WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Clear, chilly. Lows: low 40’s. Winds: NW @ 5-10 MPH becoming calm. Wednesday: Sunny, dry, mild. Highs: high 60’s. Winds: NW @ 5 MPH. Overnight: P. Cloudy, chilly. Lows: mid 40’s. Winds: L&V Thursday: Mostly sunny. Dry. Warmer. Highs: mid 70’s. Winds: SE @ 5 MPH.…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – If you haven’t filed your taxes yet, don’t worry, you might have more time than you thought. Folks in Georgia and Alabama impacted by recent storms automatically get an extension to May 1st. And just announced, everyone in Tennessee now has until November 3rd to file, thanks to Hurricane Helene. So,…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – On Tuesday, Governor Brian Kemp signed two major tax relief bills into law during a ceremony in Cobb County, delivering over a billion dollars in financial benefits to Georgia taxpayers. Surrounded by First Lady Marty Kemp and state leaders, the governor announced the measures as part of his administration’s ongoing effort…… MORE
COLLEGEDALE, TN (WDEF) – Patience and kindness are two essential qualities for an elementary school teacher. Mariah Dahlin has plenty of both. Her students at Ooltewah Elementary love her for it. You can see why in this week’s Golden Apple Award. Bethanie Reynolds is the Principal at Ooltewah Elementary School. She says, “Ms. Dahlin is…… MORE
LAJEFFERY ROMANE SPARKS CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga police are asking for the public’s help in locating a suspect who’s wanted for First Degree Murder. At 12:38 a.m., October 5, 2024, police responded to a person shot call in the 4100 block of Fagan Street. Upon arrival, police located a 42-year-old male with life-threatening injuries.…… MORE
Bradley Firefighter and EMT CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) – Bradley County EMS has begun a Go-Fund-Me campaign to help one of their own rebuild. Bradley firefighter and part time EMT, James Gray, lost his home to a fire Wednesday morning. His wife and two kids were not harmed, but they lost two family dogs in the…… MORE
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — A juvenile has been arrested following a paintball incident on Eureka Road a few weeks ago. On Saturday, April 5, 2025, the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) responded to a report of reckless driving on Eureka Road. This incident involved an individual who was struck by a projectile, believing to…… MORE
Cat Surgery Spay Neuter Voucher / Walker County WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) — Starting Tuesday, April 15, 2025, Walker County residents can apply for free spay/neuter vouchers for their pets. This is part of a new program aimed at reducing the overpopulation of unwanted animals. Each month, the Walker County Animal Shelter will distribute 40…… MORE
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) — A hixson homeowner lost a camper due to a heavy fire Tuesday morning. At 8:20 a.m., firefighters with the Dallas Bay Volunteer Fire Department (DBVFD) responded to a residential fire at 1644 Lisa Lynn Drive. According to the Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management (HCOEM), a neighbor called 911 reporting a…… MORE
Ashton Kowalewski with Great American Cookies at Hamilton Place joins News 12’s Amelia Greer on Tax Day to preview special deals to make today less taxing. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – April 15 is notoriously known as Tax Day, and Great American Cookie is making the day less taxing with an especially sweet deal. For April…… MORE
