A man is facing multiple charges after police say they found him hiding in a refrigerator inside a vacant Gwinnett County apartment. Bodycam footage caught the moments that Gwinnett County police found Jose Antonio Quintanilla…
SCOTTSBORO -- A man has been charged on multiple charges following a driver's license checkpoint stop on March 25, 2026. At around 10:30 p.m., officers with the Scottsboro Police Department (SPD) conducted a…
The Minnesota Secretary of State's Office has received a grand jury subpoena ordering it to turn over certain individual voter records, as part of a federal investigation into whether non-citizens are registered or have unlawfully cast ballots, sources with direct…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pressure is mounting on Congress to end the funding shutdown that has resulted in travel disruptions, missed paychecks and even warnings of airport closures, but lawmakers have yet to resolve the underlying issue of reining in President…
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed this week to its highest level in more than six months, driving up borrowing costs during what’s typically the busiest time of the year for prospective home buyers. The benchmark 30-year fixed rate…
Ecuador has arrested a Syrian man identified as a terrorist threat by the United States for belonging to Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah, authorities said Wednesday. The arrest came as the government of Ecuadoran President Daniel Noboa, an ally of U.S.…
Juno Beach, Fla. — The veterinary staff at a Florida sea turtle hospital is getting help from space to monitor the animals they've rehabilitated. They're particularly interested in amputees. Using satellite tracking devices in a…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Wildfire smoke is causing elevated levels of fine particles in the air across our region, which has put our area under a code orange air quality advisory, according to the Hamilton County Health Department. They say…
ICE officers who are helping TSA at airports that are struggling with long passenger lines are helping with things like crowd control and verifying passengers’ identities using TSA equipment, according to a DHS spokeswoman. “After receiving standard TSA training curriculum,…
The TSA's top official says the situation at U.S. airports could get even worse if the partial government shutdown that has frozen officers' paychecks continues. "We are being forced to consolidate lanes and may have to close smaller airports if…
The Justice Department this week conceded to a federal judge in New York it had been incorrectly citing an Immigration and Customs Enforcement memo to partially justify arrests at immigration courthouses, calling the oversight a "material mistaken statement of fact."…
Speaking during a Cabinet meeting, President Trump said Thursday that he thought oil prices would be higher and the stock market would fall further than they have as a result of the war in Iran. "Frankly, I thought the oil…
NEW YORK (AP) — Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro returns to a New York courtroom Thursday as he seeks to have his drug trafficking indictment thrown out over a geopolitical dispute over legal fees. Maduro’s lawyer contends the U.S. is…
The U.S. military said it carried out a strike Wednesday on a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the Caribbean Sea, killing four people, as the Trump administration pushes forward with a monthslong campaign against alleged traffickers in Latin America…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for jobless aid inched up last week as employers continue to retain workers despite a labor market that has weakened considerably in the past year. U.S. applications for jobless aid for the…
Blue Bell has announced a new flavor of ice cream: Brookie À La Mode, which is a combination of a brownie and a chocolate chip cookie. The new flavor is available in the half gallon…
With thousands more U.S. military forces headed toward the Middle East and President Trump warning the next moves he orders against Iran "won't be pretty" if it refuses to capitulate to his demands, the commander of Iran's ground forces vowed…
GENEVA (AP) — Transgender women athletes are now excluded from women’s events at the Olympics after the IOC agreed to a new eligibility policy on Thursday which aligns with U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order on sports ahead of the…
A former Georgia police chief and his wife are accused of stealing thousands of dollars from a charity fund intended to give underprivileged children Christmas gifts, officials say. Authorities with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation say 55-year-old Woodrow "Peewee" Wilson…
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - There will be a new Smokey in town this fall for UT football. The University of Tennessee will officially introduce Smokey XII at the spring football game in a couple of weeks at Neyland Stadium. Smokey…
The Bradley County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) says it will be increasing traffic enforcement in issue-prone areas such as school zones and bus routes. "Speeding in these areas is dangerous and unacceptable. Drivers should slow down…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A juvenile has been arrested following a vehicle pursuit on Dayton Pike at Sequoyah Road. The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) says a deputy attempted to stop a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed…
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said Wednesday that it would temporarily allow widespread sales of a higher ethanol gas blend in a move that they hope will tamp down consumer prices that have soared since the Iran war began. The…
Front Row (left to right): Captain Mickey McCamish, USN[Ret] (Committee Member), Marti Rutherford (Committee Member), Becky Browder (Committee Member), and Dennis Clark (City Councilmember)Back Row (left to right): Link Hammond (President of Siskin Steel), Jenny Hill…
A bill that would change how Georgia medical marijuana patients can use cannabis for treatment could now become law if it is signed by Gov. Brian Kemp. This week, the Georgia House of Representatives voted 144 to 21 to approve…
Dr. Liz Culler joins News 12's Amelia Greer to encourage viewers to donate blood during an ongoing blood shortage. Donate today to save three lives! CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Earn a little…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The city of Chattanooga is recruiting artists for a new mural in town. They want to replace the old mural at the James A. Henry school Hub on Grove Street. City officials want to replace the mural in…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) GPS picked up their sixth win in-a-row on Wednesday with a 5-2 victory over Meigs Co.
The NFL will open the season on a Wednesday night for the second time ever with the defending champion Seattle Seahawks set to host the first game of the 2026 season. The NFL announced on Wednesday that the Seahawks will…
(utsports.com) – Tennessee football held its sixth practice of the 2026 spring slate Wednesday, utilizing a walkthrough format as the Volunteers prepare for their first scrimmage of the spring Thursday inside Neyland Stadium. The scrimmage will be closed to the…
(press release) After two seasons, Head Boys Basketball Coach Matt Matoh and Notre Dame High School have mutually agreed to part ways following the conclusion of the 2025–2026 school year. During his tenure, Coach Matoh led the boys basketball program to…
MEIGS AND MCMINN COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee made two stops in East Tennessee on Wednesday as part of his statewide farewell tour, drawing crowds of…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Artificial intelligence and automation are changing how many jobs are done. A new survey from the University of Phoenix highlights how hiring leaders view online credentials in…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The battle continues inside of the federal government over the funding for the Department of Homeland Security. This is causing issues at…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Erlanger Hospital announced plans to makeover their Children’s Emergency Room at a press conference Wednesday. They made the announcement at the Kennedy Outpatient…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Lookout Mountain Conservancy signed a contract that will allow them to preserve a massive parcel of land. The land on Hawkins Ridge sits just behind…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF)- A proposed bill by a Hamilton County lawmaker that would affect property tax increases in Tennessee has been pulled for the year. Senator Bo…
A place generations of Atlantans grew up visiting is getting a major vote of confidence on the global stage. Zoo Atlanta has officially been reaccredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), a distinction considered the "gold standard" for animal care…
The man accused of stealing unreleased Beyoncé music during her Atlanta tour stop is going to trial after rejecting a plea deal. Appearing on video in a Fulton County courtroom on Wednesday morning,…
With Trump’s trip to China now rescheduled for May 14 and 15, the White House is also talking about its intent to host the Chinese president in Washington later this year. Trump had been scheduled to travel to China later…