Injured Firefighter Welcomed Home with Outpouring of Support
TRACY CITY, Tenn. (WDEF) After spending more than 20 years protecting his community, a local firefighter is now leaning on that same community for support. Jay was…
Potential local impact of Supreme Court tariff ruling
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Earlier Friday , the Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs were unconstitutional. This has sparked a strong response from the President, as he plans to use other methods to impose them. However, how will…
Wall Street keeps calm after the Supreme Court strikes down Trump's tariffs
NEW YORK (AP) - Wall Street kept calm Friday after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, which had triggered panic in financial markets when announced last year, and stocks ticked higher. The S&P 500 rose 0.7%.…
HCSO Jail & Detention Center Graduates First 7 Inmates from MAT Program
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) has graduated the first seven inmates from the Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Program. The program launched in December. They say MAT Programs in jails use both FDA-approved medications and behavioral counseling…
All truckers and bus drivers will be required to take commercial driver’s license tests in English
All truckers and pass drivers will have to take their commercial driver’s license tests in English as the Trump administration expands its aggressive campaign to improve safety in the industry and get unqualified drivers…
Nearly 3.4 million pounds of recalled Trader Joe’s chicken fried rice products may contain glass
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A Portland, Oregon, company is recalling nearly 3.4 million pounds of frozen chicken fried rice products sold at Trader Joe’s stores and in Canada because they may contain pieces of glass, U.S. Agriculture Department officials reported. Ajinomoto…
Trump administration eases limits on coal plants for emitting mercury, other toxins
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency on Friday weakened limits on mercury and other toxic emissions from coal-fired power plants, the Trump administration’s latest effort to boost the fossil fuel industry by paring back clean air and water rules. Toxic emissions from coal-…
Injured hiker being rescued near Sunset Rock
Waldens Ridge Emergency Service (WRES) and Signal Mountain Fire Department are currently engaged in an active woods rescue for an injured hiker, the WRES says. They say WRES units are operating at the Edwards Point Trailhead. Signal Mountain Fire Department…
Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s sweeping tariffs, upending central plank of economic agenda
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's far-reaching global tariffs on Friday, handing him a significant loss on an issue crucial to his economic agenda. The 6-3 decision centers on tariffs imposed under an emergency powers…
Walmart and other big companies say tariffs are forcing them to hike prices
Some of the biggest U.S. companies say they are passing tariff-related costs on to consumers, with Walmart this week attributing a jump in prices for certain goods sold by the retailer to higher import duties. In a fourth-quarter earnings call on Thursday,…
Nurses and New York hospital system reach a tentative deal to end the city’s largest nursing strike
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City’s largest nursing strike in decades is poised to end after more than 4,000 nurses seeking better staffing and job security at NewYork-Presbyterian reached a tentative contract agreement with management early Friday. The New York State…
Supreme Court ruling against Trump tariffs will offer relief, business owners say
Business owners said that a Supreme Court ruling on Friday striking down sweeping U.S. tariffs could spell relief by lowering their costs and potentially leading to refunds. The high court ruled that President Trump does not have the authority to impose levies on imports…
Montlake Road to close for roadside ditch rehabilitation
Montlake Road will be closed Monday, February 23, and Tuesday, February 24, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day for roadside ditch rehabilitation, according to the Office of the Hamilton County Mayor. They say the closure will be in…
US economy grows at 1.4% rate in the fourth quarter, slower than expected
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. economic growth slowed in the final three months of last year, dragged down by the six-week shutdown of the federal government and a pullback in consumer spending. The nation's gross domestic product - the output of…
Half-priced tickets for college students at the Tennessee Aquarium
Alison Pryor joins News 12's Amelia Greer as the Tennessee Aquarium's IMAX Theatre shows a handful of educational nature documentaries this month. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - February is a busy month…
Behind the Curtain: Blood Donation at Blood Assurance
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Donating one pint of blood can save up to three lives, but how is that done? News 12's Amelia Greer goes Behind the Curtain…
President Trump endorses Fuller in Rome visit, talks other Georgia races, economy
ROME, Ga. (WDEF)- President Trump spoke for over an hour inside the Coosa Steel Corporation in Rome. It was there that he spoke on a variety of topics,…
How a U.S. strike on Iran could affect American drivers and borrowers
Oil prices are climbing amid signs the U.S. may be planning to launch military strikes on Iran, raising questions about the potential economic fallout of heightened conflict in the region. President Trump has ratcheted up pressure on Iran, home to…
Average US long-term mortgage rate dips to 6.01%, lowest level in more than 3 years
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate slipped this week to its lowest level in more than three years, but remains around 6% in the same narrow range it has been in this year. The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate…
What to know about the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
LONDON (AP) — Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office that is centered on his close relationship with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. His arrest Thursday…
Nissan recalls nearly 643,000 vehicles over engine and transmission risks
Nissan issued two recalls, affecting a total of 642,698 Rogue compact SUVs, because of separate problems with the vehicles' gears and engines that can cause a loss of power, according to the National Highway Traffic…
Dunkin to offer limited-edition glove with any iced drink purchase
Dunkin Donuts guests can secure a limited-edition glove with any iced drink purchase beginning Friday, February 20 at 10 a.m. They say the glove is a playful badge of honor for the Team Iced…
Bradley Central High School celebrates two new campus upgrades
Cleveland, Tenn. (WDEF)-Bradley Central High School is celebrating not one, but two ribbon cuttings today. The school now has a new secure vestibule designed to enhance safety and create a single point of entry for visitors, adding an extra layer…
Coast Guard recovers 1 ton of cocaine after boat crew tosses drugs into sea while fleeing
The U.S. Coast Guard seized over 2,000 pounds of cocaine while attempting to intercept a boat that was trafficking drugs, the agency said Wednesday. The air crew of a Coast Guard HC-144 Ocean Sentry aircraft…