An inmate escaped over the weekend from a jail in North Carolina, fleeing through the building's ventilation system, authorities said. Law enforcement agencies across the state launched a manhunt once…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A family's cats and guinea pigs were rescued from a duplex fire overnight. The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) responded to the 1900 block…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A young life tragically cut short, a community demanding justice, and a courtroom where emotions and evidence stood still all collided this Tuesday afternoon in…
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Charlton Craig Liner, the Cleveland man accused of murdering his ex-wife, Karen Liner, appeared in a Bradley County courtroom this afternoon for a bond hearing. The judge…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - The best teachers are patient, authentic and genuinely care about creating a good learning environment for all their students. That certainly applies to Ali…
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) - Local group of crocheters and knitters are weaving across continents—meet the Collegedale Happy Hookers Yarn Club, where they have a crafty heart for serving. It’s more than just yarn and needles. It’s warmth, creativity, and an…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- 39 years ago on Tuesday, America lost seven astronauts after the Challenger Space Shuttle exploded shortly after a launch. (more…)
As Chinese AI application DeepSeek attracts hordes of American users, Trump administration officials, lawmakers and cybersecurity experts are expressing concern that the technology could pose a threat to U.S. national security. DeepSeek's introduction in the U.S.…
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating after a United Airlines flight experienced "sudden aircraft movement," leaving dozens of passengers and crew injured, including six people who were hospitalized. United Airlines flight 613 was flying…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) is investigating hate propaganda around the area. On the evening of January 27, 2025, Chattanooga Police responded to reports…
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Rossville woman has been convicted of fentanyl distribution in Catoosa County, January 15, 2025. On April 11, 2024, officers conducted a probation visit at…
Starbucks customers will notice some changes brewing. Starting Monday, stores are bringing back the condiment bar and offering free refills of certain drinks for for dine-in customers. The self-serve condiment bars, home to creamers, milk,…
Shannon DeBoef joins News 12's Amelia Greer with a quick workout to get your blood pumping. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Planet Fitness is helping you kick your New Year's resolution in the…
Inza Hagins-Dyer joins News 12's Amelia Greer to preview their upcoming events which helps women learn more on how to prioritize their health and wellbeing. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Love's…
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A student at Soddy Daisy Middle School was arrested and charged after making a threat against the school. At 5:00 p.m., Monday,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) --This month’s Sierra Club presentation brought an urgent environmental concern to the forefront: the potential contamination of local food and water sources by PFAS, also known as…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Hunger is a sad fact of life in communities across America. Students at St. Peter's Episcopal School in Chattanooga are working to solve that…
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- A prominent developer has taken a significant loss in a court ruling. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - With temperatures in the area staying low, one local company is stepping up in a big way to ensure no one is left out in…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga has revealed the Walnut Street Bridge app to provide updates on the approaching renovations. The app is now available for download…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Harrison Pike was shut down for the second time in two weeks as firefighters fought another house fire in Cleveland. Units found Heavy smoke…
Kia is recalling more than 80,000 electric and hybrid vehicles in the United States because of improper airbag and seat belt deployment, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Saturday. The affected vehicles are…
UPDATE (1/28/2025): Cleveland Police have made an arrest in connection to the homicide in a local neighborhood Monday morning. The homicide involved local…
