YMCA Launches Teaching Kitchen Series
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The JA Henry Community YMCA is serving up something new, and it’s not just about fitness. Starting today, their brand-new Teaching Kitchen is launching a series of…
Students Earn Award for Full Voting Registration
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - One local high school is being recognized for going above and beyond in preparing students for civic responsibility. Lookout Valley High School is now among…
Hamilton County Sheriff's Office investigating in-custody death
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) is investigating an in-custody death. At 4:55 a.m., May 6, 2025, an HCSO corrections deputy requested medical assistance for an unresponsive inmate in the Delta Housing Unit. Upon arrival,…
Wamp announces third Veteran Service Officer to be added in Hamilton County
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A major expansion is coming to Hamilton County's Veterans Service Office, Mayor Weston Wamp announced today. A third Veteran…
3 bronze plaques stolen from Chattanooga national military park
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Three bronze plaques were stolen from a Chattanooga national military park Sunday. At 12:01 p.m., May 4, 2025, two white males removed three…
Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial is underway. Here's what to know about the charges, evidence and more.
Sean "Diddy" Combs, the music mogul accused of sexually assaulting, trafficking and otherwise exploiting women in recurring incidents over multiple decades, is standing trial in New York City this month. Jury selection began Monday, and…
Inaugural Scott Chase Scramble on May 19
Scott Chase with KZ106 joins News 12's Chip Chapman as he gets ready to host an inaugural golfing event. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Local radio legend Scott Chase with KZ106 is…
2025 Carson Scholars honored in celebration of excellence
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - An elite group of young changemakers was honored this weekend at the largest Carson Scholars Fund celebration in the organization’s…
East Ridge police investigate reported targeted incident at local hospital
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The East Ridge Police Department (ERPD) is investigating a drive by shooting that occurred at a local hospital. At 4:35 p.m.,…
Jail calls to be allowed in Chattanooga gang murder case
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Chattanooga gang member charged with killing a mother in 2016 to prevent her from testifying in a murder trial was back…
Kenya White Signs Plea Agreement
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A former Chattanooga teacher has pleaded guilty to federal charges after investigators say he tried to exploit two students, ages twelve and fourteen. Federal prosecutors say the…
Walnut Street Bridge Renovation Costs Rise
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A new change order could raise the cost of restoring Chattanooga’s Walnut Street Bridge by more than $630,000. If approved, that would bring the total renovation…
Hamilton County focuses on health and education
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A local council meeting this week brought renewed attention to the future of children’s health and education in Hamilton County. Presenters introduced two key programs—each aiming to build a…
Chattanooga police investigating early morning I-24 homicide
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga police are investigating a homicide that occurred on I-24 eastbound near the Westside Drive exit. At 2:57 a.m., May 4, 2025, officers with the…
Former Murray County bus driver arrested for grooming a minor
MURRAY COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A former Murray County bus driver has been arrested by the GBI for grooming a minor. On Thursday, April 24, 2025, the…
Gov. Brian Kemp says he won't run for Georgia Senate seat
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp will not seek the GOP nomination in next year's Georgia Senate race, a key contest for control of Congress' upper chamber…
The Real ID deadline is just around the corner. Here's what to know.
The Real ID deadline is rapidly approaching. Americans will be required to switch to the enhanced form of identification by Wednesday, May 7,…
Former Chatt Prep teacher Kenya White pleads guilty to enticement of a child in federal court
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Former Chattanooga Prep teacher Kenya White has agreed to plead guilty to enticement of a child…
Dade County man found guilty on child molestation charges
TRENTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Dade County man has been found guilty of child molestation. The conviction of Jesse Miles Seals was followed by a two day…
Salvation Army Social Services temporarily relocating due to flooding
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Salvation Army's Social Services are being forced to temporarily relocate due to flooding issues. The social services office, located at 800 McCallie Avenue, was forced…
What's Right With Our Schools: Ivy League Graduates
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Cleveland High School continues to excel both in and out of the classroom. This year, two graduating seniors are taking their achievements to the…
Temu halts China shipments to U.S. as de minimis tariff exemption ends
Temu, a low-cost retailer based in China, has overhauled its business model by halting shipments of Chinese-made goods to customers in the U.S. The move follows the May 2 expiration of the so-called de minimis exemption from…
Shop the Market At brings lots of vendors and fun each weekend in May
Robert Davis with Shop the Market At joins News 12's Amelia Greer as they get ready for a month-long lineup in May. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Shop the Market At…
Boating fatality in Chickamauga Lake
MEIGS County, Tenn. (WDEF) - The fifth boating fatality happened on Chickamauga Lake on May 4, 2025. Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency officers and local authorities responded to a call shortly after 4:00 p.m. ET. Preliminary…
