Darryl Roberts being sworn in for testimony in his own murder trial on Thursday. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Darryl Roberts took the stand in his own defense during day three of his own murder trial. He is charged with first degree murder in the September 28, 2023 shooting death of Christopher Wright in front of Patten…… MORE
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Mostly clear. Dry. Cool. Lows: low 50’s. Winds: L&V. Friday: Mostly Sunny, dry, warmer. Highs: mid 80’s. Winds: S @ 5-15 MPH, gusts 25 MPH. Overnight: A few clouds. Mild. Lows: around 60. Winds: S @ 5 MPH. Saturday: Cloud/Sun Mix. Breezy. Highs: high 80’s. Winds:…… MORE
Trail Closure Map / City of Chattanooga CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Starting Monday, April 21, the City of Chattanooga, in partnership with the City of Red Bank, will launch major trail restoration efforts at Stringer’s Ridge Park to repair damage caused by recent wildfires. The project, expected to take about two weeks, will be handled…… MORE
Michael Triplett SCOTTSBORO, Al. (WDEF) — A Scottsboro man is facing multiple child exploitation charges stemming from a cybercrime investigation. On April 17, 2025, the Scottsboro Police Department (SPD) executed a search warrant at a residence on Rose Drive, following a tip from the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. According to SPD, during…… MORE
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Two people have been arrested after local authorities seized a significant quantities of drugs, vehicles, firearms, and cash. The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) Narcotics & Special Investigations Division and the FBI conducted a search warrant at a home near the 400 block of Booth Road on April 16, 2025.…… MORE
Christopher Blake Stansell LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF) — A man has been sentenced after after pleading guilty to multiple charges stemming from a violent incident on Memorial Day 2023. Christopher Blake Stansell pleaded guilty to four counts of Aggravated Assault, Home Invasion 1st Degree, Burglary 1st Degree, and two counts of Cruelty to Children 1st Degree.…… MORE
MGN UPDATE (4/17/2025): The suspect involved in a vehicle pursuit in Whitfield County early Thursday morning is believed to have also shot at officers at the Bucee’s in Calhoun. Officers with the Calhoun Police Department (CPD) responded to 601 Union Grove on a domestic call. Upon arrival, a male suspect shot at an officer.…… MORE
Partnership’s Rape Crisis Center Manger Amy Carlton joins News 12’s Lillian Yi to talk about the resources and support for survivors offered by Partnership during April Sexual Assault Awareness Month. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Partnership for Families, Children and Adults reminds the community of the resources and support…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga School of the Arts and Science rock climbing team won the District Championship title and secured two of the top three spots in individual competition. The team proved their strength, determination, and dedication to clinch the district title. CSAS athletes captures the 1st, 3rd, and 4th place by Ryan Wilson,…… MORE
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) — A local business in Cleveland is worried about President Trump’s Tariffs. Scale trains is a local model train company based in Cleveland Tennessee. They are worried that the Tariffs on China could financially cripple their company. Their current prices on their trains vary, but mainly run around $300. They worry their…… MORE
