Arthur, this year's first named Atlantic storm, still poses threats of severe flash flooding in Southeast
Arthur, a short-lived tropical storm and the first of this year's Atlantic hurricane season, lost…
Supreme Court sides with a Texas man who says it’s not a crime for marijuana users to have guns
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court sided Thursday with a Texas marijuana user who wants to legally own a gun, the latest in a line of firearm cases from a court that has expanded gun rights. In a unanimous decision,…
Intel shares leap after Trump says it's working with Apple to make chips in the U.S.
Intel shares jumped on Thursday after President Trump said on social media that the semiconductor giant will work with Apple to design and manufacture chips in the U.S. Intel's stock rose $12.72, or 10.5%, to $133.82 shortly after trading opened…
Stocks rise on Wall Street, erasing much of their loss from a day earlier
NEW YORK (AP) - Stocks are rising on Wall Street, taking back much of their losses from a day earlier that were driven by anticipation that the Federal Reserve will likely raise interest rates this year in an effort to…
Chattanooga Area Food Bank to visit Athens
The Chattanooga Area Food Bank is coming to Athens Tennessee. The Food Bank is hosting a free event for families with children ages 7–17 on June 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00…
Behind the Curtain: Escapology Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - After spending an hour either bumping heads with your friends or scratching your head in confusion, the escape out of an escape room is a thrilling, and…
US gas prices fall below $4 for 1st time since March, but still 25% higher than last year
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. gas prices fell below $4 a gallon on average Thursday, but just barely. It is the first time since March that the average cost for a regular gallon has been that low. Prices fell overnight…
Increase in ships transiting Strait of Hormuz
At least 10 commercial vessels were tracked transiting the Strait of Hormuz Thursday morning, and six more appear to be heading in the same direction to exit the Persian Gulf. It's a noticeable increase in traffic, but still far below…
Weather Update: WEDNESDAY JUNE 17, 2026
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Partly cloudy, mild, scattered thunderstorms developing. Lows: low 70's. Winds: SW @ 5-15 MPH, gusts 25 MPH. Thursday: M. Cloudy, showers/thunderstorms. Warm. Humid. Highs: low/mid 80's. Winds: SW @ 5-15 MPH,…
Collegedale homicide suspect pleads not guilty as police search for victim's body
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF)- A teenager charged with the murder of a…
20 Years Serving Local Families
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - For 20 years, LifeSpring Community Health has worked to provide affordable healthcare for children and families who may otherwise struggle to access it. Founded in 2006, the…
DeKalb County Sheriff's Office warns about scam asking for help getting individuals out of jail
The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office is warning individuals that scammers are currently calling and falsely claiming that a family member is in jail and offering to ‘help’ get them released or enrolled in a…
See where you can vote in the August 6th election
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- The Hamilton County Election Commission has approved the ballots and early voting sites for the August 6th State and Federal Primary and County General Election. According to the Hamilton County Election Commission,…
US stocks slip after Fed officials indicate a possible rate hike in 2026
NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. stocks are slipping after several officials at the Federal Reserve indicated they may raise interest rates before the end of the year. The S&P 500 fell 0.5% Wednesday and erased an earlier, modest gain after…
Officials searching Birchwood landfill for evidence in the death of Robert Locke
UPDATE (6/17/26): According to the Collegedale Police Department, officials are searching the Birchwood landfill for potential evidence in the death of 56-year-old Robert Locke.…
Georgia state House lawmakers will not redraw voting districts during special session
Lawmakers in Georgia's House of Representatives say they are holding off on redrawing Georgia's legislative maps during Wednesday's special legislative session. In a letter to Gov. Brian Kemp obtained by CBS News Atlanta, House Speaker John Burns, House Speaker Pro-Tem Jan Jones,…
Trump says if 60-day talks with Iran don't yield wider deal to end war, "We go back to bombing"
President Trump said if the U.S. and Iran cannot reach a wider deal to end the war now in its 110th day during a 60-day negotiation period set to commence with the…
Police rescue more than 400 cats from being eaten in Vietnam in a bust of a major animal theft ring
his photo released by Humane World for Animals Viet Nam shows cats in cages that were seized by the police in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on June 15, 2026. (Phuong Pham/Humane World for Animals Viet…
Google announces $1.5 billion Jackson County Bridgeport Campus expansion
The Jackson County Economic Development Authority says they are celebrating one of the largest economic development announcements in its history. They say on June 15, 2026, Google announced a…
Retail sales up a strong 0.9% in May, underscoring the resilience of the US consumer
NEW YORK (AP) — Shoppers stepped up their spending in May and surpassed expectations as temperatures warmed and gasoline prices leveled off. Retail sales rose 0.9%, up from a revised 0.4% gain in April, according to Commerce Department data released Wednesday. Sales…
37-year-old arrested in identity theft investigation
The Scottsboro Police Department (SPD) has arrested 37-year-old Rachel Nicole Burton following an investigation into the unauthorized use of a citizen’s credit card information. On June 12, 2026, officers responded to a report…
Tropical Storm Arthur, the first Atlantic tropical cyclone of the year, forms off Texas' Gulf Coast
Tropical Storm Arthur formed Wednesday off the Gulf Coast of Texas, becoming the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season. After strengthening briefly, the storm is expected to make its way onto land, tracking to the northeast along the…
Dramatic rescue efforts after fiery small plane crash in Laredo, Texas, kills 1
A business jet with six people on board crashed…