MGN As of Wednesday, U.S. travelers flying domestically are required to show a Real ID at airport checkpoints. The May 7 deadline for Americans to switch to the federally compliant identification comes after being delayed for more than 20 years. In the weeks before the new ID requirement was set to take effect on Wednesday, travelers gathered…… MORE
MGN MOUNT NEBO, Wv. (WDEF) — A local man was killed, and a woman was injured in a crash in West Virginia Monday morning. According to CBS affiliate WSAZ, the local sheriff’s office reported the crash happened when a driver traveling southbound on US Route 19 hit a WV-DOH truck at a stoplight. Their vehicle…… MORE
Alison Pryor with the Tennessee Aquarium joins News 12’s Amelia Greer ahead of the premiere of a new feature film at IMAX called “Elephants: Giants of the Desert 3D.” CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Tennessee Aquarium is bringing an immersive and educational documentary that will take you on a journey with one of the world’s…… MORE
Mackenzie Steele with CDM joins News 12’s Amelia Greer as the local attraction gets ready to host a special anniversary event this weekend. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Creative Discovery Museum is celebrating their 30th anniversary and they’re inviting everyone for their birthday block party called the Day of Play! On May 10, Chestnut Street…… MORE
Courtesy: HCSO CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Police Department arrested a suspect in connection with an attempted murder and robbery on East MLK Blvd. on April 22. CPD responded to a report of an active assault on April 22 just after 1 A.M. on the 700 block of East MLK Blvd. Upon arrival, officers…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA,TN (WDEF)- For four years, Megan Johnson believed she was dealing with *diastasis recti*, a common condition involving the separation of abdominal muscles. Her stomach was persistently swollen, and no matter what she tried, the bulging never subsided. Something felt off—but she couldn’t quite put her finger on it. That changed when she turned to…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The JA Henry Community YMCA is serving up something new, and it’s not just about fitness. Starting today, their brand-new Teaching Kitchen is launching a series of cooking classes designed to help families eat healthier and cook with confidence. Open to all skill levels, each hands-on session covers simple, nutritious meals…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – One local high school is being recognized for going above and beyond in preparing students for civic responsibility. Lookout Valley High School is now among a select group of Tennessee schools to receive the Anne Dallas Dudley Gold Award, a statewide honor recognizing schools that register 100 percent of eligible students…… MORE
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Tuesday: Mostly sunny. Near normal temperatures. Highs: low/mid 70’s. Winds: W @ 5 MPH. Overnight: Isolated showers. Cool. Lows: mid 50’s. Winds: L&V. Wednesday: Mild. Partly sunny. Isolated PM showers/thunderstorms. Highs: low/mid 60’s. Winds: W @ 5. NWS Morristown: Virtual Skywarn Storm Spotter Training | Your Environment:…… MORE
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) is investigating an in-custody death. At 4:55 a.m., May 6, 2025, an HCSO corrections deputy requested medical assistance for an unresponsive inmate in the Delta Housing Unit. Upon arrival, crews began performing life-saving medical aid. The inmate, Christopher Dewayne Ohara, was transported to a…… MORE
