MCMINN COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — A McMinn County woman has been arrested and charged after stabbing three other women. The McMinn County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) responded to a stabbing report, December 19, 2024. Deputies were dispatched to a residence on County Road 750 just after 10:00 p.m. Upon arrival, deputies found 3 women injured, with…… MORE
Tennessee Aquarium Peaks Lights / Tennessee Aquarium CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The peak lights atop the Tennessee Aquarium are illuminating the city once again. The lights underwent construction mid-October to be replaced with brand new LED lights. These new lights will provide better durability and resilience, so they may last a longer period of time.…… MORE
Santa Claus is getting his reindeer ready for Christmas, so he made a stop at the News 12 station to answer some hard-hitting questions from Chip Chapman. Categories: Featured, Local News Tags: Christmas, Santa Claus… MORE
UPDATE (12/20/2024): The suspect in the East Ridge assault has been identified. Caleb Disterdick is currently in custody and has been charged with criminal homicide. The victim was identified as Jason “Chris” Disterdick, the suspect’s father. No other information has been released. EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) – On Thursday evening, East Ridge Police was dispatched…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The state of Tennessee has released report cards for every school across the state. These grades are based on statewide test results. Kaylee Joslyn, the member services director for the education advocacy group Professional Educators of Tennessee, said, “It takes a lot into account but it is important to remember that this…… MORE
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Wacker unveiled a new portion of their campus in Charleston this week. The Trailblazer Café is now open to the approximately six hundred and 50 team members at the chemical plant. It is named after the first 53 employees at the plant who began working at the Charleston facility in…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA,Tenn. (WDEF)- Christmas is in the air as the Salvation Army distributes Angel Tree presents on Thursday. “Today is our second day of distribution for Angel Tree program, and you can see right now we have got toys going all over the place, helping so many families here in the Greater Chattanooga area. We are…… MORE
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Chilly, dry, clear. Lows: mid 30’s. Winds: L&V. Friday: Mostly sunny, dry, cooler. Breezy at times. Highs: high 40’s. Winds: NW @ 5-15 MPH, gusts 20-25. The Annual News 12 Winter Weather Forecast Returns Y You, the viewers, asked for it. This year, the annual #WinterWeatherForecast…… MORE
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Collegedale Police Department (CPD) announced that there was “not enough evidence” to charge 4 officers. The Collegedale Police Department has received a declination letter from the Knox County District Attorney’s Office stating that there is not enough evidence to proceed with criminal charges. The police department has also closed its…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) responded to an apartment fire off of Swan Road Thursday morning. At 3:28 a.m., CFD was dispatched to the 5000 block of Swan Road. Upon arrival, crews established a water supply and attacked the fire defensively. CFD stated the cause of the fire remains under investigation.…… MORE
