Job growth expected to be slow in Chattanooga area
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Will there be more jobs coming to the Chattanooga area? With inflation tied to high gas prices and other factors, many are asking what…
Two different versions of voucher testing bill pass Tennessee legislature
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF)- Two different versions of the bill that would change testing requirements for private schools that take one kind of voucher in the state…
Large Crowds Mark Mr. T’s Opening
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) - Large crowds and long lines took over Ooltewah as Mr. T’s Pizza opened its second location with a three-day grand opening celebration. The…
Weather Update: Thursday April 23, 2026
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Thursday: Mostly sunny. Warm. Highs: mid 80's. Winds: SW @ 5-10 MPH. Overnight: Mostly clear. Cool. Dry. Lows: mid/high 50's. Winds: near calm. Friday: Mostly sunny. Warm. Highs: mid 80's. Winds: S/SW…
Nearly 208,000 heated socks sold at Costco are recalled after customers report burns
Nearly 208,000 pairs of heated socks sold at Costco are being recalled after…
LaGuardia firefighter heard 'stop, stop, stop' before deadly crash but didn't know who it was for
NEW YORK (AP) - A firefighter whose truck collided with an Air Canada jet last month on a runway at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, killing both pilots, heard an air traffic controller warn “stop, stop, stop” but didn't know who…
Pope urges US and Iran to return to peace talks, condemns capital punishment
ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) - Pope Leo XIV urged the United States and Iran to return to talks to end the war Thursday and condemned capital punishment, in a wide-ranging press conference en route home from his trip to…
Average US long-term mortgage rate slips to 6.23%, its third weekly drop
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate dropped for the third week in a row, easing borrowing costs for prospective homebuyers as the spring homebuying season rolls on. The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate fell to 6.23% from 6.3% last…
JetBlue used customers' personal data to set ticket prices, lawsuit alleges
A new lawsuit alleges that JetBlue collected customers' personal data without their consent and used it to set ticket prices. The proposed class action, filed by New York resident Andrew Phillips, accuses JetBlue of tracking his information as he was…
Iran’s judiciary chief touts the country’s show of force in the Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s judiciary chief, Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejehi, said on X that the country’s armed forces were demonstrating strength in the Strait of Hormuz, citing what he described as a Revolutionary Guard “mosquito fleet” of speedboats and underwater drones, along with action…
Judge approves $425 million Capital One settlement. Here's what customers should know.
A judge has approved a $425 million settlement in a lawsuit alleging that Capital One paid lower interest rates on older savings accounts while offering higher rates on a similar product. The settlement approval…
US stocks edge back from their records and oil prices yo-yo
NEW YORK (AP) - The U.S. stock market is edging back from its all-time high following mixed profit reports from Tesla and other big companies. Oil prices are yo-yoing on continued uncertainty about what will happen next in the war…
Chemical leak at a West Virginia plant kills 2 people and sends 30 more to hospitals, officials say
INSTITUTE, W.Va. (AP) — A chemical leak at a West Virginia silver recovery business on Wednesday killed two people and sent about 30 others to hospitals, including one in serious condition, authorities said. The…
Justice Department eases restrictions on some marijuana products
Washington — The Justice Department announced Thursday that it has issued an order rescheduling certain marijuana products to a lower drug classification, while moving to expedite the process to reclassify marijuana more broadly. The order was signed by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche…
Hawk Hill Plans Await Approval
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The future of AT&T Field is under consideration as the Chattanooga Sports Authority weighs next steps for the site following the Chattanooga Lookouts’ departure, while River City…
Grill for a cause with the 11th Annual Battle Below the Clouds
President & CEO of Ruby Falls Hugh Morrow joins News 12's Chip Chapman as they get ready to host the 11th annual Battle Below the Clouds BBQ event…
Rope rescue conducted for elderly man who fell 50ft
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - An elderly man is rescued after falling 50 feet at Missionary Ridge. Chattanooga Firefighters responded to call at 310 N Crest Road on Missionary Ridge at 8:19 PM where they…
Business owners at northshore incubator say they are still against move to Franklin-Roberts
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- It’s been over a week since plans were announced to move Hamilton County’s Small Business Incubator to the Franklin-Roberts Future…
US stocks rally to records, but Brent oil also tops $100 on worries about the Iran war
NEW YORK (AP) - The U.S. stock market rallied to more records Wednesday after GE Vernova, Boston Scientific and other big companies joined the parade reporting fatter profits for the start of the year than analysts expected. But caution still…
The Gates Foundation is reviewing its Epstein ties as released emails raise questions for funders
NEW YORK (AP) — The Gates Foundation is reviewing its ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the global health funder confirmed Wednesday, as its only remaining founder faces mounting scrutiny over his appearances in Justice Department documents related to its investigation of…
Chemical leak at a West Virginia plant kills 2 people and sends 19 more to hospital, officials say
INSTITUTE, W.Va. (AP) — A chemical leak at a West Virginia plant killed two people and sent 19 others to the hospital, authorities said. The leak occurred at the Catalyst Refiners plant, a silver recovery business in Institute, as workers…
Gov. Kemp declares State of Emergency in response to South Georgia wildfires
GEORGIA -- Governor Brian Kemp has declared a State of Emergency for 91 Georgia counties in response to the ongoing wildfires in South Georgia. The State of Emergency will remain in effect for 30 days,…
DOJ readies up to $3.5 billion in law enforcement grants, 1 year after steep cuts elsewhere
Washington — The Justice Department is preparing to solicit applications for up to $3.5 billion in grants to pay for mostly immigration-related law enforcement programs, equipment and personnel, multiple sources familiar with the plans told CBS News. The grant solicitations, most…
Trump administration and Spirit Airlines in advanced discussions over bailout, sources say
The Trump administration is in advanced discussions with budget carrier Spirit Airlines about a bailout, sources familiar with the negotiations told CBS News. The financing package could include a loan of up to $500 million, in exchange…