WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Showers/thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. Lows: low/mid 60’s. Winds: S @ 5 MPH. Thursday: Showers/thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. Highs: high 70’s. Winds: S @ 5 MPH. Overnight: Showers/thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. Lows: low/mid 60’s. Winds: SSW @ 5 MPH. Friday: Showers/thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. Highs: mid 70’s. Winds: NW @ 5-10…… MORE
Duane Sanders in court on day one of his child sex abuse trial. Content Warning: Many will find the contents in this story disturbing. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A former elementary teacher’s trial began Wednesday on charges of child sexual abuse. Duane Sanders was arrested in March 2023 and charged with 19 counts of sexual crimes…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – In 2024 alone, the U.S. experienced 27 weather and climate disasters, each causing over a billion dollars in damage. From hurricanes and wildfires to floods and tornadoes, no region was spared. Experts agree, emergency preparedness isn’t optional anymore. It’s essential. Having a clear plan helps families act quickly, make informed decisions,…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Another dangerous rescue at a well-known local spot. Chattanooga firefighters were called to the rock quarry at Greenway Farms Tuesday night after a man fell more than thirty feet from the side of the quarry. Crews with Red Shift responded around 8:15 PM, navigating difficult terrain in the woods to reach…… MORE
RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Four men have been arrested in Rhea County after leading authorities on a pursuit. On Tuesday, May 27, 2025, the Rhea County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) was assisting the Graysville Police Department (GPD) in a pursuit of a stolen vehicle. The pursuit began within Graysville city limits and continued through Dayton.…… MORE
Natasha Reynolds / Cohutta Police Department COHUTTA, Ga. (WDEF) — Authorities in Cohutta are searching for a woman who is facing several charges. Natasha Reynolds is wanted for littering/dumping in a local park, giving false information, and drug possession. According to the Cohutta Police Department (CPD), she was most recently incarcerated at the Whitfield County…… MORE
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Lights, camera, patrol — the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) is back on the national stage as COPS returns to film deputies in action for Season 38. This will be the third time HCSO has been featured on the show. Several episodes for Season 38 will be filmed throughout the…… MORE
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — A TV station in Nashville has obtained photos showing that Hamilton County still has a problem housing children. The photos from WTVF come from inside our local Children’s Services offices. These are kids taken by the state from abusive homes who need foster care. The pictures reveal mattresses and makeshift…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A woman has withdrawn a lawsuit she filed against Massage Envy at Hamilton Place. The suit accused a therapist of recording video of clients undressing. And the suit included the operator of the location for allowing him to do it. The operator countered that they reported the incident to police…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The future North River Elementary School is set to move to its next step in its design process. The Hixson school would combine DuPont, Rivermont, and Alpine Crest Elementary Schools. Wednesday, a resolution was presented that the project would be done in a “Construction Manager at Risk” method. Essentially, this shifts financial…… MORE
