Teen violence concerns
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Two teens were shot in the 2400 block of Dodson Avenue on August 31st. As of Tuesday, a 17 year-old was arrested in connection to that crime. He makes the third teen, arrested this week that was…
Two teens shot on Orchard Knob Avenue
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are investigating a shooting of two teenagers Thursday evening in East Chattanooga. It happened at 2600 N. Orchard Knob Avenue after 5 PM. The victims were a 15 and a 17 year old male. Both…
Both teachers facing sexual abuse charges are twin brothers
The Dalton borthers taught in Fort Payne and Sylvania schools in Alabama.
Hamilton County's Property Fraud Alert System
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - Hamilton County is rolling out a new technological advanced system to help protect your real estate from theft. The new technology is called the Property Fraud Alert system is an opt-in, opt-out program where property or…
39 year old cold was victim identified
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - The GBI and Hamilton County Cold case unit released the name of a 39 year old cold case victim who is believed to be one of the many victims of serial killer Samuel Little. Officials say…
WDEF News 12 Now To Launch Live, Local Newscast At 5:30 p.m. On October 12
WDEF News 12 Now, serving the Chattanooga, TN, area, will launch a new half-hour live local weekday newscast at 5:30 p.m. on October 12.
Coronavirus Found in Dead Cat
State health and agriculture officials are investigating after the coronavirus was found in a dead cat.
Nobel Peace Prize awarded to World Food Program
The World Food Program has won the Nobel Peace Prize for its efforts to combat hunger amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Cleaning company gives HCS board members action plan moving forward
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - "One complaint is too many, especially in this COVID environment. We want to ensure those faculty and staff that we're taking those very seriously," Senior Vice President of Operations for Southeast ABM Trey Brock said.…
North Carolina needs more volunteer firefighters
MURPHY, North Carolina (WDEF) - Officials say that North Carolina is facing a critical shortage of volunteer firefighters. FEMA reports that 72% of the state's firefighters are volunteers. And the number of volunteers has been declining by 11-12% each year.…
Hamilton County passes 100 death mark from pandemic
"Each one of these deaths represents a very real and painful loss to family and friends"
Moccasin Bend Park building a new welcome center
"It's really the first time that people will be welcomed officially to our wonderful National Archaeological District at Moccasin Bend."
Take a look at the new street mural on Riverfront Parkway
"This mural is going to be a little interactive as well so parents and kids can enjoy the mural together."
Second suspect charged in Madding murder
Chattanooga Police are charging a second suspect in connection with the death of Torran Madding. 37 year old Montrell Crumsey was already in custody at the Hamilton County Jail. Now, he's charged with Criminal Homicide. Witnesses told police Madding was…
Marion County charges suspect with murder of long missing man
No one has seen Wesley Ridge for 4 1/2 years and his body has never been found.
CDC Updates how the Coronavirus is spread
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Once again the CDC has issued a new update regarding the coronavirus. They now have evidence that Covid-19 can linger in the air and be spread by airborne transmission, infecting people more than 6 feet away. The…
13 charged in plots against Michigan governor, police
Six people have been charged in federal court with plotting to kidnap Michigan Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer at her vacation home.
Tennessee man killed in crash of small plane in Alabama
A small airplane crashed in a wooded area of northwest Alabama, killing the pilot.
New Tennessee Unemployment Claims Stay Under 10,000 for Second Week in a Row
New unemployment claims in Tennessee stayed under 10,000 for the second week in a row with 9,839.
Trump vows not to participate in virtual debate with Biden
President Donald Trump says he won't participate in next week’s debate with Democratic nominee Joe Biden if it's virtual.
Riverfront Traffic could be slowed by mural painting Thursday
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A mural painting event will affect traffic around the Tennessee Aquarium on Thursday. The River City Company has recruited volunteers to join local artist Alex Loza to create a street mural. They are closing a block between…
How Bethel Bible Village has coped with Covid-19
Bethel was founded in 1954 by a prison minister who was asked by one of the prisoners he was ministering to, to check on his boys. And he found six boys living in cardboard boxes out in the woods and…
Police arrest 2 suspects in Dodds Avenue fatal shooting
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga police make two arrests in connection with a deadly shooting on Dodds Avenue. 31 year old Kenneth King and 18 year old Harrison Ellis are both charged with Criminal Homicide. 18 year old Jacobreyan Reed was…
Victim of northern Hamilton County shooting dies
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) - A man who was shot yesterday in northern Hamilton County, has died. 51 year old Jeffrey Conner died in the hospital this morning. He was shot around 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon on Melanie Lane, off…