UPDATE: A check of his previous arrests in Hamilton County shows a criminal history going back to 2003. Most are driving offenses, several involving alcohol. He was last charged with DUI in 2018. But none of the previous charges were…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF): Betty White, often referred to as America's Grandmother, was not only an exceptional actress, but also an avid animal advocate. In honor of Betty and her love for animals, the Betty…
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - As air travel rebounded in 2021, so did gun confiscations. In fact, the TSA reports we broke records for the number of weapons they found in carry-on luggage last…
The blast from the volcano could be heard in Alaska, and the waves crossed the ocean to cause an oil spill and two drownings in Peru.
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - Former Alabama quarterback and current sports radio host Jay Barker faces a March court date on domestic violence charges. The 49 year old Barker was arrested after an early morning incident over the weekend. Police investigators say…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Starting this week, Americans will be able to get at-home COVID tests for free. The news comes amid a national testing shortage. In Hixson, Access Pharmacy is feeling the…
ROSSVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) - 15 year old Joel Westbrook has spina bifida. Every day, he and his Mom, Wendy, strap on the braces. So Joel can get around. He'll use…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Integrity first, service before self and excellence in all we do. Those are the core values of the United States Air Force. Now, Students at…
UPDATE: "Due to a spike in COVID-19 numbers in our school system, students will have a Remote Learning Day on Tuesday, January 18. Teachers will be available via email. Schools and administrative offices will be closed." --- Whitfield County Schools…
YOUNG HARRIS, Georgia (WDEF) - While the snow once again only lightly dusted most of the News 12 Now coverage area, it was a different story in the mountains to our east. The Blue Ridge Mountain EMC reports widespread power…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- After a week of virtual events honoring the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, the community gathers in person at Miller Park to remember the life of one of the…
EAST RIDGE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Three workers for the city of East Ridge has resigned in the face of an umpiring pay scandal investigation. Officials say it involved a bogus pay scheme for umpiring softball and baseball games at Camp…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are investigating a fatal shooting Saturday night in East Chattanooga. The shooting happened after 10:30 PM in the 2400 block of Glass Street. Police believe the case was a robbery attempt. They say the shooter…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The pandemic may have forced many of us not to go out during 2021, but it didn’t force us not to go buy homes. According to a new report from…
Officially, NBA players began participating in games that were scheduled to celebrate and honor the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in 1986 when the federal holiday commemorating the civil-rights leader was observed for the first time. Oscar Robertson…
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (WDEF) -- We're learning more about some of the new products announced at the Consumer Electronics Show this year. The coronavirus pandemic couldn't keep all companies from showing…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) - Two UTC students are using running and walking as a way to go on a mission trip to Ecuador. Korie Hawthorne and Lauren Odon put on a…
For one man here in Chattanooga, possums are a passion. He's doing all he can to make their lives better. Dave Staley found out there's more to the story.
To commemorate the 150 year anniversary of the Chattanooga Fire Department, a hard bound, full color book was created and a copy presented to the Chattanooga Public Library Friday morning.
The historic Chattanooga Bank building is once again on track to become a hotel.
Winter weather means hot cocoa and snow angels, but it also means caution when taking to the road. News 12's Chris Guin goes over TDOT's plans for the roads to prepare for the conditions.
The U.S. Supreme Court blocked the federal vaccine requirement for businesses of 100 or more employees but they kept the mandate for large health care providers. News 12's Andy Santoro spoke with a local attorney for some legal insight into the decision.
When schools went virtual after COVID-19 started nearly two years ago getting internet to people in need was a challenge but solved by organizations in Chattanooga.
A 4 billion-year-old meteorite from Mars that caused a splash here on Earth decades ago contains no evidence of ancient, primitive Martian life after all, scientists reported Thursday.