Stellantis, the parent company of Chrysler, is recalling more than 63,000 Jeep Cherokees because of a defect that causes the vehicles to lose power and impede parking, increasing the risk of a crash, according to a…
FORT PAYNE, Al. (WDEF) -- Fort Payne City Schools (FPCS) received a school threat from an 11-year-old outside the county. On January 21, 2025, FPCS's…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An apartment fire this afternoon was due to an airfryer on a stove. At 12:12 p.m. Wednesday, January 22, 2025, crews with…
One student is dead and another is wounded after a third student opened fire with a pistol Wednesday at Antioch High School…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) met record-breaking electricity demand during the coldest temperatures of the season. On Wednesday morning, TVA’s system reached an all-time high demand of 35,319 megawatts at 8:00 a.m. CT, with temperatures across…
ATLANTA, Ga. (WDEF) – As a winter storm swept across Georgia on Tuesday, the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) continues to work around the clock to address hazardous road conditions. Crews have been treating and…
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has shared more details on the immigration bills he is proposing that lawmakers tackle next week in the Special Session. He is proposing creating a new branch of the Department of Safety…
Ringgold, GA (WDEF-TV) - One lucky News 12 viewer received great news last week. Sharon Brodie was selected as the winner of December's Heat for the Holidays contest…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - It’s been almost a year since Laken Riley, a 22-year-old nursing student, was murdered by José Antonio Ibarra, an…
A California couple is suing JetBlue for $1 million, alleging that a large chunk of ice from one of the airline's planes crashed through the ceiling right over their bed. According to court documents reviewed by CBS…
UPDATE (1/22/2025): Erlanger announced that their systems have been restored following the computer network outage this morning. Erlanger confirmed that the issue had no relation to any cyberattack. All hospital and emergency services have resumed regular operations. The elective surgeries…
Rebekah Latham with House of Colour helps News 12 and Chattanooga turn pink to bring awareness to breast cancer. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - It's Color Chattanooga Pink Week in honor of…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - 2025 is off to a new political start, with Donald Trump as the 47th President. As he begins his work in office, one…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The city of Chattanooga could be getting ready to sign a 30 million dollar check. A 29.9 million dollar budget amendment came before city council Tuesday, January 21st. These funds would come from Chattanooga's reserve fund.…
Chickamauga, GA (WDEF) - The best teachers always seem to go the extra mile for their students. Lisa Crowley does that every day, without ever losing her…
“It’s an all-encompassing experience, and I get to look at the impacts in our community, like the reduction of gun use—things that make real-world,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As temperatures drop and winter weather sets in, it’s crucial for drivers to take steps to prepare their vehicles for the cold and potentially…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Monday, a Nashville based jury convicted Jason Chen of first degree murder…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A nonprofit organization has just announced the launch of a study to assess the need for a community Performing Arts Center in the city. …
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Attorney General's Office (TAGO) has announced a settlement with Family Dollar Inc. According to TAGO, this settlement comes after an investigation that revealed Family Dollar stores in Tennessee were…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Nashville Police have charged the man that kidnapped two girls from Soddy Daisy over the weekend. Isaac Schellsmidt faces charges of kidnapping, statutory rape, solicitation…
CHATTANOOGA,Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga and Midtown Community is hosting the annual State of the youth address next month. Organizers have put on this event for more than 8 years.…
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A man has been arrested in Bradley County for attempted burglary and vandalism of a local business. On January 10, 2025, deputies with the Bradley County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) responded to 2171 APD 40 for…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- EPB and Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) have issued a 'power advisory' for the morning hours of January 22, 2025. Both organizations say they are…