Playset Fundraiser Helps Young Cancer Fighter
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Virginia nonprofit is working to bring a bit of relief to a local family as their young son continues his fight against leukemia. The Roc…
Erlanger adding major expansion to East campus
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A major expansion is coming soon to Erlanger East on Gunbarrel Road. The multimillion-dollar project will add new facilities and beds. Tyler Winks Executive…
Volunteers Needed for Cemetery Flag Placement
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- As Memorial Day approaches, local groups are preparing to honor our nation's fallen. Retired Navy Captain Mickey McCamish put out a call this week requesting volunteers. They will be placing American flags at gravesites in the…
Reaction to Tennessee redistricting, explusions
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We are hearing reaction to the recent expulsion of some Tennessee House Democrats from committees. That decision was made by Republican Speaker of the House Cameron Sexton…
Cisco leads Wall Street to more records and the Dow back to 50,000
NEW YORK (AP) - The U.S. stock market rose to more records after Cisco Systems joined the parade of companies reporting fatter profits for the start of 2026 than analysts expected. The S&P 500 climbed 0.8% Thursday to set an…
Dalton Parks and Recreation Department dedicates new 15-court pickleball complex
The Dalton Parks and Recreation Department (DPRD) has dedicated a new 15-court pickleball complex at James Brown Park.…
CENTCOM chief tells senators Iran's hold on Strait of Hormuz has weakened, but threats remain
Washington — The head of U.S. forces in the…
Workers are getting paid to teach AI how to do their jobs
Artificial intelligence developers want to know what you know. Leading makers of generative AI tools are hiring people with a wide range of skills and expertise, from Hollywood screenwriters to hiking enthusiasts, to train their…
Honda records its first-ever annual loss on a costly EV strategy
TOKYO (AP) — Honda racked up a 423.9 billion yen ($2.7 billion) loss Thursday, the first-ever full year loss for the Japanese automaker, acknowledging heavy costs for its electric-vehicle plans, stemming from President Donald Trump’s pro-U.S. policies. The Japanese automaker…
HCEMS launches whole blood program to bring lifesaving transfusions directly to trauma scenes
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) At the Blood Assurance Warehouse in Chattanooga, community leaders and emergency officials unveiled a new program they say could change…
Blue-green diamond called the "world's rarest" sells for record $17.3 million at auction
A 5.5-carat triangular-cut diamond billed as the largest fancy…
Weather Update: Thursday May 14, 2026
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Thursday: Sunny, dry, mild. Highs: mid 70's. Winds: N @ 5-10 MPH. Overnight:Mostly clear. Dry. Chilly. Lows: high 40's. Winds: N @ 5 MPH then calm. Friday: Sunny, dry, warmer. Highs: high…
Georgia gas tax suspension set to expire as drivers weigh relief at the pump against road funding
Georgia's state gas tax, which helps fund road projects and transportation services across the state, could once again become a larger issue for drivers as Gov. Brian Kemp's temporary suspension of the tax…
Trump, Xi agree that the Strait of Hormuz "must remain open," White House says
President Trump and China's Xi Jinping met Thursday and agreed that the Strait of Hormuz "must remain open" and that Iran "can never have a nuclear weapon," according to the White House. The Iran war had been slated to be…
Retail sales growth slowed in April from March as higher gas cost leaves less room for nonessentials
NEW YORK (AP) - Shoppers pulled back on spending in April as higher gas prices fueled by the Iran war meant less money left over for some nonessentials like clothing and furniture. Retail sales rose 0.5% in April, a slowdown…
Expansion to come to Erlanger East Hospital
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Erlanger has announced plans for a major expansion and renovation project at Erlanger East Hospital. Erlanger says the centerpiece of…
Anakeesta debuts glass Gondolas next weekend
GATLINBURG, Tennessee (WDEF) - A Gatlinburg attraction announces the date for their new gondola rides. Anakeesta will open a new season on May 22 with what they call the world's only all-glass gondola system. You will get on the ride…
Bear kills worker at uranium mining company's facility in Canada, forcing operations to shut down
Toronto — A 27-year-old man was killed in a black bear attack over the weekend in northern Saskatchewan, according to local authorities and his employer. The attack happened about 53 miles northeast of Points North Landing in central Saskatchewan, the province's…
City of East Ridge announces changes coming to Belvoir Avenue in the “S” Curves
EAST RIDGE -- The City of East Ridge is advising locals of planned roadway safety improvements scheduled to take place on Thursday May 14, 2026 on Belvoir Avenue between Fountain Avenue and…
TSEC Brings State and National Championships to Chattanooga
Chattanooga TN (WDEF)Championship sports are taking over Chattanooga this May as The Sports & Events Corporation, also known as TSEC, brings five major state and national events to the…
Georgia expands medical marijuana access, allows vaping for patients with newly-signed law
A bill expanding medical marijuana access in Georgia is now law after being signed by Gov. Brian Kemp. The governor signed Senate Bill 220, also known as the "Putting Georgia's Patients First Act," on…
Meta launches WhatsApp ‘incognito’ mode to address privacy concerns for AI chats
LONDON (AP) — Meta Platforms said Wednesday it’s rolling out an “incognito” mode for WhatsApp users to have private conversations with its AI chatbot, a move intended to ease privacy concerns about sensitive information that users share in chats. The social media company said…
East Side Schoolyard Project Completed
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Community leaders gathered Tuesday morning at East Side Elementary School for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of the East Side Community Schoolyard. The project marks the…
Producer prices shot up 6%, adding to pressure on companies to raise prices for customers
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. wholesale inflation came in hot last month. Producer prices rose 6% from a year earlier, most since December 2022, as the 10-week Iran war pushed up energy prices and put pressure on companies to pass along…