South Africa helicopter crash blamed on penguin in cardboard box that hit pilot's controls
A pilot and three passengers were not injured after their helicopter crashed from a low altitude in South Africa, according to an incident report.…
Funding Cuts Impact Local Food Bank
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — (WDEF) The Chattanooga Area Food Bank is facing a major setback after losing nearly $400,000 worth of food deliveries due to recent federal funding cuts. The loss is already being felt in the form of missing essential…
Fire destroys home on College Station Mountain Road
PIKEVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) — A home on College Station Mountain Road was completely destroyed by fire Thursday afternoon. The Dunlap Fire Department (DFD) was dispatched at 12:35 p.m. on April 10, 2025, in response to a mutual aid…
3 dead and 1 hospitalized after small plane crashes in Boca Raton onto Tri-Rail tracks, authorities say
Three people are dead and another was hospitalized after a small airplane crashed onto the Tri-Rail tracks near I-95 in Boca Raton on Friday, authorities said. Around 10:20 a.m., a Cessna 310 carrying three people…
Targeted shootings at Walmart and home kill 2, wound 1 in Georgia, police say; suspect caught in South Carolina
A suspect has been apprehended after targeted shootings at a Georgia Walmart and an area home left two dead and one injured, authorities said Friday. Deputies from the Newton County Sheriff's Office responded to a Walmart around 1:30 a.m. Friday,…
DeKalb County authorities investigating Mentone homicide
DEKALB COUNTY, Al. (WDEF) -- Authorities in DeKalb County are investigating a shooting that has been ruled a homicide. At 6:16 p.m., April 10, 2025, DeKalb County 911 received a call from the 3000 block of US Highway 117 regarding…
Rick Davis arrested for harassment against a lawyer over the phone
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police are investigating a series of threatening phone calls reported by two individuals who say they were targeted due to their involvement in a recent legal matter. On April…
Hakeem blasts "Dismantle DEI Act" in House Education Committee
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Chattanooga lawmaker had some fiery comments this week regarding proposed legislation that would curb diversity requirements. (more…)
The Chocolate Box adds the viral "Dubai Chocolate" to their extensive offerings
Nichelle Patel with the Chocolate Box joins News 12's Amelia Greer to put her own spin on the viral 'Dubai Chocolate' trend that is sweeping the globe. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -…
First Responder Hero Award: Justin Cannon, Assistant Chief
PALMER, Tenn. (WDEF) - News 12 is recognizing some of the bravest members of our community through the First Responder Hero Award. Whether someone is an EMT, paramedic,…
TN Aquarium Debuts New Mussels Exhibit
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Tennessee Aquarium is flexing its mussels with a brand-new exhibit that shines a spotlight on some of the river’s most overlooked but important residents—freshwater mussels.…
A Step in the Right Direction
PIKEVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tennessee First Lady Maria Lee visited Bledsoe County today as part of her ongoing mission to uplift the state’s most vulnerable communities. At Pikeville Elementary School, she partnered…
Undocumented students bill passes Tennessee Senate amid controversy
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF)- A controversial bill concerning undocumented students has cleared the Tennessee State Senate. (more…)
South Broad Stadium still on track a year for opening day
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We got another update on the construction progress of the South Broad Stadium. (more…)
Former Hamilton County teacher pleads guilty to statutory rape
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A former Hamilton County teacher pleaded guilty today to statutory rape. Casey McGrath was arrested more than a year ago on charges of inappropriate…
Police investigating "hazardous package" on Market Street
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police are investigating what the HC911 website is calling a "hazardous package". The call came in shortly after 1:00 p.m., April 10, 2025.…
Apple airlifts more than 1 million iPhones out of India to avoid Trump tariffs, Reuters reports
Apple wants to get its iPhones into the hands of U.S. customers before tariffs could lead to hike prices. The iPhone maker shipped about 1.5 million iPhones, a cargo weighing roughly 600 tons, by air from…
Daylight saving time hearing held before Senate panel: "It's something we have been stuck with this since World War I"
A Senate committee heard from several experts Thursday on setting a year-round time standard, a few months after President Trump vowed to get rid of daylight saving time. "Time is always complicated and the system we…
Free trees available to Chattanooga residents through new ReLeaf Program
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Residents of Chattanooga and EPB customers will have a chance to pick up two free native trees through the new Free Tree ReLeaf initiative. The program is a partnership between…
Cabot butter recalled over possible fecal contamination
Cabot Creamery butter parent company Agri-Mark is recalling more than 1,700 pounds of a butter product over concerns that it could be contaminated with coliform, a type of fecal bacteria. The company is voluntarily recalling…
Get your gardens ready for the Crabtree spring plant sale!
Cherita Rice with Crabtree Farms joins News 12's Amelia Greer as the farm gets ready for their 25th annual spring plant sale this April. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Get your spring gardens…
Drug Recovery Court looking to move to Hickory Valley Road location
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A resource for those recovering from drug addiction here in Hamilton County is likely to soon be on the move. (more…)
City Council sticks with debt collector after breach
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The data breach that has affected both Hamilton County Government and the city of Chattanooga was briefly discussed during Tuesday night’s City Council meeting. (more…)
NO FAKES Act Reintroduced in Congress
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Today, Senators Chris Coons and Marsha Blackburn reintroduced the NO FAKES Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at combating unauthorized AI-generated replicas of individuals' faces, names, and…
