Human Educational Society says they're "at capacity"
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- If you’re looking to add a furry friend to your family, now is a good time to consider…
Uber moves toward becoming an ‘everything app’ with hotel bookings powered by Expedia
Uber is expanding into a different side of the travel business: hotels. The ride-hailing and delivery company said Wednesday that users of its app can now book hotel rooms. Uber is using hotel listings provided by…
White House says funds to pay TSA and other Homeland Security workers will ‘soon run out’
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is warning Congress that funding to pay Department of Homeland Security personnel will “soon run out,” sparking new threats of airport disruptions and national security concerns as the House slow-walks legislation to end what has…
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady for third straight meeting
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday left its benchmark interest rate unchanged, marking the central bank's third consecutive pause in 2026. The decision comes as the U.S. economy grapples with rising inflation due to the Iran war and fitful job growth. The Fed maintained the federal…
Man takes sister's exhumed body to bank in bid to get to her money, bank says
New Delhi — An Indian man dug up his sister's body and carried it to a bank branch to prove she was dead after being refused access to her account without a death certificate, the lender says. Jitu Munda, from a…
TSA PreCheck offers discount to younger travelers. Here's what to know.
Starting Friday, travelers ages 30 and under can save money by enrolling in the Transportation Security Administration's PreCheck program. In May, the agency will give young travelers $20 off the signup fee, which covers a five-year membership. That brings the…
Top defense official says Iran war costs estimated at $25 billion to date
WASHINGTON (AP) - The chief financial official for the Pentagon told lawmakers that the estimated cost of the war with Iran is $25 billion. During a hearing of the House Armed Services Committee, Jules Hurst III, the acting undersecretary of…
London police say stabbing of 2 Jewish men is declared a terrorist incident
LONDON (AP) — London police say the stabbing of two Jewish men has been declared a terrorist incident. Metropolitan Police say they are investigating whether Wednesday’s attack specifically targeted the Jewish community. The force says the attack in the Golders…
New Senior Center Plans Announced
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County is moving forward with plans to create its first dedicated senior center, expanding resources for older adults in the Ooltewah and Collegedale communities. The project,…
Chattanooga Boys Choir to debut a locally composed song at their spring concert
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Boys Choir is raising their voices one last time for the season with their spring concert Finale! Over 100+ choir members will be blessing the…
Stay protected this summer with help from the Chattanooga Allergy Clinic
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Pollen is visible in the air, on pavement, and on cars, which means it's peak allergy season and Chattanooga Allergy Clinic is ready treat the symptoms. The…
Anakeesta announces new attractions for their adventure park
PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee (WDEF) - A Pigeon Forge attraction announces a new attraction that should be ready to go this spring. Anakeesta is a mountaintop adventure park overlooking the city. They have begun a five year expansion plan.…
Youth Villages hosts Foster Care information sessions for National Foster Care Month
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - May is National Foster Care Month, and a local organization working within the foster care system is helping raise…
Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive returns to Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The National Association of Letter Carriers is once again partnering with the Chattanooga Area Food Bank for the annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive.…
Developer addresses Bend progress, communication concerns with council members
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- As the Chattanooga Lookouts begin their…
Officers to not face charges in death of suspect on Highway 58
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Officers will not face charges in a shooting last July on Highway 58. Hamilton County District Attorney Coty Wamp confirmed to…
Sinking AI stocks and rising oil prices weigh on Wall Street
NEW YORK (AP) - Sinking AI stocks and another climb in oil prices helped to halt Wall Street’s record-setting rally. The S&P 500 fell 0.5% Tuesday from its latest all-time high. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.1%, while the…
McDonald’s is the latest fast food chain to offer fancier drinks
Fast food chains, thirsty for new ways to grow, are amping up their beverage offerings. McDonald’s said Tuesday it will launch six crafted beverages in U.S. restaurants on May 6. It’s joining other chains, like KFC, Wendy’s and Taco Bell,…
Over half of Americans say their finances are worsening, Gallup poll finds
A record 55% of Americans say their financial situation is worsening, with many expressing anxiety about covering monthly bills and making minimum credit card payments, according to a new Gallup poll. That percentage is…
Gas prices jump to their highest level since start of Iran war
The average cost of a gallon of gasoline hit $4.18 on Tuesday, according to AAA, the highest level since the war in the Middle East began. Gasoline prices, which have risen by $1.20 a gallon since Feb. 28, climbed nearly 7 cents overnight, according…
Baby on board: Paramedics help passenger give birth just before Delta flight lands
Please fasten your seat belt, make sure your tray table is in an upright and locked position, and prepare for delivery. A passenger on a Delta Air Lines flight from Atlanta gave birth to…
Top Jalisco cartel leader with $5 million U.S. bounty on his head captured while hiding in ditch in Mexico
Members of Mexican Special Forces escort Audias Flores, known as "El Jardinero," a top commander of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel, in the western state of Nayarit, Mexico, in this handout distributed on April 27,…
Gov. Lee, TDEC announce $556,000 loan for City of South Pittsburg water improvements
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Commissioner David Salyers have announced a $556,575 loan for the City of South Pittsburg to improve water infrastructure. The loan is one of three approved by the Tennessee…
Strawberry Spirit Sweeps Through Rhea County
DAYTON, Tenn. (WDEF) - Rhea County is bursting with strawberry spirit as a decorating contest gets underway ahead of the Tennessee Strawberry Festival. One of the first events to kick…