Catoosa County Firefighters support 'Fill the Boot' campaign
FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. (WDEF) - Catoosa County firefighters are out in the community this week supporting a long-standing tradition.…
K-9 Teams compete in Regional Trials in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - K-9 teams from across the Southeast are in Chattanooga this week for a major regional competition and certification event. Handlers and their dogs from…
Charlie Kirk Act advances to governor's desk after passing Tennessee House
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF)- The bill named after the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk will be heading to Tennessee Governor Bill Lee's desk. It did not…
What's Right With Our Schools: Eastgate Library Young Authors
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Being a good writer is a great skill to have. But you need to work at it. Third through 8th grade students are…
Consequences of blockade could be far-reaching
Blockading portions of the Strait of Hormuz is likely intended to pressure Iran, which has exported millions of barrels of oil since the war began. Much of it has likely been carried by so-called "dark transits" that evade Western sanctions…
Oil prices ease back from their morning spurts as US stocks rally on a still hopeful Wall Street
NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. stocks climbed as hope remains on Wall Street that the global economy can still avoid a worst-case scenario because of the U.S.-Iran war. The S&P 500 rallied…
McDonald's to start selling refreshers and crafted sodas nationwide in May
McDonald's is giving its beverage lineup a jolt, adding "refreshers" and "crafted sodas" to its menu. The new offerings will appear on menus starting in May, while the fast-food giant will also introduce energy…
Brush fire stopped near propane tank
On Sunday April 12, 2026, Haletown Fire and Rescue responded to a brush fire at 570 Hale’s Bar Road. Upon arrival, they found tires and playground equipment adjacent to a home on fire, which was next to a propane…
Oil hovers just under $100, though US stocks hold steady on hopes for US-Iran talks
NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices are hovering just under $100 per barrel on Monday after 21 hours of ceasefire talks failed to end the U.S.-Iran war. But U.S. stocks are nevertheless holding steady in an indication that…
Local road closures that could impact drivers
Several road closures will be taking place that could impact drivers in our area. Details are as follows, according to the Office of the Hamilton County Mayor. Thatch Road: Thatch Road will…
Chattanooga Airport to conduct full scale aircraft emergency drill
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- The Chattanooga Airport will be conducting a full-scale aircraft disaster drill at The Chattanooga Airport on Tuesday morning, April 14, 2026. They say beginning at 9:00 a.m., the mock exercise will simulate the crash of a jet…
Beef, that all-American food, is getting harder for Americans to afford
While the cost of other food staples, like eggs, has sunk in the last year, ground beef prices remain searingly high. Data from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis shows that ground beef prices were $6.70 a…
Iranian defense spokesperson warns foreign intervention in Strait of Hormuz could worsen energy instability
An Iranian defense spokesperson pushed back against the U.S. blockade on Monday, warning that foreign military action in the Strait of Hormuz "would escalate the crisis and instability in global energy security," according to Iranian state media. "Iran, based on…
ICE detained fewer non-criminals since Minnesota crackdown, driving a decline in detention population, data shows
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…
U.S. imposes blockade on Strait of Hormuz, Iranian ports
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…
Oil prices rise back above $100 and stocks slip worldwide as hopes recede on the US-Iran war
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…
Revelry and merriment comes to Coolidge Park for the first ever Chattanooga Renassiance Faire!
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…
Pope Leo says he does not fear Trump, citing Gospel as he pushes back in feud over Iran war
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…
US military says it will blockade Iran's ports as ship traffic appears to halt in Strait of Hormuz
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.…
Young Athletes learn from the pros at Braves Clinic in Ringgold
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) - Young athletes in Ringgold had the opportunity to learn from the pros this afternoon. An Atlanta Braves Youth Baseball and Softball…
Gubernatorial Candidate Jerri Green addresses voters in Grundy County
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 Outdoor Festival celebrates the Scenic City
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.…
TBI investigates circumstances leading to an officer-involved use of force incident
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…
One teen shot after conversation turns into a struggle
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…