Gov. Bill Lee with TDOT workers and local state representatives in front of the Apison Pike construction project. COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF)- Much of Chattanooga’s main roads continue to be a construction zone. However, state officials are saying there is an end in sight for many of those projects. Two years ago, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A jury has convicted a man of murdering his girlfriend more than two years ago. Hamilton County Prosecutors say 21 year old Jose Ramirez strangled his girlfriend, Oliva Pena in August of 2022. He said he choked her and then fell asleep. When he woke up, she was unresponsive. But District Attorney…… MORE
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) – Hamilton County Sheriff Austin Garrett reports progress in the recovery from a ransomware attack. The Sheriff’s Office was hit on the morning of April 14. “Since the incident occurred, the HCSO has been working methodically and diligently alongside an external cyber defense firm to preserve and examine this cyber-ransomware event…… MORE
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Partly cloudy. Mild. Lows: low 60’s. Winds: S @ 5 MPH, then calm. Wednesday: Cloud/Sun Mix. Warm. Isolated PM Showers/Thunderstorms. Highs: low/mid 80’s. Winds: NE @ 5 MPH. Overnight: Early showers/thunderstorms. Mild. Lows: mid 60’s. Winds: L&V. Thursday: Cloud/Sun Mix. Warm. Isolated PM Showers/Thunderstorms. Highs: mid…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Chattanooga Police have arrested a suspect in a January shooting on Glass Street. Investigators say 24 year old Reginald Siler, Jr. began shooting towards a group of people at the Dream nightclub. A security guard returned fire and hit the suspect, who was hospitalized. A grandy jury this month indicted Siler on…… MORE
MGN Cordai Miree CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — An 18-year-old has been arrested in connection with a March shooting that left a man injured in the 4900 block of Central Avenue. On April 22, 2025, Cordai Miree was taken into custody by Chattanooga Police with help from the U.S. Marshals Service. This arrest was the result…… MORE
Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Gregory Johnson DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) — Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Jacob Scott, a native of Dunlap, Tennessee, took part in a live-fire weapons exercise aboard the USS Milius (DDG 69) while operating in the Indian Ocean. Scott was responsible for adjusting the fire mode on the Mark 45 5-inch…… MORE
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF)- The city of East Ridge is considering the impact of rising costs of CARTA’s Care-A-Van service. The service specifically serves those with disabilities in Chattanooga, Red Bank, and East Ridge who cannot otherwise use CARTA’s fixed bus routes or their own transportation. Each city, including East Ridge, subsidizes the service as…… MORE
Sonia Desai with Clean Your Dirty Face joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to talk about the various services they offer to promote skin health and wellness. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A facial from Clean Your Dirty Face will leave your skin flawless without all the toxic chemicals in most commercial skincare products. Clean Your Dirty…… MORE
SCOTTSBORO, Al. (WDEF) — A man has been arrested in Scottsboro for attempted assault in the first degree. At 8:35 p.m. on April 27, 2025, the Scottsboro Police Department (SPD) was dispatched to the 700 block of Windsor Drive on reports of gunshots. Upon arrival, officers found a victim who sustained non-life-threatening injuries. According to…… MORE
