Walker County couple wanted after dogs found dead and neglected
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Walker County couple is facing animal cruelty charges after authorities found several dogs deceased and neglected. Deputies with the Walker…
Cohutta Police Department searching for driver in Apison Road hit-and-run
COHUTTA, Ga. (WDEF) -- Police are asking for help identifying the driver of a truck involved in a hit-and-run crash early Saturday morning. The incident happened between 3:00 and 4:00 a.m. on June 29, 2025…
What's Right With Our Schools: STEM Summer Camp
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Museum Center at 5Points turned up the energy for local students. Last week, rising fifth through seventh graders dove into hands-on learning at…
Tillis announces he will not run again for North Carolina Senate seat
WASHINGTON (WDEF)- There will be an open seat for next year’s North Carolina Senate Election. (more…)
TBI agents investigating officer involved shooting in Cleveland
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) special agents are investigating an officer involved shooting in Cleveland. On Sunday June 29, 2025, at 11:23 p.m., a…
Chattanooga Chefs Face Off Live
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - From sizzling skillets to secret ingredients, Sunday’s Chattanooga Market turned into a live-action kitchen stadium. Before most shoppers arrived, five local chefs rolled up their sleeves and…
Smart Tips for Summer Travel
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Families hitting the road for the Fourth of July are opting for car trips over flights, but that doesn’t mean they’re skimping on fun. With rising prices,…
Walker County woman sentenced after authorities seize over 40 grams of meth
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Walker County woman will be serving time after authorities seized over 40 grams of methamphetamine in Northwest Georgia. On November 4, 2024, Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit Drug Task…
Chattanooga gets a taste of the Philippines at the Filipino Street Food Fest
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) - From savory skewers to sweet desserts, the Filipino Street Food Fest brought more than just food—it brought a…
Physical altercation leaves one dead in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Police Department arrested 31-year-old Joseph Tanner Smith in connection to the homicide at a residence on Lindsay Avenue. Around 5:32 a.m., CPD responded to a report of a stabbing within a residence in the…
Flash flooding water rescue at the Pocket Wilderness
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Sunday around 5:30 pm, a heavy rainstorm produced a flash flooding at the Pocket Wilderness hiking area. This afternoon's thunderstorm in Soddy Daisy created the creek to rise rapidly. Several people were trapped on…
The Journey of Pilatus: From Chattanooga to Connecticut
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) - He’s fuzzy, he’s feisty—and he’s heading off on a new adventure. Pilatus, one of the Chattanooga Zoo’s beloved red pandas, is saying goodbye to…
Chickamauga gathers to celebrate freedom and community
CHICKAMAUGA Ga, (WDEF) - Red, white, and blue filled the streets of downtown Chickamauga as families, friends, and neighbors gathered for the city’s annual Independence Day celebration. Flags waved,…
Operation Compassion Brings Joy to Local Families with Toy Giveaway at Blythe Oldfield Park
Blythe Oldfield Park transformed into a place of excitement and generosity this weekend, as children raced across the grass with new toys in hand and smiles that stretched from ear to ear. Cleveland,TN- (WDEF) The joyful scene was all part…
Athens City Fire Department welcomes new Safe Haven Baby Box
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Athens City Fire Department is celebrating a new addition—not to their team, but to their mission: a Safe Haven Baby Box,…
The Chattanooga Zoo is saying goodbye to Pilatus the Red Panda
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Zoo is saying goodbye to Pilatus, the red panda, as he prepares to move to a zoo in Connecticut.…
Red Bank approves funding to continue CARTA Care-A-Van services in 2026
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The City of Red Bank has approved $30,000 in funding to continue CARTA’s Care-A-Van service for eligible residents, securing the program’s future beyond federal grant support. The funding, included in the city’s FY2026 budget, helps…
CPR call turns into arrest after nearly $500,000 in drugs seized
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- What started out as a CPR called turned into an arrest after Hamilton County authorities located a large amount of cash and drugs. On June 27, 2025, deputies with the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO)…
Firework shows happening across the News 12 viewing area
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The fourth of July is a week from today, and we've compiled a list of firework shows happening around our area. The list is by date, here are the following shows…
Walker County woman sentenced to 10 years in prison for trafficking 44 grams of meth
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Walker County woman has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after selling 44 grams of methamphetamine. On September 3, 2024, the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit (LMJC) Drug…
Two arrested after stealing wake boards from broken down boat
DEKALB COUNTY, Al. (WDEF) -- Two people have been arrested after stealing wakeboards from a broken down boat in DeKalb County. On June 23, 2025, the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) received information from the Fyffe Police Department…
New $25 weekend parking pass aims to boost downtown Chattanooga visits
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Parking Authority (CPA) has launched a new Weekend Parking Pass to make visiting downtown easier and more affordable. For an introductory rate of $25, the pass offers unlimited access to all CPA-managed parking, including…
Supreme Court, in birthright citizenship case, limits judges' use of nationwide injunctions
Washington — The Supreme Court on Friday limited the use of nationwide injunctions, reining in federal judges' ability to issue sweeping orders that have in recent years stymied implementation of policies from Republican and Democratic…
East Ridge approves first sanitation fee increase in over a decade
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- For the first time in more than 13 years, the City of East Ridge is increasing its sanitation fees to help cover rising service costs. The updated rates will go…