A piece of Washington, D.C. has come to Rossville. A quarter-scale replica of the iconic Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall is now on display at the Rossville Athletic Center. This replica honors the 58,300 names of those who sacrificed during the Vietnam War, just like the original memorial in D.C. “Outreach reached out to me and…… MORE
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TBI investigates shooting connected to car burglary
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Early Saturday morning in Smyrna, around 2 a.m., police officers responded to a report of people breaking into vehicles at an apartment complex on Great Circle. A foot chase followed, and for reasons still under review, the situation escalated. At least one officer fired his gun, hitting one of the suspects.…… MORE
Man Accused of Wanting to Have Sex with a Baby Sentenced to 25 years
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – The man accused of traveling from Mississippi to Chattanooga in hopes of having sex with a 10-month-old child has been sentenced to 25 years in prison. If he lives long enough to get out, 50-year-old Dennis Gaal will be on supervised release for the rest of his life. He pleaded guilty…… MORE
Weather Update: Saturday – February 22, 2025
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Mostly clear. Cold. Lows: low/mid 20’s. Winds: L&V. Saturday: Sunny, slightly warmer. Highs: low 50’s. Winds: SW @ 5 MPH. Overnight: Mostly clear. Cold. Lows: mid 20’s. Winds: L&V. Sunday: Sunshine, dry, mild. Highs: low 50’s. Winds: L&V. Overnight: A few clouds. Cold. Lows: low/mid 20’s.…… MORE
Liner could face death penalty if convicted of Cleveland realtor and ex-wife’s murder
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- Back on January 27th, Karen Liner, a beloved Cleveland realtor was murdered at her Arthur Lane home. Her ex-husband, Craig Liner, is charged with first degree murder in her killing. It was early on that January morning as Ring surveillance video showed a vehicle pulling into Karen Liner’s driveway. What was shown…… MORE
Sale Creek man taken into custody after 8 hour SWAT standoff
SALE CREEK, Tenn. (WDEF) — A Sale Creek man has been taken into custody after a lengthy SWAT standoff. The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO), along with other law enforcement agencies were serving a high risk warrant this morning at the 15000 block of Highway 27. At some point after authorities arrived on scene, the…… MORE
Weather Update: Friday – February 21, 2025
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Friday: Mostly sunny. Slightly less cold. Highs: near 40. Winds: NE @ 5 MPH. Overnight: Mostly clear. Cold. Lows: low/mid 20’s. Winds: L&V. Saturday: Sunny, slightly warmer. Highs: low 50’s. Winds: SW @ 5 MPH. Overnight: Mostly clear. Cold. Lows: mid 20’s. Winds: L&V. Sunday: Sunshine, dry,…… MORE
SNTV Boxing | Weigh-in ahead of Bivol-Beterbiev rematch
Weigh-in ahead of Bivol-Beterbiev rematch – Source: SNTV… MORE
Cleveland pastor pleads guilty to sexual exploitation of a minor
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) — A Cleveland pastor has plead guilty to sexual exploitation of a minor after investigators uncovered child sexual abuse material on his laptop. In the summer of 2023, the Cleveland Police Department (CLPD) received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). The tip was in regards to…… MORE
Collegedale father indicted, mother charged after infant daughter’s death
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) — A Collegedale father has been indicted after the tragic death of his infant daughter last summer. On August 12, 2024, officers with the Collegedale Police Department (CDPD) were working an active school zone when they encountered Timothy Paul Blackdeer, and his unresponsive daughter, Violet Blackdeer. According to CDPD, despite all efforts…… MORE
