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TBI issues Silver Alert for man out of Hamilton County

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) —  The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has issued a Silver Alert for a man out of Hamilton County. The TBI states that Frank McDonough has been missing since Monday morning. McDonough is 62-years-old, 6 feet tall, 152 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. He was last seen at his…MORE

Tennessee Aquarium has fun events for students and sweethearts this month

Tennessee Aquarium’s Alison Pryor returns to talk about new offers to college students, summer camp, date night at the Aquarium, and upcoming IMAX releases. CHATTANOOGA. Tenn. (WDEF) – Tennessee Aquarium is offering fun activities for students and sweethearts this February. While it’s warmer this week, it’s never too early to get ahead on summer plans.…MORE

Fire crews respond to Gypsy Lane house fire

OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) —  The Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department (TCVFD) responded to a house fire on Gypsy Lane Tuesday afternoon. A little after 3:00 p.m., TCVFD were dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, crews found heavy smoke coming from the house and flames coming up from the roof. TCVFD deployed a defensive attack, however the…MORE

Weather Update: Wednesday – February 5, 2025

Weather Update: Wednesday – February 5, 2025

WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Becoming mostly cloudy. Lows: low/mid 50’s. Winds: Light & Variable. Wednesday: Mostly cloudy. Very mild. Sctrd PM Showers and thunderstorms. Highs: low/mid 70’s. Winds: S @ 5-10 MPH. Overnight: Mostly cloudy. Very mild. Sctrd PM Showers and thunderstorms. Lows: mid 50’s. Winds: SW @ 5 MPH.…MORE

Linde Inc. is investing more than $70 million in Bradley County

CHARLESTON, Tenn. — Bradley County is set to see a significant economic boost as Linde Inc., a global leader in industrial gases and engineering, announced plans to invest more than $70 million in a new facility. The air separation facility, strategically located along the I-75 corridor in Charleston, will produce liquid oxygen, nitrogen, and argon…MORE

Golden Apple Award: Geoff James, Chattanooga Valley Middle School

FLINTSTONE, GA (WDEF) – Geoff James has a great sense of humor.  He mixes that with a healthy dose of caring to make sure that every student in his Chattanooga Valley Middle School class is on the same page. It’s working. See for yourself in this week’s Golden Apple. “On behalf of Food City and…MORE

East Ridge Emergency Services Building Damaged in Crash

A crash in East Ridge Monday afternoon leaves its emergency services building badly damaged by a juvenile driver. No one was injured. Both police and fire services are still operational. “The employees immediately turned around, ran back into the office, and began life-saving efforts for the occupant of the vehicle, extracting her from the car,”…MORE

Siskin Hospital Celebrates 35 Years of Healing and Service to Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)Siskin Hospital is celebrating a remarkable 35 years of healing, thriving, and helping others. Throughout February, the hospital will mark this incredible milestone with events and reflections on how far it’s come. Vice President of Patient Access and Marketing, Terresa, shared her thoughts on this special anniversary. “35 years is a long time,…MORE

Cory Lee: Redefining Accessibility with Google Workspace

FAYETTEVILLE, GA (WDEF) – The Super Bowl isn’t just about football, it’s also one of the biggest stages for brands to showcase powerful, game-changing commercials. And this year, one ad is making history for its focus on accessibility.  Google Workspace is set to debut a commercial featuring Cory Lee, a world traveler and advocate who…MORE

Georgia legislators unveiled school safety initiative

ATLANTA, Ga. (WDEF)- Georgia legislators unveiled a series of proposals concerning school safety this week.  Last September, four people were killed at Apalachee High School just to the east of Atlanta. The perpetrator in that shooting was a 14 year old student. Now, state legislators are proposing several initiatives to combat the issue. This includes…MORE