Mayor Wamp proposes one-year moratorium on data centers in unincorporated Hamilton County
MORE: Commissioners who spoke alongside Mayor Wamp on Tuesday morning were supportive of this proposal. Commissioner Steve Highlander, who represents a lot of…
Michigan parents charged with murder in death of 7-year-old son who weighed 255 pounds
The parents of a 7-year-old Michigan boy who weighed 255 pounds (116 kilograms) when he died have been charged with murder, torture and child abuse, prosecutors said. “Clearly the parents were feeding the child…
Survivors of Venezuela earthquakes pulled from rubble as rescue teams continue desperate search
Rescue teams continue the desperate search for survivors, some even digging with their hands, as tens of thousands of people are still presumed to be missing in Venezuela five days after twin earthquakes struck. More than 1,400 people have died in the quakes.…
Supreme Court upholds state laws banning transgender girls and women from school athletic teams
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld state laws barring transgender girls and women from playing on school athletic teams, in another setback for transgender people. The court’s conservative majority, which has repeatedly ruled against transgender Americans in the past year, ruled…
US stocks are drifting to the close of a weak June
NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. stocks are drifting toward the finish line of a tough June. The S&P 500 was little changed early Tuesday, and was heading toward its first losing month following two fabulous ones. The Dow Jones Industrial…
Ford recalls more than 741,000 vehicles because faulty park system can lead to rollaways
Ford Motor Company is recalling 741,195 vehicles due to an issue with the park system that could allow them to roll away, federal regulators said in a recall notice on Tuesday. The recall affects the…
What's Right With Our Schools: ArtsBuild Tech Goes Home Program
CHATTANOONGA, TN (WDEF) - These days, being an artist takes more than paints and pencils. In their latest Tech Goes Home program, ArtsBuild Chattanooga gave aspiring…
McMinn Regional Humane Society hosts dog food giveaway
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The McMinn Regional Humane Society is helping local pet owners by hosting a dog food giveaway on Tuesday morning. Board member Autumn Lowery said…
Whitfield County invites the community to first Fourth of July Drone Show
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - With the Fourth of July just days away, several counties across our area are preparing to celebrate America's 250th…
Developers say there is plan to keep Head of the Hooch in Chattanooga for 2027 event
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Will the Head of the Hooch leave Chattanooga after this year? Since 2005, the Head of the Hooch regatta has brought thousands to the shores…
US stocks rise and recover some of their losses from a rare losing week
NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. stocks rose and recovered some of their losses from a rare losing week. The S&P 500 climbed 1.2% Monday, breaking a five-day losing streak. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.6%, and the Nasdaq composite…
ArtsBuild unveils voter guide for upcoming elections
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- As we approach Hamilton County’s general elections, one non-profit is highlighting candidates’ stances on funding for the arts. Artsbuild has…
Iran war has cost Americans $1,000 per household, economist estimates
The Iran war has cost Americans roughly $1,000 per household in higher fuel, food and other expenses since the start of the conflict in February, according to an estimate shared last week by Moody's Analytics chief economist…
6 killed in shooting at Germany youth center, police say; suspect arrested
Six people were killed in a shooting Monday at a youth welfare facility in the northern German town of Stade, police said. A suspect was arrested, while another two people were subject to "police measures" on suspicion of involvement, according…
After an earthquake, how long can trapped victims survive?
NEW YORK (AP) — For those trapped in rubble after an earthquake, survival depends on many factors, including weather and access to water and air. If their injuries aren’t too severe, victims can survive for a week or more, assuming…
12-year-old visitor injured by bison at Yellowstone National Park
A 12-year-old child was injured by a bison while visiting Yellowstone National Park on Friday, the National Park Service said. Few details have been released about the encounter, but the agency said that the visitor was taken to a nearby hospital…
Florida alligator attacks leave woman dead, 2 others injured, officials say
Officials with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission are urging people to be aware of their surrounding after a series of alligator attacks in Florida left one person dead and two others injured, including a minor. The first alligator attack occurred in the Rainbow River…
Saks officially emerges from Chapter 11 bankruptcy with less debt and a new name
NEW YORK (AP) — Saks Global, the parent company of Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and Bergdorf Goodman, officially emerged…
NASA prepares to launch daring rescue to save aging telescope from falling to Earth
NASA is racing to save an aging telescope from falling back to Earth with a daring rescue mission.…
America 250 celebrations bring extraordinary security challenge to Washington
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal law enforcement authorities are preparing for one of Washington, D.C.'s, largest and most complex security operations as the nation’s capital gears up to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the nation’s freedom. With rising political…
Ex-NBA players Malik Beasley, Ed Davis indicted on illegal sports gambling charges
Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted in the latest round of charges in the government's gambling investigation, authorities said Monday. When he was playing for the Milwaukee Bucks in 2024, Beasley agreed to tailor his…
Supreme Court says states can count mail ballots that arrive after Election Day
Washington — The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count mail ballots that are cast by Election Day but arrive later, rejecting a GOP challenge to Mississippi law's for late-arriving ballots. In the closely watched election dispute known as…
Chattanooga gas prices have fallen 15 cents in the last week
Average gasoline prices in Chattanooga have fallen 15.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.22/g on June 29, 2026, according to GasBuddy's survey of 170 stations in Chattanooga. Prices in Chattanooga are 53.2…
US stocks rise and recover some of their losses from a rare losing week
NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. stocks are rising and recovering some of their losses from a rare losing week. The S&P 500 climbed 0.5% Monday and was on track to break a five-day losing streak. The Dow Jones Industrial Average…