Hamilton County GOP preparing to elect new chair
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Local Republicans are beginning to discuss what’s next for their party following sweeping victories in November. (more…)
Mckamey Animal Shelter adopt 250 event
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- McKamey Animal Shelter is running an adoption event till march 8th. They have a new adoption goal. James Kay is the director of advancement for McKamey…
Thursday Throwback: 1990 Whitwell Light
Change doesn't always come peacefully in a small town. For our Thursday Throwback, we have one example in Marion County. 35 years ago, the town of Whitwell got their first traffic…
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga Dedicates New Home
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) A new chapter has begun for ShaTaylor Thurman and her family as they step into their brand-new home, thanks to Habitat for Humanity of…
Starting Today: Chattanooga Shines with the SEA Light Festival
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) Starting February 20th, the Sealight Festival will light up the city with two full months of dazzling Chinese lanterns, jaw-dropping acrobatics, and unforgettable family fun! Visitors can wander through glowing pathways, enjoy stunning light shows, and even…
Chattanooga workers accused of $80,000 overtime fraud
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The state comptroller’s office accuses three Chattanooga employees with over-billing the city for up to $80,000 over a four year period. The three employees worked…
CARTA awarded over $1 million in grants from TDOT, state programs
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- CARTA has been awarded $1.2 million in grants from TDOT's IMPROVE Transit Investment Grant program and the Statewide 5339(a) Bus and Bus Facilities Program. CARTA says these grants will be put towards advancements in transit safety…
Alabama police department should be abolished over "culture of corruption" after 5 officers charged, grand jury says
A grand jury recommended abolishing a small Alabama police department because of a "rampant culture of corruption" after charging five officers with a variety of crimes, officials announced Wednesday. Cullman County District Attorney Champ Crocker announced Wednesday that a grand…
Sen. Mitch McConnell won’t seek reelection in 2026, ending long tenure as Republican power broker
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell is announcing on Thursday that he won’t seek reelection next year, ending a decadeslong tenure as a power broker who championed conservative causes but ultimately ceded ground to the…
Arizona plane crash kills 2 in midair collision at Marana Airport
At least two people have died after two small planes crashed midair Wednesday in Arizona, officials said. The collision occurred at 8:25 a.m. local time at the Marana Regional Airport in Arizona, the Federal Aviation…
'The Dream' receives five day suspension of beer license after shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Chattanooga nightclub has received its punishment following a shooting in December. (more…)
Charlotte Grace Events kicks off the year with a winter market
Tiffany Miller with Charlotte Grace Events joins News 12's Amelia Greer to talk about their upcoming market and newest non-profit. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Escape the cold but still have all…
Frigid Temperatures Grip East Tennessee
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As winter weather moves in, officials are urging residents to take precautions to stay safe. From protecting your home to dressing for the frigid air, preparation is…
Commissioners express concern over potential elimination of Department of Education
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- How much will Hamilton County be affected if the federal Department of Education (DOE) is eliminated? (more…)
Chattanooga man arrested for stabbing woman at local daycare
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Chattanooga man has been arrested for stabbing a woman at a local daycare. On November 4, 2024, at 5:41 p.m., officers responded to a local daycare following reports of…
Chatt Prep releases statement regarding former teacher's arrest
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Preparatory School has released a statement regarding the recent arrest of former teacher, Kenya White. The school released the following statement: Chattanooga Preparatory School is deeply troubled by the…
Etowah fire crews respond to three building fire overnight
ETOWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Three buildings were destroyed in a major blase last night in Etowah. It happened around 11:30 p.m. February 18, 2025 at the intersection of 5th Street and county road 6-29. The fire involved two abandoned…
Chickamauga Lock Project Moves Forward with Final Contract Bids
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has solicited their final contract for bids, aiming to complete a new, fully operational lock by 2028.…
CFD responds to two overnight fires across Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A family has been displaced after a kitchen fire off of Highway 58 late Tuesday night. Crews with the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) responded…
SR 58 and SR 60 shuts down due to multiple multi-vehicle accidents
GERMANTOWN, Tenn. (WDEF) - State Route 58 and State Route 60 shut down due to multiple multi-vehicle accidents. It was previously reported that there was a fatality in one wreck, but we are getting reports that so far, everyone survived…
Staying Informed on Vaccination Updates
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - With preventable diseases still posing a threat, health experts are emphasizing the need for widespread immunization. Vaccines have long been one of the most effective tools in…
Golden Apple Award: Bobby McCulley, Jasper Middle School
JASPER, TN (WDEF) - Bobby McCulley consistently models professionalism and leadership for his students at Jasper Middle. Combine that with always being supportive and giving gentle advice, and…
Stay prepared during cold weather
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The cold weather is already here, and the snow is coming soon. Multiple agencies are out preparing for the snow, you should too. Roads are the first…
McKamey Animal Center (MAC) is seeking the community's support
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Over the next four weeks, McKamey Animal Center (MAC) is on a mission to find loving, forever homes for more than 200 cats and…