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Potential COVID testing surge

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) - CEO of Vault Health Jason Feldman expects an increase in COVID testing. Not only will companies with more than 100 workers soon be required to have unvaccinated employees undergo regular…

BBB warns of World Series Ticket Scams

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Tickets to the World Series are selling out fast and everyone wants a spot to watch their favorite team.  But these kinds of events are a great opportunity for…

Halloween Covid-19 Guidance

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Do you have plans to trick or treat this Halloween weekend or perhaps you’ve decided to  host a spooky halloween party? News 12 spoke with local health officials about how you…

TBI has a new sex offender registry site

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- After two years of preparation, The T.B.I has updated their Tennessee Sex Offender Registry site. T.B.I. released their new and improved Tennessee Sex Offender Registry list. The new improvements make…

Chattanooga PD make arrests in Dodson Street shooting

Chattanooga police have arrested 2 people related to a shooting incident yesterday in the 1500 block of Dodson Avenue. Just before 5 p.m., police arrived to find a 15-year-old suffering from a non-threatening gunshot wound. Investigators believe the juvenile had…

State Reminds Horse Owners

Tennessee’s state veterinarian is reminding horse owners to protect their animals from West Nile Virus after a horse in Weakley County that contracted the disease had to be euthanized.

Bat week aiding conservation efforts

Bat Week continues! Ocoee Whitewater Center in the Cherokee National Forest is using the occasion to help visitors learn about bats' importance. News 12's Brian Armstrong shows why we should consider these nocturnal creatures our winged allies.

Police arrest suspect in Hwy 153/ Chickamauga Dam shooting

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police have arrested a suspect for the shooting Tuesday night at Chickamauga Dam. 26 year old Genesis Vaughn faces charges of Criminal Homicide, Attempted Criminal Homicide, Felony Reckless Endangerment, Possession of a Firearm and Unlawful Possession…

Collegedale Police sends Halloween impaired driving PSA

COLLEGEDALE, Tenn (WDEF) -Halloween is right around the corner and the Collegedale police department wants to remind everyone of the dangers of drunk driving.  Drivers need to be extra cautious on Halloween, as more pedestrians are out at night on…

Update on Silverdale Stabbings

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office has releases more details on the stabbings at the Silverdale Detention Center that we told you about last night. In a release on Wednesday, officials say that corrections deputies were alerted to…

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