CHATTANOOGA,Tenn. (WDEF)- Christmas is in the air as the Salvation Army distributes Angel Tree presents on Thursday. “Today is our second day of distribution for Angel Tree program, and you can see right now we have got toys going all over the place, helping so many families here in the Greater Chattanooga area. We are…… MORE
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Weather Update: Thursday – December 19, 2024
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Chilly, dry, clear. Lows: mid 30’s. Winds: L&V. Friday: Mostly sunny, dry, cooler. Breezy at times. Highs: high 40’s. Winds: NW @ 5-15 MPH, gusts 20-25. The Annual News 12 Winter Weather Forecast Returns Y You, the viewers, asked for it. This year, the annual #WinterWeatherForecast…… MORE
“Not enough evidence” against Collegedale officers case
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Collegedale Police Department (CPD) announced that there was “not enough evidence” to charge 4 officers. The Collegedale Police Department has received a declination letter from the Knox County District Attorney’s Office stating that there is not enough evidence to proceed with criminal charges. The police department has also closed its…… MORE
Chattanooga fire crews respond to apartment fire on Swan Road
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) responded to an apartment fire off of Swan Road Thursday morning. At 3:28 a.m., CFD was dispatched to the 5000 block of Swan Road. Upon arrival, crews established a water supply and attacked the fire defensively. CFD stated the cause of the fire remains under investigation.…… MORE
Amazon workers, led by Teamsters, launch strikes today in multiple cities
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters says workers at seven Amazon facilities went on strike Thursday morning in an effort by the union to pressure the e-commerce giant for a labor agreement during a key shopping period. People have begun picketing in some locations, including one in the New York City borough of Queens. The Teamsters say…… MORE
Weather Update: Wednesday – December 18, 2024
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Wednesday: Cloudy, showers/thunder. Highs: low 60’s. Winds: S @ 5-10 MPH. Overnight: Cloudy, early evening showers. Clearing skies. Lows: low 40’s. Winds: N @ 5-10 MPH. Thursday: Mostly sunny, dry. Highs: mid/high 50’s. Winds: N @ 5 MPH. Overnight: Chilly, dry, clear. Lows: mid 30’s. Winds: L&V.…… MORE
Commission delays vote on county attorney
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hamilton County Commission was supposed to decide on whether or not to appoint a new county attorney on Wednesday. However, they threw a curveball in the process. Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp has long wanted to appoint a new county attorney, and named attorney Janie Parks Varnell to take over for…… MORE
ARPA funding diverted from Humane Society, other alternatives to tax bill being explored
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- In the past two weeks, the Humane Educational Society told the Hamilton County Commission they were facing an over $500,000 property tax bill, despite being a non-profit. With that, the Commission voted on whether or not to give them over $200,000 of federal funding. HES executive director Rebecca Bryan said, “We were…… MORE
Community Center making care packages for healthcare workers
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) – In a heartwarming display of community spirit, the Hixson Community Center is stepping up to support local healthcare workers. This week, volunteers from across the area gathered up items to assemble care packages filled with essentials like snacks, toiletries, and handwritten thank-you notes. The initiative, led by the center, aims to…… MORE
TSA provides dos and don’ts for holiday traveling
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – With the holiday season in full swing, millions of travelers are heading to airports to reunite with loved ones. Airports are expected to be busier than ever, and long security lines can cause added stress. TSA agents want to remind passengers about how to pack, what to bring, and more importantly,…… MORE
