RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Squad have arrested and charged a La Vergne man in connection to an ongoing child exploitation case. According to ICAC, in…
LaFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF)- On Monday evening,…
14th DISTRICT, Ga. (WDEF) -- On January 20, the Walker County Republican Party held a meet and greet for the Republican candidates vying for the open 14th Congressional District seat in Georgia. There are 22 candidates who have qualified for…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) The family of the victim of a suspected homicide in Ooltewah is suing a former NFL player. Darron Lee is charged with first degree murder and tampering with evidence in the death of Gabriella Perpetuo. A Hamilton…
DECATUR, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Meigs County Commission is still trying to figure out what to do with their county jail. This is after a state decertified the jail due to…
We finally know where Chattanooga's new federal courthouse will stand. The U.S. General Services Administration will build on the Vine Street location. According to the GSA, selecting that site will speed up the construction process by more than 2 years…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Some tiny babies have arrived just in time for Valentine's Day, the Parkridge Health System shares. They say these beautiful bundles are spreading love and joy in the most adorable way this Valentine's Day! Congratulations to all.
Amazon's Ring unit has ended its deal with security technology company Flock Safety after backlash over a Super Bowl commercial for the retail giant's smart doorbell sparked concerns about unwanted surveillance.…
Money famously can't buy you love, but be prepared to pay up for those Valentine's Day flowers or chocolates this year. The average consumer is expected to spend roughly $200 — an all-time…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Brian Smith has been selected as the interim administrator of the Department of Parks and Outdoors. Mayor Tim Kelly selected Smith, who currently serves as the communications director and interim deputy administrator. Smith has worked for the…
A local company is applauding new tariffs put on Chinese imports of anode active materials. NOVONIX in Chattanooga produces battery materials. The Department of…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- A crane lift operation that is scheduled to replace the cooling towers at the Tennessee Aquarium building will cause closures around the construction area. The operation will take place…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- A woman is being charged following a stabbing incident that occurred near the 12800 block of Dayton Pike on February 12. A Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputy responded…
WASHINGTON (AP) - A key measure of inflation fell to nearly a five-year low last month as apartment rental price growth slowed and gas prices fell, offering some relief to Americans grappling with the sharp cost increases of the past…
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - A measure on birth control pills has cleared the house and now goes to the Tennessee Senate. Rep. Esther Helton-Haynes sponsored the amendment in the House. It would allow Tennesseans to get a 12-month supply of the…
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Clouds coming and going. Lows: high 30's to around 40. Winds: near calm. Friday: Cloud/Sun Mix. Highs: high 50's. Winds: NNE @ 5 MPH. Overnight: Mostly clear. Cold. Lows: mid/high 30's.…
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) - News 12 is recognizing some of the bravest members of our community through the First Responders Hero Award. Whether someone is an EMT, paramedic, firefighter,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The construction of the newest stadium in Chattanooga is rounding third base. The sodding of the future home of the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)— Rising flu cases are forcing Grundy County students to move to virtual learning this week. With schools and offices seeing increasing absences due to…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Tourism Company is facing some criticism from the Hamilton County Commission. They are considering a resolution to transfer some funds from the Chattanooga Tourism Company…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Orchard Knob Elementary hosts a School Mobile Pantry distribution in partnership with the Chattanooga Area Food Bank. The Chattanooga Area Food Bank serves a…
Almost all of President Trump's tariffs last year were passed on to U.S. consumers and businesses in the form of higher costs, according to a new analysis from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. As the average U.S. tariff on imports…
The Trump administration said it's ending a credit for automakers that install a so-called "start/stop feature" in the vehicles, part of a broader rollback of environmental regulations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The start/stop feature, which is today widely used in newer…
WASHINGTON (AP) - The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week, remaining within the historically healthy range of the past few years. Applications for jobless aid for the week ending Feb. 7 fell by 5,000 to 227,000…