UTC warns students after weekend drink-spiking and assault reports
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- UTC is warning students about a couple of incidents from the weekend. Both of the incidents involved parties. One was a case of drink…
Sadler to challenge Eversole for county commission seat
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- There will be a political contest next year in the Collegedale and Ooltewah county elections. Collegedale vice Mayor Tonya Sadler says she is running for the Hamilton County Commission seat in District 10. That’s the…
Man sentenced for starving disabled son
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A father has been sentenced for starving his son to death. Three years ago, 69-year old John Hoover reported his son had stopped eating. He…
Bradley County EMS assists with overturned truck on North Lee Highway
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A driver caught a lucky break after an accident on North Lee Highway Tuesday morning. On August 19, 2025, Bradley…
Chattanooga firefighters assist mother and newborn after roadside birth
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) helped a woman welcome her baby into the world last week. On August 14, 2025, around 1:00 a.m.,…
Alleged mastermind behind Young Dolph's killing is 2nd to stand trial in Memphis shooting
The trial of a man charged with organizing the daytime ambush killing of rapper Young Dolph at a Memphis bakery in November 2021 began on Monday. Hernandez Govan, 45, faces charges of first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit…
Boogie down for a great cause with Love's Arm Outreach
Chrissie Holland with Love's Arm Outreach joins News 12's Amelia Greer to raise awareness about the newest community fundraising event on September 12. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Go back in time…
The Chocolate Box delivers delicious packages right to your table
Nichelle Patel with The Chocolate Box joins News 12's Chip Chapman with more creative treats! She brings her popular macaroons and some specialty cakes for the morning team to enjoy. CHATTANOOGA,…
Local tenant calls out housing authority over overgrown lawn
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - One Chattanooga woman says her government housing complex has let her down. Denise Morris, who is visually impaired, says she has been waiting…
Senator Watson breaks down new "Right to Try 2.0" law
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tennessee State Senator Bo Watson (R–District 11) is drawing attention to a new state law he authored, the Right to Try for…
Roberts sentenced to 90 years in prison for 2023 murder of Christopher Wright
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Judge Presses Ahead in Liner Case
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - Bradley County murder suspect Charlton “Craig” Liner was back in court Monday as questions continue over his legal representation. Liner is charged with first-degree murder…
Bradley County Commission Approves $75K Fire Hall
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Bradley County Commission has officially weighed in on a debated project at the Minnis Road fire station. Earlier this month, the county’s Finance Committee…
What's Right With Our Schools: Tyner Academy Early Learning Center
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Tyner's new Early Learning Center officially opened with the new school year. It provides affordable childcare for faculty and staff and a…
Wages aren't keeping up with inflation, with some jobs falling farther behind than others
Wages still haven't caught up with inflation, four years after the pandemic caused prices to soar and created a cost-of-living crisis for many households, a new study finds. Americans on average are earning 1.2 percentage…
Hamilton County Sheriff's Office investigating fatal Highway 58 accident
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) is investigating a fatal accident that occurred on Highway 58. On August 17, 2025, at 8:15 p.m., HCSO…
Measles outbreak is over in Texas, state health officials declare
The Texas measles outbreak that sickened hundreds of people earlier this year is officially over, according to state health officials. The Texas Department of State Health Services declared in a news release Monday the end of this year's measles…
MSNBC to change its name to MS NOW and drop the peacock logo
MSNBC is changing its name to MS NOW and dropping its peacock logo as part of the cable channel's spinoff from Comcast's NBC Universal. The new name stands for My Source News Opinion World, according…
Ribbon cutting held for new Tyner Academy building
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hamilton County’s newest school has officially been christened. (more…)
Fired Nashville officer enters "best interest" plea after allegedly playing role in OnlyFans video during fake traffic stop
A former Nashville police officer has been sentenced to probation on a charge of felony official misconduct after law enforcement officials say he allegedly participated in…
Grundy County authorities searching for suspect linked to suspicious fires
GRUNDY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Grundy County authorities are asking for the public’s help after putting out two suspicious fires. The first incident occurred on August…
Chattanooga police investigating Brainerd Road homicide
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) is investigating a homicide that occurred on Brainerd Road over the weekend. At 4:02 a.m., August 17, 2025, CPD responded to…
Getting to "gnome" the new Rock City rebrand
Pepper Raper with Rock City joins News 12's Amelia Greer as the historic attraction enters a new era at the Gardens. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The tourist destination Rock City has been…
Serious crash in the 9500 block of Highway 58
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Just in tonight, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office reports a serious crash in the 9500 block of Highway 58. According to officials, the road is currently closed as authorities remain on…