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Salvation Army kicks off Angel Tree program

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)-  An annual tradition to help out children in need this Christmas held its kickoff Saturday. Its organizers say they need your help to make someone’s Christmas more than ever.  The Salvation Army celebrated the start of their Angel Tree Program at Hamilton Place Mall The program allows volunteers to pick a child…MORE

HCSO investigating shooting death in Middle Valley.

HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF)-  A man is dead after a shooting incident Friday night in Middle Valley. The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office says they were called to the 7400 block of Irongate Drive off of Gadd Road shortly after midnight Saturday morning.  After responding, deputies located a man with a fatal gunshot wound. A homicide investigation…MORE

Robotics competition held at Chattanooga State STEM Center

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The Tennessee Valley Robotics and Chattanooga State Community College welcomed new competitors to a tournament for the Vex Five robotics competitions.  This was a tournament designed for new teams who were able to benefit from a “low stress” introduction to the competition environment as all team, coaches, and/or organizations were required to…MORE

“Mike’s Journey” by American Legion supporter Carylon Smith

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – As Veterans Day is this Monday, November 11th, organizations all over Hamilton County are helping veterans obtain various ways of support whether that be access to medical appointments or a home cooked meal. With the American Legion being the nation’s largest wartime veterans service organization, many individuals come from all over to…MORE

Weather Update: Sunday – November 10, 2024

Weather Update: Sunday – November 10, 2024

WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Mostly cloudy. Mild. Scattered showers. Lows: high 50’s to low 60’s. Winds: S @ 5-15 MPH, gusts of 20 MPH. Sunday: Mostly cloudy, mild. Scattered showers/thunderstorms. Highs: mid 70’s. Winds: S @ 5-15 MPH, gusts of 20 MPH. Overnight: Mostly cloudy, showers. Lows: high 50’s to…MORE

What will be the penalty for not paying future Tennessee tolls?

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- One day, you may be able to choose to pay to drive around traffic on our area interstates. However, as those projects are in their early stages, the state of Tennessee is already discussing how to punish those who don’t pay the tolls. While not a part of the ongoing construction  on…MORE

Chattanooga’s Greenspaces hosts Green Prix this weekend

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- On your Mark, Get Set, Go! Greenspaces is gearing up for a weekend of fun as they kick off their annual Green Prix Race.  “What started in 2017 as an initiative is now what you see behind me. We wanted to get our students more educated and more involved with STEM education. And…MORE

Weather Update: Friday – November 8, 2024

Weather Update: Friday – November 8, 2024

WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Partly cloudy. Cooler. Lows: mid 50’s. Winds: NE @ 5 MPH. Saturday: Mostly cloudy, mild. Isolated showers/thunderstorms into afternoon/evening. Highs: mid 70’s. Winds: NE @ 5-10 MPH, veering SE afternoon. Overnight: Mostly cloudy. Mild. Scattered showers. Lows: high 50’s to low 60’s. Winds: S @ 5-15…MORE

Weather Update: Saturday – November 9, 2024

Weather Update: Saturday – November 9, 2024

WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Partly cloudy. Cooler. Lows: mid 50’s. Winds: NE @ 5 MPH. Saturday: Mostly cloudy, mild. Isolated showers/thunderstorms into afternoon/evening. Highs: mid 70’s. Winds: NE @ 5-10 MPH, veering SE afternoon. Overnight: Mostly cloudy. Mild. Scattered showers. Lows: high 50’s to low 60’s. Winds: S @ 5-15…MORE

Monkey shot by Soddy Daisy woman trying to feed her cats

Monkey shot by Soddy Daisy woman trying to feed her cats

SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) —  A monkey was shot in Soddy Daisy after the monkey attempted to attack an elderly woman trying to feed her cats. Officers from the Soddy Daisy Police Department (SDPD) responded to the Thrasher Pike residence after receiving the call. SDPD reported the woman said she went to feed her cats…MORE