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…
Weather Update: TUESDAY JUNE 30, 2026
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Tuesday: Sunny and hot. Highs: mid/high 90's. Heat index: 106. Winds: NW @ 5 MPH. Overnight: Mostly clear / hazy, humid. Lows: mid/high 70's. Winds: near calm. Wednesday: Sunny and hot. Scattered…
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…
Mayor Wamp proposes one-year moratorium on data centers in unincorporated Hamilton County
MORE: Commissioners who spoke alongside Mayor Wamp on Tuesday morning were supportive of this proposal. Commissioner Steve Highlander, who represents a lot of…
Michigan parents charged with murder in death of 7-year-old son who weighed 255 pounds
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…
Survivors of Venezuela earthquakes pulled from rubble as rescue teams continue desperate search
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.…
Supreme Court upholds state laws banning transgender girls and women from school athletic teams
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…
US stocks are drifting to the close of a weak June
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 recalls more than 741,000 vehicles because faulty park system can lead to rollaways
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…
What's Right With Our Schools: ArtsBuild Tech Goes Home Program
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…
McMinn Regional Humane Society hosts dog food giveaway
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 invites the community to first Fourth of July Drone Show
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - With the Fourth of July just days away, several counties across our area are preparing to celebrate America's 250th…
Developers say there is plan to keep Head of the Hooch in Chattanooga for 2027 event
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…
US stocks rise and recover some of their losses from a rare losing week
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…
ArtsBuild unveils voter guide for upcoming elections
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…
Iran war has cost Americans $1,000 per household, economist estimates
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…