Bradley County Commission approves tax hike for first responder, county employee pay
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- "One of my sons doesn't have health insurance because we can't afford it and the county's offering isn't strong enough…
Weather Update: FRIDAY JUNE 26, 2026
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Stray showers/thunder early. Partly cloudy. Lows: low/mid 70's. Winds: light/variable. Saturday: Cloud/Sun Mix. Hot. Humid. Sctrd. rain/thunder. Some storms strong/severe. Some heavy rain possible. Highs: near 90. Winds: SW@ 5 MPH.…
Airbnb Expands Holiday Party Crackdown
NATIONWIDE, U.S. (WDEF) - Airbnb is rolling out enhanced anti-party measures across the United States ahead of the Fourth of July holiday weekend. The company says its technology and AI algorithms…
Campaign Encourages July 4th Giving
NATIONWIDE, U.S. (WDEF) - As Americans prepare for cookouts, parades and fireworks this Independence Day, a national initiative is encouraging people to add one more tradition to their Fourth of July…
Bike Lane to be removed in Main Street re-striping
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) -- The stretch of Main Street that goes from Broad Street to Dodds Avenue will be re-striped by the Tennessee Department of Transportation. That…
Soccer match to be hosted at Erlanger Park for 4th of July
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An unconventional match will be held this Independence Day. The…
Texas board approves Bible stories as required reading in public schools
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - The Texas education board on Friday approved a required reading list for more than 5 million public school students that includes Bible passages, widening conservative efforts to push Christian teachings in U.S. classrooms. The Texas State…
A large, harmless asteroid will zip past Earth this weekend
NEW YORK (AP) — A large asteroid will zip past Earth this weekend, but don’t worry: It poses no danger. The space rock — 1997…
Israel, Lebanon agree to framework of deal for "lasting peace and security"
Israel and the government of Lebanon have agreed to the framework of a deal to bring "lasting peace and security" between the neighboring countries, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Friday. "Today is a good day in that we…
Venezuela earthquake death toll soars past 900 as rescuers race to find survivors
La Guaira, Venezuela — The confirmed death toll from two powerful…
Trump threatens 100% tax on European imports if countries impose tax on digital services
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump on Friday threatened a 100% tax on imports from any country that imposes a tax on digital services from United States companies. In a post on social media, Trump took aim at European countries…
Saving energy during summer heat
With temperatures on the rise, energy costs will be rising. EPB is providing some tips to cut down on energy as the summer months arrive: - Keep blinds and curtains closed to block out…
Rapidly rising temperatures can turn deadly. Here's warning signs and prevention tips.
With temperatures climbing, the danger isn't just the heat but how quickly it can turn into a medical emergency. One woman knows that firsthand after suffering heat stroke, and doctors say recognizing the warning…
King Charles will not live in Buckingham Palace after $487 million renovation
King Charles III will not live at Buckingham Palace after the completion of a $487 million refurbishment, in a break from a nearly 200-year-old tradition. Royal officials stressed that the king and Queen Camilla would continue to work out of…
Electrical shortage causes truck to catch fire
At 9:40 p.m. CST on June 26, 2026, the Dunlap Fire Department was dispatched to a reported vehicle fire on Highway 127 and Resource Road intersection. Upon arrival, they reported a small fire…
Small aircraft crashes into Beijing’s tallest building, according to reports
TAIPEI (AP) — A small aircraft crashed into Beijing’s tallest building on Friday, according to a witness account and media reports, triggering evacuations and drawing a large police and ambulance presence in the city’s…
20 MAC dogs find homes in Delaware
The McKamey Animal Center says twenty of their dogs found loving homes over the weekend through the Brandywine SPCA Summer Mega Adoption Event in Delaware. In total, 800 shelter animals went home during…
Sinking AI stocks drag Wall Street toward just its 2nd losing week in the last 13
NEW YORK (AP) — AI stocks are veering back down the roller coaster on Friday and pulling Wall Street behind them. The S&P 500 fell 0.6% and is heading for just its second losing week in the last 13. The…
Rhea County Sheriff's Department warns of phone scam
RHEA COUNTY -- The Rhea County Sheriff’s Department says they have been notified of a new phone scam. The scammer is calling citizens claiming to be a detective with the Sheriff’s Department. The caller…
Goodwill Opens Store and Adds Jobs
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - A former grocery store in Southeast Cleveland has been given new life as Goodwill Industries of the Greater Chattanooga Area officially opened its newest location Thursday.…
Lafayette hosts ribbon cutting for Traverse Park
LAFAYETTE, GA (WDEF) -- The ribbon was officially cut today for Lafayette’s newest park. Traverse park is split down the middle by Culberson Avenue. The north side has climbing…
Catoosa and Walker Sheriffs compete in Battle of the Badges
WALKER COUNTY, GA (WDEF) -- There was a bloody competition in Northwest Georgia today. It’s called the Battle of the Badges Blood Drive. Walker and Catoosa…