Eric Dane, "Grey's Anatomy" star diagnosed with ALS, dies at 53
Eric Dane, the actor best known for his role as Dr. Mark Sloan on the hit medical series "Grey's Anatomy," has died at the age of 53, his family announced Thursday. In…
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Half-priced tickets for college students at the Tennessee Aquarium
Alison Pryor joins News 12's Amelia Greer as the Tennessee Aquarium's IMAX Theatre shows a handful of educational nature documentaries this month. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - February is a busy month…
TechByte: Space Age Tech could bring new mobility aids
Robotic components have reached a price point where you don’t have to be NASA to build something really cool. On this week’s Tech Byte we look at…
Behind the Curtain: Blood Donation at Blood Assurance
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Donating one pint of blood can save up to three lives, but how is that done? News 12's Amelia Greer goes Behind the Curtain…
Mocs Beat Western Carolina After Holding Catamounts to 36 Points
(gomocs.com) – Fans filled the Roundhouse in pink shirts as Chattanooga took down Western Carolina 52-36 on Play4Kay night. UTC coming off two consecutive defeats, locked in this game on the defensive end, as Western Carolina's 36 points is a…
Vols Introduce New Defensive Coordinator Jim Knowles
(utsports.com) – Jim Knowles takes the reins of the Tennessee football defense in 2026, and he will do it with several familiar faces by his side. Knowles was one of four new defensive assistant coaches who met with the media on Thursday…
Texas A&M Defeats Lady Vols 82-74
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Ny’Ceara Pryor scored 22 points and dished 10 assists, Fatmata Janneh added 17 and Lemyah Hylton put up 12 in Texas A&M’s 82-74 win over No. 21 Tennessee on Thursday night. The Aggies (11-11, 4-9 Southeastern…
Jordan Frison Helps Power Mocs Over Mercer
MACON, Ga. (AP) — Jordan Frison had 25 points in Chattanooga’s 94-90 victory against Mercer on Thursday. Frison also had five assists for the Mocs (11-17, 5-10 Southern Conference). Brennan…
President Trump endorses Fuller in Rome visit, talks other Georgia races, economy
ROME, Ga. (WDEF)- President Trump spoke for over an hour inside the Coosa Steel Corporation in Rome. It was there that he spoke on a variety of topics,…
U.S. Women's Hockey Team Gets Goal in Overtime to Beat Canada For Gold Medal
MILAN (AP) — Megan Keller backhanded in a shot 4:07 into overtime and the United States won its third Olympic gold medal in women’s hockey, beating Canada 2-1 at the Milan Cortina Games on Thursday night to close another thrilling chapter of…
Alysa Liu Wins First Women's Figure Skating Gold For the U.S. in Over 20 Years
MILAN (AP) — Alysa Liu delivered the U.S. its first women’s figure skating Olympic gold medal in 24 years, performing a near-flawless free skate on Thursday night in a glittering golden dress to upstage Japanese rivals Kaori Sakamoto and Ami…
How a U.S. strike on Iran could affect American drivers and borrowers
Oil prices are climbing amid signs the U.S. may be planning to launch military strikes on Iran, raising questions about the potential economic fallout of heightened conflict in the region. President Trump has ratcheted up pressure on Iran, home to…
Shia LaBeouf used homophobic slurs while assaulting New Orleans bar patrons, police say
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Actor Shia LaBeouf faces battery charges and is accused of repeatedly using homophobic slurs while hitting multiple people at a New Orleans bar during Mardi Gras, according to a police report. The New Orleans police report obtained by The…
Monroe County man taken into custody, six pounds of marijuana seized
MONROE COUNTY -- A Monroe County man has been taken into custody following an investigation by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office assigned to the Tenth Judicial District Drug Task Force along with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Tactical and…
Kane Brown to open bar in Nashville this summer
Chattanooga native Kane Brown has just announced he is joining the country music trend of opening a bar in Nashville. He is calling it "Kane Brown's On Broadway." It will be a multi-story bar, restaurant and live music venue. Brown…
Sandy Springs father facing murder charge after 2-year-old boy killed in shooting
The father of a 2-year-old Sandy Springs boy killed in a shooting on Wednesday has been arrested in connection with the child's death. Richard Willis is facing charges of second-degree murder and second-degree cruelty to children for the death of his son,…
Former Prince Andrew released 11 hours after his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office
LONDON (AP) - The former Prince Andrew has been released after his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The Thames Valley Police force said the former prince was released Thursday evening. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was photographed in a car…
Traffic stop leads to drug arrest
SCOTTSBORO -- The Scottsboro Police Department (SPD) say that a man has been arrested following a traffic stop near South Broad Street and Highway 72. During the stop, the driver was identified as…
Transportation Department says more than 550 driving schools must close over safety failures
More than 550 commercial driving schools in the U.S. that train truckers and bus drivers must close after investigators found they employed unqualified instructors, failed to adequately test students and had other safety issues, the federal Transportation Department announced Wednesday.…
U.S. star Jordan Stolz takes silver in 1,500-meter speedskating at Winter Olympics after winning 2 gold medals
American speedskater Jordan Stolz came just short of his third Olympic gold on Thursday, losing out to China's Ning Zhongyan in the men's 1,500-meter race and instead taking silver. Stolz was initially…
