PULASKI, Tenn. (WDEF)- Tuition hikes at all University of Tennessee campuses have been approved this afternoon. The UT Board of Trustees held that vote at the UT Southern campus in Pulaski. UTC students can expect an over $300 increase in…
The righthand westbound lane from 400 Ashland Terrace to Tacoma Avenue will be closed beginning at 2 p.m. for utility work, according to the City of Red Bank. They say the work…
The line of communication between the U.S. and Iran is "not a military-to-military hotline," an Iranian official said Tuesday. "Rather, it is a communication channel between the political authorities of the two countries," foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said in…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans’ attitudes toward the economy improved slightly this month as gas prices declined, but their outlook is still mostly negative by historical standards. The Conference Board said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index rose 0.6 point to 91.2 in June,…
Japanese police are investigating another suspected fatal bear attack, a local official told AFP on Tuesday, as the number of such deaths remains unusually high. Bear attacks have been on the rise in Japan in recent years, something scientists attribute…
The Chattanooga Lookouts announced that they have already surpassed its entire 2025 season attendance total. In the 2025 season, the lookouts had just over 191,000 fans attend over the course…
The parents of a 7-year-old Michigan boy who weighed 255 pounds (116 kilograms) when he died have been charged with murder, torture and child abuse, prosecutors said. “Clearly the parents were feeding the child…
Rescue teams continue the desperate search for survivors, some even digging with their hands, as tens of thousands of people are still presumed to be missing in Venezuela five days after twin earthquakes struck. More than 1,400 people have died in the quakes.…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld state laws barring transgender girls and women from playing on school athletic teams, in another setback for transgender people. The court’s conservative majority, which has repeatedly ruled against transgender Americans in the past year, ruled…
NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. stocks are drifting toward the finish line of a tough June. The S&P 500 was little changed early Tuesday, and was heading toward its first losing month following two fabulous ones. The Dow Jones Industrial…
Ford Motor Company is recalling 741,195 vehicles due to an issue with the park system that could allow them to roll away, federal regulators said in a recall notice on Tuesday. The recall affects the…
CHATTANOONGA, TN (WDEF) - These days, being an artist takes more than paints and pencils. In their latest Tech Goes Home program, ArtsBuild Chattanooga gave aspiring…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The McMinn Regional Humane Society is helping local pet owners by hosting a dog food giveaway on Tuesday morning. Board member Autumn Lowery said…
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - With the Fourth of July just days away, several counties across our area are preparing to celebrate America's 250th…
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Mostly clear / hazy, humid. Lows: mid/high 70's. Winds: near calm. Tuesday: Sunny and hot. Highs: mid/high 90's. Heat index: 106. Winds: NW @ 5 MPH. Overnight: Mostly clear / hazy,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Will the Head of the Hooch leave Chattanooga after this year? Since 2005, the Head of the Hooch regatta has brought thousands to the shores…
NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. stocks rose and recovered some of their losses from a rare losing week. The S&P 500 climbed 1.2% Monday, breaking a five-day losing streak. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.6%, and the Nasdaq composite…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- As we approach Hamilton County’s general elections, one non-profit is highlighting candidates’ stances on funding for the arts. Artsbuild has…
The Iran war has cost Americans roughly $1,000 per household in higher fuel, food and other expenses since the start of the conflict in February, according to an estimate shared last week by Moody's Analytics chief economist…
Six people were killed in a shooting Monday at a youth welfare facility in the northern German town of Stade, police said. A suspect was arrested, while another two people were subject to "police measures" on suspicion of involvement, according…
NEW YORK (AP) — For those trapped in rubble after an earthquake, survival depends on many factors, including weather and access to water and air. If their injuries aren’t too severe, victims can survive for a week or more, assuming…
A 12-year-old child was injured by a bison while visiting Yellowstone National Park on Friday, the National Park Service said. Few details have been released about the encounter, but the agency said that the visitor was taken to a nearby hospital…
Officials with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission are urging people to be aware of their surrounding after a series of alligator attacks in Florida left one person dead and two others injured, including a minor. The first alligator attack occurred in the Rainbow River…
NEW YORK (AP) — Saks Global, the parent company of Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and Bergdorf Goodman, officially emerged…