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…
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…
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 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…
SEWANEE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The University of the South is facing a lawsuit seeking more than $35 million over toxic mold found in…
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…
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,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- On Monday, President Donald Trump made announcements regarding a potential cause of autism. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga City Council has pulled a resolution that would’ve supported the UAW. (more…)
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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 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, 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,…
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, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Walker County Animal Shelter is temporarily closed after a stray animal tested positive for parvovirus. Staff said a juvenile…
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…
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…
Amazon faces a court hearing in Seattle this week to face allegations by federal regulators that the e-commerce giant duped customers into signing up for its Prime membership while also making it difficult for them…
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County Sheriff's Office shared on Facebook that a suspect is in custody after a high risk call was made to the 8800 block of Dayton Pike. The area…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Some may soon lose their SNAP benefits due to new federal rules. (more…)