Operation Absolute Resolve in Venezuela
CHATTANOOGA, TENN. (WDEF) - Continuing our coverage of the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, News 12’s Lillian Yi spoke with former FBI undercover operative Eric O’Neill about the intelligence and…
Special election on deck following resignation of Marjorie Taylor Greene
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF)- Monday, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene formally resigned from Congress. This after increasing tension between her and President Trump over the release of the Epstein Files. With…
Runners excited for Haig Mill Lake Park improvements
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF)- The city of Dalton is working to replace one of its primary walking trails. Their Parks and Recreation Department announced that portions of the Haig…
New Partnership Expands Housing Affordability
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Invest Chattanooga is partnering with American South Capital Partners to fund new mixed-income housing projects in Chattanooga. The nonprofit, operating for just six months, provides early, lower-cost…
What's Right With Our School: Signal Centers STEM Program
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - A solid background in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math is becoming more essential every day. Signal Centers are helping some of their youngest…
New Year's Day Ooltewah Fire Leaves Structure in Ruins
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- On January 1, 2026, Highway 58 Volunteer Fire Department responded to a fully involved structure fire on Ooltewah-Georgetown Road. Hamilton County Sheriff and EMS provided on-scene support. Tri-Community responded to the scene with manpower and a…
Air Fryer Leads to Kitchen Fire and $25,000 in Damage
An 11-year-old called 911 on January 5 to report an air fryer cooker was on fire in their kitchen. Dallas Bay Volunteer Fire Department (Dallas Bay VFD) responded to the 7800 block area of Moses Road around 11:40 a.m.…
New flu map shows Very High infections in our region
ATLANTA (WDEF) - The new flu map for the country shows cases are growing as kids return to school this week. The CDC map puts Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama all in the "Very High" category. The data was collected in…
Chattanooga Fire Department to Host Smoke Alarm Drive
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) will be hosting a smoke alarm drive Monday, January 19 at 10 a.m. at Chattanooga Fire Station 6 (4510 Bonny Oaks Drive). Firefighters will be in…
Chattanooga Police Department Celebrates 174 Years
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) has turned 174 years old. CPD was formed on January 5, 1852 with the appointment of the first city marshal. The…
Middle Valley Road to Close for Storm Drainage Pipe Installation
Middle Valley Road will be closed overnight beginning Wednesday, January 7, at 7:00 p.m., and will reopen by 5:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 8, according to the Office of the Hamilton County Mayor. This will allow crews to install storm…
Protest Held Over Venezuela Conflict
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Demonstrators gathered at Miller Park on Sunday in response to the ongoing conflict involving Venezuela and the United States. The gathering followed recent international developments involving the…
Venezuelan Citizen speaks out following U.S. operation
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Following recent events in Venezuela, News 12 connected with a Venezuelan citizen who currently lives in the country and describes taking cover during the strike.…
Chattanooga zoo welcomes special guests from Disney Animation’s Frozen
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As the New Year begins, the Asian Lantern Festival is coming to a close at the Chattanooga Zoo, giving families one last chance…
US strikes Venezuela and says its leader, Maduro, has been captured and flown out of the country
The United States hit Venezuela with a "large-scale strike" early Saturday and said its president, Nicolás Maduro, had been captured and flown out of the country after months of stepped-up pressure by Washington.
Swiss investigators believe sparkling candles atop wine bottles ignited fatal bar fire
CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland (AP) - Investigators said Friday that they believe sparkling candles atop Champagne bottles ignited a fatal fire at a Swiss ski resort when they came too close to the ceiling of a…
Trump delays increased tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for a year
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed a New Year’s Eve proclamation delaying increased tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for a year, citing ongoing trade talks. Trump’s order signed…
Car Crashes into Power Pole on Lee Highway
An SUV has crashed into a power pole in the 10600 block of Lee Hwy, south of the county line, Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department says. The driver was transported to a…
Dunkin Donuts Offering Free Donut with Drink Purchase on January 2
Dunkin Donuts is offering guests a free classic donut with any drink purchase on January 2. They say every free donut comes with a reusable donut bag. They also say supplies are limited.…
Records reveal Minnesota's long history with day care fraud warnings
A viral video has put a national spotlight on Minnesota's child care network as allegations of widespread fraud swirl. Records show Minnesota has been trying to improve oversight of the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) payment system…
Tesla loses title as world’s biggest electric vehicle maker as sales fall for second year in a row
NEW YORK (AP) — Tesla lost its crown as the world’s bestselling electric vehicle maker on Friday as a customer revolt over Elon Musk’s right-wing politics and stiff overseas competition pushed sales down for a second year…
Erlanger East Welcomes First Baby of 2026
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Erlanger East Hospital has welcomed its first baby of 2026. Birdie, the daughter of Alexis and Brandon Wilson, was born at 12:04 a.m. on New Year's Day. They report mom and baby are doing well. Congratulations…
Swiss ski resort fire survivors and witnesses recount scenes "like a horror movie"
Nathan Huguenin, 19, said he wasn't able to sleep after escaping from the fire that tore through a packed Swiss ski resort bar during a New Year's party, killing dozens of people, many in their teens and…
Countdown to Fun at the Creative Discovery Museum
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Families packed the Creative Discovery Museum to celebrate the new year a little earlier than usual during the annual New Year’s at Noon event.…