CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) will be hosting a smoke alarm drive Monday, January 19 at 10 a.m. at Chattanooga Fire Station 6 (4510 Bonny Oaks Drive). Firefighters will be in…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) has turned 174 years old. CPD was formed on January 5, 1852 with the appointment of the first city marshal. The…
Middle Valley Road will be closed overnight beginning Wednesday, January 7, at 7:00 p.m., and will reopen by 5:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 8, according to the Office of the Hamilton County Mayor. This will allow crews to install storm…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Demonstrators gathered at Miller Park on Sunday in response to the ongoing conflict involving Venezuela and the United States. The gathering followed recent international developments involving the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Following recent events in Venezuela, News 12 connected with a Venezuelan citizen who currently lives in the country and describes taking cover during the strike.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As the New Year begins, the Asian Lantern Festival is coming to a close at the Chattanooga Zoo, giving families one last chance…
The United States hit Venezuela with a "large-scale strike" early Saturday and said its president, Nicolás Maduro, had been captured and flown out of the country after months of stepped-up pressure by Washington.
CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland (AP) - Investigators said Friday that they believe sparkling candles atop Champagne bottles ignited a fatal fire at a Swiss ski resort when they came too close to the ceiling of a…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed a New Year’s Eve proclamation delaying increased tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for a year, citing ongoing trade talks. Trump’s order signed…
An SUV has crashed into a power pole in the 10600 block of Lee Hwy, south of the county line, Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department says. The driver was transported to a…
Dunkin Donuts is offering guests a free classic donut with any drink purchase on January 2. They say every free donut comes with a reusable donut bag. They also say supplies are limited.…
A viral video has put a national spotlight on Minnesota's child care network as allegations of widespread fraud swirl. Records show Minnesota has been trying to improve oversight of the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) payment system…
NEW YORK (AP) — Tesla lost its crown as the world’s bestselling electric vehicle maker on Friday as a customer revolt over Elon Musk’s right-wing politics and stiff overseas competition pushed sales down for a second year…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Erlanger East Hospital has welcomed its first baby of 2026. Birdie, the daughter of Alexis and Brandon Wilson, was born at 12:04 a.m. on New Year's Day. They report mom and baby are doing well. Congratulations…
Nathan Huguenin, 19, said he wasn't able to sleep after escaping from the fire that tore through a packed Swiss ski resort bar during a New Year's party, killing dozens of people, many in their teens and…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Families packed the Creative Discovery Museum to celebrate the new year a little earlier than usual during the annual New Year’s at Noon event.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As a new year begins, gyms and fitness centers nationwide experience measurable changes in membership activity, including community organizations such as the YMCA. Industry reports show that…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Adults living with recurrent respiratory papillomatosis, or RRP, have long relied on surgery to manage this rare HPV-related disease. Caused by chronic infection with HPV 6…
If you’re looking for something fun to do before winter break winds down, the Chattanooga Zoo is giving families one last chance to step into a glowing world of fantasy. The Asian Lantern Festival is nearing the end of its…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- The debate over a proposed new emergency room in Cleveland is continuing to heat up. Despite there being over 110,000 people in Bradley County, the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Millions of Americans live with chronic high blood pressure and don’t realize it, often because the condition shows few noticeable symptoms. Now, a new…
The popular bakery chain Sprinkles Cupcakes, which was known for its storefronts and "cupcake ATMs," is permanently closing all locations, according to its founder and former owner. In a post to Instagram, Candace…
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF)-Flu activity is increasing across the Tennessee Valley, with local hospitals preparing for a particularly busy winter season. Erlanger…
Climate change worsened by human behavior made 2025 one of the three hottest years on record, scientists said. It was also the first time that the three-year temperature average broke through the threshold set in…