CATIA LA MAR, Venezuela (AP) — Rescuers pulled a 43-year-old security guard alive from a collapsed basement early Thursday, ending a grueling days-long operation that became a symbol of hope after the devastation of twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela eight…
U.S. stocks are holding relatively steady after the latest update on the job market suggested the Federal Reserve may feel less pressure to hike interest rates. The S&P 500 rose 0.3% early Thursday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 258…
An 11-year-old boy crashed a pickup truck into a group of monks on a pilgrimage walk in northeastern Thailand on Thursday, killing eight, officials said. A total of 35 monks from Mukdahan province, about 600 kilometers northeast of the capital…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A hearing on whether former police chief Celeste Murphy can have her criminal trial moved out of Hamilton County has been delayed. The hearing, which had been…
RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hickman Lane is now open to traffic following a deadly single-vehicle crash that left two dead. Graysville Police Department responded to a crash on Wednesday where the vehicle, occupied by…
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF)- "I'm going to give you one…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hamilton County Commission approved a controversial growth plan Wednesday evening. Plan Hamilton was passed by a six to five vote. It sets new…
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Early scattered thunderstorms, then mostly clear / hazy, humid. Lows: mid/high 70's. Winds: near calm. Thursday: Sunny and hot. Scattered thunderstorms. Highs: high 90's. Heat index: 106. Winds: NW @ 5…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Teens got a hands-on outlet to express their creativity today. The Hunter Art Museum hosts programs for…
The U.S. has decided not to extend a key trade pact with Canada and Mexico, according to the Office of the United States Trade Representative. July 1 was the deadline for the three countries to decide whether to extend the…
Two people climbed to the very top of New York City's Empire State Building, unfurled a banner,…
NEW YORK (AP) — French container shipping company CMA CGM Group said Wednesday it will buy FedEx Supply Chain, the third-party logistics subsidiary of FedEx for $1.4 billion, as it works to expand in the U.S. CMA CGM Group said…
Six Flags Over Georgia's newest roller coaster is going out of service for the rest of…
A woman suffered several injuries but survived falling 1,500 feet down California's Mount Shasta on Sunday, officials said. The climber, 31, was attempting to ascend the mountain, which is technically a stratovolcano with the second-highest peak in the Cascades, according to the…
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican health authorities said Wednesday that three people died of asphyxiation during massive celebrations in downtown Mexico City after the national team’s victory over Ecuador secured a place in the World Cup Round of…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- EPB has expanded fiber optic services with the launch of new 5 Gig internet, now available throughout its service area. They say the latest addition to its suite of speed tiers from 300 Mbps to 25 Gig,…
Major changes to federal student loan rules take effect on Wednesday, July 1, that will limit how much Americans can borrow and their repayment options. The overhaul, made under the 2025 "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," will affect millions of people who take out…
NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. stock indexes are drifting lower as higher yields in the bond market turn up the pressure. The S&P 500 slipped 0.5% early Wednesday and was heading toward its eighth loss in the last 11 days.…
DALTON, GA. (WDEF) - Whitfield County officially kicked off its weeklong celebration of America’s 250th anniversary Tuesday by opening a time capsule that had been sealed for 50 years. The capsule,…
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF) - The McMinn Regional Humane Society has released a new SOS adoption list as the shelter continues to struggle with overcrowding. Due to an…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - It's a bittersweet day for local soccer fans as Spain has officially departed Chattanooga. Earlier today, News 12 was outside the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Fireworks may be a holiday tradition, but they can be terrifying for pets. McKamey Animal Center says the days around the Fourth of July are some of…
NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. stocks rose and trimmed their losses in what had been a rocky June. The S&P 500 gained 0.8% Tuesday, though it still fell to its first losing month following two fabulous ones. The Dow Jones…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Garbage and Recycle collection scheduled for Friday, July 3rd 2026, will be collected as normal, according to the Chattanooga Public Works. There will be no changes to the collection…