Category Archives: Local News

Authorities investigating body found off Ooltewah-Georgetown Road

Authorities investigating body found off Ooltewah-Georgetown Road

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) —  The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) is investigating a body that was found off Ooltewah-Georgetown Road. On March 24, 2025, two men riding horses found the body of a deceased female in a wooded area near the 11500 block of Ooltewah-Georgetown Road. HCSO responded to process the scene alongside the…MORE

CHA adds seasonal Saturday flights to New York’s LaGuardia

CHA adds seasonal Saturday flights to New York’s LaGuardia

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) —  Delta Air Lines is expanding its Chattanooga nonstop service to New York’s LaGuardia Airport (LGA) with the addition of seasonal Saturday flights. From June 7 through August 30, the Saturday flights will depart Chattanooga at 7:00 a.m., arriving in LaGuardia at 9:12 a.m. The return flight will leave LaGuardia at 10:55…MORE

Father arrested after police find seven children in U-Haul

Father arrested after police find seven children in U-Haul

EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) — East Ridge Police arrested a man after discovering seven juvenile females inside a U-Haul truck Tuesday. On March 25, 2025, officers responded to a report of children being loaded into the back of a U-Haul. Officers were able to quickly locate the vehicle on I-75 North near Exit 3A. During…MORE

One person injured after East Brainerd Road shooting

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) —  One person has been injured after a shooting on Brainerd Road early Monday morning. At 4:39 a.m., March 25, 2025, officers responded to the 6000 block of Brainerd Road on a person shot call. Upon arrival, officers located a 25-year-old male with non-life-threatening injuries. EMS responded to the scene and transported…MORE

One person injured after Brainerd Road shooting

One person injured after Brainerd Road shooting

MGN CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) —  One person has been injured after a shooting on Brainerd Road early Monday morning. At 4:39 a.m., March 25, 2025, officers responded to the 6000 block of Brainerd Road on a person shot call. Upon arrival, officers located a 25-year-old male with non-life-threatening injuries. EMS responded to the scene and…MORE

Applications for the “Future Docs Program” are now open!

Kevin Lusk with the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Medical Society joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to talk about the “Future Docs Program” which is perfect for high school and college students. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Applications are now open for the “Future Docs Program” which helps students find mentors to job shadow as they consider their career…MORE

Multi-vehicle wreck causes Hwy-27 northbound to shutdown

Multi-vehicle wreck causes Hwy-27 northbound to shutdown

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Highway 27 northbound near West Main Street has shut down on Wednesday morning due to a multi-vehicle wreck. The wreck happened just after 6 A.M. The wreck has caused traffic to come to a standstill and quickly backed up to the I-24 junction. We are working to learn more about the…MORE

Local film shot in Northwest Georgia and Signal Mountain

SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) – There’s a new movie in town—and this one’s homegrown. Sanctus House, a suspenseful, faith-infused horror film starring 21 Jump Street actor Richard Grieco, has just wrapped production after filming across Northwest Georgia and on scenic Signal Mountain. The story, based on a book by local author Kenyon Henry, brings chilling…MORE

Democratic protesters push back on GOP budget plan

DALTON, Ga. — A group of Democratic protesters gathered outside Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Dalton office, speaking out against what they call harmful cuts in the proposed Republican budget. The group raised concerns that residents across Georgia could see higher healthcare premiums and that Medicaid recipients might lose coverage if the plan moves forward. Among…MORE

What to know about raising backyard chickens

What to know about raising backyard chickens

CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- As egg prices continue to be high due to avian flu, many are considering raising backyard chickens. The current average price of a dozen eggs in the United States is just short of six dollars. Even with possible relief around the corner, the egg-flation has many considering getting their own backyard chickens.…MORE