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Weather Update: Monday – February 24, 2025

Weather Update: Monday – February 24, 2025

WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: A few clouds. Cold. Lows: mid 30’s. Winds: L&V. Tuesday: Patchy morning fog. Sunny, mild, dry. Highs: high 60’s. Winds: NW @ 5 MPH. Overnight: A few clouds. Chilly. Lows: high 30’s. Winds: L&V. Wednesday: Mostly sunny. Dry. Unseasonably mild. Highs: near 70. Winds: S @…MORE

Weather Update: Tuesday – February 25, 2025

Weather Update: Tuesday – February 25, 2025

WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: A few clouds. Cold. Lows: mid 30’s. Winds: L&V. Tuesday: Patchy morning fog. Sunny, mild, dry. Highs: high 60’s. Winds: NW @ 5 MPH. Overnight: A few clouds. Chilly. Lows: high 30’s. Winds: L&V. Wednesday: Mostly sunny. Dry. Unseasonably mild. Highs: near 70. Winds: S @…MORE

Lane closures coming soon on Signal Mountain Boulevard for road work

Lane closures coming soon on Signal Mountain Boulevard for road work

mgn CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) —  Drivers on Signal Mountain Boulevard should prepare for lane reductions this week as TDOT begins road construction. From Tuesday, February 25, through Thursday, February 27, 2025, TDOT maintenance crews will be conducting geotechnical drilling work between Sunset Drive and Shoal Creek Road. This is in preparation for a future improvement…MORE

Additional arrest made in connection to Sale Creek SWAT standoff

Additional arrest made in connection to Sale Creek SWAT standoff

BLEDSOE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) —  A second arrest has been made in connection to the SWAT standoff in Sale Creek Friday. Robert Bowen Kenneth Lee Kizzar was arrested by the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) Criminal Warrants Unit at a residence on Pitts Gap Road in Bledsoe County on Monday February 24, 2025. An arrest…MORE

Grundy County man arrested after stealing ATV in Dunlap

DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) —  A Grundy County man has been arrested after stealing a four wheeler in Dunlap. On February 20, 2025 around 11:40 a.m., a subject stole a red Honda TRX four wheeler from a carport of a Dunlap residence. Several businesses and residences in the area were able to capture the incident on…MORE

Driver crashes into building off Hixson Pike

HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) — Emergency crews responded to a vehicle crash involving a car that collided with a building on Hixson Pike Sunday afternoon. At approximately 2:11 PM on February 23, 2025, Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) responded to the 5000 block of Hixson Pike after reports of a vehicle striking a structure. Upon arrival, firefighters…MORE

Pet cat and home lost in weekend fire on Fredonia Mountain

DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Dunlap Fire Department (DFD) and several other organizations responded to a house fire over the weekend. At 10:23 a.m. Sunday, February 23, 2025, crews responded to reports of a house fire on Fredonia Mountain. Upon arrival, crews found the found residence engulfed in flames. According to DFD, the fire started…MORE

Chattanooga Antiques Show Marks 51st

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga’s premier Antiques Show & Sale is back for its 51st year, bringing history, artistry, and one-of-a-kind treasures to The Signal Ballroom at the Chattanooga Choo Choo. For more than five decades, the Chattanooga Antiques Show & Sale has been a must-visit event for collectors and history buffs alike.  This year,…MORE

CECS Hosts Annual E-Week Open House

The College of Engineering and Computer Science  invited the community to a fun-filled experience at the annual E-Week open house. Every year, the college opens its doors to the public, offering an exciting opportunity to explore the world of engineering and computer science. This year’s event allowed K-12 students, along with their parents and guardians,…MORE

Fourth Annual Black-Owned Business Expo Celebrates Entrepreneurship and Community

This weekend, the fourth annual Black-Owned Business Expo transformed the mall into a vibrant hub of creativity and culture, celebrating entrepreneurship and community. The event showcased a wide range of products, from beautifully made handmade crafts and stunning jewelry to fashion, clothing, and beauty products. This year’s expo highlighted the diverse talents of Black business…MORE