Scramble Alley is set to come down
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) - For more than 30 years, Scramble Alley has been a place for children to play. Now, the longtime playground is set to come down.…
Coast Guard seizes dinghy in Bahamas that Lynette Hooker allegedly "bounced off" of
The eight-foot dinghy that Brian Hooker says he and his wife, Lynette Hooker, were aboard when she disappeared in the Bahamas in early April, was seized by U.S. Coast Guard investigators Thursday. CBS News captured the moment the dinghy was taken by a…
The Dow jumps 875 points as oil prices ease and stocks outside of AI rally
NEW YORK (AP) - Wall Street rallied after falling oil prices and yields in the bond market eased the pressure on U.S. stocks. The S&P 500 rose 0.4% Thursday for its 10th gain in the last 11 days, a day…
Copilot of United jet that struck a light pole realized flight was low, but not in time: report
NEW YORK (AP) — The copilot of a United Airlines passenger jet that struck a light pole as it landed at a New Jersey airport last month recognized the plane was coming in low, but told investigators he didn’t realize it in…
Meta is selling $3.99 monthly subscriptions for Instagram Plus. Here's what you get.
Meta is rolling out an Instagram subscription service for $3.99 a month, called Instagram Plus, which adds features such as "stories" that last for 48 hours, double the amount of time for nonpaying users. The new service is aimed at…
Trump's name must come off the Kennedy Center by June 12
Lawyers for what is currently called the Trump Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts are instructing staff to immediately begin switching the name of the facility back to its original title. The instructions, laid out in a memo sent Thursday…
Sun erupts with 3 huge solar flares, increasing chances of northern lights across U.S.
Three solar flares burst from the sun toward Earth this week,…
Average US long-term mortgage rate falls to 6.48%, retreating from its highest level in 9 months
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate eased this week from its highest level in nine months, welcome relief for prospective homebuyers. The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate fell to 6.48% from 6.53% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said…
Rockfall mitigation prompts lane closures on I-24 in Marion County
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) contract crews will perform upcoming nighttime lane closures on I‑24 West in Marion County as part of the ongoing rockfall mitigation project between…
President Trump says he will nominate Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he will nominate Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general, tapping his former personal lawyer who has aggressively pursued the Republican president’s agenda while leading the Justice Department in an acting role. Trump…
Slumping AI stocks weigh on Wall Street, even as oil price ease
NEW YORK (AP) - Artificial intelligence winners are giving back some of their big recent runs, leaving the U.S. market mixed as oil prices ease. The S&P 500 fell 0.3% Thursday, a day after dropping from its all-time high. The…
Ice Cream Safari returns to the Chattanooga Zoo with unlimited ice cream
Jake Cash is back with the Chattanooga Zoo to promote their upcoming Ice Cream Safari! He brings along 'Lucian' the ball python to catch up with News 12's Amelia Greer. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.…
SpaceX plans biggest stock market debut ever — and it could make Elon Musk world's first trillionaire
New York — SpaceX says it plans to raise up to $75 billion when it goes public this month, setting the stage for the largest-ever stock market debut and putting Elon Musk — the world's richest person — on course to…
Weather Update: Friday June 5, 2026
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Clear, dry. Lows: high 50's. Winds: Near Calm. Friday: Sunny, warm, dry. Highs: near 80. Winds: E @ 5 MPH. Overnight: Mostly Clear, dry. Lows: high 50's to low 60's. Winds:…
Doctor involved in fatal 2023 crash testifies as new video of northshore crash shown in Randy Vega trial
Screenshot from the dashcam of Dr. Patrick McGinty moments before a fatal crash on…
Breaking Ground On School Growth
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County leaders officially broke ground Wednesday on a major renovation and expansion project at Soddy Daisy Middle School, marking the first major groundbreaking under the…
Learning Adulthood Includes Healthcare
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - For many teens, growing up comes with lessons in driving, school, work and finances. But a new survey suggests one major responsibility may be getting overlooked: learning how…
American Airlines suspends 6 routes because of high jet fuel costs
American Airlines has joined the list of carriers temporarily cutting routes as the ongoing war in Iran drives up jet fuel costs. The airline told CBS News on Wednesday that it has adjusted schedules for "select routes" in August and September. An American Airlines…
Air traffic controller calls pilot "insane" after apparent close call at Florida airport
A JetBlue pilot landing at Fort Lauderdale's airport reported a close call on Monday night, telling air traffic control that a second, smaller plane was flying erratically in the same area. The incident occurred around 6:15 p.m. on Monday, according…
Cannons lost underwater during the American Revolution will soon go on display at a Georgia museum
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — A museum in Georgia’s oldest city on Wednesday welcomed a truckload of treasures from the earliest period of U.S. history — 17 cannons that experts believe sank to the bottom…
A diet of royal jelly isn’t the only thing that makes a queen bee
NEW YORK (AP) — Scientists have identified a group of worker honeybees that are specially adapted to build their queen’s waxy abode within the hive. Worker bees perform a myriad of jobs to keep up the hive, including collecting food, nurturing young bees…
Oil prices climb back toward $100, and US stocks halt their record-breaking rally
NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices rose Wednesday following the latest flare-up in fighting to threaten the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, and U.S. stocks retreated from their records. The S&P 500 fell 0.5% from its all-time high. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 466 points,…
Upcoming billing change could make pregnancy pricier
Having a baby in the United States is about to get more complicated. Under new billing codes that take effect in January, doctors who manage maternity care will start charging à la carte for visits and services related to pregnancy,…