CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, BAPS Charities launched its 2026 Spirit of Service Walk-Run at Coolidge Park, raising money for Children's Hospital…
NORTHWEST, Ga. (WDEF) - Northwest Georgia is quickly becoming a hub for local filmmakers, and one director is gaining national recognition for his latest project.…
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,…
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…
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.…
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is offering a reward of up to $10,000…
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…
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…
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…
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' 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…
A suspected shell left over from World…
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…
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. 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…
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.…
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…
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,…
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…
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) - A memorial bike ride was held for motorcyclist Riley Hairsine, who lost his life in a recent…
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…
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…
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…
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…