Two tourists fell to their deaths this week near a glacier in southeastern Alaska, in separate fatal incidents, authorities said. Thomas Casey, 69, was last seen early Saturday, Alaska Wildlife Troopers said in a dispatch. The Arizona…
News 12 at Noon: Veteran voice of the Chattanooga Lookouts Larry Ward joins News 12's Chip Chapman as the Lookouts get ready to close a chapter at AT&T Field. …
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County Sheriff Austin Garrett has announced his campaign for re-election. The announcement came on the morning of September 4, 2025. “Serving as…
The Powerball jackpot soared to an estimated $1.7 billion for Saturday night's drawing after no tickets came up winners of Wednesday's $1.4 grand prize, Powerball said. Saturday's pot of gold would have an estimated cash value…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Spirit Airlines has announced its ending service in 12 cities, including Chattanooga. Spirit Airlines filed for its second bankruptcy on August 29, 2025.…
Local author and former educator in the Sequatchie Valley, Natalie Kimbell joins one of her former students News 12's Amelia Greer to feature her newest publication. DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF)…
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF)- The city of Collegedale is experiencing a sudden change in leadership. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Alcohol use in the United States is falling, but not in Tennessee. A new report from food and beverage software company Trace One, using data from the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County deputies say a mother is facing charges after an incident at Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy last month. On the morning of Tuesday, August 19, a student went…
Governor Ron DeSantis and state Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo have announced that Florida will work to phase out all childhood vaccine mandates in the state, making it the first in the nation to do…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the estate of a former inmate against Hamilton County and its former sheriff. On Wednesday, August 27, 2025, U.S. District Court…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Hamilton County commissioner who was angry over a report of inappropriate travel reimbursements issued an apology Wednesday morning. (more…)
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hamilton County Commission has made some leadership changes. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The McKamey Animal Center (MAC) is asking the public for help in regards to deceased goats found behind a local Aldi. On September 2, 2025, MAC received a report indicating there were dead animals in a…
Amazon is ending a program that let Prime members share free shipping benefits with people outside their household. Instead, Amazon is encouraging users who don't live with the account holder to pay for their own…
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…
It's been nearly 25 years since 9/11, when terrorists hijacked commercial jetliners and turned them into weapons of mass destruction.…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A traffic stop helped close a major investigation into critical infrastructure vandalism and theft in our region. On August 31,…
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…
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 -(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…
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. …
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, 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…