RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Early Saturday morning in Smyrna, around 2 a.m., police officers responded to a report of people breaking into vehicles at an apartment complex on Great Circle. A foot chase followed, and for reasons still under review,…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - The man accused of traveling from Mississippi to Chattanooga in hopes of having sex with a 10-month-old child has been sentenced to 25 years in prison. If he lives long enough to get out, 50-year-old Dennis…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- Back on January 27th, Karen Liner, a beloved Cleveland realtor was murdered at her Arthur Lane home. (more…)
SALE CREEK, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Sale Creek man has been taken into custody after a lengthy SWAT standoff. The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO),…
Tesla is recalling more than 376,000 vehicles because a possible loss of power steering that requires greater effort from the driver to steer, increasing the risk of a crash. The electric car maker reported in…
Ford and Rivian have issued recalls affecting a total of about 257,000 vehicles in the United States over separate seatbelt and headlight issues, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Friday. Ford is recalling 240,510…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Cleveland pastor has plead guilty to sexual exploitation of a minor after investigators uncovered child sexual abuse material on his laptop.…
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Collegedale father has been indicted after the tragic death of his infant daughter last summer. On August 12, 2024, officers with the…
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A juvenile was arrested after makes threats against Soddy Daisy Middle School (SDMS). On Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 12:50 p.m. the School Resource Officer at SDMS was made aware…
Dr. Sabrina Sammons with the Girl Scouts of Southern Appalachians joins News 12 This Morning to talk about girl scout cookie season and to judge the annual cookie eating…
Alexis Hughes and Wren Rhoader join News 12's Amelia Greer to talk about the exciting events and fandom-welcoming environment coming to the Chattanooga Convention Center for ConNooga this weekend! CHATTANOOGA,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The debate over electronic devices in classrooms is intensifying as a state senator has introduced legislation to ban such devices statewide. The Hamilton County School Board…
EAST RIDGE, TN (WDEF) - A fresh dining option is coming our way! East Ridge lost its Wally's, but it's gaining a Whataburger. According to the City of East Ridge…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Local Republicans are beginning to discuss what’s next for their party following sweeping victories in November. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- McKamey Animal Shelter is running an adoption event till march 8th. They have a new adoption goal. James Kay is the director of advancement for McKamey…
Change doesn't always come peacefully in a small town. For our Thursday Throwback, we have one example in Marion County. 35 years ago, the town of Whitwell got their first traffic…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) A new chapter has begun for ShaTaylor Thurman and her family as they step into their brand-new home, thanks to Habitat for Humanity of…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) Starting February 20th, the Sealight Festival will light up the city with two full months of dazzling Chinese lanterns, jaw-dropping acrobatics, and unforgettable family fun! Visitors can wander through glowing pathways, enjoy stunning light shows, and even…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The state comptroller’s office accuses three Chattanooga employees with over-billing the city for up to $80,000 over a four year period. The three employees worked…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- CARTA has been awarded $1.2 million in grants from TDOT's IMPROVE Transit Investment Grant program and the Statewide 5339(a) Bus and Bus Facilities Program. CARTA says these grants will be put towards advancements in transit safety…
A grand jury recommended abolishing a small Alabama police department because of a "rampant culture of corruption" after charging five officers with a variety of crimes, officials announced Wednesday. Cullman County District Attorney Champ Crocker announced Wednesday that a grand…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell is announcing on Thursday that he won’t seek reelection next year, ending a decadeslong tenure as a power broker who championed conservative causes but ultimately ceded ground to the…
At least two people have died after two small planes crashed midair Wednesday in Arizona, officials said. The collision occurred at 8:25 a.m. local time at the Marana Regional Airport in Arizona, the Federal Aviation…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Chattanooga nightclub has received its punishment following a shooting in December. (more…)