Developer says that amphitheater could be centerpiece of The Bend
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A survey conducted by Chattanooga Tourism Company in late 2024 indicated…
Wall Street drops from its records and oil prices jump after fighting flares in the Middle East
NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. stocks fell from their record heights, while oil prices jumped following escalations in the Middle East that may be undermining the ceasefire in the war with Iran. The S&P 500…
How a weaker dollar is quietly making life more expensive
NEW YORK (AP) — A hidden force is quietly pushing up costs for everything from your summer vacation to your weekly grocery bills: a weaker U.S. dollar. The dollar has fallen about 10% against other major currencies since President Donald…
Hamilton County Health Department announces layoffs
The Hamilton County Health Department announced layoffs today. The cuts follow an operational review. They are laying off 13 employees and will not fill two vacant positions. “These decisions are never…
Tomorrow is election day across Tennessee
Tuesday is election day across Tennessee. Democrats and Republicans are holding their primaries for offices in your community. The races are primarily for county commissions, school boards, mayors and sheriffs. The polls open at 8 a.m. local time. We’ll have…
California says State Farm violated the law in handling of insurance claims after 2025 LA wildfires
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California’s top insurance regulator says the state is seeking millions of dollars in penalties from State Farm after an investigation found the insurance company violated state law while handling claims from the 2025 Los Angeles-area wildfires.…
Georgia expands red snapper fishing season to two months, starting in July
Georgia anglers will soon have more time to fish for red snapper. In the past, the fishing season has typically lasted only a few days each year due to federal limits. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources' Coastal Resources Division…
Transfer of portion of Engel Stadium land to Hamilton County approved
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The University of Tennessee Board of…
2 dead after driver plows into people in Leipzig, Germany
A driver plowed into people in the center of the German city of Leipzig…
Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have an atmosphere, astronomers say
A new study suggests that a tiny, icy world beyond Pluto harbors a thin, delicate atmosphere that…
Georgia begins sending out special tax refund checks: Here's what you need to know
The Georgia Department of Revenue began issuing payments to residents as part of the state's $1.2 billion surplus tax rebate. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and the DOR announced on Monday that the eligible taxpayers will see…
Shares of eBay take off on a $56 billion buyout bid from GameStop’s Ryan Cohen
Shares of eBay are soaring before the opening bell Monday as Ryan Cohen’s GameStop pursues an approximately $56 billion takeover of the company, seeing it as a vehicle to compete with online retail giant Amazon. The national gaming retailer said that its…
Spirit Airlines says it has refunded most customers after shutting down
Spirit Airlines said it has reimbursed most customers with flight tickets after the budget carrier ceased operations. The airline is still processing a "small percentage" of customer refunds, Spirit told CBS News. Spirit announced early Saturday that it had "started…
UAE says Iran launched 4 cruise missiles in first attack since U.S. ceasefire took effect
The United Arab Emirates said Iran launched four missiles at its territory on Monday, the first such attack since the U.S. and Iran agreed to a ceasefire in early April, which President…
1,170 tires recycled through local collection effort
ATHENS -- The City of Athens has announced the successful recycling of 1,170 tires through a recent community collection effort. They say this initiative was made possible through the support of their partners,…
What's Right With Our Schools: Cleveland High Best Buddy Program
CLEVELAND, TN (WDEF) - A new organization at Cleveland High School got off to a strong star this year. The Best Buddies Club is a student…
Supreme Court restores access to abortion pill mifepristone through telehealth, mail and pharmacies
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday restored broad access to the abortion pill mifepristone, blocking a ruling that had threatened to upend one of the main ways abortion is provided across the…
United flight landing in Newark strikes pole on New Jersey Turnpike, damages delivery truck
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A United Airlines passenger jet carrying 221 passengers from Venice, Italy, struck a light pole on the New Jersey Turnpike on Sunday afternoon as it was coming in for a landing…
Weather Update: Monday May 4, 2026
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Monday: Sunny, dry, warmer. Highs: high 70's. Winds: SW @ 5-10 MPH. Overnight:Mostly clear. Dry. Chilly. Lows: mid 50's. Winds: S @ 5 MPH. Tuesday: Mostly Sunny, dry, warmer. Highs: high 70's…
Man dies in ICE custody at Georgia detention center; cause under investigation
A man in ICE custody died last week at a South Georgia detention facility, officials said. ICE said Denny Adan Gonzalez, a 33-year-old Cuban national, was found unresponsive in his cell at the Stewart Detention Center on April 28. Staff…
US claims progress in reopening the Strait of Hormuz, saying 2 merchant ships have transited
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - The U.S. military said Monday that two American-flagged merchant ships had successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz after it launched a new plan to restore…
Wall Street hesitates and oil prices climb with uncertainty about the Strait of Hormuz
NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. stocks are holding tentatively near their record heights, while oil prices climb with uncertainty about when oil tankers can resume crossing the Strait of Hormuz and restore the world’s flow of crude. The S&P 500…