Training, Fuel, and Focus for IRONMAN
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Preparing for IRONMAN Chattanooga is a year-round commitment for athletes. The event demands discipline, endurance, and attention to both body and mind. One athlete, Todd Crandall,…
Owners of Radio Shack, Pier 1 Imports and other brands accused of running $112 million Ponzi scheme
A pair of e-commerce entrepreneurs who bought a number of well-known retail brands — including RadioShack, Modell's Sporting Goods and Pier 1 Imports — out of bankruptcy are accused of running a Ponzi scheme. The…
YouTube to start bringing back accounts of creators banned for misinformation
YouTube creators whose accounts were banned for violating previous policies against COVID-19 and election misinformation will be given the chance to rejoin the platform, said Alphabet, YouTube's parent company, on Tuesday. In a letter submitted in response…
Fire crews extinguish blaze in FedEx box truck on I-75 near Ooltewah
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Crews with the Tri-Community Fire Department (TCFD) put out a fire on a FedEx truck in Ooltewah Wednesday morning. On September 24, 2025, at 10:27 a.m., crews were dispatched to the fire on I-75…
Hamilton County Coalition Hosts 'Recover Together' Event
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Opioid addiction crisis slammed the southeast over the last few decades, with many communities ravaged by overdoses and deaths. Here in Hamilton County, multiple…
Hershey wins lawsuit claiming its Reese's Halloween candies aren't spooky enough
A 2024 lawsuit alleged Hershey had engaged in deceptive advertising by depicting chocolate pumpkins with carved faces, when the unwrapped chocolates were blank. A judge dismissed the lawsuit on Sept. 19 / U.S. District Court of…
Millions of Americans are facing food stamp cuts as grocery costs continue to rise
Millions of people who receive food stamps could soon see smaller benefits or even get kicked out of the program due to changes that are starting to roll out from the Republicans' "big, beautiful" tax…
Lawsuit filed against Sewanee: The University Of The South over mold in dorms
SEWANEE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The University of the South is facing a lawsuit seeking more than $35 million over toxic mold found in…
Fall fun comes to Dollywood this season!
Ellen Liston with Dollywood joins News 12's Amelia Greer to highlight some of the exciting attractions at the park this fall. A new ride is also in the works for next spring- like…
1 dead, 2 critically injured in shooting at Dallas ICE field office, shooter dead, Homeland Security officials say
One person is dead and two people are in critical condition after a shooting at an ICE field office in Dallas Wednesday morning, according to the Dallas Police Department. The shooter is dead,…
Health professionals react to President Trump's autism announcement
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- On Monday, President Donald Trump made announcements regarding a potential cause of autism. (more…)
Chattanooga City Council withdraws UAW resolution
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga City Council has pulled a resolution that would’ve supported the UAW. (more…)
Administrative Staffing Shortages Impact Doctor’s Offices, Report Finds
Have you noticed longer wait times at your doctor’s office or fewer people working the front desk? You’re not alone. A new report from Edge Health shows the problem isn’t just about doctors and nurses—it’s also an administrative staffing crisis…
IRONMAN Faces Potential Rain Threat
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga is preparing to welcome the IRONMAN triathlon for its 11th year this weekend, drawing thousands of athletes from across the country and around the world. Race…
Calhoun man sentenced for attempted murder after stabbing his girlfriend
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Calhoun man will be behind bars for three decades after being convicted of attempted murder. On October 24, 2025, Terry Lee Chamlee purchased a knife from a…
Disney raising streaming prices for Disney+, Hulu and ESPN
Disney is raising the prices of its streaming services, joining competitors such as Apple and Netflix in hiking subscription costs for their streaming platforms. Beginning Oct.21, the cost of an adverstisement-support Disney+ plan will jump…
Man arrested for attempted murder after shooting in Soddy Daisy
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Soddy Daisy man has been arrested for attempted murder following a shooting Monday night. On September 22, 2025, at 11:10…
Woman who tried to sell Elvis Presley's Graceland sentenced to over 4 years in federal prison
A Missouri woman was sentenced Tuesday to more than four years in federal prison for scheming to defraud Elvis Presley's family by trying to auction off his Graceland home and property before a judge halted the brazen…
Chattanooga Native Named Executive Director of The Bethlehem Center
Chattanooga TN (WDEF)The Bethlehem Center, known locally as The Beth, has named Dr. Gerald Ware as its new executive director. A Chattanooga native and former recipient of The Beth’s services, Ware brings more than 15 years of leadership experience in…
Scottsboro police make arrests after search warrant uncovers drugs
SCOTTSBORO, Al. (WDEF) -- The Scottsboro Police Department (SPD) made multiple arrests after a search warrant uncovered drugs. In the early morning hours of September 20, 2025,…
Recovery Happens Together with Hamilton County Coalition
Hannah Dalton with the Hamilton County Coalition invites everyone to their Recovery Happens Together event and how the organization can help your recovery journey. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County…
Walker County Animal Shelter temporarily shuts down due to parvovirus case
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Walker County Animal Shelter is temporarily closed after a stray animal tested positive for parvovirus. Staff said a juvenile…
Shrimp sold in 31 states recalled due to possible radioactive contamination
AquaStar (USA) Corp. is recalling more than 85,000 bags of shrimp due to insanitary conditions where the products may have been contaminated with cesium-137, a radioactive element. In an alert posted Sunday, the U.S. Food and…
Soddy Daisy man arrested after SWAT standoff near Dayton Pike
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Soddy Daisy man was arrested after a SWAT standoff Monday evening. At 7:20 p.m., September 22, 2025, deputies with the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HSCO) responded to the 8800…