Surviving victim testifies on opening day of Randy Vega trial
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)-…
Georgia gas tax suspension set to expire by 11:59p.m.
CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. (WDEF) - Georgia's temporary suspension of the state gas tax is set to expire at 11:59 p.m., and some drivers say they are concerned about…
Rotary Rocks Chattanooga celebrates award winning first year
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A local Rotary club is celebrating a successful first year after receiving multiple honors at this year's Rotary District Conference. Rotary Rocks Chattanooga earned…
Balancing Growth with Local History
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As development continues to reshape Chattanooga, a new effort is giving residents multiple opportunities to weigh in on how the city preserves its historic identity while planning…
Former Deacon Faces Added Charges
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A former Hixson church deacon accused of secretly recording a minor returned to court Tuesday as prosecutors outlined additional charges and argued for stricter bond conditions. Christopher…
Blanche says Trump administration is scrapping $1.8B fund meant to compensate president's allies
WASHINGTON (AP) - Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said Tuesday that the Trump administration is scrapping plans to create a $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate allies of the Republican president after widespread political backlash and setbacks in the courts.…
Blue Origin says rocket explosion spared fuel tanks and key launch pad parts
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin said…
Video shows massive drug-smuggling tunnel connecting U.S. and Mexico
Four people have been arrested and charged with trafficking more than $45 million in cocaine through an elaborate 2,000-foot-long tunnel between border cities in Mexico and California, complete with electricity, reinforced walls, ventilation and a rail system, according to federal…
Man accused in deadly MARTA train stabbing now facing federal charges
The man accused of fatally stabbing a woman aboard a MARTA train in southwest Atlanta is now facing federal charges, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Federal prosecutors announced Tuesday that 25-year-old John Elijah Matthews, of Decatur, has been charged with committing an…
Wall Street adds to its records as the AI boom keeps growing
NEW YORK (AP) - The U.S. stock market added to its records as winners of the artificial-intelligence boom keep driving higher. The S&P 500 rose 0.1% Tuesday, edging past the previous all-time high it set a day earlier. The Dow…
Flesh-eating screwworm detected 25 miles from U.S. border, USDA says
A flesh-eating New World screwworm was recently detected in Mexico just 25 miles from the United States border, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The encounter was the closest to U.S. soil since at least…
Rock the 90's: TVFCU celebrates 90th anniversary of the area's largest credit union
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- TVFCU Riverfront Nights will be extra special this weekend as the area’s largest credit union will be marking their 90th anniversary. This weekend, Cara Madaris Band will be taking the stage at 7 p.m. She has been…
Trump administration proposes 25% tariffs on Brazil, citing “unreasonable’’ trade practices
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration proposed 25% tariffs on imports from Brazil, charging that the world’s 10th-biggest economy engages in trade practices that are “unreasonable’’ and that “burden or restrict U.S. commerce.’’ The announcement late Monday came after an investigation…
W Road to close Wednesday for scheduled maintenance
The Hamilton County Highway Department will close W Road on Wednesday, June 3, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This closure is necessary to perform scheduled maintenance following last week's heavy rains,…
WHO scales back number of suspected Ebola cases in Congo, but front-line medics say major challenges remain
Health workers get dressed in personal protective equipment (PPE) at the Evangelical Medical Center, one of the facilities at the forefront of the response to the Ebola outbreak, in Bunia, Ituri province, Democratic Republic of Congo,…
Iran says 24 vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz in the last 24 hours
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said Tuesday that 24 vessels had passed through the Strait of Hormuz in coordination with the corps' naval forces over the previous 24 hours. The ships transited the channel after "obtaining authorization and coordinating with…
A drop for Alphabet helps slow Wall Street’s record-breaking rally
NEW YORK (AP) — A drop for Alphabet, one of Wall Street’s most influential stocks, is helping to slow the U.S. stock market’s record-breaking rally. The S&P 500 fell 0.2% early Tuesday, a day after setting its latest all-time high.…
One rescued from overturned vehicle
The Signal Mountain Fire Department Red Shift responded to a reported motor vehicle collision with unknown injuries on June 1, 2026. They say upon arrival, crews found a two-vehicle crash with one patient trapped inside a vehicle that had…
Local feature film 'Set Free' to debut on the red carpet this weekend
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) - Cast and crew of the local film 'Set Free' came by the News 12 studio to share their experiences working on set. Rayna Wilson 'Kayla,' Logan Polson 'Tyler,'…
Looking for a nice and slow place to hang out on Sunday?
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Looking for a great place to hang on a Sunday? The real estate platform Calgary.com asked three thousand people for an easy-going place to spend their off day. The place coming in at #28 is Chattanooga's Northshore.…
Pops on the River returns as part of Chattanooga's Independence Day celebrations
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As Chattanooga continues preparing for Independence Day festivities, organizers say the annual Pops on the River celebration is officially moving…
Hamilton County announces United 250 Drone Show for Independence Day celebration
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - In partnership with the City of Chattanooga, Hamilton County Parks and Recreation has announced its upcoming "United 250" drone show as…
BAPS Charities hosts Inaugural Walkathon in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, BAPS Charities launched its 2026 Spirit of Service Walk-Run at Coolidge Park, raising money for Children's Hospital…
Northwest Georgia Filmmaker earns People's Choice Award for 'Set Free' trailer
NORTHWEST, Ga. (WDEF) - Northwest Georgia is quickly becoming a hub for local filmmakers, and one director is gaining national recognition for his latest project.…