TVA says that lake levels are below normal due to drought
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- TVA says that those planning to enjoy our lakes this summer should prepare for them to be lower than normal. This is because of the drought…
The Iran war is hitting home as gasoline prices fuel inflation surge of 3.8% in the US
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. consumer prices climbed sharply again last month as the 10-week war with Iran delivered higher gasoline prices and more pain for Americans. The Labor Department's consumer price index rose 3.8% from April 2025, according to data…
American climber dies in avalanche on Nepal's Mount Makalu
An American climber has died in an avalanche on Mount Makalu, officials said Tuesday, as fatalities…
EBay rejects GameStop's $55.5 billion takeover bid, calling it "neither credible nor attractive"
EBay on Tuesday said it is rejecting GameStop's $55.5 billion takeover bid, calling the offer "neither credible nor attractive." The rejection comes about a week after GameStop made its offer, with CEO Ryan Cohen arguing that the video game retailer's 1,600 locations would give…
Amazon looks to redefine a need for speed with 30-minute deliveries
NEW YORK (AP) — More than 20 years after it redefined fast shipping, Amazon is preparing to raise the bar on consumer expectations again by offering to fulfill customers’ most urgent product needs in a…
Federal prosecutors charge operator of ship in Baltimore's Key Bridge collapse
The operator of the container ship that lost power and slammed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge more than two years ago — killing six people and causing the bridge to collapse — is facing federal charges. An indictment unsealed Tuesday morning…
US consumer prices jump as Iran war sends energy prices rapidly higher
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. consumer prices climbed sharply again last month as the 10-week war with Iran pushed energy prices higher. The Labor Department's consumer price index rose 3.8% from April 2025, according to data released Tuesday. On a month-to-month…
Supreme Court halts order for Alabama to use US House map with 2 largely Black districts
By DAVID A. LIEB, KIM CHANDLER and MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday set the stage for Alabama to get rid of one of two largely Black congressional…
Signal Mountain man sentenced to three consecutive life sentences in child rape case
Content warning: We do want to warn you that many of the details in this story are disturbing. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.…
New Tennessee law expands emergency care for K-9 Officers
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - New legislation aimed at helping injured police and canine officers in the field has officially passed through the Tennessee General Assembly. The Tennessee…
Man shot on Chattanooga Westside Monday evening
Chattanooga Police on the scene of a shooting on the 1200 block of Grove Street in front of the James A. Henry Building near the College Hill Courts. A car is seen behind police tape on…
Cleveland Man Pleads Guilty in Murder Case
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - Charlton Craig Liner has been sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to killing his ex-wife, Karen Liner, according to the 10th Judicial District…
What's Right With Our Schools, Chattanooga Library Story Time
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - The foundation for life-long learning is often laid in pre-school, but for people that young, learning has to be fun. That's exactly where…
CFC Brings Soccer to Erlanger Park
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Football Club is preparing to take the field at Erlanger Park for a milestone event in the club’s history. CFC will host Inter Miami…
Supreme Court temporarily extends women’s access to a widely used abortion pill
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is leaving women’s access to a widely used abortion pill untouched until at least Thursday, while the justices consider whether to allow restrictions on the drug, mifepristone, to take effect.…
Oil prices rise as the Iran war drags on, but US stocks hang near their records
NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices are rising Monday as the war with Iran threatens to drag on, but the U.S. stock market is nevertheless hanging near its record heights. The price for a barrel of Brent crude oil climbed 2.9% to settle at…
Best cities to start a career in 2026: Atlanta ranks No.1, new report finds
Atlanta is the best city in the country to start a career, according to a new report released Monday. Personal finance company WalletHub ranked Atlanta No. 1 in its 2026 Best & Worst Places to Start a Career report, edging out…
What is a gas tax holiday?
A gas tax holiday is a temporary suspension of the federal gas tax, currently set at 18.4 cents per gallon on gasoline and 24.4 cents per gallon on diesel fuel. That does not include state taxes, which often are higher.…
Heat stroke is suspected among 6 found dead in a shipping container at a rail yard near Texas border
LAREDO, Texas (AP) — A South Texas medical examiner believes heat stroke may have led to the death of six people thought to be immigrants who were found Sunday afternoon inside a shipping container at a Union Pacific rail yard…
Pet of the Week: Milli Vanilli
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Join us at Prime New at 7 to meet this week's Pet of the Week: Milli Vanilli. This playful, affectionate cuddlebug is 1 year old and so full of life and love! Milli Vanilli is smart, attentive,…
Craig Liner pleads guilty to 2025 murder of ex-wife
UPDATE: Craig Liner has pleaded guilty of the 2025 killing of his ex-wife Karen Liner and has been sentenced to life in prison. Liner…
Lawsuit blames ChatGPT maker OpenAI for bot helping plan a mass shooting
The widow of a man killed…
Pediatrics group issues new guidance on recess for the first time in 13 years
Recess isn’t just a fun break for grade schoolers. It’s crucial to good health and good grades for kids of all ages. That’s the message from a leading pediatricians group, which just released the first new guidance in 13 years about…