Supporting Chattanooga Nonprofits This Season
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - CHAgives is a community-wide giving campaign coordinated by United Way of Greater Chattanooga, in collaboration with local partners. The campaign brings together…
Golden Apple Award: Eric Barth, Hunter Middle School
OOLTEWAH, TN (WDEF) - Eric Barth has a gift for inspiring students both in the classroom and on the football field. The Ohio native has spent the last decade…
National Guard shooting suspect charged with murder, held without bond
The suspect in last week's shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., has been charged with murder and assault with intent to kill while armed. Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29, was ordered held without…
Trump administration considering expanding travel ban to around 30 countries after National Guard shooting
The Trump administration is considering expanding its travel ban — which currently restricts or bars the entry of nationals from 19 countries — to around 30 nations in the wake of the shooting of…
White House releases details of Trump's MRI scan
Washington — President Trump underwent "advanced imaging" of his abdomen and cardiovascular system for "preventative" reasons, the White House said Monday, one…
Fliers without a compliant ID will have to pay TSA $45 next year
Air travelers in the U.S. without a REAL ID will be charged a $45 fee beginning in February, the Transportation Security Administration announced Monday. The updated ID has been required since May, but passengers without it have…
Prevent allergic reactions this holiday season with the Chattanooga Allergy Clinic
Dr. Marc Cromie from the Chattanooga Allergy Clinic (CAC) joins News 12's Chip Chapman as he shares some tips on how you can keep your family safe this season through CAC's…
Chattanooga ranks in top 100 Bottlenecks in the country
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Traffic backups aren't just a local concern in Chattanooga. The American Transportation Research Institute has been tracking truck data for the last 23 years to find the worst backups in the…
National Guard medic treats Memphis shooting victim
MEMPHIS, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Tennessee National Guard is posting about how one of their medics may have saved a life in Memphis. The 194th Engineer Brigade is on patrol in Memphis.…
White House says admiral ordered follow-up strike on alleged drug boat, insists attack was lawful
ASSOCIATED PRESS By AAMER MADHANI and REGINA GARCIA CANO WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House said Monday that a Navy admiral acted “within his authority and the law” when he ordered a second, follow-up strike on an alleged drug…
Salvation Army invites community to help at Angel Tree Warehouse
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - It is that wonderful time of year again. The Salvation Army is asking for the community’s help at the Angel Tree Warehouse…
Little Sprouts awarded the Bright Spot Award
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Health Department recognized several community partners at its monthly meeting today for making a positive impact on public health. Among the honorees…
Upcoming Giving Tuesday Supports Local Families
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday, and two Chattanooga nonprofits are asking the community to step up and help families in need this holiday season. The Boys &…
Hearing Set for Shooting Case
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Two Hamilton County deputies are on leave while the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation investigates a police shooting during a traffic stop. Tadarius McDaniel, 23, faces…
What's Right With Our Schools: College Quest at UTC
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) -The transition from high school to college is a big adjustment for most students. Knowing exactly what to expect certainly helps. That's the idea…
Son of "El Chapo" pleads guilty to U.S. drug trafficking charges in deal with prosecutors
A son of notorious Mexican drug kingpin "El Chapo" pleaded guilty Monday to U.S. drug trafficking charges, months after his brother entered a plea deal. Known locally in Mexico as…
Laurel Graefe Appointed to Chattanooga Housing Authority Board of Commissioners
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly announced Laurel Graefe has been appointed to the Chattanooga Housing Authority (CHA) Board of Commissioners. Graefe is a former Regional Executive and…
‘Zootopia 2' roars to record-setting global box office with $556M opening
“Zootopia 2” had a roaring and record-setting opening at the box office. The animated animal city sequel from the Walt Disney Company brought in $96 million in North America over the weekend,…
City of Chattanooga Holiday Ornament Revealed
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Mayor Kelly has unveiled this year's Holiday Ornament for the City of Chattanooga. The ornament celebrates Chattanooga being named as America's first National Park City. The ornaments are available for…
Super Bowl 2026: Pregame performers will include Charlie Puth, Brandi Carlile and Coco Jones
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Super Bowl pregame show will open with a trio of standout performers in Northern California: Charlie Puth will hit the stage to sing the national anthem, Brandi Carlile will take on “America the…
Oxford University Press picks "rage bait" as its word of the year for 2025
Even if you don't know the meaning of the Oxford University Press' word of the year for 2025, you've probably been a victim of it on social media. The publisher for the Oxford…
How to watch the last supermoon of the year
NEW YORK (AP) — The last supermoon of the year will shine soon in December skies. The moon’s orbit around the Earth isn’t a perfect circle so it gets nearer and farther as it…
Over 800 people are still missing after flooding in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand
PADANG SIDEMPUAN, Indonesia (AP) — Over 800 people remained missing Monday after devastating floods killed over 1,000 people last week in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand, as Indonesia’s president urged more action to confront the changing climate.…
Shooting at child's birthday party in Stockton kills 4, injures 11; shooter remains at large
Four people were killed, and 11 others were wounded in a shooting during a child's birthday party in the Northern California city of Stockton Saturday night, authorities said. The suspect, or possibly suspects, remains at…
