ASSOCIATED PRESS By KEVIN FREKING, JOEY CAPPELLETTI and MATT BROWN WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump signed a government funding bill Wednesday night, ending a record 43-day shutdown that caused financial stress for federal workers who went without…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Could there be a tax freeze for Hamilton County seniors? (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The United States Mint has officially ended production of the penny. The final one-cent coins for circulation were struck on November 12, 2025, concluding over 230 years…
SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF)- You may remember a proposed…
A federal judge has ordered that hundreds of people detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement be released from federal facilities in the next week because their arrests by ICE were possibly unlawful and in violation of a federal court…
A diamond brooch that French emperor Napoleon lost while fleeing from the Battle of Waterloo in the early 19th century sold for more than 3.5 million Swiss francs — about $4.4 million — at…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Walnut Street Bridge is making strides toward its completion with an expected open date during the fall of 2026. Crews have completed sandblasting, painting, and intricate steel and woodwork on Spans 5 and…
Former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown will be released on $25,000 bail and must wear a GPS ankle monitor on an attempted murder charge in Florida, a…
Panamanian authorities on Tuesday announced a large seizure of U.S.-bound cocaine on a ferry in the Pacific, at a time Washington is upping an anti-drug military deployment in Latin America. Prosecutor Julio Villareal told reporters approximately…
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The U.S. Mint in Philadelphia is set to strike its last circulating penny on Wednesday as the president has canceled the 1-cent coin. President Donald Trump has ordered its demise as costs climb…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Area Food Bank (CFAB) is still seeing a sharp rise as families across Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia face uncertainty about when and how much November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will be issued.…
UPDATE: Governor Lee says SNAP benefits could be back in full by Monday, November 17. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) has announced that the department will begin processing partial SNAP payments. This comes following…
Washington — Democrats on the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday released emails exchanged between Jeffrey Epstein and others about President Trump. Among the documents is a 2011 message from Epstein…
CEO Nick Wilkinson joins News 12's Chip Chapman as the Tivoli Theatre gets ready to kick off their 2025-2026 Broadway Season! CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Mystery and murder takes center stage…
CBS NEWS By Matt Richardson Household debt hit a new record high in the third quarter of 2025, according to a report released earlier this month. The cumulative household debt in the country grew to $18.59 trillion, increasing by $197 billion from…
ALTAMONT, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative has responded to customer complaints about blinking lights in Grundy County. Residents say they have seen blinking and dimming lights in their homes. SVEC officials say blinking usually means that the…
UPDATE: It was initially reported that Ms. Palacio was the suspect’s grandmother, however upon further investigation it has been concluded that there is no known familial connection between Medula…
ROCK SPRING, Ga. (WDEF) - As we celebrate Veterans Day, one group of riders continues to ensure that those who never made it home are never forgotten.…
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) honored local heroes today during its annual Veterans Day Luncheon. Students, staff, and community members gathered at the Wolford Family…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) — Three new stars have been added to the Music City Walk of Fame. GRAMMY-winning songwriter Liz Rose, country legend Charley Pride, and reigning CMA and ACM Group of the Year Old Dominion were inducted…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- It has been 41 days since the federal government shut down because Congress could not pass a continuing resolution. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Holley Corder has a gift for creating a love of learning in her 4th grade students at Saint Jude. She tailors her lesson plans to…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Chattanooga veteran is using storytelling to inspire reflection and hope in children and adults alike. “Magron’s Quest,” written by Navy veteran and local creative leader Anthony…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Veterans, families, and community members gathered this morning at the National Guard Armory for the annual Veterans Day ceremony hosted by the Chattanooga Area Veterans Council. The…