CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga School of the Arts and Science rock climbing team won the District Championship title and secured two of the top three spots in individual competition. The team proved their strength, determination, and dedication to clinch the district title. CSAS athletes captures the 1st, 3rd, and 4th place by Ryan Wilson,…… MORE
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) — A local business in Cleveland is worried about President Trump’s Tariffs. Scale trains is a local model train company based in Cleveland Tennessee. They are worried that the Tariffs on China could financially cripple their company. Their current prices on their trains vary, but mainly run around $300. They worry their…… MORE
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: P. Cloudy, chilly. Lows: mid 40’s. Winds: L&V Thursday: Mostly sunny. Dry. Warmer. Highs: mid 70’s. Winds: SE @ 5 MPH. Overnight: Mostly clear. Dry. Cool. Lows: low 50’s. Winds: L&V. Friday: Mostly Sunny, dry, warmer. Highs: mid 80’s. Winds: S @ 5-15 MPH, gusts 25…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) –Potty -training, it’s a task given to all parents. Tonight, we are learning about a product to help young children transition to the bathroom during training. The product is called Flappy-Nappies. Cloth diapers, if you will, that attach to a separate waist belt. The invention is made right here in Chattanooga. It’s…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Day two of the Darryl Roberts murder trial, was a rather short one. Roberts is charged with first degree murder in the September 2023 shooting death of Christopher Wright in front of Patten Towers. Wednesday morning’s proceedings only lasted a little more than half an hour. This was because the prosecution called…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A proposed bill at the Tennessee Capitol is putting small hemp businesses on edge. House Bill 1376 would shift the regulation and taxation of hemp-derived products, like THC-A, to the alcohol industry. Critics say the bill threatens to dismantle an industry that has operated legally under state oversight since 2023, when…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Get ready, Tennessee, because millions of 17-year cicadas are about to make their grand entrance. Brood Fourteen, last seen in two thousand eight, will emerge when soil temperatures hit 64 degrees, expected in late April to early May. These loud but harmless insects will be seen across the state, especially in…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Following several weeks of review and collaboration, Hamilton County Schools and the new leadership at Chattanooga Prep have reached an agreement regarding the schools charter status. Superintendent Dr. Justin Robertson initially recommended revoking the school’s charter. However, after working closely with Chattanooga Prep’s administration, he decided to allow the school…… MORE
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Mayor Weston Wamp gave his state of the county address at Soddy Daisy Middle School. The mayor said he wants to focus on the smaller communities in Hamilton county, like Soddy Daisy, and they should get the same love that the city of Chattanooga gets. He also mentioned the upgrades…… MORE
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) — Two people were killed and another seriously injured in a multi-vehicle crash on GA-1 near Center Point Road Tuesday afternoon. Georgia State Patrol (GSP) troopers were dispatched to the scene at 4:02 p.m. on April 15, 2025, following reports of a serious collision involving three vehicles. A gray Toyota Tacoma…… MORE
