Courtesy: Bradley County Sheriff’s Office BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office’s (BCSO) drone team located a missing juvenile in a wooded area. On the night of March 24, 2025, BCSO received a call from a resident regarding a missing/runaway child. Upon arrival, deputies did a quick search of the wooded…… MORE
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Tuesday: Sunny, dry, mild. Windy. Highs: mid 70’s. Winds: W @ 5-15 MPH, gusts 20-25. Overnight: Mostly clear. Chilly. Lows: mid 40’s. Winds: NW @ 5 MPH. Wednesday: Mild, windy, sunshine. Highs: NW @ 5-10 MPH, gusts 20 MPH. Overnight: Clear, dry, chilly. Lows: low 40’s. Winds:…… MORE
MGN BLEDSOE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — A Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper has been indicted on multiple charges, including tampering with evidence. Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) began investigating allegations into trooper Jeremy Wayne Newcome on August 8, 2024. Further investigation revealed while off-duty, Newcome responded to a deadly crash in Pikeville…… MORE
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) — State Representative Kevin Raper (R-Cleveland) will return to the Tennessee House of Representatives on March 27 after successfully undergoing a liver transplant. Raper, who represents part of Bradley County, received the transplant on Feb. 23 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. According to the state, doctors say his recovery is…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Prep Public Schools has appointed Troy Kemp as Chief Executive Officer and Chad Everett as Vice President of Schools. The Board of Directors introduced both leaders to the communities at Chattanooga Prep and Knoxville Prep. Kemp brings 34 years of experience in education, having served as a teacher, coach, administrator, and…… MORE
CHA Ballet CEO and Artistic Director Brian McSween joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to talk about the newest, original ballet coming to Chattanooga called “Curveball.” CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga ballerinas are twirling a home run with the premiere of an original ballet called Curveball which is inspired by a trailblazing female pitcher in the…… MORE
TRACY CITY, Tenn. (WDEF) – A new movie is hitting the silver screen, and this time, it has a Tennessee twist. The Holland, an American thriller starring Nicole Kidman, is set to premiere soon—and tucked within its suspense-filled scenes is a small but flavorful cameo: a Dutch Maid Bakery pastry made right in the heart…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Community leaders gathered today at the Chattanooga Area Chamber to discuss the future of Hamilton County’s growth, and the challenges that come with it. The growth strategy has sparked debate, especially in areas like Harrison. With no set agenda, the meeting was designed to be an open-ended conversation about how to…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A special four-legged investigator is hanging up her harness after nearly eight years of service. Accelerant Detection Canine Faith is retiring, leaving behind a legacy of dedication and success in fire investigations. Faith has been a crucial member of the fire investigation team, working alongside her handler, Assistant Special Agent in…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga Police have arrested a man less than 24 hours after an alleged shooting incident. On March 23, 2025, at 4:12 a.m., officers responded to a person shot call at Chattanooga Fire Station 4510 Bonny Oaks Drive. When officers arrived, firefighters were already treating the victim’s injuries when EMS arrived to…… MORE
