Utah judge in Charlie Kirk killing case weighs media access
PROVO, Utah (AP) — The man accused of killing Charlie Kirk on a Utah college campus was back in court Friday as a state judge weighs whether certain documents and proceedings…
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Walnut Street Bridge still on track to open in fall of 2026
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- The Walnut Street Bridge is still on track to open in September of 2026, according to the City of Chattanooga. They say the heavy containment tarps near the…
Falcons' James Pearce Jr. faces 3 felony charges after arrest in South Florida
Atlanta Falcons rookie James Pearce Jr. is facing multiple criminal charges in South Florida following his arrest in February. Police say he rammed a vehicle driven by WNBA player Rickea Jackson…
First Responder Hero Award: Captain Christopher Blazek
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – News 12 is recognizing some of the bravest members of our community through the First Responders Hero Award. Whether someone is an EMT, paramedic, firefighter,…
14 million doses of fentanyl seized from secret drug lab in Mexico
Mexico's government said Thursday it had seized 14 million doses of fentanyl, the latest major haul in a drive to stem the flow of the powerful opioid into the United States. The Public Security ministry said the drugs were found during raids on…
TechByte: The Internet Archive is the Library of the Web
Public Libraries are an important institution. They’re strongholds of information, accessible to everybody. But what if there were a public library that was accessible to everyone…
Zelenskyy says US 30-day waiver on Russian oil sanctions is ‘not the right decision’
PARIS (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that the U.S. 30-day waiver on Russian oil sanctions amid the Iran war is “not the right decision” and won’t help bring a stop to Russia’s more than 4-year-old invasion of Ukraine. “This easing…
Remembering the Blizzard of '93: Office of Emergency Management says they're prepared
It’s been thirty-three years since the Blizzard of 1993 ravaged the southeast. Local officials say that funding for emergency agencies has greatly increased since…
U.S. fugitive captured in Mexico 73 minutes after being added to FBI's most wanted list, fastest arrest in history
A U.S. fugitive was captured in Mexico just over an hour after being added to the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list, making it the fastest arrest time in…
Iran says major U.S. tech firms are targets in the Middle East, with drone and cyberattacks already underway
Iran has listed a number of major U.S. tech companies as potential targets as it expands its attacks across the Middle East in retaliation for the ongoing U.S. and Israeli attacks on its military and security forces and leadership. Iran's…
Number on gun used in fatal Old Dominion shooting was obliterated, law enforcement official says
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — The shooter who opened fire in a classroom at Virginia’s Old Dominion University on Thursday in an attack being investigated as an act of terrorism had a gun with an obliterated serial number, potentially complicating investigators’ efforts to…
Walker County Sheriff's Office seeks stolen truck
The Walker County Sheriff's Office says they are seeking information regarding a stolen vehicle. They say on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, a 2014 Freightliner 26-foot box truck was taken from a residence…
US military says all 6 airmen in refueling aircraft that crashed in Iraq are dead
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - The U.S. military says all six airmen aboard a refueling aircraft that went down in Iraq are dead. The announcement was made Friday. The military says the circumstances of the incident are being investigated.…
Toyota recalls 550,000 Highlander SUVs because seat backs may fail to lock
Toyota is recalling roughly 550,000 Highlander SUVs due to a supplier defect that could cause the seat backs to fail to lock properly, increasing the risk of injury. The recall affects Highlander and Highlander…
Hegseth says there's "no clear evidence" Iran is placing new mines in Strait of Hormuz
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. has heard Iran talking about placing new mines in the Strait of Hormuz, but he told reporters Friday, "We have no clear evidence of that." He and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine briefed…
Key inflation gauge worsened in January, before Iran war lifted gas prices
WASHINGTON (AP) - An inflation gauge closely monitored by the Federal Reserve moved higher in January in the latest sign that prices were persistently elevated even before the Iran war caused spikes in oil and gas costs. Prices rose 2.8%…
Key inflation gauge worsened in January, before Iran war lifted gas prices
WASHINGTON (AP) - An inflation gauge closely monitored by the Federal Reserve moved higher in January in the latest sign that prices were persistently elevated even before the Iran war caused spikes in oil and gas costs. Prices rose 2.8%…
Cuban president says talks were recently held with the US to resolve differences
HAVANA (AP) — Cuba’s government held recent talks with the U.S., President Miguel Díaz-Canel said Friday, marking the first time that the Caribbean country confirmed such speculation. Díaz-Canel said in a…
Suspect in Michigan synagogue attack lost family in recent airstrike in Lebanon, source says. Here's what we know.
A suspect is dead after ramming a truck into Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, on Thursday afternoon, in what the FBI said was a "targeted act of violence against the Jewish community." No one else was killed in…
Two-car crash causes non life-threatening injuries
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- The Chattanooga Fire Department says a two-car crash caused non life-threatening injuries on Thursday, March 12. The crash was on Rossville Boulevard. They say Squad 1, Engine 1, and Squad 20 Green Shift responded.
