Residents react to Ketner's Mill closing public access
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- "People are losing a lot. Memories, being able to take their kids to places they once got to go to with their families and enjoy." For decades,…
Depression among Hamilton County teens on the rise
Content warning: The topic of suicide is discussed in this story. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The state of the mental health of Hamilton County teenagers was discussed at this month’s Hamilton…
Oil prices rise, but not by enough to keep Wall Street from more records
NEW YORK (AP) - Oil prices rose following the latest fighting to threaten the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, but Wall Street isn’t very worried, and U.S. stocks rose to more records. The S&P 500 added 0.3% Monday to its prior all-time high.…
FBI offers $10,000 reward as manhunt continues for escaped federal inmate in Georgia
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is offering a reward of up to $10,000…
Florida sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming company concealed serious risks of ChatGPT
MIAMI (AP) — The state of Florida filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman on Monday, claiming the company knowingly released and aggressively marketed ChatGPT to the public while concealing serious risks. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said during a…
Georgia gas tax to end Tuesday
Governor Kemp says he will NOT extend the gas tax suspension in Georgia. The suspension is scheduled to end at midnight on June 2, 2026. It has saved drivers around 33-cents a gallon over…
At a Tennessee hospital, a nurse stole fentanyl and AI missed it, state records say
About a year ago at Erlanger Baroness, the largest hospital in Chattanooga, anesthesia staff noticed that a nurse was slurring his words and struggling to stay awake while on duty in the surgery center, according…
Gov. Lee unveils new signs along TN/GA border
Governor Lee unveiled the new billboards we may soon see along the Tennessee Georgia border. Tennessee officials revealed the new campaign at the first location in Erwin. But the campaign will expand to the state’s major highways. The Governor says…
Americans' financial literacy slumps to a 10-year low, new study finds
Americans' understanding of basic financial concepts has fallen to a 10-year low, raising concerns that households are becoming less prepared to manage debt, savings and retirement decisions, according to a new study from investment giant TIAA and Stanford University's Global…
Suspected World War II bomb explodes in Indonesia, killing 5 people
A suspected shell left over from World…
Stock Their Lockers program applications open
UPDATE: The Samaritan Center has updated their information and the "Stock Their Lockers" program is only for eastern Hamilton County. The Samaritan Center has opened their applications for the annual "Stock Their Lockers" program. This year, they are expanding it…
TN gas prices fall 21 cents, AAA says
Tennessee gas prices have declined over the past week, falling 21 cents on average. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $3.93 which is three cents less expensive than one month ago, according…
Barry Diller's People Inc. offers to buy MGM Resorts, valuing it at $18 billion
Barry Diller's People Inc. is offering to buy the rest of MGM Resorts after acquiring a 26.1% stake in the Las Vegas casino and resort operator, valuing the business at more than $18 billion. People Inc., formerly known as IAC…
Weather Update: Monday June 1, 2026
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Monday: Mostly cloudy. Warm, humid with showers and thunderstorms. Highs: low/mid 80's. Winds: NE @ 5. Overnight: Mostly cloudy. Mild. Sctrd. showers and thunderstorms. Lows: mid 60's. Winds: near calm. Tuesday: Cloud/Sun…
Crude oil prices rise after latest US-Iran fighting, and US stocks slip
NEW YORK (AP) - Oil prices are rising following the latest fighting to threaten the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, but Wall Street isn’t very worried. The S&P 500 slipped 0.1% early Monday, falling a bit below the record it set last week.…
United Airlines flight to Spain returns to U.S. after Bluetooth device is labeled a "certain four-letter word"
A United Airlines flight bound for Spain from Newark Liberty International Airport turned around midflight Saturday due to a possible security threat. The flight departed around 6 p.m. for Palma de Mallorca, Spain, but landed back at Newark at 9:37…
Zelenskyy alleges Russia is abducting Ukrainian kids and training them to fight
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told CBS News in an exclusive interview that his government has evidence that Russia is abducting Ukrainian children and training them to fight against fellow Ukrainians. It is an allegation that may constitute a war crime,…
Bus driver in deadly Virginia crash on I-95 charged with involuntary manslaughter
A bus driver involved in a Virginia highway crash early Friday morning that killed at least five people and injured nearly four dozen more has been charged with involuntary manslaughter, Virginia State Police said Saturday. Jing S. Dong, 48, of Staten…
Memorial bike ride in honor of motorcyclist who lost his life in a recent crash
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) - A memorial bike ride was held for motorcyclist Riley Hairsine, who lost his life in a recent…
One charged in connection with homicide and non-fatal shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) arrested a suspect in connection with the homicide of a teen. According to CPD, on March 22, 2026, police investigated the homicide of a…
Safety Festival Marks Start of Summer
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As summer gets underway, Erlanger and community partners hosted an event Saturday focused on helping families prepare for the months ahead. The fourth annual Summer Outreach…
First Renaissance Faire Arrives in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Coolidge Park was transformed Saturday into a medieval-inspired gathering place as Chattanooga hosted its first-ever Renaissance Faire along the Tennessee Riverfront. From 10:00 a.m. to 8:00…
WHO chief visits Ebola outbreak epicenter in eastern Congo as cases outpace response
The head of the World Health Organization on Saturday visited eastern Congo's Bunia, a city at the heart of an outbreak of a rare type of Ebola, where the virus is spreading faster than the response despite better-organized health facilities…
United Airlines flight bound for Minneapolis is diverted because of an unruly passenger
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A United Airlines flight bound for Minneapolis was diverted to Wisconsin on Friday night to remove and unruly passenger, officials said. “United flight 2005 from Chicago to Minneapolis landed safely in Madison, Wisconsin to address a…