Plane crash kills dirt track legend Scott Bloomquist
MOORESBURG, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Dirt Late Model Hall of Famer, Scott Bloomquist, was killed in a plane crash on the morning of August 16, 2024. Reports state that the crash…
Jackson County man arrested and charged on sex abuse crimes
JACKSON COUNTY, Al. (WDEF) -- A man from Jackson County Alabama was arrested and charged with crimes related to sex abuse early Friday morning. David Neal was arrested in Gadsden on an outstanding grand jury indictment by the Jackson County…
Body recovered from flame engulfed church in Athens
UPDATE: Tragedy struck a historic church in Athens Thursday evening. The St. Mark AME Zion Church has been a part of the African-American community in Athens. It has existed for well over 150 years. Unfortunately, its congregation will have…
Emergency road closure on Chestnut Street due to water main break
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An emergency road closure is taking place on Chestnut Street due to a water main break. Tennessee American Water and CDOT crews are working on the portion of Chestnut near Riverfront Parkway and West Aquarium…
Chattanooga Zoo to officially open new African exhibit August 31
News 12 This Morning: Jake Cash and Cole Abbott with the Chattanooga Zoo join News 12's Amelia Greer to preview their long-awaited African expansion. They brought along Tommy Prickles, one of…
School Board members react to bond approval
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hamilton County Commission approved…
School Resource Deputy involved in Highway 58 head-on collision
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Hamilton County Sheriff's Office School Resource Deputy was involved in a head-on collision on Highway 58. This incident occurred in the 13600 block of Highway 58 in Meigs County. Hamilton…
Chattanooga FC Foundation soon adds new fields at Montague Park
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Football Club Foundation is finally breaking ground to transform Montague Park. "This starts a really big process of reimagining this whole space. We hope that Montague park will…
UTC kick off school year with Operation Move-In
CHATTANOOGA,Tenn. (WDEF)- Downtown Chattanooga may have been a little busier on Thursday, but there is a reason for it. UTC is gearing up for Back to School with…
Soddy Daisy woman dies after early morning tragic accident
Soddy Daisy, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A woman from Soddy Daisy died after a freak accident involving a brake caliper. Autumn McClure and her boyfriend were driving her little…
Trader Joe's recalls more than 650,000 candles sold nationwide due to fire risk
Trader Joe's is recalling about 653,000 Mango Tangerine Scented Candles sold nationwide because the wax can become engulfed in a flame, making the product a fire hazard, the company said Thursday in a notice posted…
THP planning Chattanooga drivers license checkpoint in October
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) has announced they will be conducting a drivers license checkpoint in Chattanooga. The date is set for October 11, 2024 starting at 9:00 a.m. on West 37th…
In Matthew Perry's death, 5 charged including 2 doctors, actor's assistant and woman known as "Ketamine Queen"
Federal prosecutors announced criminal charges against five defendants including two doctors in the death of "Friends" actor Matthew Perry, nearly a year after he was found unresponsive at his home. U.S. Attorney for…
Usher reschedules two more performances in Atlanta
UPDATE: Usher has announced he's rescheduling his August 16 & 17 shows for his "Past, Present, Future" tour. Usher announced the rescheduling on social media August 15, 2024. In a statement, he said: Earlier…
Newly Wed Foods is expanding into Bradley County
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Newly Weds Foods, LLC officials announced Newly Wed Foods, LLC is…
Hackers may have stolen the Social Security numbers of all Americans. Here's what to know.
A new lawsuit is claiming hackers have gained access to the personal information of "billions of individuals," including their Social Security numbers, current and past addresses and the names of siblings and parents — personal data that could allow fraudsters…
At least 1 arrest made in connection to Matthew Perry’s death, law enforcement source says
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Authorities have arrested at least one person in connection with Matthew Perry’s death from an accidental ketamine overdose last year, a law enforcement official tells The Associated Press. The official was not…
Gov. Tim Walz, Sen. JD Vance agree to VP debate hosted by CBS News on Oct. 1
Washington — The vice presidential debate hosted by CBS News is set for Oct. 1 in New York City, with Democratic Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota and GOP Sen. JD Vance of Ohio both agreeing…
Make-A-Wish grants Cleveland boy a trip to Disney
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A boy from Cleveland, Tennessee, has been granted a trip to Walt Disney World by Make-A-Wish East Tennessee. Christian Ingram will be surprised with a special school send-off…
First Jewish Food Festival, 'Nosh-a-Nooga' heads to Chattanooga
News 12 This Morning: Ann Treadwell and Randi Weiss with the Jewish Federation of Greater Chattanooga join News 12's Amelia Greer to preview the inaugural event and some traditional Jewish dishes that will…
Advocates Demand Advanced Car Technology to Prevent Tragic Heatstroke Accidents
With summer in full swing, it’s important to remember that car interiors can become dangerously hot in just minutes. In response, Kids and Car Safety is at the forefront of pushing for the immediate implementation of occupant detection technology in…
Commission approves $260 million bond to tackle school, wastewater projects
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hamilton County Commission voted today on a $260 million dollar bond that would mostly go towards constructing or renovating several schools across…
Future of Small Business Incubator discussed
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A resource for prospective small businesses in Chattanooga was at the forefront of a lengthy discussion Wednesday. (more…)
Verizon outage in the Chattanooga area
UPDATE (August 15, 2024): The Verizon outage in Chattanooga has been restored. "A fiber cut caused a disruption in service for some customers in Chattanooga. Engineers were able to identify and resolve the issue and service was restored by 1:15…