SWEETWATER, Tenn. (WDEF) — Two separate pursuits across multiple counties in East Tennessee ended in the arrests of two wanted felons on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. The first pursuit began when officers attempted a traffic stop on a burglary suspect. The suspect, identified as Arthur Wright, sped away, leading authorities through Loudon County and into…… MORE
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Hamilton County mayoral term limits put on hold
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A resolution to introduce term limits for the Hamilton County Mayor has been tabled by the Commission. Mayor Weston Wamp proposed that the position would be limited to two terms. He told News 12 last week he would like for county residents to get to vote on the issue in a referendum.…… MORE
Ringgold house fire claims woman’s life, injures two
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) — A Ringgold house fire claimed the life of one woman and injured two others early this morning. Shortly before 4:00 a.m., Catoosa County E-911 received a call from a neighbor reporting the house next door was on fire. Crews with the Catoosa County Fire Department (CCFD) were dispatched to 113 Garden…… MORE
Second arrest made in connection to Pleasant Grove Park shooting
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) — Whitfield County authorities have made a second arrest in connection to the Pleasant Grove Park shooting that occurred in August of 2024. The Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) arrested 18-year-old Andres Jared Guzmas in Andres Jared Guzman / Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office via…… MORE
Electrical issue sparks Grace Avenue house fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — An electrical issue sparked a house fire Wednesday morning on the east side of Chattanooga. Crews with the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) were dispatched to the 3900 block of Grace Avenue at 6:50 a.m. Upon arrival, crews saw flames on the back corner of the structure. According to CFD, the residents…… MORE
The Creative Discovery Museum is out of this world with their upcoming fundraising events
Creative Discovery Museum’s Mackenzie Steele joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to preview one of the museum’s biggest events of the year, AmuseUM! She also highlights the upcoming fundraiser and registration for summer camp. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Creative Discovery museum is preparing for their biggest fundraiser of the year and opens registration for summer…… MORE
TBI issues Silver Alert for man out of Hamilton County
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has issued a Silver Alert for a man out of Hamilton County. The TBI states that Frank McDonough has been missing since Monday morning. McDonough is 62-years-old, 6 feet tall, 152 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. He was last seen at his…… MORE
Tennessee Aquarium has fun events for students and sweethearts this month
Tennessee Aquarium’s Alison Pryor returns to talk about new offers to college students, summer camp, date night at the Aquarium, and upcoming IMAX releases. CHATTANOOGA. Tenn. (WDEF) – Tennessee Aquarium is offering fun activities for students and sweethearts this February. While it’s warmer this week, it’s never too early to get ahead on summer plans.…… MORE
Fire crews respond to Gypsy Lane house fire
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department (TCVFD) responded to a house fire on Gypsy Lane Tuesday afternoon. A little after 3:00 p.m., TCVFD were dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, crews found heavy smoke coming from the house and flames coming up from the roof. TCVFD deployed a defensive attack, however the…… MORE
Weather Update: Wednesday – February 5, 2025
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Becoming mostly cloudy. Lows: low/mid 50’s. Winds: Light & Variable. Wednesday: Mostly cloudy. Very mild. Sctrd PM Showers and thunderstorms. Highs: low/mid 70’s. Winds: S @ 5-10 MPH. Overnight: Mostly cloudy. Very mild. Sctrd PM Showers and thunderstorms. Lows: mid 50’s. Winds: SW @ 5 MPH.…… MORE
