First Responder Hero Award: Captain Matt Cole
DADE COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - News 12 is recognizing some of the bravest members of our community through the First Responder Hero Award. Whether they serve as EMTs, paramedics,…
Weather Update: Friday June 12, 2026
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Mostly cloudy. Mild. Lows: high 60's to near 70. Winds: Near Calm. Friday: Sunny hot and humid. PM Showers/Thunderstorms. Highs: low 90's. Winds: SSW @ 5 MPH. NWS Weather Radio for…
US stocks jump to their best day in 2 months on hopes for a deal to get crude flowing globally again
NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. stocks rallied to their best day in two months, and oil prices fell Thursday after President Donald Trump called off his threat to bomb Iran in the evening. That raised hopes for a potential deal…
Fugitive linked to Australian cartel caught after being found hiding in bathroom of private jet on resort island
Indonesian authorities arrested an Australian fugitive hiding in the lavatory of a private jet as it was about to take off from the resort island of Bali, officials said Thursday. Officers rushed on board the plane after the pilot was…
Tips to stay cool and safe this summer
With heat on the rise, danger can suddenly approach. The Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management & Homeland Security is offering some tips to keep you and your pets safe: They say high humidity…
Wholesale prices see biggest spike since 2022 as energy costs climb
Inflation facing U.S. businesses surged in May to its highest level since November 2022 amid higher energy prices stemming from the Iran war. The Producer Price Index, which registers inflation before it reaches consumers, soared 6.5% in May from a year…
Wall Street reclaims some ground as AI stocks turn higher
NEW YORK (AP) - The U.S. stock market is recovering some of its losses for the week, as the roller coaster for artificial-intelligence companies swings back upward. Oil prices and Treasury yields are meanwhile holding relatively steady even though worries…
5 police officers shot dead in cartel-plagued part of Mexico as World Cup kicks off
Five Mexican police officers were shot dead and five others wounded Wednesday in violence-hit Michoacan state on the eve of the World Cup opener in Mexico City, local authorities said. The officers were attacked by unknown assailants in an Indigenous…
Trump threatens to take 'total control' of Iran's oil industry as ceasefire teeters
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Thursday to launch major strikes on Iran and seize control of its oil and gas industries as continuing attacks between the warring countries pushed the Middle East closer to…
Say "Oh, heeellllooo!" to 'Mrs. Doubtfire' at the Memorial Auditorium
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Tivoli Theatre Foundation's 2025-2026 season of Broadway is about to come to an end, with Mrs. Doubtfire the musical taking center stage at the Memorial Auditorium.…
Lookout Mountain Planning Commission votes against ordinance to allow Rock City to build gondola station
The room full of mostly Lookout Mountain residents dressed in red shirts and bandanas opposed to Rock…
Hamilton County passes FY 2027 budget
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hamilton County Commission has approved a new budget. It was approved 9 to 1 Wednesday evening in a special called meeting. The total budget is over…
Another sell-off for AI stocks drags Wall Street to its first back-to-back drop in weeks
NEW YORK (AP) - Another sell-off for artificial-intelligence stocks dragged the U.S. market sharply lower. The S&P 500 dropped 1.6% Wednesday after giving up a brief modest gain in the morning. The index had its first back-to-back drop in three…
NASA chief defends selection of all-male crew for Artemis III mission
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, responding to questions about the agency's selection of an all-male crew for the Artemis III mission, said the astronauts were chosen based solely on their experience, skill sets and availability. Isaacman wrote on the social media platform X…
Climber who spent 6 days dragging himself off Mount Everest is out of intensive care: "I thought I would perish"
A Nepali mountaineer who spent six…
Alabama's nitrogen gas executions constitute cruel and unusual punishment, judge rules
A federal judge has banned Alabama from executing a death row inmate by nitrogen hypoxia, reversing a previous opinion that concluded the controversial and relatively new execution method is unconstitutionally cruel. The ruling, issued Tuesday, permanently prevents the state from putting Jeffrey…
Teens’ reading and math scores have stagnated, US test results show
WASHINGTON (AP) — Younger students have regained ground academically after the pandemic’s disruptions while older students’ test scores continue to stagnate, according to the latest testing data released Wednesday by the federal government. Nine-year-olds rebounded to pre-pandemic reading scores and saw some recovery…
Air Canada pilot accused of flying over 900 flights without valid license: "Like a movie script"
A former Air Canada pilot has been charged after flying for years without a proper license, Canadian police said Tuesday, in a case that investigators said mirrored a Hollywood screenplay. Geoffrey Wall, of Barrie,…
New and exciting things happening at the Tennessee Aquarium
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Tennessee Aquarium is kicking off the 2026 summer season with plenty of exciting events to help make the best of your visit. Coming up on Friday, June…
Honda recalls more than 880,000 cars due to a problem with rear suspension components
Honda is recalling more than 800,000 vehicles because rear suspension components may fail and cause drivers to lose control, increasing the chances of a crash or injury. American Honda Motor Co. said the recall covers certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023…
Inflation hits 3-year high on spike in prices, highlighting affordability challenges for Americans
WASHINGTON (AP) - Rising gas prices pushed inflation to its highest level in three years last month, a headache for the Federal Reserve and a potential political challenge for the Trump administration as midterm elections near. Consumer prices rose 4.2%…
Tennessee is first to create Nuclear Fusion rules
OAK RIDGE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Tennessee hits another mark for leading the country in nuclear power today. We are the first state to create its own regulatory framework for nuclear Fusion. Leaders say Tennessee is the most responsive state for advanced…
Gondola debate continues ahead of planning commission vote
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Ga. (WDEF)- "We don't want your gondola. We don’t want it." The controversy over a proposed gondola is approaching a major decision. Will the town of…
First Annual Sandwich Week Launches
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga’s newest food event is serving up a fresh way to explore local lunch spots this week. The first-ever Chattanooga Sandwich Week is bringing $8 sandwich specials…