Courtesy: Chattanooga 2.0 CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- According to the Educational Data Initiative, post-secondary tuition costs have skyrocketed over 180% percent over the past 20 years. This as over 70 percent of jobs in the Chattanooga area are projected to require some sort of post-high school education in the years to come. The Chattanooga Future Fund is looking to address this…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We are hearing local reaction to Wednesday’s deadly school shooting in Nashville. Nashville police say 17 year old Solomon Henderson, a student at Antioch High School, opened fire inside of the school’s cafeteria, killing 16 year old Josselin Escalante and injuring another female student. It is the second deadly school shooting in Nashville within the past two…
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Hamilton County Health Department has announced that the Soddy-Daisy clinic will close permanently Monday, June 30th. This decision comes as part of a strategic effort to expand healthcare access across the county. In place of the Soddy-Daisy location, the Health Department will introduce a mobile health unit. This unit will bring essential health services…
APISON, Tenn. (WDEF) — Crews in Apison are doing bridge and grading work in the Ooltewah-Ringgold area. Drivers can expect lane closures on Apison Pike to east of Layton Lane. This will happen today, January 23, 2025, tomorrow, January 24, and pick up again on Monday morning, January 27, at 7:00 a.m. Lane closures will last about two hours per…
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) — The Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) is investigating what they call a suspicious death in Dalton this morning. WSCO responded to 3089 North Dug Gap Road in Dalton around 8:15 a.m. Upon arrival, deputies discovered an unresponsive male behind the business of Gerber. Investigators pronounced the male deceased at the scene. The male was later identified…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Over the next several days, drivers can expect some changes to the I-75, I-24 split. According to TDOT, construction will be from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. on I-75 North and South. This is located between East Ridge and East Brainerd Road. I-24 East and West from Germantown Road to Spring Creek Road will also be…
Carmen Hutson joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to discuss the different services Partnership for Families, Children and Adults offers for survivors of domestic violence. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – In light of the Jason Chen Murder Trial, Partnership for Families, Children and Adults reminds everyone of the services they offer for those in crisis. Carmen Hutson is the director of Victim…
Soddy Daisy, TN-(WDEF-TV) Soddy Daisy swept both the boys and girls basketball games against Sale Creek on Wednesday. The Lady Trojans won 43-39, while the Soddy Daisy boys won by a final of 68-50. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, Sale Creek, Soddy Daisy
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A walk-in clinic is now open at The College and Career Center in Catoosa County. This week we take a look at how the facility serves area residents including students. It’s just another example of how the medical industry continues to drive our economy forward. Marissa Brower, CEO of Catoosa College and Career Academy says, “So…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Power utilities are coping with a surge in demand during this cold snap. TVA and EPB sent out a power reduction advisory Tuesday. For four hours Wednesday morning, TVA and EPB wanted customers to voluntarily cut back on the amount of power they used due to the arctic blast. The cold also led to many schools closing,…
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF)- Catoosa County has joined the parade of forever chemical lawsuits against multiple carpet and chemical companies. They have filed a civil suit against companies such as 3M, Shaw, Dalkin, Mohawk, and DuPont for what they argue is reckless disposing of PFAS. The EPA has found that PFAS chemicals can cause various health issues such as cancer, organ…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – In a groundbreaking move, Chattanooga is leading the way in Tennessee with an innovative approach to tackling the housing crisis. The city council has just approved a new ordinance aimed at increasing the availability of housing with a voluntary attainable housing incentive, making Chattanooga the first city in the state to adopt this bold strategy. The…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans are on their third general manager in nine years and second since January 2023. Their president of football operations has a simple answer for why this latest hire will work. “Mike Borgonzi,” Chad Brinker said Wednesday as the Titans introduced Borgonzi as the franchise’s 15th GM all time. Borgonzi has the No. 1 overall pick…
FORT PAYNE, Al. (WDEF) — Fort Payne City Schools (FPCS) received a school threat from an 11-year-old outside the county. On January 21, 2025, FPCS’s central office received a call stating that there was a bomb underneath one of their schools. The message was not detected until 6:05 p.m. FPCS and the Fort Payne Police Department (FPPD) investigated these allegations,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — An apartment fire this afternoon was due to an airfryer on a stove. At 12:12 p.m. Wednesday, January 22, 2025, crews with the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) responded to 1400 Chestnut Street in regards to an apartment fire. Crews quickly extinguished the flames via a fire extinguisher. Photos above so the damage to a kitchen from…
One student is dead and another is wounded after a third student opened fire with a pistol Wednesday at Antioch High School in Nashville, Tennessee, police said. The 17-year-old shooter then shot himself and died, according to police. “There is no danger at the school,” police spokesman Don Aaron told reporters during a news briefing. The two victims, both female, were…
Ringgold, GA (WDEF-TV) – One lucky News 12 viewer received great news last week. Sharon Brodie was selected as the winner of December’s Heat for the Holidays contest on WDEF.com. Workers with Bailey’s Heating and Air were out at Brodie’s home Friday, installing her new Rheem HVAC unit. Randy Bailey, Owner of Bailey’s Heating & Air, said, “This is our…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – It’s been almost a year since Laken Riley, a 22-year-old nursing student, was murdered by José Antonio Ibarra, an undocumented immigrant. Riley was attacked on February 22, 2024, while jogging at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia. Her body was found in Oconee Forest Park near Lake Herrick. Twenty-six-year-old José Antonio Ibarra entered the United…
Rebekah Latham with House of Colour helps News 12 and Chattanooga turn pink to bring awareness to breast cancer. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – It’s Color Chattanooga Pink Week in honor of MaryEllen Locher and House of Colour is decking out the city in pink to bring awareness to breast cancer. House of Colour, a UK franchise, helps people fit into…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Chattanooga guard Kamora Moore is certainly one of the top girls basketball players in our area with one of the best nicknames. MoMo Buckets. Moore is just a freshman, but she averages over 30 points a game. It’s not surprising she has multiple D-one offers. Brian Armstrong picks up the story. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball,…
Red Bank, TN-(WDEF-TV) In a battle of top ten teams on Tuesday night, Walker Valley knocked off Red Bank 72-67 in overtime. The Mustangs were up 15 points at the end of the first quarter, but the Lions fought back to force the overtime period. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, Red Bank High School, Walker Valley High…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – 2025 is off to a new political start, with Donald Trump as the 47th President. As he begins his work in office, one of the most debated issues on the table has been immigration. Statistics show there have been more than 10.3 million “illegal entries” nationwide since 2021. In one of President Trump’s speeches, he tells…
Chickamauga, GA (WDEF) – The best teachers always seem to go the extra mile for their students. Lisa Crowley does that every day, without ever losing her smile. That kind of dedication at positivity earned Ms. Crowley’s this week’s Golden Apple Award. “Miss Crowley is a true success story. She, worked here for a while as a Paraprofessional before she…
“It’s an all-encompassing experience, and I get to look at the impacts in our community, like the reduction of gun use—things that make real-world, tangible differences,” said Ellie Yates, a graduate student involved in the initiative. UTC has launched a new initiative focused on combating gun violence in Chattanooga. UTC Foundation Associate Professor Rick Dierenfeldt, a former police officer, worked…