Phase two of One Westside breaks ground
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The next phase of the Chattanooga Westside redevelopment broke…
Dow soars as many as 1,000 points and oil prices fall sharply on hopes for an end to the Iran war
NEW YORK (AP) - Relief is ripping through financial markets Monday after President Donald Trump said the United States has talked with Iran about a possible end to their war. Oil prices are easing, and stock prices are jumping on…
Historic Hawaii floods leave 2,000 people without power
More than 2,000 people remained without power Sunday afternoon after Hawaii suffered its worst flooding in more than 20 years when heavy rains fell across the islands. Heavy rains fell on soil already saturated by downpours…
Jury finds Elon Musk liable for misleading investors during Twitter purchase
A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company for $44 billion. But it absolved him of some fraud…
Oil prices ease and stocks jump after Trump says Iran is talking with the US, despite Iran's denials
NEW YORK (AP) - Relief is ripping through financial markets after President Donald Trump said the United States has talked with Iran about a possible end to their war, despite Iran’s denials. Oil prices are falling sharply, and stock prices…
Chattanooga State names Dr. Karen Eastman Vice President of Academic Affairs
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Chattanooga State Community College has selected Dr. Karen Eastman its new Vice President of Academic Affairs. Dr. Eastman joined ChattState in 2003 as an adjunct faculty member before becoming a…
US won't strike Iran's power plants for 5 days, extending Trump deadline on reopening Hormuz strait
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - President Donald Trump extended his deadline for Iran to reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz to international shipping, saying Monday that the U.S. would hold…
4 ambulances from Jewish group set on fire in London in suspected antisemitic hate crime
An aerial view shows fire services monitoring the scene after four Hatzola ambulances were set on fire overnight next to Machzike Hadath Synagogue, on March 23, 2026 in the Golders Green area of London. Police said…
Federal immigration agents seen at Atlanta airport after Trump order amid during partial shutdown
ATLANTA (AP) — Federal immigration officers have been seen at an airport in Atlanta after President Donald Trump said he’d deploy agents to supplement the Transportation Security Administration during a government shutdown that has caused long…
2 pilots killed as plane and fire-rescue truck collide at New York's LaGuardia Airport, officials say
Two pilots were killed and dozens of people were injured at New York's…
Red Tails part of the ground displays at Wings Over North Gerogia
ROME, Georgia (WDEF) - You won't have to always look up at Wings Over North Georgia. There will also be flying displays on the ground. One is a multi-faceted educational tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen of World War II. You…
Air Canada flight collides with a Port Authority vehicle at New York's LaGuardia Airport
ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK (AP) - An Air Canada regional jet struck a firetruck on the runway of New York’s LaGuardia Airport late Sunday, crushing the front nose of the plane, according to authorities and…
One teen dead after a homicide on South Germantown Rd
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Police Department is investigating a shooting that left a teenager dead and another injured early Sunday morning. At 2:06 a.m., CPD officers responded to a reported shooting in the zero block of South Germantown…
District 14 runoff debate between Fuller and Harris held in Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. (WDEF) - Today, the Congressional District 14 special election runoff debate took place in Atlanta, between candidates Clay Fuller and Shawn Harris. News…
Two arrested after gunfire in Coolidge Park
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Saturday night around 9:21 p.m., Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) officers responded to reports of gunfire at 150 River St. According to CPD multiple people were seen running from the area after the gunfire. They…
Battle of the Badges fundraising competition raises $5,200 dollars
RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - For the past few weekends, we have been following how the Rhea County Animal shelter has turned a regular 5K to raise…
Hiker rescued sustained a traumatic injury on the Cumberland Trail
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Saturday evening, Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management (HCOEM) agencies respond to another hiking accident at 6:00 p.m. on Cumberland Trail. According to HCOEM, a group of hikers called 9-1-1 reporting another hiker had…
Tickets sold out for Fast and Furriest 5k
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Humane Educational Society is hosting its second annual Fast and Furriest run this Sunday (3/22) at Greenway Farms. The event kicks off at…
Unattended cooking causes overnight kitchen fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Early Saturday morning at 1:07 a.m., Chattanooga family was displaced by an overnight kitchen fire that got out of hand. According to the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) firefighters responded…
Hiker rescued after falling off Signal Point trail
UPDATE: SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) - After speaking with the Signal Mountain Police Department, they have confirmed that the male hiker has passed away. They say he was an active member of the Air Force. As of right now,…
How you can watch a Special Electon runoff debate on Sunday
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - Republican Clay Fuller and Democrat Shawn Harris will square off in a debate for the Special Election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress. They are the two candidates to make it to the runoff on…
Transgender bill sparks concerns over patient privacy
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A bill concerning the future of transgender care in Tennessee is stirring controversy. "Do you think that those decisions will stop with trans people? I’ve got…
Developers assert construction around Erlanger Park is on schedule, Mayor Wamp's office says they disagree
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Developers have responded to recent criticisms of the progress of construction around Erlanger Park from Hamilton County Attorney Janie Varnell. In a letter we obtained, they say they are meeting target goals for development around the stadium,…
Melvin Evans murder trial enters day four
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Defense and Prosecution gave their closing arguments today in the murder trial of Melvin Evans. Mr. Evans is accused of shooting and killing Kenneth…