Trump says U.S. will contribute $10 billion to Board of Peace
Washington — President Trump on Thursday announced the United States will contribute $10 billion to the "Board of Peace" he established as part of his 20-point peace plan for Gaza, although the funding source isn't yet clear. "I want to let…
Average US long-term mortgage rate dips to 6.01%, lowest level in more than 3 years
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate slipped this week to its lowest level in more than three years, but remains around 6% in the same narrow range it has been in this year. The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate…
Food City Presents Check to Ooltewah Harrison Education Foundation
Food City has shared they have presented a check to Ooltewah Harrison Education Foundation. The check totaled $2,000. They say the check is in support of their mission to enrich the educational and developmental opportunities for…
What to know about the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
LONDON (AP) — Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office that is centered on his close relationship with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. His arrest Thursday…
Artemis II moon rocket refueled in practice countdown setting stage for historic flight
NASA cleared engineers to load more than 750,000 gallons of supercold propellants into the agency's huge Space Launch System rocket Thursday in a second "wet dress rehearsal" countdown to verify leak repairs and clear the way for a flight to the…
Mamdani reboots homeless encampment sweeps in New York City
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani says the city will resume clearing makeshift homeless encampments, promising to take a more humane approach to a practice he previously criticized.…
Nissan recalls nearly 643,000 vehicles over engine and transmission risks
Nissan issued two recalls, affecting a total of 642,698 Rogue compact SUVs, because of separate problems with the vehicles' gears and engines that can cause a loss of power, according to the National Highway Traffic…
8 backcountry skiers found dead and 1 still missing after California avalanche
TRUCKEE, Calif. (AP) - Crews found the bodies of eight backcountry skiers near California's Lake Tahoe and were searching for one more after they were caught in an avalanche, the nation's deadliest in nearly half a century, authorities said Wednesday.…
Dunkin to offer limited-edition glove with any iced drink purchase
Dunkin Donuts guests can secure a limited-edition glove with any iced drink purchase beginning Friday, February 20 at 10 a.m. They say the glove is a playful badge of honor for the Team Iced…
Bradley Central High School celebrates two new campus upgrades
Cleveland, Tenn. (WDEF)-Bradley Central High School is celebrating not one, but two ribbon cuttings today. The school now has a new secure vestibule designed to enhance safety and create a single point of entry for visitors, adding an extra layer…
Coast Guard recovers 1 ton of cocaine after boat crew tosses drugs into sea while fleeing
The U.S. Coast Guard seized over 2,000 pounds of cocaine while attempting to intercept a boat that was trafficking drugs, the agency said Wednesday. The air crew of a Coast Guard HC-144 Ocean Sentry aircraft…
An arts panel made up of Trump appointees unanimously approves his White House ballroom proposal
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, a panel made up of Trump appointees, on Thursday unanimously approved President Donald Trump's White House ballroom proposal. At the panel's January meeting, some commissioners questioned…
FBI has been in touch with Mexico about Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, sources say
The FBI has been in touch with the Mexican government and Mexican law enforcement regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, law enforcement sources…
Details on President Trump's trip to Rome, Ga
The White House has provided more details on President Trump's trip to Rome, Georgia that is scheduled for Thursday, February 19. Tentative timeline: 1:50 p.m. -- The President will visit a local business in Rome, Ga. 2:30 p.m. -- The…
Charlie, Chattanooga Zoo Komodo dragon, passes away
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- The Chattanooga Zoo has shared their Komodo dragon, Charlie, has passed away. They say Zookeepers noticed that she was unusually lethargic and not keeping down food, only to pass away the following day. They say the…
As Trump pushes Iran to make a deal, scores of U.S. warplanes join "armada" heading for the region
The U.S. Navy's 1,000-foot-long aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford switched on its tracking system for a few hours Wednesday afternoon, revealing its position about 175 miles off the west coast of Morocco on a…
Goodwill to open new East Ridge store and donation center
EAST RIDGE -- Goodwill Industries of the Greater Chattanooga Area will be opening a new location in East Ridge. The grand opening celebration on Thursday, Feb. 26, will kick off with a ribbon-cutting…
King Charles reacts to arrest of his brother, former Prince Andrew: "The law must take its course"
King Charles III said Thursday that "the law must take its course" following the arrest of his brother, former Prince Andrew. Charles said in a statement he had "learned with the deepest…
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office
LONDON (AP) - U.K. police arrested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The Thames Valley Police, an agency that covers areas west of London, including Mountbatten-Windsor’s former home, said…
Titans Offensive Coordinator Brian Daboll Ready to Work With QB Cam Ward
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Brian Daboll is getting the chance to work with Cam Ward — even if it took a year longer than he might have wanted. Daboll was officially introduced as the Tennessee Titans’ offensive coordinator on Wednesday and developing last…