CHATTANOOGA, TN-(WDEF) — With yellow balloons, boarding passes in hand, and excitement filling the terminal, Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport celebrated a major milestone this week. Spirit Airlines has officially launched its first-ever nonstop flights from the Scenic City, connecting travelers directly to…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- It's a preschool that puts the safety of children first. Tiny Tigers makes sure children are prepared academically for kindergarten. Tonight, we are learning how…
A tomato recall affecting three southern states has been upgraded to a Class I recall, the most severe warning by the Food and Drug Administration. The recall was first announced in May over potential salmonella contamination. Class I is…
Ground beef that was distributed nationwide may be contaminated with E. coli, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service. In a public health alert issued Wednesday, the agency said the one-pound, vacuum-packed packages…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hamilton County Commission approved the next step of a future Hixson school. (more…)
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Hamilton County woman is facing forgery and financial exploitation charges following an investigation conducted by the TBI. In January of 2025, the Department…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Deputies with the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) were involved in a pursuit on Highway 58 early Wednesday morning.…
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- Authorities in Whitfield County are investigating an officer involved shooting in Dalton. At 10:40 p.m., Tuesday, June 3, 2025, detectives with the Dalton Police…
Hickory, N.C. — A 20-year-old man was arrested Tuesday on an attempted murder charge in connection with a weekend shooting around a house party in North Carolina that led to the death of one person and…
C. Mark Warren with preemptive local law firm, Warren & Griffin, joins News 12's Chip Chapman to remind parents of "The 100 Deadliest Days of Summer." CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - C.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Police Department is investigating a DUI-related crash involving an off-duty officer. On June 1 at around 11:30 P.M., Chattanooga Police…
DADE COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - A sinkhole has opened up on I-59 North before the Trenton Exit. All lanes are closed and traffic is being diverted off of Exit 11 and back onto Exit 17. The sinkhole is at mile…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - SR 58 North in Ooltewah is closed due to an apparent sinkhole. According to TDOT spokesperson Rae Anne Bradley, TDOT has established traffic control and crews are confirming a repair plan. The lane will remain…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Tuesday was day five of the Duane Sanders trial. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, TN. (WDEF)— Hamilton County homeowners could soon see some relief on their tax bills. Mayor Weston Wamp and Assessor of Property Marty Haynes announced a new certified property tax rate of $1.51 per $100 of assessed value—a significant drop…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - It’s a big step forward in emergency care for working dogs. Life Force Air Medical, part of Erlanger Health System, has made history…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A small dog in Cleveland apparently survived a wild encounter over the weekend that might end up in court. A Teacup Yorkie was left at a local dog facility while its owners were on a cruise.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A new federal report points to major safety failures in a deadly explosion last year at a Chattanooga metal treatment facility.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga police are investigating a shooting that took place on Ohls Avenue. On June 2, 2025 at 8:22 p.m., police were dispatched to the 3500 block of Ohls Avenue. When they…
ATLANTA, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Romanian citizen has admitted to making “swatting” calls to several American politicians, including Marjorie Taylor Greene. He pleaded guilty in federal…
PISGAH, Ala. (WDEF)- TVA says they’re looking to build a new pumped storage facility in Jackson County, Alabama. (more…)
A massive plume of Saharan dust is covering the Caribbean as it makes its way toward to…
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Marion County detective is facing felony charges following a TBI investigation into alleged document forgery. Special agents launched an investigation into forgery…
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) responded to a call about a bicyclist being struck Tuesday morning. At 6:00 a.m.,…