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Two workers electrocuted on Hixson worksite

  HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) — Two workers were electrocuted at a Hixson job site Wednesday afternoon. Crews with the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) responded to the 4800 block of Woodland Circle at 2:50 p.m. It was determined one worker was on the ground, acting as a spotter for the other worker, who was operating a…MORE

Roberts trial delayed due to court error

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)-  The murder trial of Darryl Roberts has been postponed by two weeks. Roberts is charged with first degree murder in the 2023 shooting of Christopher Wright in front of Patten Towers. It had been scheduled to start yesterday, as a jury had been selected Tuesday morning. However, in the initial reading of…MORE

UTC Mocs Make Historic NIT Final

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Mocs men’s basketball team has made history by advancing to the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) finals for the first time.  This marks their deepest run in any NCAA postseason event.  Previously, the Moc’s participated in the NIT during four consecutive years from 1984 to 1987, never advancing beyond the…MORE

Hamilton County Data Breach Debate

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A reported data breach in Hamilton County is raising concerns, not only about the security of personal information but also about how the county handled the situation.  Commissioners debated the issue today, leading to a heated discussion over a resolution that changes how risk management is handled. Hamilton County authorities are…MORE

60-year-old man dies after being struck by vehicle on East 17th Street

60-year-old man dies after being struck by vehicle on East 17th Street

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) —  A 60-year-old man died Tuesday after being struck by a vehicle on East 17th Street. At 8:38 p.m., April 1, 2025, Chattanooga police responded to the 2200 block of East 17th Street on reports of a pedestrian struck. Upon arrival, officers located the 60-year-old male, who had sustained life-threatening injuries. He…MORE

FBI personnel on scene at Chattanooga business and home of Rick Davis

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) —  Authorities are currently on scene at the business and residence of Chattanooga business owner, Rick Davis. News 12 sent personnel out to the scene to try and learn more about what’s going on. Our personnel confirmed that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) was on site. Rick Davis Gold and Diamonds…MORE

Chattanooga firefighters quickly contain kitchen fire in Hixson home

Chattanooga firefighters quickly contain kitchen fire in Hixson home

Hixson Kitchen Fire / Chattanooga Fire Department via Facebook HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) —  Chattanooga firefighters put out a kitchen fire in Hixson Tuesday night. On April 1, 2025 at 9:05 p.m., crews responded to the 2100 block of Crescent Club Drive on reports of a residential structure fire. The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) stated a…MORE

Authorities investigating the cause of a two vehicle fire in Hixson

HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) —  Authorities are investigating the reason two cars were lost during a fire Tuesday evening. At 11:04 p.m., April 1, 2025, personnel with Dallas Bay Fire & Rescue (DBFR) responded to 1943 Light Tower Circle on reports of a multi-vehicle fire with structural endangerment. Upon arrival, firefighters found two fully-engulfed vehicles near…MORE

Longtime golfer aspires to golf 90 holes for his 90th birthday

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Longtime golfer, Boyd Cobb has a goal very few dream of. In honor of his 90th birthday, he’s aspiring to golf 90 holes. You’ll typically find Boyd golfing throughout the week at the Chattanooga Golf & Country Club. Coming up on 90 years young, he has an inspiring story for us…MORE

UTC hosts bloodanooga drive due to critical blood shortage

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is partnering with Blood Assurance for a two-day blood drive, held Monday (April 1) and Tuesday (April 2) from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The nonprofit is urging students, faculty, and community members to roll up their sleeves and donate, as the region faces an…MORE