More To The Story: Local teen wins contest to try out a high-end new mobility device
ROSSVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) - 15 year old Joel Westbrook has spina bifida. Every day, he and his Mom, Wendy, strap on the braces. So Joel can get around. He'll use…
What's Right With Our Schools: Hixson Middle AFJROTC
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Integrity first, service before self and excellence in all we do. Those are the core values of the United States Air Force. Now, Students at…
Rising Covid cases also contributing to school closings
UPDATE: "Due to a spike in COVID-19 numbers in our school system, students will have a Remote Learning Day on Tuesday, January 18. Teachers will be available via email. Schools and administrative offices will be closed." --- Whitfield County Schools…
Update on power from Mountain counties to our east
YOUNG HARRIS, Georgia (WDEF) - While the snow once again only lightly dusted most of the News 12 Now coverage area, it was a different story in the mountains to our east. The Blue Ridge Mountain EMC reports widespread power…
Remembering the life of MLK
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- After a week of virtual events honoring the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, the community gathers in person at Miller Park to remember the life of one of the…
East Ridge employees resign in umpire pay scam
EAST RIDGE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Three workers for the city of East Ridge has resigned in the face of an umpiring pay scandal investigation. Officials say it involved a bogus pay scheme for umpiring softball and baseball games at Camp…
Police believe fatal shooting was self defense
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are investigating a fatal shooting Saturday night in East Chattanooga. The shooting happened after 10:30 PM in the 2400 block of Glass Street. Police believe the case was a robbery attempt. They say the shooter…
Report: 2021 was a good year to buy or sell a home in Greater Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The pandemic may have forced many of us not to go out during 2021, but it didn’t force us not to go buy homes. According to a new report from…
As NBA prepares to celebrate King, Robertson also remembers
Officially, NBA players began participating in games that were scheduled to celebrate and honor the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in 1986 when the federal holiday commemorating the civil-rights leader was observed for the first time. Oscar Robertson…
TECH BYTE: CES 2022 Recap
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (WDEF) -- We're learning more about some of the new products announced at the Consumer Electronics Show this year. The coronavirus pandemic couldn't keep all companies from showing…
Running for Ecuador mission trip
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) - Two UTC students are using running and walking as a way to go on a mission trip to Ecuador. Korie Hawthorne and Lauren Odon put on a…
More To The Story: A Passion for Possums
For one man here in Chattanooga, possums are a passion. He's doing all he can to make their lives better. Dave Staley found out there's more to the story.
Chattanooga Fire Department Celebrates 150 Years With Commemorative Book
To commemorate the 150 year anniversary of the Chattanooga Fire Department, a hard bound, full color book was created and a copy presented to the Chattanooga Public Library Friday morning.
Historic Chattanooga Bank Eyed for Renovation as Hotel
The historic Chattanooga Bank building is once again on track to become a hotel.
TDOT Preps for Icy Roads
Winter weather means hot cocoa and snow angels, but it also means caution when taking to the road. News 12's Chris Guin goes over TDOT's plans for the roads to prepare for the conditions.
Local Attorney Reaction to Supreme Court Blocking Federal Vaccine Mandate
The U.S. Supreme Court blocked the federal vaccine requirement for businesses of 100 or more employees but they kept the mandate for large health care providers. News 12's Andy Santoro spoke with a local attorney for some legal insight into the decision.
Enterprise Center and HCS EdConnect receive national recognition
When schools went virtual after COVID-19 started nearly two years ago getting internet to people in need was a challenge but solved by organizations in Chattanooga.
Study nixes Mars life in meteorite found in Antarctica
A 4 billion-year-old meteorite from Mars that caused a splash here on Earth decades ago contains no evidence of ancient, primitive Martian life after all, scientists reported Thursday.
SWAT team diffuses domestic situation on Lyerly Street Thursday night
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - Some residents in East Lake were surprised when they couldn't get to their apartment on Lyerly Street Thursday night. At least 11 Chattanooga police units and a SWAT team had to diffuse a domestic situation. It…
Monroe County Amber Alert Update! Alijah Kensinger has been found safe
According to the TBI, Elijah was last seen wearing jeans, a grey hooded jacket with a red zipper, and orange and black sneakers.
Tip A Cop to Raise Money for Special Olympics
Area law enforcement put a new twist of protect and serve Thursday. Chattanooga law enforcement served lunch and dinner at Chuy's restaurant on Gunbarrel Road to raise money for the Special Olympics.
American Red Cross Facing Donation Shortage
January is National Blood Donor month, and the American Red Cross is facing its worst blood shortage in more than ten years.
Hamilton County Health Department Pushes to Get More Kids Vaccinated
The Hamilton County Health Department is making a push to get more kids vaccinated against the coronavirus.
Dalton Stops Providing Regeneron Treatment
Dalton can no longer offer free Regeneron treatment to anyone with active COVID and symptoms.
