Family missing for 7 days found alive by U.S. Coast Guard in Pacific Ocean
A family…
Auto shop owner who paid worker in 91,500 oily pennies ordered to pay nearly $40,000 more
ATLANTA (AP) — The owner of an auto repair shop who paid a former employee with 91,500 oily pennies has been ordered by a judge to pay nearly 4 million more cents. A…
Ford recalls nearly 423,000 vehicles over windshield wiper issue
Ford Motor Co. is recalling 422,613 vehicles because the windshield wipers might fail, according to a notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The agency said the failure could reduce the driver's visibility and increase…
WHO warns about long-term impact of strikes near Iranian nuclear plant
Top World Health Organization official warned about the long-term health risks caused by the continued military activity near an Iranian nuclear power plant. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO’s director general, wrote on X that more military operations near the Russian-built Bushehr…
Envoy says Iran will take 'proportionate' action if Trump follows through on attack threats
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - An Iranian envoy says Tehran will “take immediate and proportionate” action if U.S. President Donald Trump follows through on his threats to attack the country's “whole civilization.” Tehran’s…
Iranian-backed militia in Iraq says U.S. journalist Shelly Kittleson being released week after abduction
An Iranian-backed militia in Iraq announced Tuesday that American journalist Shelly Kittleson, who was abducted on a Baghdad street a week ago, was being released on the condition that she leave Iraq immediately. Iraq's Interior Ministry announced last week that a foreign…
Gas prices could soon breach $5 a gallon if Strait of Hormuz remains shut, J.P. Morgan analysts say
Gasoline prices in the U.S., which have risen $1.16 a gallon since the start of the Iran war in February, could top $5 a gallon as soon as later this month if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed through mid-April, according to J.P.…
DEA calls A+ Pharmacy a threat to the public
UPDATE: We now know more about the charges facing a pharmacist after his arrest on Monday. Nader Rahbe faces two drug counts. Drug Enforcement Agents raided A+ Pharmacy on Highway 58 on April 6,…
This year's count shows a drop in homelessness in Chattanooga region
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - This year's Point-In-Time count shows a drop of homelessness in our region. This year's count happened on one night on January 28. It found 939 homeless people in our 11 county region. That was a drop of…
Delta hikes bag check fee by up to $50 as jet fuel prices soar
Delta Air Lines is hiking its bag-check fees, the latest U.S. carrier to increase the charge to fly hands-free as jet fuel costs rise due to the Iran war. Delta cited "evolving global conditions and industry dynamics" in announcing the…
Oil prices rise as US stocks fall ahead of Trump’s deadline for Iran
NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices are rising, and U.S. stocks are falling Tuesday as the countdown ticks toward the latest deadline set by President Donald Trump to destroy Iranian power plants and bridges. The S&P 500 fell 0.7% as…
Trump warns a 'whole civilization will die tonight' if a deal with Iran isn't reached
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - Airstrikes hit two bridges and a train station in Iran on Tuesday, and Iranian officials urged young people to form human chains to protect power plants, as U.S. President Donald Trump…
This is special election day in north Georgia, runoff edition
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) - Tuesday is the runoff for the special elections in north Georgia. One race will pick the candidate who will replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress for the rest of the year. The candidates are Democrat Shawn Harris…
Sale Creek Schools celebrate opening of CTE construction building
SALE CREEK, Tenn. (WDEF) - Exciting developments are underway in Sale Creek as the middle and high school unveiled their new Career and Technical Education construction building.…
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Today, the Partnership for Families, Children and Adults and the Children’s Advocacy Center of Hamilton County held a proclamation ceremony at the Courts Building to recognize Sexual Assault…
Youth Alcohol Risks
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - April is Alcohol Awareness Month. New Tennessee data shows some of the most serious consequences tied to teen drinking are increasing. A 2025 report from the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage…
Launch Pad set to place free narcan box in Miller Park to combat overdoses
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)-…
What's Right With Our Schools: Celebrating Dr. Ware at Howard
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Dr. LeAndrea Ware's time at Howard is coming to an end. She has accepted a leadership role with the Boys and Girls…
Drug Enforcement Agents raid local pharmacy to serve suspension
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - DEA agents will be at a Chattanooga pharmacy all day after serving an Immediate Suspension Order. The federal Drug Enforcement Administration has stopped A+ Pharmacy on Highway 58 from handling controlled…
Burger Week begins today
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - If you are a hamburger afficionado, this should be your favorite week of the year. Chattanooga Burger Week begins Monday for seven days of gourmet concoctions from the city's top chefs for just $8. Zaya Korean Steakhouse,…
McMinn Regional Humane Society to host “Party for the Paws” fundraiser
MCMINN COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The McMinn Regional Humane Society is inviting the community to support a good cause at its upcoming fundraiser, Party for…
Union Gospel Mission hosts Easter dinner for Chattanooga’s unhoused community
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Union Gospel Mission hosted its annual Easter Community Dinner this afternoon, serving Chattanooga’s unhoused community with food, resources, and a message…
The Chattery celebrates reopening and new ownership milestone
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattery celebrated its reopening this weekend, marking not only a return to its space but also a major milestone in now owning its…