MCMINN COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Two individuals are facing charges in McMinn, Bradley, and Hamilton Counties after being involved in porch pirating incidents. Johnathan Witt / McMinn County Sheriff’s Office On December 14, 2024, the McMinn County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) responded to a residence on County Road 7030 on reports of stolen packages. Upon arrival,…… MORE
RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — A drone and K-9 deputy helped track down drug suspects in Rhea County Saturday, December 21, 2024. The Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Walden Mountain Road in Spring City after a 9-1-1 hang-up call. Upon arrival, deputies found two individuals on the side of the road. Both ran…… MORE
Chattanooga Division of Transportation reports water main break on Shallowford Road Monday morning. Image courtesy of CDOT. UPDATE (12/23/2024): The roadway has reopened. UPDATE (12/23/2024): The water main break at an intersection on Shallowford Road is still ongoing. CDOT released an update stating that Tennessee American Water has located the leak to be in the…… MORE
Herman’s Restaurant on Brainerd Road hosted the Just 4 U Toy Drive, and the excitement soared as Santa made a spectacular entrance. It wasn’t your typical holiday event—this year, Santa traded his sleigh for a helicopter and flew in with a festive flair. “The kids really enjoyed it today. We had a food vendor who…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Early this morning, a car crashed into the patio of Niedlov’s Bakery & Cafe in Chattanooga. The incident occurred on the East Main Street eatery’s patio around 3:30 a.m. Sunday morning. Niedlov’s says, “Thankfully, no one was harmed, and after the owners were notified, they worked all day to clean up…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Veterinary Care and Specialty Group is holding their donation drive this year. With Christmas almost here, many pet lovers ensure their furry friends have something to open on Christmas. The Veterinary Care and Specialty Group is holding their donation drive this year. They will be accepting donations ranging from toys…… MORE
UPDATE: CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) confirmed one death in the crash in Harrison Tennessee. HCSO stated that at approximately 4:30 p.m., patrol deputies were dispatched to the 10300 block of Birchwood Pike for the report of a crash with unknown injuries. Upon arrival, a single occupant was found entrapped in…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- To some, Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year But Parkridge Medical Center is taking time during this Holiday season to raise awareness on mental health. “People are trying to get Christmas shopping done. There is a lot of social engagements happening, family gatherings, and those things can be really…… MORE
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Friday: Variably cloudy, dry, cooler. Breezy at times. Highs: high 40’s. Winds: NW @ 5-15 MPH, gusts 20-25. Overnight: Mostly cloudy, cold. Snow in the higher elevations of the Cumberland Plateau. Lows: low 30’s. Winds: N @ 5-15 MPH, gusts 20-25. Saturday: Sunshine, cold, dry. Highs: low/mid…… MORE
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Mostly cloudy, cold. Snow in the higher elevations of the Cumberland Plateau. Lows: low 30’s. Winds: N @ 5-15 MPH, gusts 20-25. Saturday: Sunshine, cold, dry. Highs: low/mid 40’s. Winds: N @ 5-10 MPH. Overnight: Mostly clear, dry, cold. Lows: mid/high 20’s. Winds: N @ 5…… MORE
