The number of people in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody declined by 12% from a record-high in January to the end of March, data released by the agency on Thursday shows, driven largely by a decline in detentions of those without criminal…
A U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz took effect at 10 a.m. EDT. It was not immediately clear if the U.S. Navy ships had begun their…
NEW YORK (AP) - Oil prices are back above $100 per barrel, and stock markets are falling worldwide after 21 hours of ceasefire talks failed to end the war with Iran. But Monday’s moves are more modest than many of…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hear ye, hear ye! For the first time in history, Chattanooga will step back in time for a day filled with royalty, knights, jesters, and plenty of…
By WILL WEISSERT, JOSH BOAK and NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) - U.S.-born Pope Leo XIV pushed back Monday on President Donald Trump’s broadside against him over the U.S.-Israel war in…
By SAMY MAGDY Associated Press CAIRO (AP) - Iran threatened ports in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman after the U.S. announced a blockade on Iran's ports and coastline.…
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) - Young athletes in Ringgold had the opportunity to learn from the pros this afternoon. An Atlanta Braves Youth Baseball and Softball…
GRUNDY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jerri Green spoke to voters in Grundy County this afternoon, focusing on key issues impacting Tennesseans. During the event,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Outdoor Festival brought the community together at the Choo Choo Gardens and along Station Street, celebrating all things outdoors in the Scenic City.…
SMYRNA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved use of force incident. According to the TBI, on Saturday the Smyrna Police Department responded to a call regarding a domestic disturbance…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Saturday at 3:06 p.m., the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) responded to a person shot in the 3900 block of Rogers Road. According to CPD, when arriving, officers found a 17-year-old male victim with non-fatal gunshot…
Samir Madani, the co-founder of Tankertrackers.com, told AP that the monitoring group used imagery from the European Space Agency’s Copernicus-2 satellite to identify the types of Iranian oil tankers present in the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend. They identified 10…
Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf posted a map of gas stations near the White House, saying, "Enjoy the current pump figures." "With the so-called 'blockade', Soon you'll be nostalgic for $4–$5 gas," Qalibaf said on X. As the situation in…
Workers at one of the nation’s largest meatpacking plants who staged a multiweek strike have reached an agreement with plant owner JBS USA, the company and labor union representatives announced Sunday. The Swift Beef Co. plant in Greeley, Colorado, will return to…
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. — Pop the hood and skip the price tag—students at Southern Adventist University put their skills to work for the community this weekend. The university’s automotive program offered free vehicle inspections Sunday at the Samaritan Center in Ooltewah,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A new bookstore, coffee shop, and art gallery is officially open on Chattanooga’s Southside. Pennington’s marked its grand opening Saturday, introducing a multi-use space designed…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The 13th annual Autism Celebration Walk was held Saturday at Coolidge Park, bringing together members of the community for a day centered on autism acceptance. The…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Satuday night around 11:49 p.m., the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) responded to an an apartment fire on the 1100 block of Grove Street. According to CFD, when arriving…
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Sunday: Sunny, dry, warm, windy. Winds: S @ 5-10, gusts to 20 MPH. Highs: mid 80's. Overnight: Mostly cloudy. Mild. Lows: near 60. Winds: S @ 5 MPH. Monday: Cloud/Sun Mix. Dry,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - While corgis took over the streets, the Community Association of Historic St. Elmo gave residents another reason to celebrate with a chance to shop…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The streets of St. Elmo were packed with paws and people as community members and their corgis showed off their costumes and charm…
PUTNAM COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has arrested an attorney charged with theft. According to the TBI, agents began investigating allegations of theft involving James Hargis, who was acting as a licensed attorney. Throughout their…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- Good attendance is key for any student looking to do well in school. That logic is why truancy laws are in place to make attendance…
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF)- A man has been convicted of murder in a 2024 arson case at an Athens church. A McMinn…