Valuable paintings, musical instruments stolen from Georgia storage unit facility, police say
Chatham County detectives say they are continuing to search for nearly $100,000 worth of paintings, musical instruments, and other…
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Trump administration proposes 25% tariffs on Brazil, citing “unreasonable’’ trade practices
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration proposed 25% tariffs on imports from Brazil, charging that the world’s 10th-biggest economy engages in trade practices that are “unreasonable’’ and that “burden or restrict U.S. commerce.’’ The announcement late Monday came after an investigation…
Messages between Iran and U.S. stopped several days ago, Iranian news agency says
The exchange of messages between Iran and the United States via mediators stopped several days ago, Iran's semi-official Fars News agency said Tuesday, contradicting President Trump's assertion on Monday that talks with Iran were progressing "at a rapid pace." Fars quoted an unnamed "informed…
W Road to close Wednesday for scheduled maintenance
The Hamilton County Highway Department will close W Road on Wednesday, June 3, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This closure is necessary to perform scheduled maintenance following last week's heavy rains,…
WHO scales back number of suspected Ebola cases in Congo, but front-line medics say major challenges remain
Health workers get dressed in personal protective equipment (PPE) at the Evangelical Medical Center, one of the facilities at the forefront of the response to the Ebola outbreak, in Bunia, Ituri province, Democratic Republic of Congo,…
Rubio to Congress: Iran has ‘agreed to negotiate aspects of their nuclear program’
Pressed by Democrats and Republicans on the status of negotiations with Tehran, Rubio tried to present a more optimistic view on the progress Washington has made with the Iranian regime. “They have agreed to negotiate aspects of their nuclear program…
30th Anniversary Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America raises $2.7 Million
The Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America (KPCRAA) has announced it raised a record $2.7 million after completing its cross-country 30th Anniversary Ride. The funds raised directly benefit Victory Junction…
Mullin faces Senate grilling on DHS budget, immigration crackdown and World Cup worries
WASHINGTON (AP) — Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin is slated to appear Tuesday in the Senate to answer questions about the agency’s budget, at a time of intense scrutiny about how the Trump administration is carrying out immigration enforcement and preparing for…
Trump names controversial housing official Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence
Washington — President Trump on Tuesday announced he's tapping housing official Bill Pulte to serve as the acting director of national intelligence to replace Tulsi Gabbard, who is stepping aside at the end of…
Iran says 24 vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz in the last 24 hours
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said Tuesday that 24 vessels had passed through the Strait of Hormuz in coordination with the corps' naval forces over the previous 24 hours. The ships transited the channel after "obtaining authorization and coordinating with…
Lab worker who vanished last year found dead in New Mexico national forest
Remains found in a New Mexico national forest have been identified as those of Melissa Casias, a worker at the Los Alamos National Laboratory who disappeared last year, authorities announced over the…
A drop for Alphabet helps slow Wall Street’s record-breaking rally
NEW YORK (AP) — A drop for Alphabet, one of Wall Street’s most influential stocks, is helping to slow the U.S. stock market’s record-breaking rally. The S&P 500 fell 0.2% early Tuesday, a day after setting its latest all-time high.…
Whitfield County Sheriff's Office warns of scam involving incarcerated individuals
WHITFIELD COUNTY -- The Whitfield County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) is warning individuals about a scam involving recent arrest information and incarcerated individuals. They say they assume that scammers are now preying on recent arrest…
Police in Iowa say they think man shot and killed 6 relatives, then himself
Muscatine, Iowa — Authorities in Iowa are investigating the fatal shootings of six people they believe were killed by a relative who took his own life when confronted by police. Preliminary findings by police indicated a domestic dispute led to the…
One rescued from overturned vehicle
The Signal Mountain Fire Department Red Shift responded to a reported motor vehicle collision with unknown injuries on June 1, 2026. They say upon arrival, crews found a two-vehicle crash with one patient trapped inside a vehicle that had…
Local feature film 'Set Free' to debut on the red carpet this weekend
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) - Cast and crew of the local film 'Set Free' came by the News 12 studio to share their experiences working on set. Rayna Wilson 'Kayla,' Logan Polson 'Tyler,'…
Looking for a nice and slow place to hang out on Sunday?
