Governor, TDOT talk Chattanooga road construction updates
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF)- Much of Chattanooga’s main…
Illegal Immigrant convicted of First Degree Murder in strangulation of his girlfriend
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A jury has convicted a man of murdering his girlfriend more than two years ago. (more…)
Sheriff updates recovery from ransomware attack
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) - Hamilton County Sheriff Austin Garrett reports progress in the recovery from a ransomware attack. The Sheriff's Office was hit on the morning of April 14. “Since the incident occurred, the HCSO has been working methodically…
Siler indicted on charges of firing into a crowd on Glass Street
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police have arrested a suspect in a January shooting on Glass Street. (more…)
18-year-old arrested in connection to March Central Avenue shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An 18-year-old has been arrested in connection with a March shooting that left a man injured in the 4900 block of Central Avenue. On April…
Dunlap native participates in live-fire exercise on USS Milius in Indian Ocean
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Jacob Scott, a native of Dunlap, Tennessee, took part in a live-fire weapons exercise aboard the USS Milius (DDG 69)…
East Ridge considering cuts to Care-A-Van service as costs increase
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF)- The city of East Ridge is considering the impact of rising costs of CARTA’s Care-A-Van service. (more…)
Merck to invest $1 billion in U.S. drug manufacturing plant
Merck is investing $1 billion to build a U.S. plant in Delaware, in a show of its commitment to domestic manufacturing. The move comes amid plans by President Trump to impose tariffs on pharmaceuticals, which would…
U.S. Coast Guard reels in 10,000 pounds of cocaine from fishing boat in Atlantic
A U.S. Coast Guard crew seized…
UPS says it's cutting 20,000 jobs amid reduction in Amazon shipments
UPS on Tuesday announced it is planning to cut 20,000 jobs this year, part of a cost-cutting effort that's linked to fewer deliveries from Amazon, its biggest customer. The shipping company, which operates in over…
Clean Your Dirty Face with special offers for facials!
Sonia Desai with Clean Your Dirty Face joins News 12's Amelia Greer to talk about the various services they offer to promote skin health and wellness. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -…
Man arrested in Scottsboro on attempted assault charges
SCOTTSBORO, Al. (WDEF) -- A man has been arrested in Scottsboro for attempted assault in the first degree. At 8:35 p.m. on April 27, 2025, the Scottsboro Police…
Prosecution seeking to show jury jail calls at impending Andre Grier murder trial
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Chattanooga gang member charged with the murder of a mother set to testify against his fellow gang members was…
From online to in-person: Ali Kay brings Fresh Paint Live to Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The vibrant world of art is taking center stage in Chattanooga this week. Inside the Convention Center, nearly 250 artists…
Hope for Alexander: A Family’s Mission to Change Childhood Cancer Treatment
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Imagine explaining to your child that he or she has cancer. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), more than 15,000 children and teenagers are…
Cleveland HS Celebrates Student Success Stories
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - At Cleveland High School, Room 901 is home to more than just desks and textbooks. It’s where dreams take center stage. What started as a simple…
What's Right With Our Schools: Sequoyah Future Ready
SODDY DAISY, TN (WDEF) - A new initiative is coming to Sequoyah High School that promises to open up a world of opportunities for students. The North River Future…
Suspect arrested after attempted vehicle theft at Bradley County golf course
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — A quick response from Bradley County deputies led to the arrest of a suspect following a series of suspicious events at a local golf course. Deputies from the Bradley County…
Five arrested in Soddy Daisy human trafficking operation
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A joint undercover operation targeting human trafficking in Soddy Daisy has resulted in the arrest of five individuals. The effort, led by…
Martinelli's recalls 170,000 apple juice bottles over risk of toxic substance from fungi
Martinelli's is recalling more than 170,000 apple juice bottles because their contents may be contaminated by patulin, a toxic substance produced by some fungi. The recall covers round glass 10-ounce bottles with white metal screw-top…
IBM announces $150 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing, research
IBM on Monday announced that it will invest $150 billion in U.S. manufacturing to "fuel the economy." The investment will include more than $30 billion that will go toward research and development to allow the…
Runaway dog missing for 529 days finally captured on island teeming with kangaroos, koalas and penguins
A runaway dog named Valerie has been captured after a 529-day adventure, transfixing Australia as she roamed an island teeming…
Hamilton County man pleads guilty to several charges in Catoosa County
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Hamilton County man has pleaded guilty to several charges, including shooting at a police officer and being in possession of…
Grundy County High School having virtual instruction Monday
GRUNDY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Monday, April 28, Grundy County High School will be having virtual instruction. This is due to a utility repair. All other schools will have regular class sessions.