HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) — Fire crews put out a deck fire in the Hixson area Tuesday night. Crews with Dallas Bay Fire & Rescue responded to 6946 Bullock Way for reports of a deck fire. Upon arrival, officials confirmed a propane tank was on fire along with the deck. Crews extinguished the fire, and…… MORE
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12th annual Westside Easter Egg Hunt to honor renowned community leaders
Coogi Doogi joins News 12’s Amelia Greer as he invites everyone to the Westside community for the 12th annual Westside Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday, April 20th at 4 p.m. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Coogi Doogi brings back the annual Westside Easter Egg Hunt for the 12th year in a row. Originally started in…… MORE
Friends take stand on day one of Roberts murder trial
Darryl Roberts walking into his murder trial, charged in the killing of Chris Wright. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- In September 2023, a prominent Chattanooga businessman was murdered in front of Patten Towers on Market Street. A year and a half later, the trial of the man charged with killing him has begun. After an argument late…… MORE
Weather Update: Tuesday April 15, 2025
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
IRS Extends Tax Filing Deadlines
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
Kemp Signs Major Tax Relief
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
Golden Apple Award: Mariah Dahlin, Ooltewah Elementary
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
Chattanooga police asking for public’s help in locating murder suspect
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
Firefighter and family lose their home in a morning fire
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
Juvenile arrested and charged with assault after Eureka Road paintball incident
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
