HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Hamilton County man has been arrested after vandalizing and stealing from the former Volunteer Army Ammunition Plant. In the early afternoon of May 28, 2025, authorities observed…
BLEDSOE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- After a little over 2 weeks of water issues, the Fall Creek Falls Utility District (FCFUD) says they have been…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Starting next year, deer baiting will be legal in Tennessee, but only on private land. Hunters will have to buy…
Hormel Foods Corporation is recalling over 256,000 pounds of canned beef stew nationwide due to potential contamination with wood fragments, according to federal health officials. In a recall notice posted Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's…
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Tennessee man recently pleaded after asking a minor for sex in Georgia. Brandon James McGarvey-Rogers used the mobile messaging…
JetBlue and United Airlines on Thursday announced a new partnership that will allow frequent fliers to earn and use points on both airlines and also swap slots at New York area airports. As part of…
Tiffany Miller with Charlotte Grace Events brings local vendor Rose Murphy 'The Lunch Lady' to visit the News 12 studio with delicious banana pudding. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Banana Pudding…
Washington For sixty years, Head Start has been a cornerstone of support for families across the United States—especially in Tennessee. Providing early childhood education, health services, and family support, the program has served as a crucial foundation for millions of…
CHATTANOOGA, TN. (WDEF)— It’s time to lace up your skates and roll back through time, because one of the city’s most beloved retro experiences is making a dazzling comeback. Skate Station has officially returned — and it’s bringing new energy…
By CHRIS MEGERIAN ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON (AP) — Elon Musk is leaving his government role as a top adviser to President Donald Trump after spearheading efforts to reduce and overhaul the federal bureaucracy. His departure, announced Wednesday evening, marks the end of a turbulent chapter…
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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - In 2024 alone, the U.S. experienced 27 weather and climate disasters, each causing over a billion dollars in damage. From hurricanes and wildfires to floods and tornadoes,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Another dangerous rescue at a well-known local spot. Chattanooga firefighters were called to the rock quarry at Greenway Farms Tuesday night after a man fell more than thirty feet from…
Guitarist and singer Rick Derringer, who shot to fame at 17 when his band The McCoys recorded "Hang On Sloopy," had a hit with "Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo" and earned a Grammy Award for…
RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Four men have been arrested in Rhea County after leading authorities on a pursuit. On Tuesday, May 27, 2025,…
COHUTTA, Ga. (WDEF) -- Authorities in Cohutta are searching for a woman who is facing several charges. Natasha Reynolds is wanted for littering/dumping in a local park, giving false information,…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Lights, camera, patrol — the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) is back on the national stage as COPS returns to film…
Here's your friendly reminder not to overlook your medicine cabinet in your cleaning routine. Just like food, medications and supplements can expire, meaning the products hiding out in your home may not be as safe or effective…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A TV station in Nashville has obtained photos showing that Hamilton County still has a problem housing children. The photos…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A woman has withdrawn a lawsuit she filed against Massage Envy at Hamilton Place. The suit accused a therapist of recording video…
Ford Motor is recalling nearly 1.1 million Ford and Lincoln vehicles because of a software problem that could cause the rearview camera image to malfunction when the car is in reverse, the National Highway Traffic…
Checked bags are a big business for U.S. airlines, bringing in more than $7 billion in revenue last year, according to data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics. The fees have brought more revenue to the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The future North River Elementary School is set to move to its next step in its design process. (more…)
Washington — President Trump said he would pardon reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, who are in prison for charges that include bank fraud and tax evasion, in an emotional call with their children on Tuesday. "Your…