Pops on the River kicks off
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga is celebrating in a special way today at Coolidge Park. The entire nation is gearing up for the 250th anniversary of the signing of the declaration of independence. Pops on…
Extreme Heat has climate scientists sounding the alarm
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- With heat advisories across the southeast, it’s downright dangerous to be outside in some places of the country. This heat wave across the United States and Europe has climate scientists…
Voter registration deadline is July 7
The last day to register to vote for the August 6th State and Federal Primary and County General Election is Tuesday, July 7th, according to the Hamilton County Election Commission. They say residents may register…
Tick season is expected to be worse than normal as ER visits rise in much of the U.S.
This summer tick season is expected to be worse than usual. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports the highest rate of emergency room visits from tick bites since 2017 across most of the country. "It's definitely concerning to see new…
US employers still reluctant to add many jobs as hiring slows in June
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. employers slowed hiring last month and added only 57,000 jobs, less than half the previous month’s total and a sign companies still have a cautious economic outlook. The Labor Department said Thursday that the unemployment rate…
StubHub accused of failing to deliver pricey World Cup tickets
World Cup fans who thought they had bought pricey match tickets at the ongoing soccer tournament are suing StubHub, alleging that the ticket broker failed to deliver them. Plaintiffs in a proposed class-action lawsuit filed in Manhattan…
Mckamey Animal Center joins BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters® adoption event
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- BISSELL Pet Foundation is bringing back its signature Empty the Shelters® adoption event from July 5–26, 2026, according to the McKamey Animal Center (MAC). They say during the event, BISSELL Pet Foundation will sponsor reduced adoption fees…
Hamilton County data center moratorium formally introduced
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The resolution that would formally prohibit new data centers in unincorporated Hamilton County has been introduced. Mayor Weston Wamp introduced that moratorium Wednesday…
Permit obtained by AP shows schedule for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding
NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding is slated to begin at 5 p.m. Friday at New York’s Madison Square Garden and could last until 4 a.m. the next morning, according to a copy of a city permit obtained…
FBI orders field offices to send analysts to Atlanta for 2020 election investigation, sources say
The FBI is ramping up its investigation into the 2020 election results in Fulton County, Georgia, by ordering field offices across the country to send investigative analysts to Atlanta to help evaluate thousands of records, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter.…
Shark attack on Alabama teen inspires the start of a national alert system
Lulu Gribbin was 15 when she survived a shark attack off the coast of Florida. She…
Patriotic Celebration Brings History Alive
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - This year’s Independence Day edition of TVFCU Riverfront Nights is putting history in the spotlight as it partners with America 250 for a full day of patriotic…
16 children rescued from Ohio home were ‘almost feral,’ authorities say
HAMDEN, Ohio (AP)…
You can start contributing to a Trump Account starting July 4. Here's what to know.
Americans can begin contributing to a Trump Account on July 4, when the new tax-deferred investment accounts officially launch. Starting Saturday, parents, guardians, employers and other contributors can deposit money into a child's Trump Account, also known as a 530A…
Venezuelan security guard pulled alive from building basement 8 days after twin quakes
CATIA LA MAR, Venezuela (AP) — Rescuers pulled a 43-year-old security guard alive from a collapsed basement early Thursday, ending a grueling days-long operation that became a symbol of hope after the devastation of twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela eight…
Wall Street rises toward the finish of its best week in nearly 2 months after bond yields relax
U.S. stocks are holding relatively steady after the latest update on the job market suggested the Federal Reserve may feel less pressure to hike interest rates. The S&P 500 rose 0.3% early Thursday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 258…
Boy driving truck crashes into group of Thai monks, killing 8 and injuring 14
An 11-year-old boy crashed a pickup truck into a group of monks on a pilgrimage walk in northeastern Thailand on Thursday, killing eight, officials said. A total of 35 monks from Mukdahan province, about 600 kilometers northeast of the capital…
Venue Request Hearing Pushed Back
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A hearing on whether former police chief Celeste Murphy can have her criminal trial moved out of Hamilton County has been delayed. The hearing, which had been…
Fatal crash in Graysville
RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hickman Lane is now open to traffic following a deadly single-vehicle crash that left two dead. Graysville Police Department responded to a crash on Wednesday where the vehicle, occupied by…
Neal confesses to murder in forensic interview played in preliminary hearing
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF)- "I'm going to give you one…
Plan Hamilton narrowly approved by Hamilton County Commission
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hamilton County Commission approved a controversial growth plan Wednesday evening. Plan Hamilton was passed by a six to five vote. It sets new…
Weather Update: THURSDAY JULY 2, 2026
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Early scattered thunderstorms, then mostly clear / hazy, humid. Lows: mid/high 70's. Winds: near calm. Thursday: Sunny and hot. Scattered thunderstorms. Highs: high 90's. Heat index: 106. Winds: NW @ 5…
Hunter Museum Helps Teens Get Creative
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Teens got a hands-on outlet to express…
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…