Many Americans are heading into 2026 with serious money worries as an affordability crisis collides with stagnant wages, making it more important to take steps to shore up their finances. On top of that, a major…
MCMINN COUNTY -- The McMinn County Sheriff's Office is offering sober rides for those who are unable to drive home or who can not find a ride after drinking on New Year's Eve. They say…
A Chattanooga private school destroyed by the 2020 Easter Tornado in East Brainerd is finally starting to come out of the ground. Grace Baptist Academy was destroyed by that EF 3 Tornado at the corner of Shallowford and Jenkins…
As revelers from around the world get ready to ring in 2026 in New York City's Times Square, preparations are underway for a New Year's Eve celebration packed with live performances. Crowds have gathered to watch the…
Parkridge is responding to an effort by Virtruvian Health to petition against a new freestanding emergency room in Cleveland. Virtruvian Health, who operates the Bradley Medical Center, is arguing that Parkridge ER in Cleveland would skyrocket medical costs for patients…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week with layoffs remaining low despite a weakening labor market. U.S. applications for jobless claims for the week ending Dec. 27 fell by 16,000 to 199,000 from the previous week’s 215,000,…
Savanna Puckett, the Robertson County corrections deputy who was murdered by her ex-boyfriend in 2022. State lawmakers named Savanna's Law after her, creating a…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Local businesses in the Northshore district say traffic, accessibility, and rising operational costs are creating challenges for both employees and customers. Richard Hardin, owner of Stone Cup Cafe,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- On December 30, 2025, a vehicle crashed into an Amnicola Building after swiping a school bus. Around 10:30 a.m., first responders responded to 4300 Amnicola Highway after a vehicle swiped a school bus, went over railroad…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- The Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) has received a $1.46 million grant through the Tennessee Department of Transportation's (TDOT) IMPROVE Transit Investment Grant program. CARTA says the grants will accelerate the development of mobility hubs, enhance…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- LIFE FORCE Air Medical is recognizing Flight Paramedic Robert Berger as he retires following more than 30 years of service. Erlanger says that over the last three decades,…
LAFAYETTE, GA. (WDEF) - A North Georgia singer with decades of experience is gaining national attention after a strong showing on the first season of the CBS music competition “The Road.”…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A restaurant on Chattanooga’s North Shore has closed its doors for good. According to a post on the restaurant’s Facebook page, Taconooga shut down on December 26th. …
HAMILTON COUNTY -- Take a listen to the East Ridge Middle School Pioneers sing at the courthouse where they spread holiday cheer. This…
DUNLAP, Tenn. -- A man has been charged following a vehicle and foot pursuit in Dunlap on Christmas Day. On December 25 around 2 p.m., Dunlap Police Officers attempted to stop a white Ford…
HAMILTON COUNTY -- Join us at Prime News at 7 to meet this week's Pet of the Week: Zeke! Zeke did not get the memo that he is 10! You’re only as old as you feel, and Zeke said…
GILMER COUNTY -- The Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) is searching for 40-year-old convicted felon Terry Franklin Turner. Turner is a convicted felon and has an active arrest warrant for Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, according…
HAMILTON COUNTY -- The Town of Walden will close the W Road on Thursday, January 1, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. This closure will allow for community road clean-up, according to the Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- A battle is brewing in Bradley County over a proposed new hospital. Vitruvian Health, who operates the Bradley Medical Center, has posted a petition opposing Parkridge's plans to open a freestanding emergency room in Cleveland. They argue…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Dallas Bay Fire and Rescue responded to a residential fire last night at 8 PM. Residents reported they heard popping noises coming from the breaker…
BLOUNT COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Blount County is mourning the death of Blount County Sheriff's Office Deputy Justin Mowery who was killed in the line of duty. He died from a…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Late Sunday night , multiple law enforcement agencies were in Sequatchie County after a suspect shot a Chattanooga PD officer at the 5500 block of Highway 153 in Hixson…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Virtual reality technology continues to grow beyond its gaming roots as device use expands into broader entertainment and media experiences. Industry reports project that the global VR…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Holiday Christmas Lights Train is a seasonal evening excursion offered by the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum in Chattanooga from December 26, 2025, through January 11, 2026 This relaxed after‑Christmas experience…