A 13-year-old boy died on Thursday after he was mauled by a shark at a popular beach on Brazil's eastern coast, the state government said in a statement. The attack happened off the coast of Chifre beach in Brazil's tourist…
Travelers who don't yet have a Real ID could face a new $45 fee starting Feb. 1, when the Transportation Security Administration will begin imposing the additional charge on passengers without the enhanced…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A local author held a special book signing on Wednesday. Rita Lorainne Hubbard wrote “It’s Possible, The Story of Ronald McNair”. Ronald McNair…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- A house in Harrison was left in ruins and deemed a total loss following a fire on January 30, 2026. The Highway 58 Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) responded to the 6400 block of Spadewood Lane around…
BENTON, Tenn. (WDEF)- Concerns are rising in Polk County following a negative health inspection report of Benton Elementary School. According to a report from the Tennessee Department of Health, Benton…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) --The 28th of January marks 40 years since the Challenger Space Shuttle Disaster that claimed the lives of seven astronaut crew members. It was supposed to be a routine…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - An overturned tractor trailer has blocked lanes on the exit ramp to Signal Mountain on US-27. The incident was reported by Tennessee Highway Patrol at around 6 a.m. News 12 is at the scene learning more…
By DEREK GATOPOULOS and THEODORA TONGAS Associated Press ATHENS, Greece (AP) — If the rules of ancient Greece were observed today, drone and missile fire over Ukraine would stop on Friday as…
UPDATE: The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) has made a second arrest in the homicide of Wallace Milam that occurred on December 19, 2025 in the 1100 block of Jackson Avenue. Milik Woodley (DOB: 08/14/2003) was located and arrested. He is charged…
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump said Friday that he will nominate former Federal Reserve official Kevin Warsh to be the next chair of the Fed, a pick likely…
WASHINGTON D.C. (AP) - There’s increasingly one place that U.S. senators want to be — anywhere but Washington. Democrat Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota became the fourth sitting senator to seek leadership of a home state in 2026 when she announced her…
Hixson, TN (WDEF)-An excessive cold warning remains in effect across Middle Tennessee through Tuesday, and health experts are urging residents to take extra precautions, especially if they take certain medications. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says drugs such…
Cookeville, TN (WDEF)- The university’s Board of Trustees recently approved the program, which is designed to meet a growing demand from hospitals for specialists trained to support children’s emotional and developmental needs. University leaders say the degree will strengthen pediatric care…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Since last…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - BJ’s Wholesale Club is preparing to open a new location at 401 Northgate Mall Drive, marking the company’s sixth store in Tennessee. The warehouse club will officially…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- CARTA says they are looking to solve the increasing issue of unpaid parking tickets. CEO Charles Frazier says they are speaking with the city of Chattanooga about crafting an ordinance that would allow them to boot vehicles…
Hyundai Motor America is recalling nearly 569,000 Palisade SUVs due to an issue with the vehicles' third-row air bags that could prevent them from deploying properly during a crash. The recall affects certain Palisades with…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Union Gospel Mission / Chattanooga Outreach will open its doors as a warming shelter during current cold temperatures. The warming shelter will be open on the following nights: Friday, January 30 Saturday, January 31 Sunday, February 1…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- ArtsBuild has announced Education Programs Coordinator Robyn Stringfellow has been appointed to the Chattanooga Public Arts Commission (CPAC). Stringfellow was appointed by Mayor Tim Kelly and confirmed by…
Susan Matthews with 'Love Without Reason' joins News 12's Amelia Greer as the organization gets ready to celebrate their 5th annual Father Daughter Dance ahead of Valentine's Day. This masquerade ball…
By GABRIELA AOUN ANGUEIRA Associated Press The Federal Emergency Management Agency would have enough money to respond to the massive winter storm still impacting large swaths of the U.S. even if a partial government shutdown begins at midnight…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (City of Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors) -- Every year, a team comes together at the Ellis carousel in Coolidge Park to maintain its structure, safety, and most importantly, its history. Todd Goings, a carousel carver and restorationist,…
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Dalton leaders have approved the financing to allow Dalton Utilities to build a new power plant. Specifically, the council approved a bond plan to finance the project by the city-owned utility. They want to build a…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A former Hamilton County teacher, Duane Sanders, was sentenced today for multiple counts of sexual abuse of children following a lengthy investigation. Sanders was found…