Former Hamilton County Teacher Sentenced for Abuse
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A former Hamilton County teacher, Duane Sanders, was sentenced today for multiple counts of sexual abuse of children following a lengthy investigation. Sanders was found…
Gerber recalls some arrowroot biscuits over potential plastic or paper pieces
Gerber is recalling some of its arrowroot biscuits over potential contamination of soft plastic and paper pieces, the Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday. The recall affects several batches of the 5.5-ounce Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits…
One Taken to Hospital Following Kitchen Fire in North Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- One person was transported to the hospital following a kitchen fire at a North Chattanooga home. Blue Shift companies responded to the 900 block of Forest Avenue around 12:30…
Bruce Springsteen pens new "Streets of Minneapolis" protest song, with lyrics honoring Renee Good, Alex Pretti
Bruce Springsteen has released a song in honor of Alex Pretti and Renee Good titled "Streets of Minneapolis." Springsteen announced the release Wednesday on Instagram. "I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the…
Huge landslide leaves Sicilian homes teetering on cliff edge as 1,500 people are evacuated
ROME (AP) — Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni visited a southern town in Sicily on Wednesday that has been left teetering on the edge of a cliff after days of heavy rains from a cyclone triggered a…
Romance under the falls at Ruby Falls!
Jaclyn Lewis with Ruby Falls joins News 12's Amelia Greer as the historic area attraction gets ready for Valentine's Day. 'Romance at Ruby' gives couples a chance to celebrate the holiday with…
Amazon cuts 16,000 jobs in the latest round of layoffs
The Associated Press Amazon is cutting about 16,000 jobs in the latest round of mass layoffs for the tech industry. Beth Galetti, a senior vice president at the ecommerce company, made…
3 charged in Ulta Beauty thefts in East Tennessee
KNOXVILLE (WDEF) - Three suspects are the latest suspects in a national trend of stealing beauty products. They were identified last week inside an Ulta Beauty store in Oak Ridge. When police pulled them over after leaving, they found trash…
Tennessee Aquarium offers indoor option during cold weather
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As temperatures remain extremely low, many children across the area are still out of school. For parents looking for ways to keep their families…
PawPaw’s Ministry helps unhoused community during extreme cold
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Our friends from PawPaw’s Ministry were spotted in Chattanooga today, handing out blankets, hot beverages, and coats to members of the unhoused community. With…
Airport Sets New Passenger Record
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Airport broke its all-time passenger record in 2025, serving 632,384 travelers, a 14 percent increase from the year before. Airport President and CEO April Cameron…
Electric Crews Answer Extra Call
SEQUACHEE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - After completing power restorations in their own service area Sunday evening, crews from Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative answered a request for help from other electric cooperatives…
Golden Apple Award: Myra Cook, Oakwood Christian Academy
CHICKAMAUGA, GA (WDEF) - Myra Cook is an institution at Oakwood Christian Academy. She's been there for more than 25 years. As a music teacher, she inspired countless…
Second Case of Bird Flu Confirmed in Walker County
Georgia officials now confirm a second case of bird flu in Walker County. This is a different flock since the first one reported two weeks ago. But officials say it is inside the Control area for the first case. “Through…
World's First Indoor Slide Park to Come to Pigeon Forge
This year, the world's first indoor slide park will open its doors in Pigeon Forge. Slick City Action Park, a fully indoor, climate-controlled attraction will feature more than 20 slides for people to enjoy.…
UPS to slash workforce by up to 30,000 jobs this year
United Parcel Service plans to cut up to 30,000 workers this year as it moves to cut costs, the delivery giant's chief financial officer said Tuesday. "In terms of semi-variable costs, we expect to reduce…
Urban League providing free tax preparation for households
Dr. Reginald Smith II with the Urban League of Greater Chattanooga joins News 12's Amelia Greer as tax season kicks off and panic settles in for many. ULGC provides…
Signal Mountain recovering from ice storm
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF)- Many of our mountainous communities saw up…
Whataburger Expands Across Tennessee
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) - Whataburger, a fast-food chain founded in Corpus Christi, Texas in 1950, continues expanding its footprint across Tennessee with the opening of a new location in East Ridge. …
New Tax Rules for Tipped Workers
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tax season has arrived, and new federal tax changes could impact how many Americans file their 2025 tax returns, particularly people who earn tips or overtime…
Google to pay $68 million over allegations its voice assistant eavesdropped on users
Google has agreed to pay $68 million to settle a class-action lawsuit that alleged the technology giant's voice assistant had illegally recorded users and then shared their private conversations with advertisers. The preliminary settlement, filed…
What's Right With Our Schools: Tennessee Aquarium STREAM Center
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - The STREAM learning Center opened at the Tennessee Aquarium late last year. The Aquarium's classrooms, educator offices and programming are all housed in…
City of Chattanooga Refuse/Recycling and Bulk Pickup Will Run on Regular Schedule
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- The City of Chattanooga says that refuse/recycling and bulk trash pickup will run on a regular schedule on Monday, January 26. They say if you have any questions or if you have a nonemergency concerning garbage or…