16 children rescued from Ohio home were ‘almost feral,’ authorities say
HAMDEN, Ohio (AP)…
You can start contributing to a Trump Account starting July 4. Here's what to know.
Americans can begin contributing to a Trump Account on July 4, when the new tax-deferred investment accounts officially launch. Starting Saturday, parents, guardians, employers and other contributors can deposit money into a child's Trump Account, also known as a 530A…
Venezuelan security guard pulled alive from building basement 8 days after twin quakes
CATIA LA MAR, Venezuela (AP) — Rescuers pulled a 43-year-old security guard alive from a collapsed basement early Thursday, ending a grueling days-long operation that became a symbol of hope after the devastation of twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela eight…
Wall Street rises toward the finish of its best week in nearly 2 months after bond yields relax
U.S. stocks are holding relatively steady after the latest update on the job market suggested the Federal Reserve may feel less pressure to hike interest rates. The S&P 500 rose 0.3% early Thursday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 258…
Boy driving truck crashes into group of Thai monks, killing 8 and injuring 14
An 11-year-old boy crashed a pickup truck into a group of monks on a pilgrimage walk in northeastern Thailand on Thursday, killing eight, officials said. A total of 35 monks from Mukdahan province, about 600 kilometers northeast of the capital…
Venue Request Hearing Pushed Back
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A hearing on whether former police chief Celeste Murphy can have her criminal trial moved out of Hamilton County has been delayed. The hearing, which had been…
Fatal crash in Graysville
RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hickman Lane is now open to traffic following a deadly single-vehicle crash that left two dead. Graysville Police Department responded to a crash on Wednesday where the vehicle, occupied by…
Neal confesses to murder in forensic interview played in preliminary hearing
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF)- "I'm going to give you one…
Plan Hamilton narrowly approved by Hamilton County Commission
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hamilton County Commission approved a controversial growth plan Wednesday evening. Plan Hamilton was passed by a six to five vote. It sets new…
Hunter Museum Helps Teens Get Creative
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Teens got a hands-on outlet to express…
U.S. says it won't extend key trade deal with Canada and Mexico
The U.S. has decided not to extend a key trade pact with Canada and Mexico, according to the Office of the United States Trade Representative. July 1 was the deadline for the three countries to decide whether to extend the…
2 Empire State Building climbers in custody after apparently getting engaged at the top
Two people climbed to the very top of New York City's Empire State Building, unfurled a banner,…
French shipping company CMA CGM Group to buy FedEx’ logistics arm for $1.4B
NEW YORK (AP) — French container shipping company CMA CGM Group said Wednesday it will buy FedEx Supply Chain, the third-party logistics subsidiary of FedEx for $1.4 billion, as it works to expand in the U.S. CMA CGM Group said…
Six Flags Over Georgia's newest rollercoaster going out of service for rest of 2026
Six Flags Over Georgia's newest roller coaster is going out of service for the rest of…
Woman survives falling 1,500 feet down Mount Shasta
A woman suffered several injuries but survived falling 1,500 feet down California's Mount Shasta on Sunday, officials said. The climber, 31, was attempting to ascend the mountain, which is technically a stratovolcano with the second-highest peak in the Cascades, according to the…
3 people die of asphyxiation during Mexico City celebrations after World Cup win
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican health authorities said Wednesday that three people died of asphyxiation during massive celebrations in downtown Mexico City after the national team’s victory over Ecuador secured a place in the World Cup Round of…
EPB launches new 5 Gig service
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- EPB has expanded fiber optic services with the launch of new 5 Gig internet, now available throughout its service area. They say the latest addition to its suite of speed tiers from 300 Mbps to 25 Gig,…
New student loan rules take effect July 1. Here's what borrowers should know.
Major changes to federal student loan rules take effect on Wednesday, July 1, that will limit how much Americans can borrow and their repayment options. The overhaul, made under the 2025 "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," will affect millions of people who take out…
Stocks drift lower on Wall Street as rising bond yields increase pressure
NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. stock indexes are drifting lower as higher yields in the bond market turn up the pressure. The S&P 500 slipped 0.5% early Wednesday and was heading toward its eighth loss in the last 11 days.…
Time Capsule Opens After Decades
DALTON, GA. (WDEF) - Whitfield County officially kicked off its weeklong celebration of America’s 250th anniversary Tuesday by opening a time capsule that had been sealed for 50 years. The capsule,…
McMinn Regional Humane Society releases urgent dog adoption list
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF) - The McMinn Regional Humane Society has released a new SOS adoption list as the shelter continues to struggle with overcrowding. Due to an…
Spain departs from the City of Chattanooga heading to Los Angeles
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - It's a bittersweet day for local soccer fans as Spain has officially departed Chattanooga. Earlier today, News 12 was outside the…
Keep Pets Safe This Holiday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Fireworks may be a holiday tradition, but they can be terrifying for pets. McKamey Animal Center says the days around the Fourth of July are some of…
US stocks rally and claw back some of their losses for June
NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. stocks rose and trimmed their losses in what had been a rocky June. The S&P 500 gained 0.8% Tuesday, though it still fell to its first losing month following two fabulous ones. The Dow Jones…