tradition for Southern Adventist University. Each year students, faculty, staff, and alumni join together to serve local…
PIKEVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF)-In many of our population centers, animal shelters have reported being pushed to the brink being at or near capacity. (more…)
CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.C (WDEF) - Tens of thousands of chickens are feared dead after an egg farm caught fire in Cherokee County, North Carolina this morning. Multiple Crews from Clay County and Brasstown pitched in to help. They dumped…
A Georgia-based food company has recalled thousands of pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products, which were sold in seven different states, after determining the products may have been contaminated with listeria, the U.S.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - News 12 spoke with Congressman Chuck Fleischmann, who is pushing for more investment in artificial intelligence and quantum computing. He says the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Early Sunday evening, first responders responded to a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 75 southbound near the 29-mile marker. According to the Bradley County EMS, they say a pickup truck with a single adult occupant and…
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Friday morning, the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) responded to a string of auto burglaries near the 8300 block of Front Gate Circle in Ooltewah. According to the sheriff's…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Saturday, multiple agencies responded to a two-vehicle crash on Paul Huff Parkway in front of Lowe's. According to Bradley County EMS, one vehicle came to rest on its side with two adults trapped inside.…
CHARLESTON, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Saturday afternoon, just after 1 p.m., the Bradley County Fire responded to a structure fire in Charleston, Tennessee. Bradley County Fire and Rescue says crews arrived to find the residence already fully involved. Firefighters confirm…
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) - News 12 hosted the annual Tennessee Valley Bridal Fair today, bringing together brides and grooms to be for a one…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) is investigating a shooting that happened on Friday, January 16, around 9:30pm on the 1000 block of Sheridan Ave. According to CPD, when officers arrived on scene, they located a 19-year-old…