ROSSVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) arrested 19-year-old Roberto Carlos Meja-Chakate and 23-year-old Jerry Juarez-Bernabe in relation to the Rossville Boulevard homicide that occurred on May 17. On May 17, 2025, at 11:14 p.m., CPD responded to a shooting in the 2900 block of Rossville Boulevard. When the officers arrived at the…… MORE
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Chattanooga IRONMAN Race Tests Limits
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga rolled out the red carpet for athletes from across the globe this morning, as the IRONMAN 70.3 race returned to the Scenic City for its tenth year. Despite a rainy week leading up to race day, spirits were high as the 2025 IRONMAN 70.3 Chattanooga triathlon kicked off Sunday morning. …… MORE
Detective’s Fight with Chronic Hives
Tenn. (WDEF) – Elisha R., a police detective and mother of two from Memphis, began experiencing sudden, itchy hives all over her body in late 2021. Using her natural investigative skills, she carefully documented her symptoms and sought medical help. Eventually, she was diagnosed with chronic spontaneous urticaria, or CSU—a condition characterized by hives that…… MORE
Weather Update: Sunday May 18, 2025
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Early showers and thunderstorms. Then Mostly Cloudy. Lows: mid/high 60’s. Winds: S @ 5 MPH. Monday: Cloud/Sun Mix. Warm. Humid. Showers and thunderstorms. Some strong to severe. Highs: low/mid 80’s. Winds: S @ 5 MPH. Overnight: Mostly cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms. Some strong to severe. Lows:…… MORE
Fatal motorcycle crash left one person dead
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) – On Saturday, an early morning motorcycle crash in the Soddy Daisy community has left one person dead. First responders were called to the scene around 7:15 a.m. Monday at 517 Lee Pike. Upon arrival, deputies found the body of a male victim and a heavily damaged motorcycle several yards away.…… MORE
Tennessee Aquarium hosts Laurel Dace Day
SPRING CITY, Tenn. (WDEF) – They’re small, bright, and fighting to survive. The Laurel Dace, a striking freshwater fish found only in a few streams atop the Cumberland Plateau, is one of the most endangered fish species in the United States. Pollution, habitat loss, and other environmental pressures have pushed their population to the brink.…… MORE
Tennessee Aquarium hosts Laurel Dace Day to help save the species
SPRING CITY, Tenn. (WDEF) – They’re small, bright, and fighting to survive. The Laurel Dace, a striking freshwater fish found only in a few streams atop the Cumberland Plateau, is one of the most endangered fish species in the United States. Pollution, habitat loss, and other environmental pressures have pushed their population to the brink.…… MORE
Weather Update: Saturday May 17, 2025
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Mostly clear to Mostly cloudy. Lows: low 70’s. Winds: S @ 5 MPH. Sunday: Mostly cloudy. Showers early, PM Thunderstorms. Warm. Humid. Highs: low 80’s. Winds: SW @ 5 MPH. Overnight: Mostly cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms. Lows: low 70’s. Winds: S @ 5 MPH. WMO: State…… MORE
Weather Update: Friday May 16, 2025
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Mostly cloudy. Developing showers and thunderstorms. Some storms strong to severe. Lows: low 70’s. Winds: S @ 5 MPH. Saturday: Warm. Humid. Mostly cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms. Highs: mid 80’s. Winds: W @ 5-10 MPH, gusts 20. Overnight: Mostly cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms. Lows: low 70’s.…… MORE
Suspect dead following police chase outside Hamilton Place Mall
Chattanooga Police and other agencies working the active crime scene Friday evening outside of Hamilton Place Mall following a police chase that ended in a deadly officer involved shooting. UPDATE 2: The suspect who was killed in the Hamilton Place Mall police chase according the TBI had a lengthy criminal history. Hamilton County Court…… MORE
