Thermos recalls 8.2 million containers after stoppers caused permanent vision loss
Thermos is recalling 8.2 million containers and jars after some stoppers…
E 38th Street at Fagan Street closed due to water main break
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Tennessee American Water has reported a water main break to the Chattanooga Department of Public Works, which is near the intersection of E 38th Street and Fagan Street. They say this emergency repair will necessitate a road…
Camp Mystic drops summer reopening plan over outrage by families and Texas lawmakers
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Officials at Camp Mystic said Thursday they are withdrawing their application for a camp license to operate this summer, saying they want to give families of those who…
Passenger accused of opening cabin door on Delta flight from Atlanta, faces federal charge
What started as a delayed flight out of Atlanta quickly turned into a federal case. According to a criminal complaint filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, Thomas W. Ryan is accused of interfering with…
Bradley Medical Center in network for UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage
CLEVELAND, Tenn. -- Bradley Medical Center has announced that the hospital and its providers will be in network for UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans beginning May 1, 2026. “This is great news for our community. It means our seniors can keep getting…
House approves Senate bill to fund DHS and end 76-day shutdown
Washington — The House on Thursday unanimously approved a Senate-passed bill to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, a move that will soon end the 76-day shutdown that has left many critical agencies struggling to maintain operations and pay employees. The…
Money Happens: What to do when becoming a homeowner feels out of reach
NEW YORK (AP) — Ever since graduating from high school, Tyler Jones hasn’t stopped working and doesn’t have any debt. Still, homeownership feels like an unattainable goal, only possible for past generations. “Every time I get a paycheck, it’s all…
Polk County Schools say they've addressed major issues at Benton Elementary
BENTON, Tenn. (WDEF)- Polk County Schools says that a significant issue at Benton Elementary School has been fixed. You may remember back in January the…
Divers find wreck of iconic U.S. ship torpedoed in WWI, killing 131 on board: "Their final resting place is known at last"
An iconic United States military ship…
Ford to receive $1.3 billion government refund for Trump's IEEPA tariffs
Ford Motor said on Wednesday it expects to collect $1.3 billion in U.S. government refunds for tariffs illegally imposed by the Trump administration. The Detroit automaker raised its annual guidance by $500 million, citing the projected one-time…
Community baby shower held in Dalton
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF)- Mothers in the Dalton area got to relax a…
Joe Greene named Tennessee Grocers & Convenience Store Association Retailer of the Year
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- The Board of Directors of the Tennessee Grocers & Convenience Store Association has recognized Joe Greene as its 2026 Retailer of the Year. The Retailer of the Year designation represents the…
Chattanooga automotive plant to lay off over 150 workers
Over 150 workers will be laid off following a WARN Notice filed by Yanfeng International Automotive Technology in Chattanooga. Yanfeng International Automotive Technology US I LLC has filed an official WARN Notice…
U.S. charges 10 Mexican officials, including Sinaloa governor, with drug trafficking
The governor of Sinaloa and nine other current and former Mexican officials were charged with drug trafficking and weapons offenses in a U.S. indictment unsealed Wednesday in New York, accused of aiding in the…
United flight from San Francisco to San Diego reports close call with drone just before landing
A United Airlines flight from San Francisco reported a close call with a drone as it was approaching to land in San Diego on Wednesday morning, authorities said. A United spokesperson said Flight 1980 reported…
Woman arrested for premeditated murder following fatal residence fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- A woman has been arrested on premeditated murder following a fatal residential fire that happened on January 7, 2026, according to the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO). On Wednesday,…
Key inflation gauge jumps to highest level in 3 years as Iran war spikes gas prices
WASHINGTON (AP) - A key inflation measure jumped in March as gas prices soared, the latest sign that the Iran war is pushing up the cost of living and delaying any interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. An inflation…
Iran's president says U.S. blockade "doomed to fail"
Iran's president said Thursday that the ongoing U.S. naval blockade of his country's ports and Iranian-linked vessels was "doomed to fail," challenging President Trump's repeated assertions that the economic pressure of the blockade will force Tehran to accept a deal…
Schools Highlight Student Success and Future
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - Bradley County Schools highlighted student achievement, safety initiatives, and future growth during its annual State of Schools event held this morning. Students from across the district…
How many International Students do we have in Tennessee?
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - Tennessee is defying the national trend when it comes to international students. The information comes from a new study by Manifest Law. While the numbers are dropping nationwide, Tennessee actually saw a slight increase last year. We…
Human Educational Society says they're "at capacity"
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- If you’re looking to add a furry friend to your family, now is a good time to consider…
Uber moves toward becoming an ‘everything app’ with hotel bookings powered by Expedia
Uber is expanding into a different side of the travel business: hotels. The ride-hailing and delivery company said Wednesday that users of its app can now book hotel rooms. Uber is using hotel listings provided by…
White House says funds to pay TSA and other Homeland Security workers will ‘soon run out’
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is warning Congress that funding to pay Department of Homeland Security personnel will “soon run out,” sparking new threats of airport disruptions and national security concerns as the House slow-walks legislation to end what has…
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady for third straight meeting
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday left its benchmark interest rate unchanged, marking the central bank's third consecutive pause in 2026. The decision comes as the U.S. economy grapples with rising inflation due to the Iran war and fitful job growth. The Fed maintained the federal…