Ballpark Expected to Spur Growth
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly says the city’s new ballpark represents more than a sports venue, it’s part of a longer-term push to shape economic growth in surrounding…
History of the Lookouts
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Lookouts are a professional minor league baseball team based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, named for nearby Lookout Mountain following a fan contest in 1909. The franchise’s roots…
Weather Update: Tuesday April 14, 2026
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Tuesday: Mostly sunny, warmer. Highs: mid/high 80's. Winds: SW @ 5-10 MPH. Overnight: Partly cloudy. Mild. Lows: near 60. Winds: SW @ 5 MPH, then calm. Wednesday: Mostly sunny, warmer. Highs: high…
7-Eleven expects to close hundreds of its stores in North America this year
NEW YORK (AP) — Convenience chain 7-Eleven expects to close hundreds of its locations this year. According to earnings filings published last week, 7-Eleven’s North American operator plans to close 645 stores…
5-year-old seriously injured after UTV driven by 7-year-old overturns in north Georgia
A 5-year-old girl was seriously injured Monday evening after a utility terrain vehicle overturned on private property in northeast Georgia, authorities said. The crash happened around 7:30 p.m. at a property along Georgia Highway 51,…
Wall Street rallies to the edge of its all-time high as oil prices ease
NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. stocks rallied to the edge of their all-time high and crude oil prices eased as hopes climbed that the United States and Iran may try again on talks to end their war. The S&P 500…
At least 3 ships cross strait despite blockade, tracker shows
At least three ships sailing from Iranian ports crossed the Strait of Hormuz despite the U.S. military blockade, but some vessels taking the route later turned back, maritime tracking data indicated Tuesday. They were among at least seven Iran-linked vessels…
Graysville Road speed limit permanently reduced
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- The speed on Graysville Road between East Brainerd Road and the Tennessee state line has been permanently reduced to 30 mph following the passage of Ordinance No. 14333 by…
Georgia PSC votes to protect TSA workers from late fees, utility disconnections during partial government shutdown
The Georgia Public Service Commission has approved a plan to temporarily protect TSA workers in the state from having their utilities shut off or late fees charged during the partial federal government shutdown. The measure was unanimously approved during an April 7…
Golden Apple Award: Madison Limburg, Walker Valley High
CLEVELAND, TN (WDEF) - Madison Limburg is a proven teacher at Walker Valley High. Her course load incudes English Language Arts and Journalism. She has also served as…
US wholesale prices surged 4% last month after the war in Iran sent energy prices soaring
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. wholesale prices surged last month as the Iran war drove up the cost of energy. The Labor Department reported Tuesday that its producer price index - which measures inflation before it hits consumers - rose 0.5%…
Over $372,000 in undeclared cash seized by customs officers at Atlanta airport this year
In the first three months of…
Brian Hooker, husband of woman missing in Bahamas: "I won't be able to stop looking"
Brian Hooker, whose wife Lynette disappeared during a nighttime boat ride in the Bahamas, told CBS News he wants to believe his wife is still alive and plans to go back out to look for her…
Where to park at Erlanger Park
A map of the routes to the parking lots. (Courtesy:…
Over 10,000 U.S. service members involved in blockade of Iran ports, CENTCOM says
Over 10,000 U.S. service members are executing the U.S. blockade of Iran's ports, according to U.S. Central Command, which said no ships made it past the blockade in the first 24 hours. The blockade of Iran's ports and a partial blockade…
Vice President JD Vance, Erika Kirk visiting UGA for Turning Point USA rally; protests expected
Vice President JD Vance and Turning Point CEO Erika Kirk are visiting Athens on Tuesday for a rally as part of the conservative group's tour of college campuses. The visit to…
France raffle offers a $1M Picasso for a 100 euro ticket to raise money for Alzheimer’s research
PARIS (AP) — In a few hours, one lucky winner will find themselves the owner of a Pablo Picasso painting for less than $120. A raffle in France is offering the chance to win…
At least 16 wounded in Turkey high school shooting; gunman dead
A former student opened fire at a high school in southeastern Turkey on Tuesday, wounding at least 16 people, before killing himself, an official said. The 18-year-old attacker, armed with a shotgun, fired randomly inside a vocational high school in…
United CEO floated idea of United-American Airlines merger, sources say
United CEO Scott Kirby floated the idea to Trump administration officials of United merging with American Airlines, according to sources familiar with the situation. That conversation with officials is surfacing now after Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy hinted the Trump administration…
Colombia to euthanize dozens of "cocaine hippos" linked to drug lord Pablo Escobar in bid to control population
In this file photo from Feb. 4, 2021, hippos float in the lake at Hacienda Napoles Park, once the private estate of drug kingpin Pablo Escobar who imported three female hippos and one male decades ago,…
US wholesale prices surge as Iran war drives up the cost of energy
The Labor Department reported Tuesday that its producer price index — which measures inflation before it hits consumers — rose 0.5% from February and 4% from March 2025. The year-over-year gains was the biggest in more than three years. Energy…
East Ridge Police Officer involved in serious crash on Ringgold Road
UPDATE: We are learning more about a crash involving an East Ridge Police Officer. According to the East Ridge Police Department (ERPD), an officer observed a white Ford Explorer failing to maintain its lane while…
Put on you best dancing shoes for the Girls Inc. Sapphire neaker Gala!
Vanelly Holguin and Stacy Johnson join News 12's Amelia Greer as Girls Inc. gets ready to host their annual Sapphire Sneaker Gala. La Paz Chattanooga is receiving an advocacy award…
It's just a drill this morning at the Chattanooga Airport
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Airport will simulate a plane crash this morning, BUT IT'S ONLY A DRILL. You'll see emergency vehicles, smoke, and lots of activity beginning at 9AM. They are simulating a jet crash with multiple fatalities and…