Hunter Museum Helps Teens Get Creative
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Teens got a hands-on outlet to express their creativity today. The Hunter Art Museum hosts programs for…
U.S. says it won't extend key trade deal with Canada and Mexico
The U.S. has decided not to extend a key trade pact with Canada and Mexico, according to the Office of the United States Trade Representative. July 1 was the deadline for the three countries to decide whether to extend the…
2 Empire State Building climbers in custody after apparently getting engaged at the top
Two people climbed to the very top of New York City's Empire State Building, unfurled a banner,…
French shipping company CMA CGM Group to buy FedEx’ logistics arm for $1.4B
NEW YORK (AP) — French container shipping company CMA CGM Group said Wednesday it will buy FedEx Supply Chain, the third-party logistics subsidiary of FedEx for $1.4 billion, as it works to expand in the U.S. CMA CGM Group said…
Six Flags Over Georgia's newest rollercoaster going out of service for rest of 2026
Six Flags Over Georgia's newest roller coaster is going out of service for the rest of…
Woman survives falling 1,500 feet down Mount Shasta
A woman suffered several injuries but survived falling 1,500 feet down California's Mount Shasta on Sunday, officials said. The climber, 31, was attempting to ascend the mountain, which is technically a stratovolcano with the second-highest peak in the Cascades, according to the…
3 people die of asphyxiation during Mexico City celebrations after World Cup win
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican health authorities said Wednesday that three people died of asphyxiation during massive celebrations in downtown Mexico City after the national team’s victory over Ecuador secured a place in the World Cup Round of…
EPB launches new 5 Gig service
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- EPB has expanded fiber optic services with the launch of new 5 Gig internet, now available throughout its service area. They say the latest addition to its suite of speed tiers from 300 Mbps to 25 Gig,…
New student loan rules take effect July 1. Here's what borrowers should know.
Major changes to federal student loan rules take effect on Wednesday, July 1, that will limit how much Americans can borrow and their repayment options. The overhaul, made under the 2025 "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," will affect millions of people who take out…
Stocks drift lower on Wall Street as rising bond yields increase pressure
NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. stock indexes are drifting lower as higher yields in the bond market turn up the pressure. The S&P 500 slipped 0.5% early Wednesday and was heading toward its eighth loss in the last 11 days.…
Time Capsule Opens After Decades
DALTON, GA. (WDEF) - Whitfield County officially kicked off its weeklong celebration of America’s 250th anniversary Tuesday by opening a time capsule that had been sealed for 50 years. The capsule,…
McMinn Regional Humane Society releases urgent dog adoption list
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF) - The McMinn Regional Humane Society has released a new SOS adoption list as the shelter continues to struggle with overcrowding. Due to an…
Spain departs from the City of Chattanooga heading to Los Angeles
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - It's a bittersweet day for local soccer fans as Spain has officially departed Chattanooga. Earlier today, News 12 was outside the…
Weather Update: TUESDAY JUNE 30, 2026
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Mostly clear / hazy, humid. Lows: mid/high 70's. Winds: near calm. Wednesday: Sunny and hot. Scattered thunderstorms. Highs: mid/high 90's. Heat index: 106. Winds: NW @ 5 MPH. Overnight: Early scattered…
Keep Pets Safe This Holiday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Fireworks may be a holiday tradition, but they can be terrifying for pets. McKamey Animal Center says the days around the Fourth of July are some of…
US stocks rally and claw back some of their losses for June
NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. stocks rose and trimmed their losses in what had been a rocky June. The S&P 500 gained 0.8% Tuesday, though it still fell to its first losing month following two fabulous ones. The Dow Jones…
Waste collection schedule for the 4th of July holiday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Garbage and Recycle collection scheduled for Friday, July 3rd 2026, will be collected as normal, according to the Chattanooga Public Works. There will be no changes to the collection…
Supreme Court strikes down coordinated campaign spending limits
Washington — The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down federal limits on the amount of money a political committee can spend in coordination with federal candidates, further unwinding restrictions on the flow of money into congressional campaigns just months ahead of the midterm…
Tuition hikes approved at UT campuses by Board of Trustees
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…
400 Ashland Terrace to Tacoma Avenue to close for utility work
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…
U.S.-Iran communication line "not a military-to-military hotline," says Iran
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…
Consumer confidence ticks up as gas prices fall but Americans remain gloomy about the economy
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,…
Body of suspected bear attack victim found on mountain in Japan as deadly encounters continue
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…
Lookouts surpass 2025 attendance total
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…