HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) - Sunday afternoon, around 5:30p.m., the Dallas Bay Volunteer Fire Department respond to a kitchen fire on Carterwood Lane. When firefighters arrived on the scene, they saw smoke showing at the home. Once first responders confirmed…
DADE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — If you were wondering what caused the slowdown on I-24 East earlier, Dade County had a few pigs running wild, causing traffic delays. Dade County police confirm…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Keeping your child safe on the road is a top priority—and now it’s easier than ever. The Safe Journey Child Passenger Safety Program, administered by…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga went to the dogs this weekend — all for a good cause. Paw Palooza, hosted by the McKamey Animal…
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF)- With Juneteenth approaching, the Unity Group of Chattanooga has launched a powerful series of events commemorating 160 years since emancipation. The opening ceremony paid tribute to the United States Colored Troops (U.S.C.T.), who played a vital role…
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF)-Tennessee Donor Services hosted a moving event today to honor the lives of organ donors and the lasting impact of their selfless gifts. The annual Celebration of Hope brought together donor families, transplant recipients, and supporters from across…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- On Thursday night, Duane Sanders was convicted of 15 child sex abuse counts including a count of aggravated child…
UPDATE (6/9/2025): The victim involved in the fatal crash on Highway 58 Friday has been identified. 41-year-old Kari Parsons died in a two-vehicle crash in the 4700 block of…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County Commissioners will be getting a smaller than planned bump in discretionary pay. In the initial proposed budget, they were going to get about a five thousand dollar bump to 20 thousand dollars for…
RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A jury convicted a former teacher in Dayton of only one of five sexual abuse charges. Michael Arnold was accused of…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) recovered $12,000 worth of fentanyl during a recent drug bust. On June 4, 2025, HCSO narcotics detectives and SWAT Team executed a search warrant at a 4634…
BOAZ, Al. (WDEF) -- A teacher in Boaz, Alabama has been arrested for sexual assault involving a student. On June 5, 2025, the Boaz Police Department (BPD)…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Cleveland man charged in the murder of his ex-wife was back in court. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A discussion was held this week on the future on how to better position Chattanooga competitively in the tourism…
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Signal Mountain man faces several counts of sexual abuse including aggravated rape of a child. Stephen Rapaport was…
Tony and A.J. McInnis with Tasty Donuts join News 12's Chip Chapman on National Doughnut Day, June 6! Come and grab some tasty donuts with discounted offers exclusively for the occasion. CHATTANOOGA,…
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Nc. (WDEF) -- An arrest was made after Cherokee County authorities were involved in a pursuit that crossed into Tennessee.…
UPDATE: Hamilton County District Attorney Coty Wamp issued a statement on the verdict in the Duane Sanders trial late Thursday evening.…
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A car accidentally crashed into a home in the Hixson area Thursday evening. The incident occurred around 5:20 p.m. on June 5, 2025 in…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A man wanted out of Rutherford County was taken into custody Thursday afternoon after a police chase ended near the Chattanooga Navy…
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF)- Community leaders gathered at Ross’s Landing Thursday to thank Governor Bill Lee and state lawmakers for committing $15 million in the state’s 2025–2026 budget to transform…
FORT PAYNE, Al. (WDEF) -- Two people were arrested after a drug investigation by the Dekalb County Drug Task Force. On May 28, 2025 agents searched a home on County Road 784. Authorities arrested Amanda Rhea Murphy and…
SALE CREEK, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A tree fell across Highway 27 Thursday morning, hitting a car and blocking traffic. The 70-foot tree came…
SWEETWATER, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) is investigating an officer involved shooting in Sweetwater. On Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at 12:55 a.m., Monroe County deputies were dispatched to a residence in…