Kelly proposes new property tax rate for first responder pay
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Will your property…
Local doctor talks main causes of bladder cancer following Sanders diagnosis
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Monday, legendary athlete and Colorado football coach Deion Sanders announced that he was diagnosed with bladder cancer. (more…)
Summer Fun Meets Holiday Cheer
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) - Christmas came early to Hixson this weekend as Chester Frost Park transformed into a festive summer wonderland. The free “Christmas in July” event featured more than 30…
Missing Dog Sparks Outcry
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Chattanooga family is sounding the alarm after their 2-year-old Presa Canario, Saint, was allegedly stolen right from their yard. Sydne-Joie Noel says the incident happened on Tuesday,…
CARTA secures $1.5M to expand zero-emission shuttle fleet
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) is planning to expanding it's electric shuttle fleet. This is thanks to a $1.2 million grant from TDOT's Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Improvement Program, plus a 20%…
RAM Hosts First-Ever Fundraising Telethon
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Remote Area Medical (RAM®) is hosting its first-ever Living the Giving telethon today, Tuesday, July 29, from 2 to 10 P.M. Eastern Time. The event will stream…
YouTube to roll out new AI-powered technology aimed at identifying teen users
YouTube announced on Tuesday it is planning to roll out a new age-estimation technology that will identify users under the age of 18. The new feature is intended to protect young teens from harmful content,…
Trump gives Russia 10 days to reach ceasefire agreement with Ukraine — or else face secondary sanctions
President Trump on Tuesday set a 10-day deadline for Russia to reach a ceasefire agreement with Ukraine, or else it risks secondary sanctions, which would mean the Kremlin would have to make a deal with…
U.K. will recognize Palestine as a state unless Israel moves toward ceasefire in Gaza, prime minister says
The United Kingdom will recognize Palestine as a state in September unless Israel takes "substantive steps" to end the "appalling situation in Gaza," Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Tuesday. Addressing reporters at Downing Street, the…
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern propose merger to create nation's first transcontinental railroad
Union Pacific wants to buy Norfolk Southern in a $85 billion deal that would create the first transcontinental railroad in the U.S, and potentially trigger a final wave of rail mergers across the country. The proposed merger, announced Tuesday, would marry Union…
Man arrested after allegedly stealing girlfriend's car, leading deputies on pursuit
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A man was arrested Monday night after allegedly stealing his girlfriend's vehicle and leading deputies on a pursuit. On the…
Gunman in NYC office shooting in Midtown tried to target NFL, Mayor Eric Adams says
The gunman behind a deadly shooting rampage inside an office building in Midtown Manhattan Monday evening…
Chattanooga police arrest 18-year-old suspect in connection with Paw Trail shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An 18-year-old suspect has been arrested in a shooting that occurred Monday evening on Paw Trail. On July 28, 2025, at 7:29 p.m. officers with the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD)…
Chattanooga Urban League Shines on National Stage
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF)- The Urban League of Greater Chattanooga is celebrating a series of impressive victories following the 2025 National Urban League Conference, where the organization stood out for…
McMinn deputy involved in a gunfight, suspect now in custody
MCMINN COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Authorities have arrested a McMinn County man after engaging in a gunfire with a deputy Monday evening. On July 28, 2025,…
Officials urge precautions as temperatures soar
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Dangerously high temperatures are settling in across the Tennessee Valley. Emergency officials are urging the public to take precautions. The Hamilton County Emergency Services say the…
EXCLUSIVE: Local K9 Teams head to Texas to help with flood recovery
RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - This evening, in a News 12 exclusive, we are hearing from two local K9 teams who have been selected…
"Kite" at center of Bianca Horton murder case hearing
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A former Chattanooga gang member charged with first degree murder in a 2016 murder was back in court Monday. (more…)
Gov. Bill Lee announces The Boring Company’s project linking downtown Nashville to BNA
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Traveling from the heart of downtown Nashville to the Nashville International Airport might become a lot easier. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced that The Boring Company is planning…
What's Right With Our Schools: Cleveland High Aviation Grant
CLEVELAND, TN (WDEF) -- TDOT has awarded $22,000 to Cleveland High School's Aviation Program. The money will go be used to prepare future pilots, engineers and aerospace…
New artificial turf to be installed at some Camp Jordan fields amid opposition
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- New artificial turf was approved for the fields at Camp Jordan in East Ridge, but not without controversy.…
Chattanooga agencies push for multi-use greenway in I-24 expansion plans
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Local organizations are pitching the idea to add a multi-use greenway system to the side of I-24. The Chattanooga Department of Transportation (CDOT), Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors (CPO), Outdoor Chattanooga, and Lookout Valley Greenway…
Swiftwater training turns real as rescuers save stranded kayakers in Reliance
RELIANCE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County personnel taking part in Swiftwater Rescue Training in Reliance got a chance to put their skills to the test…
Former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper running for Senate
Former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper announced he's running for Senate Monday, in a bid to succeed retiring GOP Sen. Thom Tillis, who was up for reelection in 2026 and recently said he'd retire at…