HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police said a man was shot and killed overnight on Windsor Street. They are now investigating the incident as a homicide. CPD responded at around 8 p.m. to the 2300 block of Windsor Street.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Central Avenue between East 11th Street and East 23rd Street will be part of a two-phase project of being re-striped and reconfigured. That two-phase project will begin on April 15. The reconfiguration will reduce the number…
UPDATE: Chattanooga Police said they have upgraded this person shot call to a homicide case. The victim in this incident has died from their injuries, which CPD said were life-threatening. The investigation is ongoing. SEE PREVIOUS COVERAGE: CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- First responders were on the scene of an apartment fire Friday morning. The fire happened at a building on Citico Avenue, near North Holtzclaw. The Chattanooga Fire Department learned about the fire just after 5:30…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A special Easter event is on its way to Hamilton Place Mall. Not only is the event welcoming families and folks of all…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Remote Area Medical (RAM) offered a free 2-day clinic to the public in Cleveland. This traveling program offers free services without proof of insurance.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- With March Madness already in full swing across the country, experts are weighing in on the impacts of sports gambling. As we gear up…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A 16-year-old male was shot in the Brainerd area over the weekend. CPD responded to the incident on Saturday at 3:00 a.m. When officers arrived, they found a 16-year-old male with non-life-threatening injuries. CFD and HCEMS…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Just after midnight on Sunday, Chattanooga Police responded to a pedestrian struck on the 7000 block of Dayton Pike. Upon arrival, officers found a 58-year-old woman that died at the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Generations of Girl Scouts were celebrated on the first day of March as they enter prime cookie selling season. The News 12 This…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Police are investigating a shooting on Wilson Street earlier Thursday morning. The incident took place outside of the Bayberry Apartment complex. News 12 reported CPD on the scene in the 2300 block of Wilson Street. It…
MEIGS COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Community members will be honoring a deputy who went missing while on duty in Meigs County. Deputy Robert "R.J." Leonard died on Thursday, Feb. 15 when he was returning from an arrest. [caption id="attachment_1646483" align="alignnone"…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Fire Department announced a prescribed burn for Audubon Acres for Monday, Feb. 19. The property will be closed to everyone except authorized personnel. This burn will take place between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.…
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Ga. (WDEF) -- A drug bust resulted in the arrest of four people on Friday, Feb. 16. The Lookout Mountain Drug Task Force and Walker County Sheriff's Office executed a search warrant at a Clark Court property located…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The morning crew wished viewers a Happy Valentine's Day on Wednesday with a special treat from Amelia's grandmothers. The overall consensus: both desserts were a 10/10. [blox_vms account="WDEF" key="1cbb7b303bc71e79471acd5121559275fa667356" vtitle="Valentine's Day ending for News 12 This…
UPDATE: We are learning more about the Meigs County deputy who went missing overnight. Crews have retrieved deputy Robert Leonard's patrol car out of the Tennessee River, according to District Attorney Russell Johnson. Authorities said in a press conference that…
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Fire Department responded to several apartments that were damaged in an overnight fire in Hixson. Just before 1 a.m. on Thursday, CFD responded to a structure fire in the 5200 block of Hickory Woods…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A local congressional candidate announced his campaign for the House of Representatives Saturday in Chattanooga. Jack Allen is campaigning to represent Tennessee's third…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Schools are planning on returning to classes this week, following the severe winter weather from the past week. Hamilton County Schools issued the following information concerning their return to campus. "Hamilton County Schools will open…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Some secondary roads in Hamilton County are still covered with frozen ice and snow due to the extremely cold temperatures and areas of continuous shade. The Hamilton County Highway Department asks drivers to remain cautious during…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A woman suffered from bodily burns following an apparent candle mishap on Saturday night. The candle sparked an apartment fire on Mountain Creek Road. Red Shift companies responded to the Alpine Villas Apartments after a resident…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Women’s March in protest of the overturning of Roe V. Wade was scheduled for earlier on Saturday. Due to the chilling temperatures throughout the…
HARRISON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County first responders were on the scene of a residential fire Saturday afternoon. A homeowner called 911 reporting a chimney fire at his house. At 2:00 p.m., Highway 58 Volunteer Fire Department responded to 6014…
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Some roads are starting to clear up in our area, while others are still frozen solid. This has caused some problems for drivers…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- In spite of ongoing cold temperatures on Sunday, many came out to the last night of the Asian Lantern Festival held…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A snow storm passing through the States didn't stop a group of researchers and innovators from traveling to the Scenic City. An inaugural program…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is asking drivers to stay off the road if at all possible. TDOT crews are going on their third day of clearing roads. Due to the prolonged winter blast, coupled…
PIKEVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Approaching the harsh, winter weather temperatures sweeping across the nation, one small church in the Tennessee Valley has decided to make a big…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Several companies will be closed in the area due to inclement weather. Bridge Health will be closed on Monday. Chattanooga Area Food Bank, Foxwood Food Center and Pierce Distribution Center will be closed on Monday due…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Fire Department has postponed their MLK Day of Service event due to approaching winter weather conditions. CFD posted to their socials the following statement about the event: "Due to the threat of inclement weather,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Martin Luther King Jr. celebrations will be cancelled in Chattanooga on Monday due to approaching winter weather. The Unity Group of Chattanooga issued the following statement regarding the event: "Due to the anticipation of inclement weather,…
PIKEVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A local church is anticipating the winter storm approaching on Monday by offering help to the public. Lee Station Baptist Church is opening their doors for those who need alleviation from the cold. [caption id="attachment_1566646" align="alignnone"…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The final night of the Asian Lantern Festival will be lighting up the Chattanooga Zoo on Sunday, Jan. 14. The zoo is hosting the final display from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. During closing weekend, a…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- If you haven't gotten a paycheck yet this year, you may be in for a pleasant surprise. It may be slightly larger than your paychecks last…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Chattanooga rapper was the victim of a homicide earlier this week. James McReynolds, better known as 'Biggie Moe,' was reported to be shot…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police responded to a reported stabbing near Cypress Street this evening. Hamilton County 911 logs show it happened a little after 5 p.m. The victim was taken to the hospital. Police are still looking for…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Millions are affected by human trafficking across the world. National Human Trafficking Awareness Day is acknowledged each year on January 11. Both locally and…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- As state legislatures return to session this week, Georgia lawmakers are anticipating a reduced tax rate. Governor Brian Kemp recently proposed a tax reduction for the state.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee state legislature returns on Tuesday, January 9th at noon for the second half of the 113th general assembly. 1,500 bills or more will be…