Retired firefighter killed in house fire in Tennessee
fire was caused by an electrical failure of a multi-plug outlet
Gov. Haslam's chief lobbyist takes job with Unum
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam's chief lobbyist is leaving for a job with an insurance company. Haslam's office said Tuesday that Director of Legislation Warren Wells will leave Dec. 1 to join the government affairs team at…
Understanding addictions from a different perspective
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tennessee is one of the many states hit hard with drug-related deaths, and addictions likely have something to do with that. In response a seminar held today put a different perspective on understanding addictions. Using a…
CPD hosts The Great Pumpkin Hunt through Halloween
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police Department is partnering with Department of Youth & Family Development to encourage a fun way for kids and their families to learn more about the Real Time Intelligence Center (RTIC) and the public safety cameras…
DA seeks deposition of key witness in East Ridge cold case
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The District Attorney's Office is asking to record the deposition of a key witness in a 17 year old cold case. 17 years ago, 21 year old Sarah Perry's body was found in a garbage…
Workshop held to encourage women in office
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) - In Tennessee, only 17% of seats in the legislature are held by women, and Chattanooga has never had a female mayor. Those are two of the points made during an all day seminar now underway. The…
Magnet School Applications Open Nov. 1
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Beginning November 1st, parents or guardians may apply for their children to attend a magnet school in Hamilton County. The deadline to apply is January 31, 2018. Online applications will be available under the Parents &…
Doris Ellis is just one News 12 Now veteran honored today
Annual employee luncheon honors workers who stayed the course and brought you local TV over the years.
Chattanooga Fire Stations Host Halloween Open House
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Fire Department is doing its part to provide a safe, enjoyable Halloween experience for area children. On Tuesday, October 31, 2017 (Halloween night), the Chattanooga Fire Department will open all 20 fire stations in…
Golden Apple: Jeff Green
A local teacher is inspiring kids to enter the world of TV broadcasting.
Sheriff reports skimmers at Ocoee gas station
"If you have unauthorized purchases or identity theft please notify your credit card company and us immediately."
Deputies also chased another car overnight in Ooltewah
Ooltewah, Tennessee (WDEF) - While deputies were still looking for a chase suspect along the Tennessee River below the city, they were also chasing a car in the Ooltewah area. After 2 AM, officers were called about a suspicious vehicle…
Woman shot in Brainerd on Monday night
Lawanna Carter suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Suspect escapes after car chase that ends in the Tennessee River
The car then ran into the river, with two women still inside.
Industrial site in McMinn County chosen for state program
the Select Tennessee Certified Sites program helps communities prepare available industrial sites for private investment.
Police: Girl,12, accused of setting her brother on fire
accused of dousing her younger brother with hair spritz and setting him on fire.
Hamilton County to hold 1st Missing Persons Day
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The City of Chattanooga will hold it's first Missing Persons Day to help reconnect loved ones in Hamilton County. The Tennessee Department of Health Office of the State Chief Medical Examiner is partnering with the National Missing…
Community Members request resignation of Etowah Commissioner
ETOWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) - Etowah residents are requesting the removal of City Commissioner Roby Helm after a woman claimed Helm posted bullying and harrassing comments on Facebook. Community members attended tonight's City Commission meeting in hopes that Roby Helm would…
Area schools receive "Food City School Bucks"
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - It's a big day for dozens of schools in the Chattanooga, North Georgia area. Many lined up to get a check from Food City stores to use for whatever they want or need. Managers gathered at…
City approves purchase price for Chattanoogan
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Downtown Redevelopment Corporation has approved a purchase price for the Chattanoogan Hotel and conference center. It was the latest step after earlier approved the PFM Group to help. That's a nationwide financial services company for…
Tip helps police find Cleveland shooting suspect
Cleveland Police say they normally don't release names and pictures of juveniles, but in certain cases, they say it is necessary.
Dade County alerts to keep residents safe
DADE COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - Dade County authorities are helping their residents stay safe by using a technology to alert resident about what's going on in their neighborhood. News 12 visited the Dade County Communications Center today to look at…
Lee Highway traffic crash ends with 1 dead
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga police say a woman has died from a traffic crash on Sunday. CPD was called to 6800 Lee Highway around 8 p.m. where two vehicles had collided. 69-year-old Janice Raper was transported to a local…
No injuries reported in morning fire
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga firefighters were dispatched to a reported fire in North Chattanooga shortly before 10:00 this morning. When firefighters arrived at 316 Chambliss Street, light smoke was showing from the quadplex. Battalion Chief Chris Warren said the fire…