GEORGIA -- A Senate special committee is recommending a major overhaul of the income tax in Georgia. They are proposing making the first 50-thousand dollars of income for individuals or a hundred thousand for joint…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- City officials are giving us a close-up look at the work they're doing on the Walnut Street Bridge. The Bridge has been shut down to re-paint, sandblast, rewire and replace the decking on the bridge. They're…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said Wednesday that the Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who shot and killed a motorist acted recklessly and rejected federal officials claims that the officer…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- United Airlines began a new flight service from Chattanooga Airport (CHA) to Newark, New Jersey (EWR) on January 7. Service will operate five days per week, excluding Tuesdays and Saturdays. “United continues…
Airlines are serving "potentially unhealthy water" to passengers, according to a new study, with researchers recommending that travelers stick to bottled water and avoid drinking coffee or tea served on aircraft. The nonprofit…
WASHINGTON D.C. (WDEF) - We saw a dramatic uptick in local police agencies who are partnering with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. 56 have signed up in Tennessee alone. That compares to just 14 by last summer. There are 3 programs…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - UTC has now elevated their Nursing program in the university hierarchy. They have officially launched the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Congressman Chuck Fleischmann is reacting to the capture of Nicolás Maduro following a U.S. mission in Venezuela. Fleischmann says the mission…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Continuing our coverage of the Venezuela strike, News 12's Lillian Yi spoke with two U.S. citizens who were forced…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- The proposal to conduct a land deed swap between two Hamilton County parks has been pulled. It…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Notre Dame High School marked the kickoff of its 150th anniversary celebration with a Jubilee Mass held at the Michael and Eleanor Miller Theater. The Mass…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- This week's Golden Apple Award goes to Adam Miller from East Hamilton Middle School. "Mr. Miller is just amazing teacher and band director. He is running an…
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF)- As Georgia legislators prepare to head back to Atlanta next week, the Whitfield County Republican Party says they are opposing the reintroduction of a controversial…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - You might have spotted something hot dog-shaped rolling through town this week! The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is in Chattanooga through Monday, bringing smiles, fun, and a playful…
BRADLEY COUNTY -- Five vehicles were involved in a crash on I-75 at mile marker 24 in Bradley County, which temporarily shut down the roadway. One person was extracted and transported to a local hospital with non life threatening…
The average price of gas around the U.S. this year is expected to dip to $2.97 per gallon, down 13 cents from 2025 — that would be the lowest level since 2020, according to…
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. -- A woman has been charged with aggravated arson after an apartment fire on January 4. Officers responded to 25 South Germantown Road around 7:30 p.m. after a report of…
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - The TBI has issued new data on people who have been charged with DUI but didn't test positive for alcohol or drugs. It shows a big increase in these cases over 2024. Nashville media have reported over the…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- The proposal to conduct a land deed swap between two Hamilton County parks has been pulled. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Flu activity is rising this winter, with local hospitals reporting higher-than-normal infection rates. The Erlanger Center for Infectious Disease says influenza A, including H1N1, is spreading rapidly,…
Dr. Marc Cromie with the Chattanooga Allergy Clinic joins News 12's Chip Chapman at the start of the New Year with some health tips. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Flu season…
BY MIKE CORDER ASSOCIATED PRESS THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — From the smoldering wreckage of two catastrophic world wars in the last century, nations came together to build an edifice of international…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Former lawmaker Robin Smith will avoid serving jailtime for a kickback scheme in the Tennessee legislature. The Republican cooperated with state investigators in the prosecution of House Speaker Glen Casada and an aide in 2019. They were convicted…
CHATTANOOGA, TENN. (WDEF) - Continuing our coverage of the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, News 12’s Lillian Yi spoke with former FBI undercover operative Eric O’Neill about the intelligence and…