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Roberts trial delayed due to court error
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The murder trial of Darryl Roberts has been postponed by two weeks. Roberts is charged with first degree murder in the 2023 shooting of Christopher Wright in front of Patten Towers. It had been scheduled to start yesterday, as a jury had been selected Tuesday morning. However, in the initial reading of…
UTC Mocs Make Historic NIT Final
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Mocs men’s basketball team has made history by advancing to the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) finals for the first time. This marks their deepest run in any NCAA postseason event. Previously, the Moc’s participated in the NIT during four consecutive years from 1984 to 1987, never advancing beyond the…
Hamilton County Data Breach Debate
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A reported data breach in Hamilton County is raising concerns, not only about the security of personal information but also about how the county handled the situation. Commissioners debated the issue today, leading to a heated discussion over a resolution that changes how risk management is handled. Hamilton County authorities are…
Weather Update: Wednesday April 2, 2025
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, breezy. Isolated PM showers/thunderstorms. Some strong / severe weather possible. Highs: low 80’s. Winds: S @ 5-15 MPH, gusts 20-30 MPH. Overnight: Mostly cloudy. Mild. Windy. Isolated PM showers/thunderstorms. Some strong / severe weather possible. Lows: mid 60’s. Winds: S @ 5-15 MPH, gusts…
60-year-old man dies after being struck by vehicle on East 17th Street
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A 60-year-old man died Tuesday after being struck by a vehicle on East 17th Street. At 8:38 p.m., April 1, 2025, Chattanooga police responded to the 2200 block of East 17th Street on reports of a pedestrian struck. Upon arrival, officers located the 60-year-old male, who had sustained life-threatening injuries. He…
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