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Weather Update: Thursday – November 21, 2024

Weather Update: Thursday – November 21, 2024

WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Mostly clear. Colder. Lows: high 30’s / low 40’s. Winds: W @ 10-20 MPH, gusts 30 MPH, diminishing overnight. Thursday: Sunny, chilly. Dry. Highs: low 50’s. Winds: W @ 10-20 MPH, gusts 30 MPH. Overnight: M. Clear, dry, cold. Lows: mid 30’s. Winds: WNW @ 5-10…MORE

Son granted emergency conservatorship in Life Care Centers case

Son granted emergency conservatorship in Life Care Centers case

The emergency conservatorship hearing in Bradley County Chancery Court over Forrest Preston. CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- A hearing regarding who has control of essential documents and decisions at Life Care Centers of America was held in Cleveland Wednesday. Aubrey Preston’s motion to obtain emergency conservatorship over his father, Forrest Preston’s affairs, were approved by a judge…MORE

Solar panels added to Development Resource Center

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Development Resource Center in downtown Chattanooga got some environmentally friendly upgrades. Solar panels were installed on the roof of the center recently as a way to save an estimated twenty five percent of energy bills. The installment will provide for greater resilience in the case of power outages at critical…MORE

AAA expects record high travel for Thanksgiving

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- AAA is expecting another record high as folks gear up to hit the road for Thanksgiving.  “Thanksgiving will be here before you know it, and we are expecting A record number of Tennesseans to travel over the Thanksgiving holiday period, the most ever and most ever for total travel and really…MORE

Lawsuit filed against the city of Chattanooga for Frazier Ave. deaths

Lawsuit filed against the city of Chattanooga for Frazier Ave. deaths

Frazier Avenue CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) —  A Florida man has filed a lawsuit against the City of Chattanooga following the fatal crash on Frazier Avenue that claimed the lives of his wife and young son. The lawsuit argues, “The work performed by Defendant City to make this area safer for pedestrians came too late for…MORE

Rescued Bunnies Available for Adoption at McKamey Animal Shelter

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)-   In August, over 100 rabbits were rescued from a home with unstable living conditions. Now, several months later, many of these bunnies have found new homes, but four are still waiting for their forever families. “These four rabbits that we have left are among more than a hundred rabbits that were living…MORE

Collegedale election ends in tie, runoff possible

Collegedale election ends in tie, runoff possible

COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) —  The Hamilton County Election Commission confirms a local race two weeks ago ended in a tie. Collegedale voters were picking their city commission. Laura Howse and Tim Johnson won outright. But Debbie Baker and Billy Burnette tied for the final spot. Each candidate got 2,282 votes. Now the Collegedale Commission must…MORE

Ridgeland High School incident leads to student arrest

Ridgeland High School incident leads to student arrest

ROSSVILLE, Ga. (WDEF) —  A classroom disagreement led to a physical altercation. The incident began when a female student offered a male student an oatmeal cream pie. The male student initially refused the offer. According to the Walker County Sheriff’s Office, the refusal led to playful teasing and the male student poking the snack with…MORE

The Creative Discovery Museum turns into a Winter Playland

Mackenzie Steele joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to preview upcoming winter events at the Creative Discovery Museum. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Creative Discovery Museum keeps the fun in learning going and keeps the kids busy with their December events. The Creative Discovery Museum is bringing back their Winter Playland which features “un-brr-lievable” activities in…MORE

Small plane crashes on Shallowford Road near CHA

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) —  We’re learning more about the plane crash that occurred this evening on Shallowford Road near the Chattanooga Airport. The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) reported this was a small, single engine plane. Two occupants where aboard the aircraft when the crash took place, both are still alive. CFD reported one occupant was…MORE