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Three juveniles arrested after pursuit and carjacking incident

Three juveniles arrested after pursuit and carjacking incident

MGN CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) —  Chattanooga Police (CPD) arrested three juveniles after a pursuit and carjacking incident. CPD responded to a car jacking incident November 2, 2024, at 5:50 p.m. Officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of Belmeade Avenue. While enroute, officers were notified of the victim’s license plate and vehicle description. An officer…MORE

W Road closure extended & Cooley Road closure update

W Road closure extended & Cooley Road closure update

MGN HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) —  There are some road closures around the county that will affect drivers commutes. The W Road is now rescheduled to open tomorrow evening, November 5, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. The W Road was originally scheduled to reopen today, November 4, 2024 since closing October 14. Drivers should plan to…MORE

Point Park waving entry fee in celebration of Veterans Day

Point Park waving entry fee in celebration of Veterans Day

Point Park atop Lookout Mountain, Tennessee. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) —  If you’ve been wanting to visit Point Park atop Lookout Mountain, entry fees will be waived soon. Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park is waiving the entry fee to the park on Veterans Day, Monday, November 11, 2024. Visitors can take in the views of…MORE

TVA releases economic storm data from Hurricane Helene

TVA releases economic storm data from Hurricane Helene

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) —  More than a month has past since Hurricane Helene swept through Western Carolinas and Northeast Tennessee. It was reported well over 220 people were killed because of the storm. TVA’s Potential Hurricane Damage cost chart / TVA & River Forecast Center Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is reflecting on the performance of…MORE

Secretary of State reminds voters of Election Day Hotline

Secretary of State reminds voters of Election Day Hotline

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) —  Tennessee’s Secretary of State, Tre Hargett, wants to remind voters of the Election Day Hotline ahead of tomorrow. Voters can call the Election Day Hotline at 1-877-850-4959 or text “TN” to 45995. These call or text lines are for asking any election related question or to report fraud/any other election related…MORE

Man arrested for trafficking fentanyl in Cherokee County

Man arrested for trafficking fentanyl in Cherokee County

Kwantez Marquis Tobe CHEROKEE COUNTY, Nc. (WDEF) —  A man from Asheville was arrested for trafficking fentanyl in Cherokee County. The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office’s (CCSO) Narcotics Unit reported they arrested and charged Kwantez Marquis Tobe October 22, 2024. Tobe was charged with the following: Trafficking in Opioids by Possession (Fentanyl) Trafficking in Opioids by…MORE

Weather Update: Sunday – November 3, 2024

Weather Update: Sunday – November 3, 2024

WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Mostly cloudy. Cool. Dry. Lows: low 60’s. Winds: SE @ 10 MPH. Monday: Mostly cloudy, mild. Windy at times. Highs: mid 70’s. Winds: SSE @ 5-15 MPH. Overnight: Mostly cloudy. Cool. Dry. Lows: low 60’s. Winds: L&V Election Day / Tuesday: Early showers. Mostly cloudy, mild.…MORE

The Head of the Hooch is in Chattanooga this weekend

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Head of the Hooch event is back again, with over 2,000+ boats in the water, and 9,000 seats being rowed. The Head of the Hooch is a yearly event that is held on the first Saturday and Sunday in November. This event is also known by the name the Head of…MORE

Weather Update: Saturday – November 2, 2024

Weather Update: Saturday – November 2, 2024

WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Mostly cloudy. Cool. Dry. Patchy dense fog at times. Lows: low 60’s. Winds: L&V Saturday: Mostly cloudy, warm. Dry. Highs: high 70’s. Winds: L&V. Overnight: Mostly cloudy. Cool. Dry. Lows: low 60’s. Winds: L&V Sunday: Cloud/Sun Mix. Warm. Windy at times. Highs: high 70’s. Winds: S…MORE

The Head of the Hooch

Body: CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Trailing all the way back to 1982, The Head of the Hooch regatta has continued to bring thousands of competitors from over 30 states and several foreign countries for a weekend of rowing in Chattanooga.  This competition occurs every year on the first full weekend of November. The weekend is supported…MORE