Chatsworth man found guilty of multiple counts of child molestation
CHATSWORTH, Ga. (WDEF) -- 61-year-old Norman Baity has been found guilty of aggravated sodomy, aggravated child molestation, and ten counts of child…
Blast rips through military explosives facility in Tennessee, leaving multiple people dead and missing, sheriff says
A powerful explosion ripped through a military explosives facility in Tennessee on Friday morning, leaving multiple people dead and missing, officials said. Video from the scene showed damaged vehicles and…
McKamey Animal Center hosting adoption event at Crown Subaru Dealership
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Crown Subaru has teamed up with the McKamey Animal Center as part of their Subaru Loves Pets initiative to host an adoption event on October 11, 2025. The event is taking place at 7700 Lee Highway,…
Nobel Peace Prize goes to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado: "Committed champion of peace"
The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded on Friday to Venezuelan political opposition leader Maria Corina Machado "for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and for…
First Responder Hero Award: Sgt. Mark Bender
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – News 12 is recognizing some of the bravest members of our community through the First Responders Hero Award. Whether someone is an EMT, paramedic, firefighter,…
Fresh Smell Doesn’t Mean Clean
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As cold and flu season returns, air quality in the workplace is becoming a major concern for employees. A new survey shows 71% of workers avoid shared…
Physics Students Take Flight
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Students at Boyd-Buchanan school catapulted their learning to new heights during the 20th Annual Physics Trebuchet and Catapult Competition on Thursday, October 9th. The event challenged students to…
Erlanger Park on track to open in six months
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Once the remnants of Chattanooga’s…
U.S. launches probe into nearly 2.9 million Tesla cars over crashes linked to self-driving system
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it has opened an investigation into nearly 2.9 million Tesla vehicles after reports of traffic safety violations linked to the electric car maker's Full Self-Driving system, according to…
Dalton Police Department searching for attempted robbery suspect
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Dalton Police Department is requesting the public's help in identifying a man that attempted to rob a store at Gunpoint. The incident happened…
Tech Byte: Better Business Bureau Warns of New Diabolical Scams
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Technology has given rise to new waves of diabolical criminals, from crypto scams that target people with disposable income, to online…
Multiple people stabbed in Whitfield County
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- Multiple people were injured in a stabbing Thursday afternoon in Dalton, Ga. Whitfield County officials say it began as a call to a home at 3001 Freedom…
Chattanooga hotel earns MICHELIN "One Key"
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hotel Chalet at the Choo Choo has been awarded the "One Key" designation by the MICHELIN Guide. It is the only hotel in Chattanooga to receive this…
Turning Point USA approved as UTC Chapter
UPDATE: Turning Point USA has been approved as a registered student organization at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) as of Thursday morning. After completing a review, the UTC Dean…
Chattanooga Unites Against Violence
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Community leaders and residents came together Wednesday for the “One Community, One Mission” Violence Summit at Brainerd Crossroads. Hosted by Mayor Kelly’s office, the event brought together organizations…
Mayor Wamp announces proposal for land use exchange for McDonald Farm and Enterprise South Nature Park
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- The future of McDonald Farm has been the center of debate for years. (more…)
Volkswagen employee and union barginer testifies at Senate hearing
WASHINGTON (WDEF)- A Volkswagen employee and union leader testified on Capitol Hill Wednesday morning. (more…)
19 year old shot on Kirby Street Wednesday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A 19 year old male was shot Wednesday afternoon in Chattanooga. (more…)
Soddy-Daisy Joins Hamilton County 911
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The City of Soddy-Daisy is officially consolidating its emergency communications with Hamilton County 9-1-1, a move leaders say will improve response times, enhance technology, and save…
Juvenile arrested for shooting on Windsor Street
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)-A juvenile is in custody following a shooting two weeks ago. Chattanooga Police say they believe that male shot a 17 year old female at a home on the 2300 block…
Chattanooga police sergeant relieved of duty after being charged
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Chattanooga police sergeant has been relieved of his position following an aggravated assault charge. On October 6, the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) responded…
Catoosa County man sentenced to life in prison for child molestation
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) -- Damien Doming has been sentenced to life in prison for the molestation of a 9-year-old child. The case originates from a…
Here's what gold crossing $4,000 is telling us about the U.S. economy
Gold is glittering for investors, with prices now topping a record $4,000 an ounce. But the reasons behind the shiny metal's surge may be less than dazzling, with Wall Street analysts saying it reflects growing unease…
Federal parolee arrested in Hamilton County on multiple drug charges
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) has arrested Cornelius Birdsong, a current federal parolee, in connection with a drug trafficking investigation. On October 8, 2025, the…