What's Right With Our Schools: Gordon Lee Middle School Math Achievements
CHICKAMAUGA, GA (WDEF) - Gordon Lee Middle School is celebrating a big academic win in the math department. Based on last year's Georgia Milestones, Gordon…
New jury selected in Roberts trial
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A second jury has been selected in a pending Chattanooga murder trial. (more…)
Mayor Kelly, City Council sworn in at city inauguration
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga mayor Tim Kelly and all 9 city council members were sworn in to a new term Monday morning at Memorial Auditorium. (more…)
Unauthorized network access prompts HCSO system shutdown
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Several external services to the public and resources that are provided by the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) are temporarily unavailable. At 6:30 a.m., HCSO detected an unauthorized, external source, attempting to access their network.…
5.2 magnitude earthquake strikes San Diego area, jolting Southern California near San Andreas system fault
A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck near San Diego at 10:08 a.m. Monday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake's epicenter was recorded 2.49 miles south of Julian, in San Diego County. According to the USGS…
Mark Zuckerberg called to testify in Facebook parent Meta's antitrust trial
Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg took the stand Monday in a Washington, D.C., courtroom to defend his social media company from federal allegations that the technology giant is a monopoly. Meta, the parent company…
Gayle King and Blue Origin's all-women crew return after historic space launch
Blue Origin's first all-women flight crew blasted off Monday on a journey 62 miles above Earth's surface to the Kármán line, the internationally recognized boundary of space. The NS-31 mission marks the 11th human flight of…
Record tornado warnings strain aging U.S. radar system, but NOAA is testing costly upgrades
No matter where you live in America, there's a tornado radar system in your region scanning the skies to keep you informed. But the aging technology, which dates back to 1988, is in desperate need of an…
Firefighters contain semi-trailer blaze on I-24 in Marion County
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Fire crews worked to quickly stop a semi-trailer fire Sunday evening on I-24 Westbound near Mile Marker 142. At 6:35 p.m. on April 14, 2025, Haletown Volunteer Fire Department (HVFD) responded to a…
Hop over to The Chattanooga Zoo to "Hug A Bunny!"
Jake Cash with the Chattanooga Zoo and Annie the rabbit preview the popular 'Hug A Bunny' zoo attraction. The duo joins News 12's Amelia Greer ahead of the event during the Easter…
Collegedale Police hosts annual Easter egg hunt
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - HAPPY EASTER… well, almost! Families from across Collegedale gathered this weekend at the Ooltewah Youth Association Ballfields on Little Debbie Parkway for a beloved spring…
All Aboard for Thomas Fun
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Thousands of families rolled into Chattanooga over the past two weekends to celebrate a very special birthday and today marked the final stop. It was all aboard…
House fire in St. Elmo
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Sunday, firefighters responded to a reported kitchen fire in a residence in the 5100 block of Lynnwood Avenue at 11:05 AM. When arriving on scene, officials reported light smoke showing. A quick interior attack…
Chattanooga Comes Together for 2025 Autism Celebration Walk
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) — The heart of the city pulsed with purpose today as hundreds of supporters gathered for the annual Autism Celebration Walk, a vibrant and emotional event that brought together families,…
Spring into the Carnival at the Northgate mall
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - It’s that time of year again—bright lights, sweet treats, and nonstop fun. The magic is back in Chattanooga as the annual carnival has officially rolled into…
Second missing Chattanooga teen recovered from Tennessee River
UPDATE: LOUDON COUNTY, Tenn.---Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) law enforcement officials assisted in the recovery of the bodies of two missing teenagers who jumped into the Tennessee River from Interstate 75 in Loudon County. TWRA wildlife officers and investigators…
South Africa helicopter crash blamed on penguin in cardboard box that hit pilot's controls
A pilot and three passengers were not injured after their helicopter crashed from a low altitude in South Africa, according to an incident report.…
Funding Cuts Impact Local Food Bank
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — (WDEF) The Chattanooga Area Food Bank is facing a major setback after losing nearly $400,000 worth of food deliveries due to recent federal funding cuts. The loss is already being felt in the form of missing essential…
Fire destroys home on College Station Mountain Road
PIKEVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) — A home on College Station Mountain Road was completely destroyed by fire Thursday afternoon. The Dunlap Fire Department (DFD) was dispatched at 12:35 p.m. on April 10, 2025, in response to a mutual aid…
3 dead and 1 hospitalized after small plane crashes in Boca Raton onto Tri-Rail tracks, authorities say
Three people are dead and another was hospitalized after a small airplane crashed onto the Tri-Rail tracks near I-95 in Boca Raton on Friday, authorities said. Around 10:20 a.m., a Cessna 310 carrying three people…
Targeted shootings at Walmart and home kill 2, wound 1 in Georgia, police say; suspect caught in South Carolina
A suspect has been apprehended after targeted shootings at a Georgia Walmart and an area home left two dead and one injured, authorities said Friday. Deputies from the Newton County Sheriff's Office responded to a Walmart around 1:30 a.m. Friday,…
DeKalb County authorities investigating Mentone homicide
DEKALB COUNTY, Al. (WDEF) -- Authorities in DeKalb County are investigating a shooting that has been ruled a homicide. At 6:16 p.m., April 10, 2025, DeKalb County 911 received a call from the 3000 block of US Highway 117 regarding…
Rick Davis arrested for harassment against a lawyer over the phone
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police are investigating a series of threatening phone calls reported by two individuals who say they were targeted due to their involvement in a recent legal matter. On April…
Hakeem blasts "Dismantle DEI Act" in House Education Committee
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Chattanooga lawmaker had some fiery comments this week regarding proposed legislation that would curb diversity requirements. (more…)