WASHINGTON (AP) — Trees are countering nearly half the urban heating from pavement and buildings in the world’s cities, but they’re not doing enough cooling in hotter, poorer cities where it’s needed the most as the world warms, a new…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- An 18-year-old has been arrested after fleeing police on Apison Pike on May 5, 2026. According to the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO), a deputy located a vehicle matching…
The FBI searched the Virginia state Senate leader’s office on Wednesday as part of a corruption investigation, a person familiar with the matter said. The search at Virginia Sen. L. Louise Lucas’s district office in Portsmouth comes after the Democrat…
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Tennessee who sustained economic losses caused by drought beginning on Dec.…
As reporters began to leave the Oval Office Wednesday, one asked the president about a deadline for negotiations with Iran. "Never a deadline," the president responded. "It'll happen. It'll happen. But never a deadline." The president in the past has…
UPDATE: The Town of Cohutta will be holding a special town meeting on Friday, May 8, 2026 at 5 p.m. According to the agenda, there will be talks about reinstating the Cohutta…
Three patients suspected of having the hantavirus were evacuated from the MV…
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (AP) — Authorities served a search warrant Wednesday at a home connected to the man convicted of killing 19-year-old college student Kristin Smart in 1996, according to law enforcement…
President Trump, speaking to reporters in the Oval Office during an event with UFC fighters, said the U.S. has had "very good talks over the past 24 hours" about Iran. It's…
A 40-ton whale died after becoming stranded on Washington's Samish Island, becoming the latest in a string of whale deaths along the state's coastline.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- McCallie School has released a tribute video honoring Ted Turner, the visionary media mogul, philanthropist, and environmental advocate whose groundbreaking achievements have transformed global communications, conservation efforts, and philanthropy. They say the video celebrates Turner's extraordinary journey…
A German passenger’s body will be taken to Spain’s Canary Islands, where the cruise ship is set to be received, a World Health Organization official told the AP on Wednesday. “The Cape Verdean authorities here could not take care of…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Voter turnout hovered just above 10% in the May 5th County Primary Election, according to the Hamilton County Election Commission. They say 22,480 total ballots were cast from 216,060 total registered Hamilton…
Washington — The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift that comes after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry. The decision is…
President Trump said Iran is "militarily defeated" in an interview with Sinclair Broadcast Group's Sharyl Attkisson. "In their own minds, maybe they don't know that, but I think they do," Mr. Trump…
NEW YORK (AP) — The price of a gallon of regular gasoline in the U.S. climbed 31 cents in the past week, spiking to an average of $4.54 per gallon Wednesday, a price 52% higher than before the war with…
Two California residents are suing Cento Fine Foods, alleging the company engaged in "tomato fraud" by claiming that the tomatoes in one of its canned products are the authentic San Marzano variety from Italy. The plaintiffs claim that Cento's "Certified…
Buc-ee's is taking a Georgia convenience store chain to federal court, accusing it of copying its famous beaver brand right down to the cartoon mascot, the color scheme, and the life-size animal statue…
COHUTTA, Georgia (WDEF) - Just a week following a press conference where both sides said the Cohutta standoff had been resolved, the Mayor has dissolved the town's police department. A sign in the doorway said the city police department was…
At 7:57 a.m. on May 6, 2026, Haletown Fire and rescue was paged out to a report of a mobile home fire on Pleasant Grove Road. They say no injuries were reported from the incident and mutual aid was…
LONDON (AP) — Owners of some iPhones are in line to get cash payments of up to $95 from Apple after the company on Tuesday reached a $250 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit for false advertising of its artificial…
Today we are getting a closer look at Tennessee Republican's redistricting map. The following map is the current Tennessee districting map: Today, Republicans are proposing the following changes: This could affect our area by moving Rhea and Meigs counties out…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Traffic is moving slowly on I-75 southbound near the I-24 junction due to a multi-vehicle crash. Expect delays and travel with caution. We are working to learn more.
NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices are sinking Wednesday, and stock markets are bursting higher worldwide with hopes that the United States and Iran are nearing a deal to allow ships to deliver crude from the Persian Gulf once again to their…
FBI Director Kash Patel is criticizing local officials over their handling of the Nancy Guthrie case — but the Pima County sheriff said some of Patel's comments are not accurate. Guthrie, the…
An intense manhunt for a retired special forces soldier accused of shooting his wife entered its fifth day Tuesday, as authorities continue to scour a section of northern Tennessee. Authorities say Craig…
Maverick Billionaire Ted Turner has died at the age of 87. He was an outrageous pioneer in both business and television. Turner founded CNN and established TBS, TNT, and Turner Broadcasting. In the sports world, he owned the Atlanta Braves,…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. -- The Cleveland Police Department is asking for help in identifying the pictured individual who stole cash and quarters from The Laundry Basket on the evening of April 22, 2026. The…
U.S. Central Command said Wednesday that a "large contingent" of U.S. warships, aircraft and personnel continued "fully enforcing" the blockade of Iran's ports and Iranian-linked vessels. "So far, 52 commercial vessels have been directed to turn around or return to…
A Trenton man has been convicted on charges of sexually abusing a minor after a trial before a Dade County jury. 36-year-old Randall Dakota Wallin has been convicted of…
Ted Turner, the media tycoon who founded CNN and led an empire that also included cable channels TBS, TNT and Turner Classic Movies as well as the Atlanta Braves and Atlanta Hawks,…
SCOTTSBORO -- A 48-year-old man has been arrested following a brief struggle with officers. According to the Scottsboro Police Department (SPD), at approximately 7:44 p.m., officers were patrolling the area of E. Willow…
Three patients suspected of having the hantavirus were evacuated from the MV Hondius…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Mother's Day is around the corner and Nothing Bundt Cake is ready to make magic happen if Mom just wants to celebrate with nothing but cake! Strawberry…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - For those missing the Scholastic Book Fair during your childhood, Bookanooga is the perfect event for those wanting to relive that feeling and also meet new people! The first…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- There will be at least one new, albeit familiar face on the Hamilton County Commission come this…
Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) The Dalton soccer team is headed to the state Final Four. The Catamounts scored twice in the first half, and then held on for a 2-1 win over St. Pius X Catholic. [blox_vms account="WDEF" key="1440a2176f79bb09a1cb25e95d97fee06b7cac9d" vtitle="Dalton Advances to…
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) Bradley Central girls basketball coach Jason Reuter announced Friday that he was stepping down after an ultra-successful run as the Bearettes head coach.…
The American Football Coaches Association is proposing the elimination of conference championship games and other changes as part of its non-binding recommendation for the College Football Playoff to be completed by the second Monday each January. While the AFCA has no authority…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Zoo is once again hosting its annual Spirits Night event for adults. The premier 21-plus event will take place Saturday, May 19,…