Brain Health 2.0 event highlights importance of mental wellness
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) Taking care of your brain is just as important as taking care of your body—and a local event is helping spread that message. People…
Chattanooga celebrates 423 Day with community pride at Miller Park
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)-If you thought it was just another ordinary day—think again. Chattanooga came together loud and proud to celebrate 423 Day, turning three simple numbers into a citywide show of…
A surge for Intel sends tech stocks higher on Wall Street and crude oil prices swing some more
NEW YORK (AP) - A surge for Intel following a blowout profit report is leading technology stocks higher, while oil prices keep swinging in the wait for what’s next with the Iran war. The S&P 500 rose 0.2% early Friday…
Hegseth says blockade of Iranian ports and ships now "global," will remain in place during negotiations
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stressed on Friday the strength of the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports and vessels linked to the Islamic Republic, saying it had gone "global." "This growing blockade…
Southeast Drought Conditions Continue Worsening
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Drought conditions continued to expand and intensify across much of the Southeast, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor update. In the Tennessee Valley, extreme drought conditions…
Be "Set Free" with a new local, feature film
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) - Hollywood was brought to Ringgold, Ga. with the filming and premiere of local, feature film Set Free. The faith-based film by Soul Purpose Entertainment focuses on God setting…
Trump orders US military to 'shoot and kill' Iranian small boats choking Strait of Hormuz
By JON GAMBRELL, JAMEY KEATEN and AAMER MADHANI Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - President Donald Trump has ordered the U.S. military to “shoot and kill” small Iranian boats that…
Job growth expected to be slow in Chattanooga area
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Will there be more jobs coming to the Chattanooga area? With inflation tied to high gas prices and other factors, many are asking what…
Two different versions of voucher testing bill pass Tennessee legislature
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF)- Two different versions of the bill that would change testing requirements for private schools that take one kind of voucher in the state…
Large Crowds Mark Mr. T’s Opening
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) - Large crowds and long lines took over Ooltewah as Mr. T’s Pizza opened its second location with a three-day grand opening celebration. The…
Weather Update: Friday April 24, 2026
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Mostly clear. Cool. Dry. Lows: mid/high 50's. Winds: near calm. Friday: Mostly sunny. Warm. Highs: mid 80's. Winds: S/SW @ 5-10 MPH. Overnight: Partly to mostly cloudy, mild. Isolated showers and…
Nearly 208,000 heated socks sold at Costco are recalled after customers report burns
Nearly 208,000 pairs of heated socks sold at Costco are being recalled after…
LaGuardia firefighter heard 'stop, stop, stop' before deadly crash but didn't know who it was for
NEW YORK (AP) - A firefighter whose truck collided with an Air Canada jet last month on a runway at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, killing both pilots, heard an air traffic controller warn “stop, stop, stop” but didn't know who…
Pope urges US and Iran to return to peace talks, condemns capital punishment
ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) - Pope Leo XIV urged the United States and Iran to return to talks to end the war Thursday and condemned capital punishment, in a wide-ranging press conference en route home from his trip to…
Average US long-term mortgage rate slips to 6.23%, its third weekly drop
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate dropped for the third week in a row, easing borrowing costs for prospective homebuyers as the spring homebuying season rolls on. The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate fell to 6.23% from 6.3% last…
JetBlue used customers' personal data to set ticket prices, lawsuit alleges
A new lawsuit alleges that JetBlue collected customers' personal data without their consent and used it to set ticket prices. The proposed class action, filed by New York resident Andrew Phillips, accuses JetBlue of tracking his information as he was…
Iran’s judiciary chief touts the country’s show of force in the Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s judiciary chief, Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejehi, said on X that the country’s armed forces were demonstrating strength in the Strait of Hormuz, citing what he described as a Revolutionary Guard “mosquito fleet” of speedboats and underwater drones, along with action…
Judge approves $425 million Capital One settlement. Here's what customers should know.
A judge has approved a $425 million settlement in a lawsuit alleging that Capital One paid lower interest rates on older savings accounts while offering higher rates on a similar product. The settlement approval…
US stocks edge back from their records and oil prices yo-yo
NEW YORK (AP) - The U.S. stock market is edging back from its all-time high following mixed profit reports from Tesla and other big companies. Oil prices are yo-yoing on continued uncertainty about what will happen next in the war…
Chemical leak at a West Virginia plant kills 2 people and sends 30 more to hospitals, officials say
INSTITUTE, W.Va. (AP) — A chemical leak at a West Virginia silver recovery business on Wednesday killed two people and sent about 30 others to hospitals, including one in serious condition, authorities said. The…
Justice Department eases restrictions on some marijuana products
Washington — The Justice Department announced Thursday that it has issued an order rescheduling certain marijuana products to a lower drug classification, while moving to expedite the process to reclassify marijuana more broadly. The order was signed by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche…
Hawk Hill Plans Await Approval
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The future of AT&T Field is under consideration as the Chattanooga Sports Authority weighs next steps for the site following the Chattanooga Lookouts’ departure, while River City…
Grill for a cause with the 11th Annual Battle Below the Clouds
President & CEO of Ruby Falls Hugh Morrow joins News 12's Chip Chapman as they get ready to host the 11th annual Battle Below the Clouds BBQ event…
Rope rescue conducted for elderly man who fell 50ft
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - An elderly man is rescued after falling 50 feet at Missionary Ridge. Chattanooga Firefighters responded to call at 310 N Crest Road on Missionary Ridge at 8:19 PM where they…