Behind the Curtain: Escapology Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - After spending an hour either bumping heads with your friends or scratching your head in confusion, the escape out of an escape room is a thrilling, and…
US gas prices fall below $4 for 1st time since March, but still 25% higher than last year
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. gas prices fell below $4 a gallon on average Thursday, but just barely. It is the first time since March that the average cost for a regular gallon has been that low. Prices fell overnight…
Increase in ships transiting Strait of Hormuz
At least 10 commercial vessels were tracked transiting the Strait of Hormuz Thursday morning, and six more appear to be heading in the same direction to exit the Persian Gulf. It's a noticeable increase in traffic, but still far below…
UPDATE: Collegedale homicide suspect pleads not guilty as police search for victim's body
UPDATE 6/19/2026: Collegedale Police announced that the decision has been made…
20 Years Serving Local Families
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - For 20 years, LifeSpring Community Health has worked to provide affordable healthcare for children and families who may otherwise struggle to access it. Founded in 2006, the…
DeKalb County Sheriff's Office warns about scam asking for help getting individuals out of jail
The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office is warning individuals that scammers are currently calling and falsely claiming that a family member is in jail and offering to ‘help’ get them released or enrolled in a…
See where you can vote in the August 6th election
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- The Hamilton County Election Commission has approved the ballots and early voting sites for the August 6th State and Federal Primary and County General Election. According to the Hamilton County Election Commission,…
US stocks slip after Fed officials indicate a possible rate hike in 2026
NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. stocks are slipping after several officials at the Federal Reserve indicated they may raise interest rates before the end of the year. The S&P 500 fell 0.5% Wednesday and erased an earlier, modest gain after…
Georgia state House lawmakers will not redraw voting districts during special session
Lawmakers in Georgia's House of Representatives say they are holding off on redrawing Georgia's legislative maps during Wednesday's special legislative session. In a letter to Gov. Brian Kemp obtained by CBS News Atlanta, House Speaker John Burns, House Speaker Pro-Tem Jan Jones,…
Trump says if 60-day talks with Iran don't yield wider deal to end war, "We go back to bombing"
President Trump said if the U.S. and Iran cannot reach a wider deal to end the war now in its 110th day during a 60-day negotiation period set to commence with the…
Police rescue more than 400 cats from being eaten in Vietnam in a bust of a major animal theft ring
his photo released by Humane World for Animals Viet Nam shows cats in cages that were seized by the police in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on June 15, 2026. (Phuong Pham/Humane World for Animals Viet…
Google announces $1.5 billion Jackson County Bridgeport Campus expansion
The Jackson County Economic Development Authority says they are celebrating one of the largest economic development announcements in its history. They say on June 15, 2026, Google announced a…
Retail sales up a strong 0.9% in May, underscoring the resilience of the US consumer
NEW YORK (AP) — Shoppers stepped up their spending in May and surpassed expectations as temperatures warmed and gasoline prices leveled off. Retail sales rose 0.9%, up from a revised 0.4% gain in April, according to Commerce Department data released Wednesday. Sales…
37-year-old arrested in identity theft investigation
The Scottsboro Police Department (SPD) has arrested 37-year-old Rachel Nicole Burton following an investigation into the unauthorized use of a citizen’s credit card information. On June 12, 2026, officers responded to a report…
Tropical Storm Arthur, the first Atlantic tropical cyclone of the year, forms off Texas' Gulf Coast
Tropical Storm Arthur formed Wednesday off the Gulf Coast of Texas, becoming the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season. After strengthening briefly, the storm is expected to make its way onto land, tracking to the northeast along the…
Dramatic rescue efforts after fiery small plane crash in Laredo, Texas, kills 1
A business jet with six people on board crashed…
US stocks drift ahead of the Fed's announcement on interest rates
NEW YORK (AP) - The U.S. stock market is drifting as Wall Street waits to hear from the Federal Reserve in the afternoon about where it sees interest rates going. The S&P 500 edged up 0.1% early Wednesday, coming off…
Grill up something delicious for Dad this Father's Day
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Sometimes Dad wants a great, grilled steak to celebrate Father's Day and Don's Meat Shop has all the best cuts for that perfect meal. Owner Donnie Raines…
Amazon Prime Day(s) is just a week away
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Amazon's original Prime Day is now a four day event and they are moving it up this year. It starts on Tuesday, June 23rd and runs through Friday. But you can already find many of the deals…
City council discusses recommended investment in sports facilities
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Should the city of Chattanooga help fund new sports facilities? A recent report from the Chattanooga Tourism Company is recommending that a brand new indoor…
American citizen released, faces no charges after accusations of abuse in Colombia
Colombian authorities have released a U.S. citizen without charges after he was arrested on Sunday on allegations of sexually abusing a child in Bogota. An official report from the prosecutor's office determined "there had been no sexual abuse and no…
Recycle and Garbage Collection and Site Schedule impact on Juneteenth Holiday
Chattanooga, TN-- Garbage and Recycle collection scheduled for Friday, June 19, 2026, will be collected as normal. There will be no changes to the collection day. Please place containers along the curbside…
Oil drops below $80 per barrel, while tech stocks weigh on a mixed Wall Street
NEW YORK (AP) - Oil prices sank again, while U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed finish near their all-time highs. The S&P 500 slipped 0.6%, though it was nearly evenly split between rising and falling stocks. The Dow gained 0.6%…