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Large boulder blocks portion of Cummings Highway

Large Boulder Blocking Portions of Cummings Highway / TDOT’s Rae Anne Bradley CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) —  A large boulder is blocking a portion of the roadway on Cummings Highway. TDOT’s Rae Anne Bradley released this information shortly after 5:00 p.m. Bradley stated the boulder is near SR 148 heading up Lookout Mountain. A TDOT maintenance…MORE

Chattanooga Launches Community Input Platform

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga is taking a major step toward community-driven change with the launch of the Engage Chattanooga platform – a new way for residents to have a direct voice in shaping their neighborhoods. And first on the agenda? The future of our community centers. To better meet the needs of Chattanooga community…MORE

Man dies in fatal crash on Hickory Street

Man dies in fatal crash on Hickory Street

MGN CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) —  A fatal traffic accident claimed the life of a 49-year-old man Monday evening. On February 10, 202, at 6:55 p.m., officers with the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) responded to the 2900 block of Hickory Street for a motor vehicle crash. Upon arrival, officers located the crash, involving a 2005 Jeep…MORE

West Star Aviation, LLC. manufacturing expanding in Hamilton County

West Star Aviation, LLC. manufacturing expanding in Hamilton County

West Star Aviation LLC HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) —  Tennessee government and West Star Aviation, LLC (WSA) officials announced an expansion to its manufacturing operations in Hamilton County. WSA will invest nearly $32 million in Hamilton County, creating 200 new jobs. “West Star Aviation’s expansion will create 200 new high-quality jobs for the families across…MORE

Two suspects indicted by grand jury for child sex crimes

Two suspects indicted by grand jury for child sex crimes

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) —  A Hamilton County Grand Jury indicted two men with rape and child sex crimes. Felix Andres Domingo Chattanooga Police originally arrested Felix Andres Domingo and Pascual Andres Domingo last May when the victim came forward. The arrest affidavit says the victim is a minor who reported that she was two months pregnant…MORE

Ex-jailer sentenced for smuggling, lying about military service

Ex-jailer sentenced for smuggling, lying about military service

SUMMERVILLE, Ga. (WDEF) —  A former jailer has been sentenced after being caught bringing in contraband and lying about his military service. Nicholas Grindle was caught smuggling drugs and contraband into the Hays Correctional Center where he worked. Nicholas Matthew Grindle Prosecutors say they found he had been taking bribes from inmates to bring in…MORE

Local authorities investigating daycare incident caught on video

Local authorities investigating daycare incident caught on video

MGN CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) —  Authorities are investigating an incident at Primrose School of East Brainerd that occurred at the beginning of the year. A video was shared showing the actions of a caregiver at the school on January 8, 2025. On January 24, the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services contact the Chattanooga Police Department…MORE

Special Galentine’s Day performance with Cuatro Cinco

Cuatro Cinco joins News 12’s Amelia Greer as he promotes a special ‘Galentine’s Day’ event this Thursday, Feb. 13 where he will be headlining a show at Mint for couples, ladies, singles, and everyone in between.  CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WEDF) – For those looking to have a girl’s night out to celebrate Galentine’s Day, Cuatro Cinco…MORE

New developments in the Liner Murder Case

BRADELY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)– After spending two weeks in jail without bond, Mr. Liner appeared in court once again, expecting a ruling on his bond request. We have been closely following the murder case of Charlton Craig Liner for several weeks now. Charlton Craig Liner faces a potential life sentence for the alleged murder of…MORE

Cancer advocates push for Biomarker testing in Tennessee

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Tuesday, more than 50 cancer advocates including patients, survivors, and caregivers will gather at Tennessee’s Capitol Hill to urge lawmakers to support a critical bill focused on biomarker testing. This legislation aims to improve cancer diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring by ensuring physicians can access precise and personalized testing for their patients.…MORE