President Trump on Wednesday announced a 90-day pause on most of his new tariffs, and a lowering of the "reciprocal tariff" rate to 10%, effective immediately, he said on Truth Social. The U.S. stock market surged immediately after the…
Four people were charged Wednesday in connection with a shooting that killed three people and wounded three others in Virginia, authorities said. The Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office said in a statement that all four suspects —…
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A former lieutenant with the Walker County Sheriff's Office has been sentenced after pleading guilty to stealing. The charges stem from an investigation launched in June 2021, after suspicions arose that…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The proposed Gateway Technical School in downtown Chattanooga now has an architect. (more…)
China said it is raising its tariffs on U.S. products to 84%, up from its previously announced 34%, after President Trump's import duties on Chinese good went into effect today at a rate of 104%. Mr. Trump's broad-based tariffs,…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Principal Association (HCPA) is opposing any legislation seeking to bar immigrant children from schools. HCPA called out Senate Bill 0836, introduced by local Senator Bo Watson, in…
Mackenzie Steele with the Creative Discovery Museum previews some events keeping them busy this spring. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Creative Discovery Museum is flourishing with a filled schedule of fun…
Alison Pryor with the Tennessee Aquarium joins News 12's Amelia Greer to talk about a new 5k raising money for research and rescue efforts. 'Laurel Dace Day' on May 17 is raising…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. (WDEF) — On Monday, a Dekalb County Sheriff's Office SRO at Collinsville School received a tip that a convicted sex offender was seen on school grounds after hours…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy is officially on the national stage — and for all the right reasons. The all-girls public charter school has been…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- An American hero’s journey has come to its conclusion after 81 years of mystery and…
CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. (WDEF) - It was a proud day at Gordon Lee Middle School as Georgia’s State Superintendent Richard Woods made a special stop to celebrate student success. The school…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanoogans for Love, Equality, and Benevolence, or CALEB for short, is continuing their campaign to curb pretrial detentions. (more…)
DALTON, GA (WDEF) - Deborah Baker has dedicated her long teacher career making a difference in the lives of her students. She challenges them and equips them with…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) is investigating a possible self-defense claim in connection to a homicide that occurred Monday evening. Officers responded to a person shot call in the 3000…
SWEETWATER, Tenn. (WDEF) — McMinn County deputies arrested five individuals early Monday morning after catching them in the act of burglarizing a local airsoft business. Deputies were dispatched to Sweetwater Airsoft on County Road 275 around 12:30 a.m. on…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Alexas Pump has been found safe after being reported missing over the weekend. Pump left home around 12:40 p.m. Saturday. She was last seen wearing a red hoodie, blue/gray pants, and pink shoes. Authorities deemed her…
Instagram users under 16 won't be able to livestream or unblur nudity in direct messages they've received without parental approval, owner Meta Platforms said Tuesday as it widened its safety measures for teenagers. The social…
SUMMERVILLE, Ga. (WDEF) -- Three child predators have been sentenced to jail time after an online sting operation conducted by Georgia law enforcement. Law enforcement…
HARRISON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A local volunteer fire department is asking the public to help them fix a fire truck. Highway 58’s Engine 42 was involved…
CHATTANOOGA, TENN.(WDEF) As systems around the globe stretch thin and urban centers search for smarter, cleaner ways to move people and goods, a powerful shift is quietly…
Morgan Sharpe with Creekside Flower Farm joins News 12's Amelia Greer as the farm gets ready to celebrate the 3rd annual Spring Plant Festival in Chickamauga, GA. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -…
Darrion Mason, Drake Boyd, and Derek Dunn join News 12's Amelia Greer as they get ready to represent TCAT Chattanooga at SkillsUSA next week! CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - SkillsUSA state competition is…
GRUNDY COUNTY, Tenn. — A powerful line of severe weather tore through the Tennessee Valley early Sunday morning, leaving behind a path of destruction that impacted homes, infrastructure, parks, and the…