Motorcyclist arrested after pursuit on US Highway 27
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A motorcyclist was arrested after leading Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) deputies on a pursuit up US Highway 27. HCSO reported at 4:40…
Local Boy Scouts "shoot for the moon" in this year's fundraiser
News 12's Chip Chapman sits with Cherokee Area Boy Scout Isabel Holland from Troop 1076 to talk about the MoonPie Sale Season. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Fall is officially here and meaning…
Kids and Car Safety Commends Toyota's Innovative Rear-Seat Reminder Technology in 2025 Sienna
A significant stride in child safety has been made, with Kids and Car Safety proudly acknowledging Toyota for its innovative rear-seat reminder technology featured in the 2025 Toyota Sienna. This cutting-edge system aims to prevent children from being unknowingly left…
Grand opening at new East Ridge animal shelter
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) – Thursday, September 26th, the city will hold the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the new Animal Shelter. Construction of the new animal shelter in East…
Chattanooga Police makes arrest after shooting investigation
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police (CPD) have made an arrest after a shooting investigation. The shooting occurred in the 2900 block of Rossville Boulevard, on September 21, 2024 at 3:17 a.m. CPD responded to the scene and found a…
Republicans reacting to Robinson scandal
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The fallout from a CNN report about the Republican nominee…
FDA approved nasal vaccine for home use
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- With Cold Weather quickly approaching, The Food and Drug Administration finally approved FluMist to be used at Home. "The difference is they're basically approving it…
Multiple people injured in Highway 127 wreck near Crossville
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A police chase ended in a car crash on the morning of September 23, 2024, near Crossville. Crossville Fire and Rescue (CFR) reported the crash occurred at a Circle K on Highway 127, around 7:30…
Free COVID-19 tests are back for fall 2024. Here's how to get them.
As cases of a new COVID-19 variant tick upward across the U.S., the federal government is again offering Americans free at-home COVID-19 test kits. Individuals and households can begin ordering the test kits later this month, on the…
Rhea County man arrested for drugs after hotel room search
RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A man in Rhea County was arrested on drug charges after a hotel room search. Rhea County Sheriff's Office (RCSO) posted on Facebook that their deputies executed a search…
Two arrested after early morning Soddy Daisy Pursuit
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Two individuals have been arrested after an early morning pursuit in Soddy Daisy. The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) reported that in the early morning…
Salvation Army begins accepting donations for holidays
News 12 This Morning: Major Douglas McClure with the Salvation Army joins News 12's Amelia Greer in preparation of the busy holiday season fast approaching. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - It might…
Search underway for suspects in Alabama mass shooting that killed 4 and injured 17
By KIM CHANDLER Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Authorities have reported no immediate arrests after a weekend mass shooting killed four people and left 17 others injured in what police described as a targeted “hit” by multiple shooters who opened…
Family Justice Center discusses future
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hamilton County Chattanooga Family Justice Center discussed their…
Tennessee vs Oklahoma Will Feature Clash of Highly Recruited Quarterbacks
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — A pair of five-star quarterbacks from the 2023 class will face off when Tennessee’s Nico Iamaleava and Oklahoma’s Jackson Arnold lead their teams on Saturday night. Iamaleava was ranked No. 1 in the On3 quarterback rankings…
United Way of Greater Chattanooga host Day of Caring
CHATTANOOGA,Tenn. (WDEF)- The United Way of Greater Chattanooga hosted its annual Day of Caring at Reflection Riding on Friday. "Today, reflection riding is a part of United…
Two juveniles arrested in connection to Lillian Lane homicide
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police released they've arrested two juveniles in connection to the homicide that occurred in the 1400 Lillian Lane September 11. While conducting…
Georgia State Election Board approves rule requiring hand count of ballots
By KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press Abstract: Georgia election officials are requiring poll workers to tally the number of ballots by hand. The State Election Board voted 3-2 on Friday to approve the new rule, going against the advice of the…
Disney on Ice returns to Chattanooga for first time in six years
News 12 This Morning: John Stuart with Disney on Ice joins News 12's Amelia Greer to give viewers a sneak peek of some magic coming to McKenzie Arena. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)…
Federal Reserve lowers interest rate
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Federal Reserve made a big announcement that could affect your bank account. (more…)
Meigs County judge at center of federal lawsuit
DECATUR, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Meigs County judge is at the center of a federal lawsuit. (more…)
