Dalton Airport Breaks Ground Today
DALTON, GA. (WDEF) - This afternoon, city and state leaders gathered for a groundbreaking ceremony at the Dalton Municipal Airport. The event marked the start of construction on three new airplane…
IRONMAN Brings Big Weekend Changes
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Big events mean big changes to traffic, and Chattanooga is gearing up to welcome thousands for IRONMAN 70.3 this Sunday. The race kicks off early Sunday, May 18th, with the…
Hamilton County launches career and technical education council
CHATTANOOGA. Tenn. (WDEF)- A new council will guide the future of technical education across Hamilton County. (more…)
Controversial East Ridge student arrested again following domestic incident
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The East Ridge student who is in the middle of a controversy with a school resource officer (SRO) has been arrested again. Tauris…
Microsoft to lay off 6,000 employees in cost-cutting move
Microsoft on Tuesday said it's cutting 3% of its workforce across the board. The layoffs are expected to impact all levels and geographies, but will focus on reducing management levels, the company said in a statement. Notices went out on…
Wamp administration proposes $5.8 million boost to county road improvement fund
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Wamp administration is proposing a $5.8 million investment to continue its dedicated County Roads Improvement Fund that was first…
GoFundMe launched for family involved in fatal East Ridge I-75 crash
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A GoFundMe has been started for a family who was involved in the I-75 fatal crash Sunday. Lane, Baleigh, Brynlee, and…
Ticketmaster begins up-front ticket pricing as Biden admin "junk fee" ban takes effect
As a Biden administration ban on so-called "junk fees" took effect Monday, Ticketmaster said it will start displaying the full price of a ticket as soon as consumers begin shopping. Ticketmaster, long a subject…
Free Family Day at Woodcraft of Chattanooga
Nate Hiltibran with Woodcraft of Chattanooga joins New 12's Amelia Greer as they get ready for a special family-centered workshop next month. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Father's Day is coming up and the…
Multiple fatalities reported in six-vehicle crash on I-75
GORDON COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A multi-vehicle crash on I-75 in Gordon County, Georgia, has left three people dead and several others injured. According to the Georgia State…
Community members frustrated with Dalton Police following mistaken arrest that could get college student deported
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF)- 19 year old Xiamena Aries-Cristobal was arrested last week in Dalton. (more…)
Dean Arnold Reflects on Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County Pachyderm Club members gathered today for their weekly meeting, where guest speaker Dean Arnold took the spotlight. Arnold is a Chattanooga-based author, historian, filmmaker, and activist who has…
Celebrating National Salvation Army Week
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -This week marks the start of National Salvation Army Week, a time to honor one of the nation’s most recognized service organizations. Here in Chattanooga, the local Salvation…
Dalton woman mistakenly pulled over, charges dropped, still in ICE custody
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- Traffic charges against Ximena Arias-Cristobal have been dismissed after dash cam footage revealed she was mistakenly pulled over during a traffic stop earlier this month. The incident occurred on May 5, 2025, when Arias-Cristobal…
U.S. and China to ease tariffs significantly for 90 days, White House announces
The U.S. and China have agreed to a temporary but significant easing of the tariffs imposed over the last couple months, the countries said in a joint statement shared by the White House, heralding significant…
Truck driver identified, facing charges in fatal I-75 crash
UPDATE: We are learning more from witnesses who saw the immediate aftermath of the tragic Mother's Day crash on I-75 in East Ridge. Dawn Schwartz says her…
What's Right With Our Schools: Stone Creek Elementary
ROSSVILLE, Ga. (WDEF) -- Energy efficiency is the name of the game at Stone Creek Elementary in Rossville. Their commitment to saving electricity recently earned the school a…
Hamilton County man among six arrested in North Carolina child sex crime investigation
JACKSON COUNTY, Nc. (WDEF) -- A Hamilton County man is among six that were arrested in an online child sex crimes investigation in North Carolina. "Operation Up the Creek" was a multi-day operation conducted by the Internet Crimes Against Children…
"Paths to Recovery" Conference to raise awareness of substance abuse
Kate Parsons joins News 12's Amelia Greer to spread the word about a special conference by the Hamilton County Coalition at the end of May. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The "Paths…
High Point Farms hosts Mother’s Day event
FLINTSTONE, Ga. (WDEF)- High Point Farms in Flintstone hosted a special Mother’s Day event that included goats, garden strolls, and handmade bouquets. Many families began Mother’s Day with breakfast…
Horror Takes Over East Ridge
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) - A celebration of all things spooky took over East Ridge this weekend. ShudderCon 2025 brought together horror lovers, haunted attraction pros, and pop culture fans under…
Northbound I-75 incident involving a multiple vehicle crash
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Today around 5:20 in the afternoon, East Ridge Police and Fire responded to a call on Northbound I-75 regarding a multiple vehicle crash. Officers, firefighters, and EMS personnel responded quickly and began immediate lifesaving efforts.…
Single-vehicle crash sends one to hospital
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — On Saturday afternoon around 2:30 p.m., first responders responded to a single-vehicle accident involving extrication between a building and a retaining wall in the 200 block of Woodland Avenue. Firefighters helped remove two passengers from…
Miller Park hosts Barbecue Music Festival
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The aroma of smoked meats and the rhythm of live music filled the air today at Miller Park in downtown Chattanooga, as the All Star Foundation…