McDonald’s is serving fried apple pie again for America’s 250th birthday
McDonald’s is frying up some apple pies to honor America’s 250th birthday. The company said Tuesday it’s bringing back fried apple pies for the first time in more than three…
Officials end Birchwood landfill search for evidence in the death of Robert Locke
UPDATE (6/19/26): The Collegedale Police Department (CPD) says they have decided to end the recovery efforts for Robert Locke. According to the CPD, they say there is no evidence to support that there…
Woman wanted after newborn exposed to controlled substances
MURPHY, NC. -- A woman is being sought after a newborn tested positive for controlled substances, according to the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office (CCSO). The CCSO has obtained an arrest warrant for…
Father's Day cookout costs a lot more in Tennessee
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Celebrating Dad could add up these days. Hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, watermelon, soda and beer all add up. Especially in Tennessee. ConsumerAffairs compared the cost of a Father's Day cookout and our state had the third highest…
Goodine claims he's not being allowed to exchange legal materials with attorney in jail
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- An ex-Chattanooga police officer is getting close to his trial on first degree murder charges in the 2023 death…
Community Forward hosts Village Celebration
CHATTANOOGA, TN.- Community Forward hosted its very first, Village Celebration, at Orchard Knob Middle School. Community Forward does a lot of their work during the school year, in mid-town schools and…
Local karate champion continues to make history
CHATTANOOGA, TN.- Joel Westbrook, a Rossville, Georgia native and student at Green's Karate, continues to make history in American karate. “When he came into the dojo 10 years ago,…
Less than half of Americans can afford quality healthcare, Gallup finds
Less than half of Americans could afford medical expenses and access to quality care last year, according to a new Gallup poll, highlighting mounting financial strain even among many higher-income households. The share of "cost secure" Americans — those who could…
Six goats return to Maclellan Island
Six goats have returned to Maclellan Island. The Chattanooga Audubon Society says the goats made their return via the Goat Boat. The goats are Alura, Gillian, Mark, Penny, Gimli, and McLovin'. There's also…
Hegseth says U.S. military ready to reimpose blockade if Iran doesn't stick to agreement
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned Thursday that the U.S. military stood ready to reimpose its naval blockade of Iran's ports and vessels if the Iranian regime doesn't adhere to the agreement signed Wednesday by President Trump and Iranian President Masoud…
Federal regulators back Trump’s plan to speed power to energy-hungry AI data centers
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal regulators on Thursday agreed to let large energy users connect more quickly to the nation’s inefficient and electric transmission system to accommodate surging demand from power-hungry artificial intelligence data centers. Energy…
Waymo recalls thousands of robotaxis after some vehicles entered freeway construction zones
Waymo is recalling nearly 3,900 robotaxis after their self-driving software repeatedly failed to recognize ramp closures and construction zones in incidents in Arizona and California, according to a recall notice posted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The recall comes after…
Arthur, this year's first named Atlantic storm, still poses threats of severe flash flooding in Southeast
Arthur, a short-lived tropical storm and the first of this year's Atlantic hurricane season, lost…
Supreme Court sides with a Texas man who says it’s not a crime for marijuana users to have guns
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court sided Thursday with a Texas marijuana user who wants to legally own a gun, the latest in a line of firearm cases from a court that has expanded gun rights. In a unanimous decision,…
Intel shares leap after Trump says it's working with Apple to make chips in the U.S.
Intel shares jumped on Thursday after President Trump said on social media that the semiconductor giant will work with Apple to design and manufacture chips in the U.S. Intel's stock rose $12.72, or 10.5%, to $133.82 shortly after trading opened…
Stocks rise on Wall Street, erasing much of their loss from a day earlier
NEW YORK (AP) - Stocks are rising on Wall Street, taking back much of their losses from a day earlier that were driven by anticipation that the Federal Reserve will likely raise interest rates this year in an effort to…
Chattanooga Area Food Bank to visit Athens
The Chattanooga Area Food Bank is coming to Athens Tennessee. The Food Bank is hosting a free event for families with children ages 7–17 on June 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00…
Behind the Curtain: Escapology Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - After spending an hour either bumping heads with your friends or scratching your head in confusion, the escape out of an escape room is a thrilling, and…
US gas prices fall below $4 for 1st time since March, but still 25% higher than last year
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. gas prices fell below $4 a gallon on average Thursday, but just barely. It is the first time since March that the average cost for a regular gallon has been that low. Prices fell overnight…
Increase in ships transiting Strait of Hormuz
At least 10 commercial vessels were tracked transiting the Strait of Hormuz Thursday morning, and six more appear to be heading in the same direction to exit the Persian Gulf. It's a noticeable increase in traffic, but still far below…
UPDATE: Collegedale homicide suspect pleads not guilty as police search for victim's body
UPDATE 6/19/2026: Collegedale Police announced that the decision has been made…
20 Years Serving Local Families
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - For 20 years, LifeSpring Community Health has worked to provide affordable healthcare for children and families who may otherwise struggle to access it. Founded in 2006, the…
DeKalb County Sheriff's Office warns about scam asking for help getting individuals out of jail
The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office is warning individuals that scammers are currently calling and falsely claiming that a family member is in jail and offering to ‘help’ get them released or enrolled in a…