Tennessee ranks 8th worst in nation for dangerous drivers
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A new Consumer Affairs analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows Tennessee ranks among the worst states in the…
Grier gets sentenced to 62 more years in prison for murder of Bianca Horton
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga gang member who was…
Construction begins on new Slygo Road bridge
DADE COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF)- One Dade County road is set to…
AAP Shares Childhood Vaccine Guidance
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The American Academy of Pediatrics is sharing new guidance this month aimed at helping parents and caregivers understand…
Did you earn tips last year? See how much this new tax break could save you.
Locksmiths, tattoo artists and pedicab drivers are among those who could benefit from a new deduction this tax season that lowers the burden on workers who received tips as part of their income last year. Eliminating taxes on tips, accomplished…
Delta offering travel waivers after Jalisco cartel leader's killing disrupts flights to Mexico
Delta Air Lines is offering travelers who had plans to fly to parts of Mexico waivers after the recent violence and civil unrest following the killing of a cartel leader. Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho,"…
US stocks drop after Trump ramps up his tariffs and investors dump potential AI losers
NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. stocks slumped after President Donald Trump ramped up his newest tariffs, while investors continued to punish companies that could be losers in the artificial-intelligence revolution. The S&P 500 sank 1% Monday. The Dow Jones Industrial…
At least 73 people died in the attempt to capture a Mexican cartel leader and its violent aftermath
GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) - At least 73 people died in Mexico's attempt to capture the notorious leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and the violent aftermath of his death, authorities said Monday as much of the country feared another…
The notorious cartel leader "El Mencho" is dead. What does the future hold for the powerful CJNG?
Violence swept across Mexico Sunday after the leader of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), who had a $15 million U.S. bounty on his head, was killed in a military shootout. A U.S. defense official told CBS…
Humane Educational Society announces fundraiser: the Fast and Furriest
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- The Humane Educational Society (HES) has announced their fundraiser coming up in March: the Fast and Furriest. This fundraiser is a 5K/1-mile run at Greenway Farms on March 22nd. Registration…
Pet of the Week: Hershey
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Join us at Prime at 7 to meet this week's Pet of the Week: Hershey! Hershey is about 8 weeks old and is part of a litter of 12.
What's Right With Our Schools: Teachers Meet With Medal of Honor Author
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) -Inspiration is an important part of education. Some local teachers recently completed a workshop where they learned how to incorporate the…
Police in Britain arrest Peter Mandelson, a former ambassador, in probe into Epstein ties
LONDON (AP) - British police on Monday arrested Peter Mandelson, a former U.K. ambassador to the United States, in a misconduct probe stemming from his ties with Jeffrey Epstein. London’s Metropolitan Police…
Trump threatens countries to abide by tariff deals despite Supreme Court decision
President Donald Trump on Monday threatened countries around the world to abide by any tariff deals they agreed to, despite the U.S. Supreme Court striking down many of his far-reaching taxes on imports. Any country that wants to “play games” with the Supreme Court…
Take the survey on which version of a Riverview traffic change you want
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga is asking residents about three options to update traffic lane markings in the Riverview Town Center area. The area is a stretch of Hixson Pike between Tremont Street and Barton Avenue. They held a town meeting last…
DHS says TSA PreCheck still operational after announcing suspension amid partial shutdown
The Department of Homeland Security backtracked on its announcement suspending the Transportation Security Administration's PreCheck program as the agency contends with a partial government shutdown that has entered its second week. Two DHS officials told CBS News early Monday that TSA PreCheck…
Social Security trust fund could run dry earlier than expected, analysis finds
Social Security's main trust fund could be depleted a year earlier than expected, according to a projection from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released earlier this month. The CBO forecasts that the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund — one of the…
Firefighter Faces Life-Changing Recovery
TRACY CITY, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Manchester firefighter and Tracy City resident, Jay Lankford is continuing a long and difficult recovery after a September motorcycle crash left him with life-changing injuries. Family…
25 Mexican National Guard troops left dead during an operation that killed cartel leader ‘El Mencho’
GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — Mexico Security Secretary Omar García Harfuch said Monday 25 members of the National Guard were left dead in Jalisco in six separate attacks after the killing of Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera…
Mexico fears more violence after army kills leader of powerful Jalisco cartel
By MEGAN JANETSKY and FABIOLA SÁNCHEZ Associated Press GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) - School was canceled in several Mexican states and local and foreign governments alike wa rned their citizens to stay inside, as widespread violence erupted following the army's killing…
Rhea County Animal Shelter hosts Run for the Rescues Fundraiser
RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Rhea County Animal Shelter is inviting the community to lace up their running shoes for a cause that goes beyond…
Brush fire contained and put out
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Sunday the Red Bank firefighters responded to a brush fire located around the 600 block of Highway 27S. According to the Tri-State Mutual…
Fatal motor vehicle accident at intersection of Hwy 53
PICKENS COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - On Sunday the Pickens Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene of a fatal motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Hwy 53 and Edwards Road. According…
Temporary Pocket Plaza opens as Skate Park Construction continues
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As construction continues on the Chattanooga Skate Park, Cassette Skateshop has opened what they are calling a Pocket Plaza. The temporary skating area is…