Volkswagen stops ID.4 production at Chattanooga plant
Volkswagen has announced they are stopping ID.4 production at the Chattanooga plant. This comes as the company wants to prioritize the launch of the new 2027 Atlas. "The EV market continues to…
Maryland settles with owner and operator of ship that crashed into bridge, causing deadly collapse
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland has reached a settlement with the owner and operator of the massive cargo ship that crashed into a Baltimore bridge two years ago, causing its deadly collapse,…
Independence Arch, or so-called "Arc de Trump," plans include taxpayer funds
Washington — American taxpayers will help fund the construction of President Trump's planned triumphal arch in Arlington, Virginia, according to the spending plan for the National Endowment for the Humanities released by the administration this week. According to the endowment's spending plan approved by the…
Netanyahu authorizes direct talks with Lebanon in potential boost to ceasefire efforts
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - In a potential boost to Middle East ceasefire efforts, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that he authorized direct negotiations “as soon as possible” with…
Justice Department investigating NFL over games on paid platforms, sources say
The National Football League is being investigated by the federal government for practices that allegedly harm consumers for licensing games to multiple platforms — paid streaming platforms, paid cable networks, and others, sources told CBS News. A government official familiar…
U.S. has struck more than 13,000 targets since Iran war began
Data compiled by CBS News shows more than 13,000 targets struck by the U.S. and Israel during the military operation in Iran, as well as strikes by Iran across the Gulf region since the war…
Travelers face higher costs and fewer flight options as jet fuel prices swing
A new reality is setting in for travelers worldwide: rising fees, fewer flight options and difficult decisions about whether a trip is worth the cost. The culprit is volatile oil and jet fuel prices, which have spiked sharply since the war in the Middle…
USPS suspends contributions to employee pensions after warning of "cash crisis"
The U.S. Postal Service is suspending its contributions to the Federal Employees Retirement System, a pension plan for its workers and other civil servants, as the agency struggles with mounting losses that put it at risk of running out of…
Will the Iran ceasefire quickly ease U.S. gas prices? Here's what experts think.
Although an eleventh-hour truce between the U.S. and Iran immediately eased tensions between the warring countries, it could take some time for Americans to see relief from the soaring fuel costs that have pushed gasoline prices to…
Bend Project Update Pushed Back
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A scheduled update on The Bend, the major riverfront redevelopment project led by Urban Story Ventures, was postponed Tuesday after the development team did not appear…
New rehabilitation hospital coming to Ooltewah
Ooltewah, Tenn. (WDEF) — A new rehabilitation hospital is on the way to Ooltewah, aiming to bring specialized care closer to home for patients recovering from serious injuries and illnesses.…
Oil prices rise toward $100 as stocks slip on doubts about the US-Iran ceasefire
NEW YORK (AP) - Oil prices are climbing back toward $100 per barrel on Thursday, while stock markets worldwide give back some of their big gains from the day before. The S&P 500 slipped 0.2% as the United States, Iran…
Iran's deputy foreign minister says U.S. must choose "between war and ceasefire"
Iran's deputy foreign minister Saeed Khatibzadeh told CBS News partner network BBC that Israel's attacks on Lebanon Wednesday were "a grave violation" of the ceasefire agreement, adding that the U.S. must choose "between war and ceasefire - you cannot have…
Husband arrested in Bahamas in connection to disappearance of his wife, Lynette Hooker
Bahamian officials say they have arrested a 59-year-old U.S. citizen who is being questioned in connection with the disappearance of his wife, Lynette Hooker. The Royal Bahamas Police Force did not release the man's name, citing the organization's policy, but his…
Ceasefire in the Iran war teeters with disagreements over Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - A tentative ceasefire in the Iran war staggered Thursday under the weight of Israel’s bombardment of Beirut, Tehran’s continued chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz, and uncertainty over whether talks expected on Saturday can…
Have the best breakfast with Benton's Country Ham
MADISONVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) - Just an hour and a half away from Chattanooga is some of the state's best breakfast products located in Madisonville, Tenn., Benton's Country Hams. Benton's…
Multi-vehicle crash shuts down Highway 111 overnight in Sequatchie County, HCSO vehicle involved
SEQUATCHIE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- A crash on Highway 111 in Sequatchie County has shut down that highway. News 12…
Celebration of life held for Stroud Watson, whose vision shaped downtown Chattanooga
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Lanny Thomas Wins Senate Runoff
TRION, GA. (WDEF) - Republican Lanny Thomas won the special runoff election for Georgia State Senate District 53 on April 7. Thomas defeated Democrat Jack Zibluk by a wide margin, receiving…
CARTA's parking enforcement delayed by city council
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga City Council has delayed CARTA’s plan to begin booting vehicles with outstanding parking tickets. CARTA’s resolution would allow them to boot vehicles with three…
Iran accuses U.S. of violating deal framework; says negotiations, ceasefire are unreasonable
Iran accused the U.S. of violating three clauses of its framework for a deal. Araghchi insisted that an end to the war in Lebanon was part of the ceasefire agreement. Netanyahu and President Trump said the truce did not cover…
Police dog named Hulk sniffs out 48 tons of marijuana in record bust in Brazil
A police dog that took part in an operation in which 48 tons of marijuana were seized poses in front of packages containing the drug and weapons in Rio de Janeiro on April 8, 2026. |…
RFK Jr is launching a podcast to expose ‘lies’ that have made Americans sick
NEW YORK (AP) — Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is launching a new podcast that he says will begin “a new era of radical transparency in government,” according to a…
Spring Creek road to close until further notice for bridge replacement
Spring Creek Road will close until further notice on Friday, April 11, 2026 to allow for bridge installation, the Chattooga County Commissioner's Office says. They say individuals should expect to use alternate routes during this time. Barricades and signage will…