Luxury cars destroyed in semi-truck fire at Chattanooga gas station
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A semi-truck fire in Lookout Valley resulted in several luxury cars being destroyed. On Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 9:45 a.m., crews…
Uber to pilot food delivery by drone through partnership with Flytrex
Your next Uber Eats order could get delivered to you via drone. Uber Technologies announced Thursday it is partnering with Flytrex, an autonomous drone delivery system, to fly food deliveries to its customers. The company…
Spirit Airlines to cut capacity by 25% starting this fall, hints at layoffs
Spirit Airlines plans to cut the bankrupt budget carrier's capacity by about 25% in November as part of a restructuring plan. The scheduling cuts will likely be accompanied by layoffs as the airline looks to…
Athens police make arrest in fatal June motorcycle accident
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Athens Police Department (APD) has made an arrest in connection to a deadly motorcycle crash back in June. On July 18, 2025,…
Homeowners insurance costs have shot up 70% since 2021. Here's why.
Homeowners insurance rates are rising across the U.S., driven by climate change, rising cost of building materials and surging home prices. Almost half of property insurance policy holders in the U.S. said their premiums rose…
Chattanooga's newest cosmetologist making waves (and curls!)
Cosmetologist Becca Dzik joins News 12's Amelia Greer to highlight services in the heart of downtown Chattanooga. Dzik is a part of The Strand Salon, offering quality haircare for various hair…
ABC suspends Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show indefinitely over his remarks about Charlie Kirk’s death
ASSOCIATED PRESS BY DAVID BAUDER NEW YORK (AP) — ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show indefinitely beginning Wednesday after comments that he made about Charlie Kirk’s killing led a group of ABC-affiliated stations to say it…
Hamilton County Commission votes to change meeting times to evenings on trial basis
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hamilton County Commission has seen a series of controversial votes pass through their chambers this year. (more…)
Hamilton County to not cover legal fees for Daniel Wilkey
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- An ex-Hamilton County Deputy will not get his legal bill covered by the county. (more…)
Red Bank to get new basketball court, park; Signal Mountain to get new playground from county grants
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF)- A pair of Hamilton County towns will be receiving a pair of park upgrades. (more…)
Volkswagen sends final offer to UAW in ongoing negoiations
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Volkswagen has issued its final contract offer to the UAW. (more…)
Chattanooga Library Celebrates Constitution Week
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Public Library and the Daughters of the American Revolution invited the community to join in celebrating the 70th anniversary of Constitution Week with a day…
Community Honors K9 Diesel’s Service
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - This morning, the Chattanooga Police Department escorted K9 Diesel to the Animal Hospital of Signal Mountain, where he was humanely euthanized. Diesel, three years old, was injured…
Songbirds Foundation and Dynamo Studios Merge to Boost Creative Education in Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF)Two Chattanooga nonprofits are joining forces to expand opportunities in creative education. The Songbirds Foundation, known for its guitars-for-kids program, has merged with Dynamo Studios, which provides training in audio and video production. Leaders say the combined organization…
EPB Quantum Brings Cutting-Edge Power Grid Technology to Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF)Chattanooga is once again positioning itself at the forefront of technological innovation. EPB Quantum has announced an expansion of its partnership with Oak Ridge National Laboratory, IonQ, and NVIDIA to tackle one of the nation's most pressing challenges:…
Man arrested at driver services center for threatening mass violence
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A man has been arrested for making threats at a local Driver Services Center. Witnesses say Casey William Smith from Lenoir Center made threats of mass violence. State…
Federal Reserve lowers interest rates by 0.25 percentage points in first cut since December
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday lowered its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points — its first cut since December — as the U.S. grapples with a stalling labor market and slower economic growth. The Fed cut reduces…
Chrysler recalls almost 164,000 Jeep vehicles over door trim issue
Chrysler is recalling 163,735 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer SUVs because trim on the driver and passenger doors may detach while the vehicle is in motion, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said Wednesday. "Detached trim…
Ben & Jerry's co-founder quits, says independence "gone" under British giant Unilever
Jerry Greenfield, right, and Ben Cohen, co-founders of Ben & Jerry's, partnered with MoveOn to hand out free ice cream at Franklin Square in Philadelphia during their Scoop The Vote tour to get-out-the-vote for Vice President…
Madisonville police searching for vehicle involved in deadly hit-and-run
MADISONVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Madisonville Police Department (MPD) are searching for a vehicle involved in a fatal hit and run earlier this week. On Tuesday, September…
OpenAI says it is rolling out new safety measures for ChatGPT users under 18
OpenAI announced Tuesday that it is directing teens to an age-appropriate version of its ChatGPT technology as it seeks to bolster safeguards amid a period of heightened scrutiny over the chatbot's safety.…
Costco recalls Kirkland brand prosecco, saying unopened bottles can shatter
Costco is recalling its Kirkland brand Signature Prosecco Valdobbiadene, warning that bottles of the sparkling wine could deliver a different sort of pop than customers are used to. The discount chain said unopened bottles of…
Georgia residents invited to panel discussion with lawmakers
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) - Georgia community members will have a chance to hear directly from their state lawmakers for free tomorrow night. Americans for Prosperity Georgia is hosting…
La Paz food pantry receives boost through Great Pantry Makeover
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - La Paz, a local food pantry in Chattanooga, is receiving major support to help neighbors who may be struggling to put meals…
