Interstellar comet that zoomed past Earth could be oldest and coldest object ever seen in solar system, astronomers say
An interstellar comet that blazed…
Man falls to his death during rock concert at Madison Square Garden
NEW YORK (AP) — A 51-year-old Connecticut man fell to his death from an…
Record stash of cocaine found buried underground in Australia
Australian police seized a record 3 tons of cocaine hidden in plastic tubs buried…
Weather Update: MONDAY JUNE 22, 2026
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Monday: Mostly cloudy, windy, warm. Scattered showers and thunderstorms through the day. High: mid/high 80's. Winds: SW @ 5-15 MPH, gusts to 25 MPH. Overnight: Mostly cloudy, windy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.…
Trump plan would increase citizenship application fee by $570
The Trump administration unveiled a plan Monday that would charge legal immigrants seeking U.S. citizenship $570 more in application fees while eliminating waivers and fee reductions for low-income applicants. The proposed regulation by U.S.…
TN hands out Milkweed seeds for National Pollinator Week
Tennessee is once again handing out packets of Milkweed seeds for National Pollinator Week. The name may not be very impressive, but the colorful orange blooms are. They are popular with a variety of pollinators, particularly Monarch Butterflies. TDOT send…
Average gas prices rise nearly 9 cents in Chattanooga
Average gasoline prices in Chattanooga have risen 8.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.38/g on June 22, 2026, according to GasBuddy's survey of 170 stations in Chattanooga. GasBuddy says prices…
Florida's Alligator Alcatraz shutting down permanently, sources say
Companies hired by the state to operate Alligator Alcatraz were notified Monday morning to begin "full demobilization" of the facility, quietly bringing an ignominious close a $1.2 billion experiment that had once been hailed…
US stocks hold near their records as trading resumes on Wall Street after a holiday weekend
NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. stocks are drifting near their records after trading resumed following a three-day weekend for Wall Street. The S&P 500 edged up 0.2% early Monday. The index is coming off its 11th winning week in the…
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation
London — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Monday that he was resigning from his position as the leader of the ruling Labour Party, which will also see him replaced as the country's leader. Starmer has…
Hamilton County Mayor and Senator speak on challenges ahead of Governor's Race
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Saturday night, three Republican gubernatorial candidates campaigned at the Hamilton County Republican Party's annual Lincoln Day Dinner. The event brought…
One dead after being found in critical condition and transported to the hospital
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Sunday, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) is investigating a single-vehicle crash with a fatality that occurred in the 600 Block of Lee Pike. According to…
Tennessee Republican gubernatorial candidates campaign at annual Lincoln Day Dinner
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - News 12 spoke with three Republicans hoping to become Tennessee's next governor. Each candidate discussed their vision for the state's future at…
Rock City kicks off Summer with Dog Days of Summer event
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Rock City kicked off the start of summer with its annual Dog Days of Summer event, giving visitors the opportunity to…
Bessie Smith Cultural Center hosts the 2026 Big Nine Music Fest
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The community came together as the Bessie Smith Cultural Center hosted the 2026 Big 9 Music Fest. The free event celebrated…
Five people charged following human trafficking investigation
HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) - According to TBI, five individuals have been arrested following a human trafficking investigation in Middle Tennessee. TBI says that on June 11th and 12th, investigators attempted to recover victims of human trafficking in the Sumner County…
Residents gather in Chattanooga to Celebrate Juneteenth
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Communities across the nation celebrated Juneteenth, commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Juneteenth marks the historic day in 1865 when Union troops…
Hundreds watch USA beat Australia at Soccer Live watch party
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hundreds braved the heat to cheer on the USA men’s soccer team in their World Cup match versus Australia on…
HCS to no longer issue elementary and middle school students individual laptops
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hamilton County Schools have made a policy change regarding technology. The board approved that change as schools will no…
Spain gets ready for second World Cup Match
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Spain held their final preparations in Chattanooga today before their second match of the World Cup. La Roja is looking for some…
1 dead after trains collide in England, British Transport Police says
One person has died and a number of people are injured after two trains collided north of London on Friday, British Transport Police and a United Kingdom official said. British Transport Police said its officers were continuing to respond to…
The Trump administration says it is cutting student loan interest. Not everyone qualifies.
The Education Department on Thursday said it is temporarily cutting interest rates for some federal student loan borrowers, a move aimed at easing repayment costs as delinquencies climb to their highest level in six years. The reduction – a temporary shave of…
Trump presents the Medal of Honor to 3 veterans for heroism in Vietnam and Afghanistan
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump gave the Medal of Honor to three veterans on Thursday, honoring acts of heroism that saved lives and repelled enemy forces in Vietnam and Afghanistan. Trump bestowed the military’s highest honor on Marine Corps Maj. James Capers Jr.…
Scientists discover new parasite in jungle that preys on insect-killing "zombie fungus"
Malaysian scientists have discovered a new species of parasitic fungus…