Hamilton County mayoral term limits put on hold
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A resolution to introduce term limits for the Hamilton County Mayor has been tabled by the Commission. (more…)
Ringgold house fire claims woman's life, injures two
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Ringgold house fire claimed the life of one woman and injured two others early this morning. Shortly before 4:00 a.m., Catoosa County E-911…
Second arrest made in connection to Pleasant Grove Park shooting
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- Whitfield County authorities have made a second arrest in connection to the Pleasant Grove Park shooting that occurred in August of…
Gordon County authorities capture homicide, arson suspect
UPDATE (2/5/2025): The suspect wanted for a homicide/arson last night in Gordon County has been captured. The Gordon County Sheriff's Office (GCSO) stated that Christopher Lee Dixon was located…
Electrical issue sparks Grace Avenue house fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An electrical issue sparked a house fire Wednesday morning on the east side of Chattanooga. Crews with the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) were dispatched to…
The Creative Discovery Museum is out of this world with their upcoming fundraising events
Creative Discovery Museum's Mackenzie Steele joins News 12's Amelia Greer to preview one of the museum's biggest events of the year, AmuseUM! She also highlights the upcoming fundraiser and registration…
Hamilton County Silver Alert man found safe, says TBI
UPDATE (2/6/2025): The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has announced that they've found Frank McDonough safe. HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI)…
Tennessee Aquarium has fun events for students and sweethearts this month
Tennessee Aquarium's Alison Pryor returns to talk about new offers to college students, summer camp, date night at the Aquarium, and upcoming IMAX releases. CHATTANOOGA. Tenn. (WDEF) - Tennessee Aquarium is…
Fire crews respond to Gypsy Lane house fire
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department (TCVFD) responded to a house fire on Gypsy Lane Tuesday afternoon. A little after 3:00 p.m., TCVFD were dispatched…
Linde Inc. is investing more than $70 million in Bradley County
CHARLESTON, Tenn. — Bradley County is set to see a significant economic boost as Linde Inc., a global leader in industrial gases and engineering, announced…
Golden Apple Award: Geoff James, Chattanooga Valley Middle School
FLINTSTONE, GA (WDEF) - Geoff James has a great sense of humor. He mixes that with a healthy dose of caring to make sure that every student…
East Ridge Emergency Services Building Damaged in Crash
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A crash in East Ridge Monday afternoon leaves its emergency services building badly damaged by a juvenile driver. No one was injured. Both…
Siskin Hospital Celebrates 35 Years of Healing and Service to Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Siskin Hospital is celebrating a remarkable 35 years of healing, thriving, and helping others. Throughout February, the hospital will mark this…
Cory Lee: Redefining Accessibility with Google Workspace
FAYETTEVILLE, GA (WDEF) - The Super Bowl isn’t just about football, it’s also one of the biggest stages for brands to showcase powerful, game-changing commercials. And this year, one…
Georgia legislators unveiled school safety initiative
ATLANTA, Ga. (WDEF)- Georgia legislators unveiled a series of proposals concerning school safety this week. (more…)
Remains from all D.C. plane crash victims recovered as crews pull parts of cockpit, tail from Potomac River
Remains from all 67 victims of the midair collision over Washington, D.C., that sent an American Airlines regional plane and an Army Black Hawk helicopter crashing into the Potomac River have been recovered, officials said Tuesday. Officials said in…
Marion County woman arrested on financial exploitation charges
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Marion County woman has been arrested and is being charged with financial exploitation and forgery charges. In July of 2024, detectives with…
Authorities in Detroit seeking help in locating arson suspect
DETROIT, Mi. (WDEF) -- Authorities in Detroit are seeking assistance in locating an arson suspect who is believed to be heading down south. On August 15, 2024,…
Police in Sweden say about 10 people killed in shooting at school for adults in the city of Orebro
Police in Sweden said Tuesday that "about 10 people" were killed in a shooting…
Two juveniles arrested in connection to the Soddy Daisy auto burglaries
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Two juveniles have been arrested in connection to the auto theft and burglaries in Soddy Daisy over the weekend. On…
Waffle House adds 50-cent per egg surcharge amid shortages, rising prices
Waffle House is adding a 50-cent per egg surcharge to customers' orders, citing the impact of ongoing egg shortages and rising prices caused by bird flu. Instead…
Linde, Inc. announces industrial gas facility near Charleston, Tennessee
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Tennessee officials announce a $70 million investment in Bradley County. Linde, Inc. plans to build a new facility to supply industrial gases in…
Mayor Kelly challenges residents to break turnout record
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga mayor Tim Kelly is issuing a challenge to voters ahead of the upcoming city elections. (more…)
Divers find remains of North Carolina mom who disappeared over a year ago
A diving team in North Carolina recently discovered the remains of a woman who went missing more than a year ago, authorities said. The woman, 33-year-old mother Dana Leigh Mustian, disappeared in November 2023 from Warrenton, North Carolina, near the…