CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) announced the passing of one of their K9's, Buck. On September 23, 2025, K9 Buck experienced gastrointestinal upset, and his handler noticed he…
Bob Culkeen with WTCI PBS shares how the recent government defunding is affecting their programming and invites everyone to help the station by participating in their "Ale tRail" fundraiser. CHATTANOOGA,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga police were involved in a shooting Thursday morning in Hixson. Around 2:15 a.m., CPD officers responded to a burglary call in the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.(WDEF) – Pre-K teacher Tyroneshia Jordan walked into her classroom at the Children’s Academy for Education and Learning expecting a normal day—but instead, she was greeted with cheers, balloons, and a grand surprise. Jordan was presented with the Tennessee Early…
SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF)- A proposed new trail in Soddy-Daisy was back up for discussion Wednesday. (more…)
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- The next round of school maintenance projects is set to be approved in Hamilton County. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga welcomed the start of a new sports destination today as The Flying Pickle officially broke ground at 2105 South Lyerly Street. The 46,000-square-foot complex will…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Preparing for IRONMAN Chattanooga is a year-round commitment for athletes. The event demands discipline, endurance, and attention to both body and mind. One athlete, Todd Crandall,…
A pair of e-commerce entrepreneurs who bought a number of well-known retail brands — including RadioShack, Modell's Sporting Goods and Pier 1 Imports — out of bankruptcy are accused of running a Ponzi scheme. The…
YouTube creators whose accounts were banned for violating previous policies against COVID-19 and election misinformation will be given the chance to rejoin the platform, said Alphabet, YouTube's parent company, on Tuesday. In a letter submitted in response…
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Crews with the Tri-Community Fire Department (TCFD) put out a fire on a FedEx truck in Ooltewah Wednesday morning. On September 24, 2025, at 10:27 a.m., crews were dispatched to the fire on I-75…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Opioid addiction crisis slammed the southeast over the last few decades, with many communities ravaged by overdoses and deaths. Here in Hamilton County, multiple…
A 2024 lawsuit alleged Hershey had engaged in deceptive advertising by depicting chocolate pumpkins with carved faces, when the unwrapped chocolates were blank. A judge dismissed the lawsuit on Sept. 19 / U.S. District Court of…
Millions of people who receive food stamps could soon see smaller benefits or even get kicked out of the program due to changes that are starting to roll out from the Republicans' "big, beautiful" tax…
SEWANEE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The University of the South is facing a lawsuit seeking more than $35 million over toxic mold found in…
Ellen Liston with Dollywood joins News 12's Amelia Greer to highlight some of the exciting attractions at the park this fall. A new ride is also in the works for next spring- like…
One person is dead and two people are in critical condition after a shooting at an ICE field office in Dallas Wednesday morning, according to the Dallas Police Department. The shooter is dead,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- On Monday, President Donald Trump made announcements regarding a potential cause of autism. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga City Council has pulled a resolution that would’ve supported the UAW. (more…)
Have you noticed longer wait times at your doctor’s office or fewer people working the front desk? You’re not alone. A new report from Edge Health shows the problem isn’t just about doctors and nurses—it’s also an administrative staffing crisis…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga is preparing to welcome the IRONMAN triathlon for its 11th year this weekend, drawing thousands of athletes from across the country and around the world. Race…
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Calhoun man will be behind bars for three decades after being convicted of attempted murder. On October 24, 2025, Terry Lee Chamlee purchased a knife from a…
Disney is raising the prices of its streaming services, joining competitors such as Apple and Netflix in hiking subscription costs for their streaming platforms. Beginning Oct.21, the cost of an adverstisement-support Disney+ plan will jump…
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Soddy Daisy man has been arrested for attempted murder following a shooting Monday night. On September 22, 2025, at 11:10…