Four arrested after multi-agency human trafficking operation
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Multiple people have been arrested after a multi-agency human trafficking operation. From May 30, 2025, to June 1, 2025, local agencies and the TBI's Human…
Chattanooga Public Works taking applications for Summer Youth Employment Program
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Public Works is now accepting applications for its Summer Youth Work Program. The Summer Youth Work Program gives any recent graduate or high school student 16 and older…
Disney lays off hundreds of employees across film, TV and other units
Walt Disney Co. is laying off hundreds of employees as part of a cost-cutting measure, CBS News has confirmed. "As our industry transforms at a rapid pace, we continue to evaluate ways to efficiently manage…
Attack in Boulder, Colorado, burns 8 people at march for Israeli hostages, officials say; suspect in custody
A suspect is in custody after what the FBI is calling a "targeted act of violence" during a peaceful march in support of Israeli hostages at the outdoor Pearl Street Mall in Boulder, Colorado, on…
What's Right With Our Schools: Stopping Brain Drain
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- With summer right around the corner, many parents are looking for ways to keep their kids busy—and learning. Experts say the “summer slide,” or…
Moderna's new COVID-19 vaccine mNexspike approved by FDA, but there's a limit on who can use it
The U.S. approved a new COVID-19 vaccine made by Moderna late Friday but with limits on who can use it — not a replacement for the company's existing shot, but a second option. The new vaccine, mNexspike,…
Colon cancer survival rates improved with exercise, first-of-its-kind study finds
Colon cancer patients saw improved survival rates after a 3-year exercise program, according to a first-of-its-kind international experiment. The research, presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology's annual meeting Sunday and published in The New…
Chattanooga police investigating early morning I-75 traffic fatality
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) is investigating a traffic fatality on I-75 early Monday morning. At 12:05 a.m., June 2, 2025, police responded to…
Smash the stigma with Hamilton County Coalition
Calandra Smith joins News 12's Amelia Greer as the Hamilton County Coalition gets ready to host their inaugural tennis event, 'Racquets for Recovery: Smashing Stigma" June 7-8. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -…
The Chattanooga Zoo's summer wild encounters
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - This summer, the Chattanooga Zoo is packed with new adventures and exciting experiences for the whole family to enjoy. The zoo is offering a multitude of…
Walnut Street Bridge's annual Festival
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Walnut Street Bridge Festival made its much-anticipated return for its third year, drawing crowds to celebrate one of Chattanooga’s most iconic landmarks. Although the Walnut Street…
Muffin Man’s Sweet Birthday Tour
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) - It was a sweet weekend in Collegedale as a beloved snack cake mascot wrapped up his birthday celebration in the city he calls home. The Little Debbie…
Flip Card Show Draws Crowds
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hundreds of collectors and families packed into Camp Jordan Arena this weekend for The Flip Trade Show. The two-day event brought together more than 230 vendor tables,…
Injured hiker rescued after falling over 50 feet below the trail
SALE CREEK, Tenn. (WDEF) - Sunday afternoon at 2:51 p.m., Sale Creek Volunteer Fire Department and Hamilton County Sheriff's deputies responded to the scene and walked down the trail to find the injured hiker. A Gentleman called 911 reporting…
Melanoma survivor celebrates a decade beyond diagnosis
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - May 31st marks the end of Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and to close it out, we share the story of an 86-year-old melanoma survivor who…
Douthit Motor Sports Celebrates 40 Years of Jet Car Action at Brainerd Motorsports Park
This weekend, fans at Brainerd Motorsports Park got more than just a race—they witnessed a milestone. Douthit Motor Sports celebrated 40 years of jaw-dropping jet car performances, thrilling generations of fans with fire, speed, and showmanship. What began as a…
LaFayette Abuzz with Celebration at Annual Honeybee Festival
LaFayette,GA (WDEF)- LaFayette was buzzing with excitement this weekend as the annual Honeybee Festival brought out crowds of all ages for a day filled with fun, food, and education. While families enjoyed games, live music, and sweet treats, the heart…
278th Armored Cavalry Regiment Task Force Deploys to Middle East
COURTESY: Tennessee Department of Military NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) – More than 260 Guardsmen from the Tennessee Army National Guard’s 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment departed from Knoxville and Smyrna, May 30, on their first leg of a nearly year-long deployment…
House fire in Lakesite: No reported injuries
LAKESITE, Tenn. (WDEF) - Friday night at 9:18p.m., a neighbor reported a house fire located at 2323 Lyons Lane. Firefighters from Dallas Bay Volunteer Fire Department arrived on the scene reporting fire in the garage and moving to other…
Teacher Abuse Trial Enters Day Three
Content warning: Many will find the content in this story disturbing. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Day three of testimony continued Friday in the child sex abuse trial of former…
Could Harvard's foreign student ban affect local colleges
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The news on Harvard's foreign students is causing concern to some. Harvard is not the only place who accepts foreign students. Georgia accepts the…
Curious critter blamed for power outage in Jasper
JASPER, Tenn. (WDEF) — A widespread power outage in the Jasper area this morning was traced back to an unlikely culprit. A small animal made its way into the Sequachee Valley…
Cleveland Fire Department responds to early morning house fire
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Cleveland Fire Department (CFD) responded to a residential fire early Friday morning. Crews were dispatched to the residence on Truck Street NE.…
National Weather Service confirms EF-0 tornado touched down in Monroe County
UPDATE (5/30/2025): The National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed a tornado touched down in Monroe County Friday morning. Around 8:36 a.m. May 30, 2025, an EF-0 tornado…