WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Clear and cold. Patchy frost. Lows: low 30’s. Winds: N @ 5 MPH. Wednesday: Sunny. Mild. Dry. Highs: high 60’s. Winds: S @ 5 MPH. Overnight: A few clouds. Dry. Lows: mid/high 40’s. Winds: S @ 5 MPH. Thursday: Cloud/Sun Mix. Scattered showers/thunderstorms. Highs: low 70’s.…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A resource for those recovering from drug addiction here in Hamilton County is likely to soon be on the move. Hamilton County Recovery Court is a voluntary program is designed to help offenders deal with substance abuse issues. This is offered to those with non-violent offenses. Wednesday, a proposed move to where…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The data breach that has affected both Hamilton County Government and the city of Chattanooga was briefly discussed during Tuesday night’s City Council meeting. Mayor Tim Kelly’s office said they first learned of a breach late Friday afternoon, as a letter sent to the city two months prior was not communicated to…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Today, Senators Chris Coons and Marsha Blackburn reintroduced the NO FAKES Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at combating unauthorized AI-generated replicas of individuals’ faces, names, and voices. The legislation is designed to protect people’s likenesses in the digital world and ensure that creators’ rights are respected as technology rapidly evolves. The…… MORE
In a developing story, the business assets of Rick Davis have been seized amid a legal battle over a family heirloom. Davis is facing asset seizure after failing to return a stolen jewelry that was sold to him. The attorney representing the client says Davis still owes thousands, despite a previous agreement to pay. The…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A new chapter is beginning for Chattanooga’s City Council, but it’s one deeply rooted in tradition. Jenni Berz has officially won the District 6 seat, stepping into a role long held by her late mother, Dr. Carol Berz. For many voters, it’s a continuation of a legacy that helped shape the…… MORE
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) — Emergency crews temporarily closed Camp Jordan Parkway Monday afternoon after a gas line was struck during construction near the park’s restaurant area. The incident happened just before 2 p.m., when a tractor hit the line and the operator immediately called 911. The call came in at 1:54 p.m., and crews…… MORE
Amy Bradley WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) — A former lieutenant with the Walker County Sheriff’s Office has been sentenced after pleading guilty to stealing. The charges stem from an investigation launched in June 2021, after suspicions arose that Amy Kathleen Bradley, then assigned to the Walker County Jail, was misappropriating cash payments for citations. A Georgia Bureau…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The proposed Gateway Technical School in downtown Chattanooga now has an architect. Tinker Ma has been selected by a committee to refit the Gateway building for a career and technical education school. It would be the first such school in downtown Chattanooga since the closure of Kirkman Technical School. This is still…… MORE
MGN HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Hamilton County Principal Association (HCPA) is opposing any legislation seeking to bar immigrant children from schools. HCPA called out Senate Bill 0836, introduced by local Senator Bo Watson, in the following statement: “On behalf of the Hamilton County Principals Association, we are writing to express our collective opposition…… MORE