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Looking for a great place to hang on a Sunday? The real estate platform Calgary.com asked three thousand people for an easy-going place to spend their off day. The place coming in at #28 is Chattanooga's Northshore.…
Olympic Weightlifting Gold Medalist Olivia Reeves Preparing For U.S National Championships
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Chattanooga weightlifter Olivia Reeves set multiple records on her way to winning Olympic gold in 2024. Now Reeves is ramping up her training again. She'll compete this month in the U.S. National Championship [blox_vms account="WDEF" key="678a4e4639f88e9a725832bda361f72dcaf65625" vtitle="Weightlifting Gold Medalist…
Texas Beats Tennessee Twice to Eliminate Lady Vols From College World Series
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Teagan Kavan pitched a complete-game two-hitter and defending-champion Texas advanced to the championship series of the Women’s College World Series, defeating Tennessee 4-0 on Monday in their second matchup of the day. The second-seeded Longhorns (51-12),…
Kick Off Times Announced For CFB Playoff Games
(press release) The College Football Playoff (CFP), ESPN and TNT Sports have announced kick times and broadcast information for the 2026-27 CFP. The home of the CFP since its inception in 2015, ESPN is in the first year of its…
Pops on the River returns as part of Chattanooga's Independence Day celebrations
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As Chattanooga continues preparing for Independence Day festivities, organizers say the annual Pops on the River celebration is officially moving…
Hamilton County announces United 250 Drone Show for Independence Day celebration
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - In partnership with the City of Chattanooga, Hamilton County Parks and Recreation has announced its upcoming "United 250" drone show as…
BAPS Charities hosts Inaugural Walkathon in Chattanooga
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 Georgia Filmmaker earns People's Choice Award for 'Set Free' trailer
NORTHWEST, Ga. (WDEF) - Northwest Georgia is quickly becoming a hub for local filmmakers, and one director is gaining national recognition for his latest project.…
Residents react to Ketner's Mill closing public access
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,…
Depression among Hamilton County teens on the rise
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…
What's Right With Our Schools: Blue Horizon
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and Chattanooga State have launched a new program to help with workforce development in the region. We are learning more about how…
Oil prices rise, but not by enough to keep Wall Street from more records
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.…
FBI offers $10,000 reward as manhunt continues for escaped federal inmate in Georgia
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is offering a reward of up to $10,000…
Florida sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming company concealed serious risks of ChatGPT
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…
Trump says "all shooting will stop" between Israel, Hezbollah
President Trump announced on social media that "all shooting will stop" between Israel and Hezbollah. Mr. Trump also said on his Truth Social platform that no Israeli troops would be going to the Lebanese capital of Beirut and any troops that were…
Georgia gas tax to end Tuesday
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…
Jackson County Sheriff's Office warns of scam regarding fees, other payments
JACKSON COUNTY -- The Jackson County Sheriff's Office says they have received reports that calls are being made from what appears to be the Sheriff’s Office phone number (256-574-2610) regarding court fees, bond payments,…
Tennessee celebrates 230 years
We might not be as old as the United States, but Tennessee is also celebrating a big birthday today. On this day in 1796, Tennessee became the 16th state in the union. That…
Trump says Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to dial back fighting
BEIRUT (AP) - U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to dial back fighting after he held talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and communicated with the Lebanese militant group through mediators. Trump announced…
At a Tennessee hospital, a nurse stole fentanyl and AI missed it, state records say
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…
Person charged after man's body discovered in closed Cobb County Kroger, police say
Cobb County police say they've charged someone in connection with the death of a man whose body was discovered in a long-closed Kroger in May. Authorities say Micah Deangelo Garner is charged with concealing a death and is being held in the…
Pentagon policy illegally banned transgender troops from military service, appeals court panel rules
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Trump administration policy illegally banned transgender troops from military service, a divided panel of federal appeal court judges ruled on Monday. The majority opinion by a three-judge panel from the U.S.…
Key hearing for Charlie Kirk murder suspect will be open to reporters and members of the public, judge rules
A preliminary hearing for the suspect accused in the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk will be open to reporters and members of the public, a Utah judge ruled on Monday. The ruling stemmed from a request from the suspect's defense team…
Gov. Lee unveils new signs along TN/GA border
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…