Venezuelan Citizen speaks out following U.S. operation
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Following recent events in Venezuela, News 12 connected with a Venezuelan citizen who currently lives in the country and describes taking cover during the strike.…
Chattanooga zoo welcomes special guests from Disney Animation’s Frozen
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As the New Year begins, the Asian Lantern Festival is coming to a close at the Chattanooga Zoo, giving families one last chance…
US strikes Venezuela and says its leader, Maduro, has been captured and flown out of the country
The United States hit Venezuela with a "large-scale strike" early Saturday and said its president, Nicolás Maduro, had been captured and flown out of the country after months of stepped-up pressure by Washington.
Swiss investigators believe sparkling candles atop wine bottles ignited fatal bar fire
CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland (AP) - Investigators said Friday that they believe sparkling candles atop Champagne bottles ignited a fatal fire at a Swiss ski resort when they came too close to the ceiling of a…
Trump delays increased tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for a year
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed a New Year’s Eve proclamation delaying increased tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for a year, citing ongoing trade talks. Trump’s order signed…
Car Crashes into Power Pole on Lee Highway
An SUV has crashed into a power pole in the 10600 block of Lee Hwy, south of the county line, Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department says. The driver was transported to a…
Dunkin Donuts Offering Free Donut with Drink Purchase on January 2
Dunkin Donuts is offering guests a free classic donut with any drink purchase on January 2. They say every free donut comes with a reusable donut bag. They also say supplies are limited.…
Records reveal Minnesota's long history with day care fraud warnings
A viral video has put a national spotlight on Minnesota's child care network as allegations of widespread fraud swirl. Records show Minnesota has been trying to improve oversight of the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) payment system…
Tesla loses title as world’s biggest electric vehicle maker as sales fall for second year in a row
NEW YORK (AP) — Tesla lost its crown as the world’s bestselling electric vehicle maker on Friday as a customer revolt over Elon Musk’s right-wing politics and stiff overseas competition pushed sales down for a second year…
Erlanger East Welcomes First Baby of 2026
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Erlanger East Hospital has welcomed its first baby of 2026. Birdie, the daughter of Alexis and Brandon Wilson, was born at 12:04 a.m. on New Year's Day. They report mom and baby are doing well. Congratulations…
Swiss ski resort fire survivors and witnesses recount scenes "like a horror movie"
Nathan Huguenin, 19, said he wasn't able to sleep after escaping from the fire that tore through a packed Swiss ski resort bar during a New Year's party, killing dozens of people, many in their teens and…
Countdown to Fun at the Creative Discovery Museum
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Families packed the Creative Discovery Museum to celebrate the new year a little earlier than usual during the annual New Year’s at Noon event.…
January Sees Peak Gym Memberships
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As a new year begins, gyms and fitness centers nationwide experience measurable changes in membership activity, including community organizations such as the YMCA. Industry reports show that…
New Option for Rare HPV Disease
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Adults living with recurrent respiratory papillomatosis, or RRP, have long relied on surgery to manage this rare HPV-related disease. Caused by chronic infection with HPV 6…
Asian Lantern Festival Nears Its Final Nights at Chattanooga Zoo
If you’re looking for something fun to do before winter break winds down, the Chattanooga Zoo is giving families one last chance to step into a glowing world of fantasy. The Asian Lantern Festival is nearing the end of its…
Battle continues over proposed Bradley County emergency room
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- The debate over a proposed new emergency room in Cleveland is continuing to heat up. Despite there being over 110,000 people in Bradley County, the…
Apple Watch Flags Hidden Hypertension
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Millions of Americans live with chronic high blood pressure and don’t realize it, often because the condition shows few noticeable symptoms. Now, a new…
Sprinkles Cupcakes founder confirms bakery chain is closing permanently
The popular bakery chain Sprinkles Cupcakes, which was known for its storefronts and "cupcake ATMs," is permanently closing all locations, according to its founder and former owner. In a post to Instagram, Candace…
Flu Activity on the Rise Across the Tennessee Valley as Hospitals Prepare for Busy Winter
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF)-Flu activity is increasing across the Tennessee Valley, with local hospitals preparing for a particularly busy winter season. Erlanger…
2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark, scientists say
Climate change worsened by human behavior made 2025 one of the three hottest years on record, scientists said. It was also the first time that the three-year temperature average broke through the threshold set in…
Worried about your finances in 2026? Here are 5 money moves recommended by experts.
Many Americans are heading into 2026 with serious money worries as an affordability crisis collides with stagnant wages, making it more important to take steps to shore up their finances. On top of that, a major…
McMinn County Sheriff's Office Offering Sober Rides on NYE
MCMINN COUNTY -- The McMinn County Sheriff's Office is offering sober rides for those who are unable to drive home or who can not find a ride after drinking on New Year's Eve. They say…
Grace Baptist Academy Makes Progress Following 2020 Tornado Damage
A Chattanooga private school destroyed by the 2020 Easter Tornado in East Brainerd is finally starting to come out of the ground. Grace Baptist Academy was destroyed by that EF 3 Tornado at the corner of Shallowford and Jenkins…
Who's performing at tonight's Times Square ball drop for New Year's Eve 2026?
As revelers from around the world get ready to ring in 2026 in New York City's Times Square, preparations are underway for a New Year's Eve celebration packed with live performances. Crowds have gathered to watch the…