ROANE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Drivers on I-40 East had a pasta-tively rough morning after a tractor-trailer overturned, causing a spill. According to TDOT, the truck was hauling tomato sauce. The accident caused crews to block the left shoulder and left lane while they clean up the mess and recover the vehicle. Motorists should expect delays and possibly some unexpected…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Four dogs were rescued, but only three survived after a kitchen fire in a North Chattanooga home Tuesday evening. At 5:45 p.m., February 25, 2025, crews with the Chattanooga Fire Department responded to the 300 block of Pine Ridge Road. Upon arrival, crews quickly extinguished a fire that started in the kitchen of the residence. Four…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Former NFL quarterback and Christian philanthropist, Tim Tebow, spoke to inmates at the Hamilton County Jail & Detention Center on February 24, 2025. Tebow spoke as part of a program organized by Men of Valor in collaboration with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, Silverdale Baptist Church, and the McKenzie Foundation. The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office…
Cabbage has been adopted! Meet News 12’s Pet of the Week, Cabbage! The Humane Educational Society (HES) says Cabbage has soulful brown eyes, and a soft, fluffy coat. Cabbage is probably the gentlest puppy you’ll ever meet, and is great with kids. She loves to play, belly rubs, and cuddles. Cabbage also is known to get the zoomies! HES says…
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) — A Grundy County man has been arrested after stealing a four wheeler in Dunlap. On February 20, 2025 around 11:40 a.m., a subject stole a red Honda TRX four wheeler from a carport of a Dunlap residence. Several businesses and residences in the area were able to capture the incident on surveillance video. According to the…
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) — Emergency crews responded to a vehicle crash involving a car that collided with a building on Hixson Pike Sunday afternoon. At approximately 2:11 PM on February 23, 2025, Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) responded to the 5000 block of Hixson Pike after reports of a vehicle striking a structure. Upon arrival, firefighters requested additional support to further…
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Dunlap Fire Department (DFD) and several other organizations responded to a house fire over the weekend. At 10:23 a.m. Sunday, February 23, 2025, crews responded to reports of a house fire on Fredonia Mountain. Upon arrival, crews found the found residence engulfed in flames. According to DFD, the fire started on the porch, possibly from…
ETOWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) — Three buildings were destroyed in a major blase last night in Etowah. It happened around 11:30 p.m. February 18, 2025 at the intersection of 5th Street and county road 6-29. The fire involved two abandoned warehouses and one abandoned home. Seven fire departments took part in fighting the blaze. No injuries were reported from the incident….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A family has been displaced after a kitchen fire off of Highway 58 late Tuesday night. Crews with the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) responded to a residence on Badger Lane at 11:35 p.m. after receiving reports of a grease fire that had gotten out of hand. All occupants were able to exit the residence safely. Upon…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Residents in East Chattanooga woke up to an electrical fire inside their home Tuesday morning. Crews with the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) responded to the 2000 block of North Chamberlain Avenue at 9:11 a.m. February 18, 2025. Residents of the home stated they woke up, smelled something burned, and discovered their house on fire. Upon arrival,…
Chicken Biscuit is pending adoption! Meet News 12’s Pet of the Week, Chicken Biscuit! Chicken Biscuit is 1 and a half years old, weighing 64 pounds. The Humane Educational Society says she came to them with puppies who have been adopted already. They say Chicken Biscuit is a very sweet and playful pup who is searching for her forever home….
LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF) -In LaFayette, the Police Department is asking for the community’s help in identifying the person in these photos. The subject is reported to be operating a light-colored, two-door passenger car. If you have any information regarding this incident, police ask that you call (706) 639-1540. Categories: Featured, Local News Tags: community’s help, crime, identify suspect, Lafayette,…
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF) — Authorities in Red Bank say they are dealing with vandalism in the public restrooms at the Kids’ Corner playground. An unknown individual entered the restroom facilities and after breaking open the toilet paper holder, attempted to flush entire rolls and filled the toilet with mulch. Vandals struck again yesterday evening, ripping soap dispensers and toilet…
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) — Several organizations have been working to restore a Pontiac Trans Am that belonged to the Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO). In 1978, Catoosa County Sheriff J.D. Stewart bought four Trans Am’s to be used at patrol cars. Later on in 1979 & 1981, Sheriff Stewart purchased eight more, bringing the number to 12. According to…
Sky has been adopted! Tune into Prime News at 7, February 10, 2025 to meet News 12’s Pet of the Week, Sky! Sky is a lab/staffy mix who is very sweet. The Humane Educational Society (HES) says Sky was brought to them with 7 two-week old puppies. After the puppies were old enough, they were sent to their forever homes…
DECATUR, Tenn. (WDEF) — Fire crews in Decatur fought a large structure fire over the weekend. On Sunday, February 9, 2025, at 3:15 a.m. the Decatur Fire Department (DFD) was dispatched to the 800 block of Goodfield Road for a structure fire report. Upon arrival, crews found heavy flames coming from a corner of the structure. According to DFD, crews…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Local law enforcement agencies participated in a Tip-A-Cop fundraiser held at a local restaurant. Authorities with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO), Chattanooga Police Department (CPD), and Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP), took part in this fundraiser. This event was held at Chuy’s Tex Mex Restaurant off of Gunbarrel. HCSO stated that this event is held…
SWEETWATER, Tenn. (WDEF) — Two separate pursuits across multiple counties in East Tennessee ended in the arrests of two wanted felons on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. The first pursuit began when officers attempted a traffic stop on a burglary suspect. The suspect, identified as Arthur Wright, sped away, leading authorities through Loudon County and into the City of Loudon. Due…
UPDATE (2/6/2025): The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has announced that they’ve found Frank McDonough safe. HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has issued a Silver Alert for a man out of Hamilton County. The TBI states that Frank McDonough has been missing since Monday morning. McDonough is 62-years-old, 6 feet tall, 152 pounds, with brown…
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department (TCVFD) responded to a house fire on Gypsy Lane Tuesday afternoon. A little after 3:00 p.m., TCVFD were dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, crews found heavy smoke coming from the house and flames coming up from the roof. TCVFD deployed a defensive attack, however the house still sustained heavy fire…
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) — The Dalton Police Department (DPD) is asking for the public’s help in identifying a woman accused of shoplifting. This incident occurred in January at the retailer’s location on West Walnut Avenue. The suspect entered a local TJ Maxx around 12:40 p.m. and was observed by a loss prevention employee as she concealed approximately $134 worth of…
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) — This afternoon, emergency crews launched a rescue operation at Signal Point Trail. Emergency crews launched a rescue operation at Signal Point Trail after a 26-year-old female hiker sustained an ankle injury and was unable to walk. At 4:07 p.m., a hiker on the trail called 911 to report that a fellow hiker had suffered an ankle…
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) — Crews with the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) rescued a driver after a tree fell on their car Sunday night. CFD were dispatched to the 6600 block of Sandswitch Road at 5:38 p.m. January 26, 2025 on reports of a motor vehicle accident with entrapment. Upon arrival, crews found a vehicle that had been hit with a…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Early yesterday evening, first responders responded to two structure fires that happened simultaneously. Fire at the 3200 block of Rosemont Drive off S Seminole Drive: At 4:36 PM firefighters responded to a duplex in the 3200 block of Rosemont Drive off S Seminole Drive. The report stated that flames had been coming from the residential structure. When the…