Catoosa County school board approves property tax hike, blames state legislature
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF)- "Where is the…
Weather Update: FRIDAY JULY 17, 2026
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Early showers / thunderstorms. Mostly clear / hazy, humid. Lows: low 70's. Winds: near calm. Friday: Mostly sunny, very warm. Scattered showers & thunderstorms. Highs: low 90's. Winds: near calm. Who…
Hamilton County to offer K-12 Quantum Curriculum
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) -- Quantum Computing has moved from science fiction to become a very real industry. Chattanooga is currently at the forefront developing this new technology. To make sure students are ready for this new industry, the Chattanooga Quantum…
New airport board sworn in, replaced board claims they are still recognized entity
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Several new members to the Chattanooga Airport Authority Board have taken their seats. This was after a new state law…
Early voting for August 6 State & Federal Primary and County General Election begins Friday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Early Voting for the August 6th State & Federal Primary and County General Election begins Friday, July 17th across Hamilton County. Early voting runs through Saturday, August 1st. There are several locations open across Hamilton County for…
Airlines warn adjusting to permanent daylight saving time could take up to 2 years
With a bill to make daylight saving time permanent moving through Congress, airlines are warning that permanently changing the nation's clocks could take years to implement and require costly operational changes. Daylight saving time is one step closer to becoming…
Ben & Jerry’s Foundation says it will shut down amid legal dispute with parent company
The Ben & Jerry’s Foundation says it will shut down at the end of the year after its corporate parent cut off funding and evicted its three staffers Wednesday. The move leaves $600,000 a year in grants to Vermont organizations,…
Trump administration revives rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits
MIAMI (AP) - The Trump administration is reviving a rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits that could include food stamps, Medicaid, housing vouchers and others. The policy, known as “public charge,” appeared on Thursday…
Texas flooding prompts dozens of rescues as torrential rain slams region
With torrential rain triggering dangerous flash flooding in central Texas, authorities have rescued dozens of people from rising floodwaters. Texas Game…
Trump is expected to make election conspiracies a focus of his national address
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is set to address the nation on Thursday night on topics he said will include elections and voting machines, suggesting he is likely to revisit some of the unproven claims he has previously made about…
US-Russian crew arrives at the International Space Station for 8-month mission
A Soyuz rocket launches to the International Space Station carrying Expedition 75 crewmembers, NASA astronaut Anil Menon, Roscosmos cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov and Anna Kikina, at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. (Bill…
Average 30-year US mortgage rate climbs to 6.55%, highest level in nearly a year
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed this week to its highest level in nearly a year, driving up borrowing costs for prospective homebuyers. The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate rose to 6.55% from 6.49% last week, mortgage buyer…
General Mills recalls nearly 736,000 Pillsbury rolls due to possible glass contamination
General Mills is recalling nearly 736,000 Pillsbury bread rolls because they may contain glass, according to a notice posted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration earlier this week. The recall includes 3,080 cases of Pillsbury Bread Rolls "Hard Roll Dough," each…
Foreclosure filings surged 21% this year. Here are the states where they are rising fastest.
Foreclosures across the U.S. ballooned in the first half of the year, a sign of the increasing financial strain facing the nation's homeowners. Foreclosure filings reached nearly 228,000 from January to June, up 21% from a year ago and 28%…
Coast Guard suspends search for 3 missing boaters in San Francisco Bay: "It was like Titanic in real life"
The U.S. Coast Guard said the search for three boaters missing after their vessel sank in San Francisco Bay near Alcatraz Island was suspended at sunset on Wednesday. One other person died shortly after being pulled from the water. Coast Guard Commander…
AI stocks slump again, while oil prices keep climbing
NEW YORK (AP) - Computer chip makers and other winners of the artificial-intelligence boom are swinging lower again and weighing on stock markets worldwide. Oil prices continued to climb Thursday because of the war with Iran. The S&P 500 slipped…
Hamilton County Commission approves one year moratorium on new data centers
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Commission has approved a one-year moratorium on new data centers in the county's unincorporated areas. The proposal was…
SERVING OUR COMMUNITY: Food, Care, And Community Connection
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - For more than 50 years, Hope for the Inner City has been working to serve East Chattanooga by connecting residents with food, affordable healthcare…
Quantum node facility coming to Rossville amid concerns about data centers
ROSSVILLE, Ga. (WDEF)- Is there a data center coming to Rossville? Fears about these facilities have been popping up all over the Tennessee Valley. Last…
Residents say they want open spaces, new retail at Northgate redevelopment
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hixson residents had another opportunity to voice what they want to see in the redevelopment of Northgate Mall. This was during Wednesday morning’s Friends of Hixson…
Family Empowerment Initiative expands in Hamilton County
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- If your child struggles with mental health challenges, there’s a service available right now. The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse expanded its…
Adderall and Estrogen shortage cause major headaches
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Two key medications that many Americans rely on for treatment are currently seeing a major shortage. Adderall and Estrogen are both seeing supply chain issues,…
President Trump to Iran: "They better behave"
President Trump made brief comments after landing in Pennsylvania for a defense summit, saying he wouldn't give Iran a deadline before the U.S. began strikes on infrastructure like bridges or power plants as he has threatened. "I don't like giving…