EPB announces new 25 Gig internet service for Convention Center
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Remember when Chattanooga took the nickname "Gig City" because of EPB's revolutionary Gig internet service? Times and speeds are changing. Today, EPB announced…
Two law enforcment officers killed in Marion County helicopter crash
WHITESIDE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Officials have now confirmed that a Tennessee trooper and a Marion County Sheriff's officer were killed in the helicopter crash this afternoon in the Whiteside community. "Today is a very…
Georgia's Attorney General hosts round table discussion on preventing elderly abuse at Dalton State College
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Representatives from several Georgia agencies met at a round table this afternoon hosted by Georgia’s Attorney General Chris Carr. (more…)
Helicopter crash causes major backup on I 24
UPDATE: Officials have now confirmed that a Tennessee trooper and a Marion County Sheriff’s officer were killed in the helicopter crash Tuesday afternoon in the Whiteside community. 7PM UPDATE: Officials have found a…
$5 Million Committed to West Side Neighborhood Redevelopment
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Five Million Dollars are now committed to the project to revitalize Chattanooga's West Side Neighborhood. The project will begin with a renovation of the James A. Henry School, which will act…
Old industrial building burns overnight in Rossville
ROSSVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) - Firefighters from several agencies spent the day dousing an old industrial building with water following a fire overnight in Rossville. The fire was reported around 2 AM at the old Coats American building at Maple…
Former Tennessee Speaker Casada arrested in corruption probe
Former Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada and top aide arrested on federal bribery, kickback charges.
National Weather Service Currently Conducting Maintenance on Local Radars
HYTOP, Ala. (WDEF)- The two primary radars that cover the majority of the News 12 viewing area are currently offline due to the…
Citizens concerned about South Broad Development impact look to form coalition and secure a CBA
Citizens concerned about the new South side development gathered Monday evening at the City Council chambers to form a coalition. The…
Suspect arrested at airport after triple shooting in downtown Atlanta
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - Atlanta Police believe a shooting this afternoon was not random. They got a call about an active shooter in the Midtown area. Two people were killed…
UTC students embrace return to normalcy
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- UTC students were back on campus today for their first day of classes this fall semester. After recent years of online lectures and campus restrictions, some say it feels as…
Bob Corker Chimes in on Political Division
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- This week's meeting of the Hamilton County Pachyderm club featured a special guest, former United States Senator and Chattanooga Mayor Bob Corker. Corker spoke on numerous topics, including political rhetoric pertaining…
Nashville unveils major redevelopment plan for the East Bank
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - Chattanooga has it's South Broad District plan. Today Nashville learned of a major development plan of it's own. The plan is to redevelop hundreds of acres of land on the East Bank of the Cumberland River. And…
Man pleads guilty to rape and kidnap of an Uber Driver in January
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The man accused of raping a female Uber driver in January has pleaded guilty. Zachery Johnson pleaded to aggravated rape and kidnapping. He got a 20 year sentence on the rape and 12 years for the kidnapping.…
What's Right With Our Schools: OLPH 85th Anniversary
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - For 85 years Our Lady of Perpetual Help has lived up to its name. The school and church are getting ready to celebrate that milestone this (8/26-8/28) weekend!…
More To The Story with Staley: Kids Art Boxes
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - You see lots of boxes outside the doors of Rivermont Elementary. The kids inside, ages pre-K through fifth grade, are the ones on the receiving…
Man says he was robbed and kidnapped around 4 AM at Northgate
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are investigating a kidnapping case before dawn near Northgate Mall. The victim told officers he had just gotten off work around 4 AM when he was robbed, kidnapped and his car stolen. But he was…
Suspect charged with shooting Hixson couple in bed
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police have made an arrest in the case where a man and woman said someone shot them while they were in bed. The shooting happened in a Hixson neighborhood eleven days ago. The couple who are…
School bus involved in multi-vehicle crash this morning
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A Hamilton County school bus was involved in a wreck Monday morning. It happened around 7:45 AM at Mountain View Road and Lee Highway in Ooltewah. Police say multiple vehicles were involved, but no one was taken…
Man Injured in Drive-By Shooting in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A man was injured when he was shot in a drive-by shooting Sunday Night in Chattanooga. (more…)
TECH BYTE: Create Unique Images with Midjourney
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- If you're looking to be more creative and make art on your phone or computer, there's a new AI art generator just for you. If…
Affidavit: Former Caregiver Charged with Attempted Murder
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A former caregiver is behind bars, accused of strangling her former patient. Marcella Collins is being charged with aggravated abuse of an elderly or vulnerable adult, attempted first degree murder, especially aggravated robbery, and aggravated…
Chattanooga Powerball Player Wins $50,000
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- One Powerball player in Chattanooga is about to be thousands of dollars richer! They won the big $50,000 prize in Saturday's drawing. The winner matched four out of five white balls, and the red Powerball. They…
Fire Damages Soddy-Daisy Home
SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Firefighters are investigating what started a house fire that caused $60,000 in damage. A family came home late Saturday night to find heavy smoke inside their Bayfront Drive…
