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…
Tamara Steward appointed city's first-ever Chief Equity Officer
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Tamara Steward is Chattanooga's first-ever Chief Equity Officer -- a key role in Mayor Tim Kelly's plans to help inclusivity thrive in both local government and the community. She's…
Financial analyst believes inflation will end
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Inflation continues to ravage the local economy here in the Tennessee Valley. 40-year highs for inflation are still impacting critical resources for Chattanoogans on everything from gasoline to…
Local Ukrainian Professor Gives Opinion on Russian Conflict
As Russia moves further into her native country, Dr. Khmelko has watched the situation progress with heartbreak. "For me personally, it's absolutely heartbreaking, and I do feel helpless, having my family,…
More To The Story: Prayer Walk
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Jon Rector has done rescue mission work for some 21 years. He's the executive director of Chattanooga Outreach. You probably know it as the Union Gospel Mission.…
Hamilton County Sheriffs' Office job fair
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Saturday people will have a chance to interview to join the Hamilton County Sheriffs' Office. Last weekend people come out virtually to find out about the jobs available. This week, at the Metro Tab Church on Shallowford…
Mask guidelines changing
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF)- According to reports, the CDC will soon advise people to still wear masks indoors in counties with high levels of meaningful COVID-19 cases such as hospitalizations and deaths as compared…
Cleveland Police make more arrests in airsoft gun attacks
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Police in Cleveland have charged two young men following a spree of attacks with an airsoft-type gun. There were a total of three incidents involving the airsoft gun and a bb gun. The latest arrests involved…