House fire on the W Road
WALDENS RIDGE, Tennessee (WDEF) - An early morning fire on the side of Signal Mountain created quite a water challenge for Waldens Ridge Emergency Services. The fire happened at a home on the W Road around 6 AM. But…
Man kills 3 daughters, 1 other, himself at California church
A man shot and killed his three daughters, their chaperone and himself during a supervised visit with the girls Monday at a church in Sacramento, California, authorities said.
Thousands evacuate worst Australian floods in over a decade
Thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate their homes as parts of Australia’s southeast coast are inundated by the worst flooding in more than a decade that has claimed at least 10 lives.
Russia-Ukraine War: What to know on Day 6 of Russian assault
Russia’s war on Ukraine is now in its sixth day, with a miles-long convoy of Russian tanks and armored vehicles inching closer to the Ukrainian capital and fighting intensifying on the…
Chattanooga Firefighters rescue woman from burning home
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Firefighters rescued a woman from her burning home at the 18-hundred block of East Fourth Street Sunday morning. The woman was trapped in her bathroom after a burning candle in her bedroom accidentally caught her nightgown…
Bob Corker says Vladimir Putin has turned himself into a pariah
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Former US Senator and Chattanooga Mayor Bob Corker gave his thoughts on the Ukraine conflict today. Corker said Vladimir Putin has turned himself into a Pariah in attacking…
Grayson's Ladder raises awareness for Rare Disease Day
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- The team behind Grayson's Ladder is wearing blue to raise awareness on this Rare Disease Day. The nonprofit is named after nine-year-old Grayson Ledbetter, who has Alexander's Disease. It's a regressive brain disease. Less than 500 people have…
This couple wants back into Ukraine
RINGGOLD, Ga. -- The war in Ukraine has continued into its fifth straight day. Ukrainian civilians are fleeing to neighboring European countries as the conflict continues. But only a…
Local Sanctuary for Elderly and Severely Abused Animals
PIKEVILLE, TN (WDEF) - "He's got a lot of trust issues because you do when someone shoots you in the face," says Judy LaGrone who is President and Treasurer for Maringa Animal Shelter.…
Georgia Senate passes permitless carry handgun bill
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia's state Senate has passed a Republican-backed bill that would do away with the need for a license to carry a handgun in public, thereby eliminating a current background check requirement. Democrats said the measure would fuel…
US states adding to financial pressure on Russia over war
By DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press Seeking to tighten the financial squeeze on Russia over its war against Ukraine, governors and lawmakers in numerous U.S. states were taking actions Monday to pull state investments from Russian companies while encouraging private…
What's Right With Our Schools: Girls Inspired at Brainerd High
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Getting into the college is one thing. Graduating college is another. Some Brainerd High School students are developing a support system that should see them all the way through.…
More To The Story: Cleveland Greenway Bridge
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Back in late January, we saw a ribbon cutting ceremony in Cleveland for a bridge. A completely renovated walking bridge that will be the centerpiece of a…
Melissa Blair arraigned on student sex charges
ATHENS, Tennessee (WDEF) - Melissa Blair was arraigned on Monday in McMinn County 23 sex charges involving high school students. In the brief court appearance, officials discussed whether she should be allowed on school property while she awaits trial. Blair…
Man pleads guilty to statutory rape of 15 year old
TRION, Georgia (WDEF) - A Trion man has entered a guilty plea of statutory rape of a 15 year old girl. Jury selection was about to begin for the trial of 36 year old Tommy Lee Prince, when he entered…
TECH BYTE: Digital Frames Make Pictures Perfect
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- You don't necessarily need to print out a picture to put it on display in your home or office. That's what digital picture frames are…
Republican mayoral candidates spoke at “Conservative Conversations"
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Republican mayoral candidates Weston Wamp, Matt Hullander, and Sabrena Smedley spoke Sunday evening at Calvary Chapel. News 12 was not allowed to film the event at…
Black Owned Business Expo
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- More than 30 black owned businesses were part of the Black Owned Business Expo at Hamilton place this weekend. Hamilton County black owners had their products up for sale.…
Fire caused by candle mishap leads to woman rescued, pet death
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Chattanooga firefighters rescued a woman from her burning Highland Park home early Sunday morning, a fire caused by a mishap with a candle. At 3:48 AM, C.F.D. was called to a residential fire with entrapment in the…
Rossville fire
ROSSVILLE, Georgia (WDEF)- Catoosa County Firefighters battled a blaze of a residential home Saturday late afternoon. The fire started at a home on North Peppercorn Lane in Rossville around 4:00 P.M. News 12 spoke to a person at the scene who…
Art show gets Ukrainian couple out of country just prior to invasion
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- A Ukrainian couple is in Chattanooga as one of the artists has her art on display. Victoria Kalaichi’s solo art exhibition…
Solid turn out at HCSO job fair
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- People came out Saturday to interview and test to be a part of the Hamilton County Sheriffs office. Written test, appointment being made for your polygraph, as well as interviews occurred. The physical test was another one…
Body scanner detects pills & meth before inmate gets inside jail
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Bradley County Sheriff credits a body scanner for catching an inmate smuggling drugs on his person. Christopher Pugh was being booked on federal drug charges at the jail. The Sheriff's Office says he had already…
Man dies in early morning Varnell wreck
VARNELL, Georgia (WDEF) - One victim died in an early morning crash in Whitfield County. Georgia troopers say two vehicles collided around 6:30 AM in the town of Varnell. They say a Nissan Frontier graveling on Main Street turned onto…