ROTC students at Old Dominion University subdued and killed shooter who left 1 dead, 2 hurt
A former Army National Guard member who had spent eight years in prison for attempting to aid the Islamic State opened fire on a classroom at Virginia's Old Dominion University…
The Rotary Club to host a shoe drive for Soles4Souls
Dr. Edna Varner, David Carroll, and Deb Birdsall join News 12's Chip Chapman to promote donations for their Soles4Souls campaign at the Rotary Club. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Rotary Club will…
Killer Beaz returns with some killer jokes
Comedian Killer Beaz is getting ready to entertain folks in South Pittsburg this weekend. He joins News 12's Chip Chapman before he takes over The Princess Theatre this Saturday. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)…
Is part of the $248 million of unclaimed money yours?
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The state Treasury Department is reminding us about all the unclaimed money and property in Tennessee. $248,000,000 just since July 1, 2025. You can go to ClaimIt.TN.gov to see if you can claim some of it.…
Last weekend for Girl Scout cookie booth sales
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - This is the last weekend to buy Girl Scout cookies at booths in Chattanooga. They end on Sunday. Of course, you can always order online or get more info at www.iwantcookies.org. Thursday actually marked the anniversary of…
Boyd Buchanan Tabs Charles Fant as New Head Football Coach
(press release) Boyd-Buchanan School has announced the hiring of Charles Fant as the new head football coach for the Buccaneers. “We are thrilled to have Charles…
Titans Unveil New Logo and Uniforms
Showtime pic.twitter.com/LQTvkN3in5 — Tennessee Titans (@Titans) March 13, 2026 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have a new coach in Robert Saleh for the upcoming season and are opening a new enclosed stadium in 2027. So, no reason to wait to…
Nate Ament Returns and Leads Vols to Win Over Auburn in SEC Tournament
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nate Ament scored 27 points as the 25th-ranked Tennessee Volunteers rallied from an 11-point deficit and beat Auburn 72-62 Thursday to reach the Southeastern Conference Tournament quarterfinals. The fifth-seeded Volunteers (22-10) will play No. 22 Vanderbilt on Friday afternoon for…
Sevier Co Stuns Bradley Central 52-34
Murfreesboro, TN-(WDEF-TV) Sevier Co stunned top-ranked Bradley Central in the state quarterfinals posting a 52-34 victory. The Bearettes struggled offensively, failing to score a field goal in the second quarter. Kimora Fields led Bradley Central with 12 points. [blox_vms account="WDEF"…
Commission to consider lease with Jailhouse Studios as public continues to raise concerns
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A proposal is now under consideration to turn the old Hamilton County Jail into a television and film studio as…
Quantum Technology Moves Toward Application
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Researchers, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders gathered Thursday at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga for a program focused on quantum technology. The event explored how quantum research…
Old Dominion University gunman was previously convicted for ISIS support, sources say
The gunman who killed one person and wounded two others at a Virginia university campus on Thursday had previously been imprisoned for trying to support ISIS, sources told CBS News. Law enforcement sources identified the gunman in the Old Dominion…
Pedestrian killed after being struck twice in hit and run identified
UPDATE: According to the Bradley County Sheriff's Office, the victim has been identified as 68-year-old Bradley County resident Gina M. Lucht. UPDATE: The driver and the vehicle believed to be involved in the initial hit…
Netanyahu says Israeli strikes have killed top nuclear scientists
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israeli attacks have killed top Iranian nuclear scientists. Speaking Thursday night at a news conference, Netanyahu denounced Iran’s new supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, as a “puppet of…
1 of 3 victims has died after a shooting at Virginia's Old Dominion University, campus police say
A gunman and one victim are dead, and two other victims are hurt after a shooting at Old Dominion University on Thursday morning, the Virginia school’s police said. At a news conference Thursday afternoon, Old Dominion University Police Chief Garrett…
Walker County Sheriff's Office searching for missing man
The Walker County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) is seeking the location of Tyler Gann, who was last seen at his residence on March 8,2026 in the Bowen Lane area of Chickamauga, Georgia. Tyler is driving a burgundy 1999 Ford F150…
Apison Pike at Alabama Road closed due to vehicle crash
The intersection of Apison Pike and Alabama Road is currently closed due to a vehicle crash and downed lines, the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office says. They say crews with EPB are on the scene working to repair the damaged pole…
Trump weighs Jones Act waiver amid rising fuel prices, White House says
The Trump administration is prepared to waive the Jones Act to loosen shipping rules as the Iran war continues, the White House said Thursday. The 100-year-old statute requires goods shipped between U.S. ports to be carried on ships that are U.S.-built, U.S.-flagged and U.S.-crewed,…
1 person killed in Old Dominion University shooting, 2 other victims hurt; suspect dead
One person was killed and two others were injured in a shooting on the campus of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, police said. The suspected shooter is also dead. Two victims were taken to a Norfolk hospital and another victim took themselves…
Infrastructure that supplies the world with oil and gas is at risk
The Iran war threatens some of the world’s most critical oil and gas infrastructure — the pipelines, refineries, and shipping terminals that keep energy flowing from the Persian Gulf region to the global economy. Strikes by Iranian drones and missiles have disrupted…