First Responder Hero Award: Battalion Chief Eric Bowen
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) — News 12 is recognizing some of the bravest members of our community through the First Responders Hero Award. Whether they serve as EMTs,…
Tennessee man known for racist videos held on $1.25M bond for courthouse shooting
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee man who goes by the moniker Chud the Builder and is known for posting racist videos to social media was given a $1.25 million preliminary bond on attempted…
Skeletal remains of new dinosaur weighing as much as 9 elephants discovered by scientists: "The last titan"
Scientists have identified a massive new dinosaur from remains discovered in Thailand, with the creature estimated to have weighed as much as…
NTSB probing what caused a plane to crash into a home in Akron, killing 2
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — An investigation was underway Friday into what caused a small plane to crash into a house in northeast Ohio and explode into flames, killing both people aboard. The National Transportation Safety Board was leading the review in Akron,…
Oklahoma becomes latest state to sue Roblox over child safety concerns
Oklahoma filed a lawsuit against Roblox on Thursday, becoming the latest state to take legal action against the popular gaming platform over child safety concerns. "Roblox marketed itself as a safe place for children but turned a blind eye as…
Starbucks to lay off 300 US corporate workers and close regional offices
Starbucks said Friday it’s laying off 300 corporate employees and closing some U.S. offices as part of its ongoing turnaround. No coffeehouse employees are affected, the company said. The cuts will impact employees in support functions like…
"We control" the Strait of Hormuz, says Trump
The U.S. is in control of the Strait of Hormuz, President Trump said Friday, adding "We wiped out their armed forces, essentially." Speaking to reporters on Air Force One after his summit with China's President Xi, Mr Trump said "We…
Sinking AI stocks knock Wall Street off its records as markets drop worldwide on inflation worries
NEW YORK (AP) - The U.S. stock market is falling from its records Friday and joining a worldwide drop for stocks, as higher oil prices send a shiver through the bond market. Stocks that had been caught up in the…
Ebola outbreak in Congo kills dozens, may be hitting hundreds more, Africa's CDC says
Kinshasa, Congo — Africa CDC, the continent's top public health body, on Friday…
Annual CPD Report Shows Violent Crime Declines
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Police Department says violent crime continued to decline in 2025, according to the department’s newly released annual report. The report shows homicides dropped…
TOSHA investigating Amaero plant explosion, experts say this is reminder of dangers of lithium batteries.
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- A state agency says they are beginning their investigation into an explosion at a Bradley County plant Wednesday . TOSHA says they began that investigation Thursday morning after two people suffered severe burns from a lithium battery…
Playset Fundraiser Helps Young Cancer Fighter
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Virginia nonprofit is working to bring a bit of relief to a local family as their young son continues his fight against leukemia. The Roc…
Erlanger adding major expansion to East campus
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A major expansion is coming soon to Erlanger East on Gunbarrel Road. The multimillion-dollar project will add new facilities and beds. Tyler Winks Executive…
Volunteers Needed for Cemetery Flag Placement
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- As Memorial Day approaches, local groups are preparing to honor our nation's fallen. Retired Navy Captain Mickey McCamish put out a call this week requesting…
Reaction to Tennessee redistricting, explusions
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We are hearing reaction to the recent expulsion of some Tennessee House Democrats from committees. That decision was made by Republican Speaker of the House Cameron Sexton…
Cisco leads Wall Street to more records and the Dow back to 50,000
NEW YORK (AP) - The U.S. stock market rose to more records after Cisco Systems joined the parade of companies reporting fatter profits for the start of 2026 than analysts expected. The S&P 500 climbed 0.8% Thursday to set an…
Dalton Parks and Recreation Department dedicates new 15-court pickleball complex
The Dalton Parks and Recreation Department (DPRD) has dedicated a new 15-court pickleball complex at James Brown Park.…
CENTCOM chief tells senators Iran's hold on Strait of Hormuz has weakened, but threats remain
Washington — The head of U.S. forces in the…
Workers are getting paid to teach AI how to do their jobs
Artificial intelligence developers want to know what you know. Leading makers of generative AI tools are hiring people with a wide range of skills and expertise, from Hollywood screenwriters to hiking enthusiasts, to train their…
Honda records its first-ever annual loss on a costly EV strategy
TOKYO (AP) — Honda racked up a 423.9 billion yen ($2.7 billion) loss Thursday, the first-ever full year loss for the Japanese automaker, acknowledging heavy costs for its electric-vehicle plans, stemming from President Donald Trump’s pro-U.S. policies. The Japanese automaker…
HCEMS launches whole blood program to bring lifesaving transfusions directly to trauma scenes
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) At the Blood Assurance Warehouse in Chattanooga, community leaders and emergency officials unveiled a new program they say could change…
Blue-green diamond called the "world's rarest" sells for record $17.3 million at auction
A 5.5-carat triangular-cut diamond billed as the largest fancy…
Georgia gas tax suspension set to expire as drivers weigh relief at the pump against road funding
Georgia's state gas tax, which helps fund road projects and transportation services across the state, could once again become a larger issue for drivers as Gov. Brian Kemp's temporary suspension of the tax…
Trump, Xi agree that the Strait of Hormuz "must remain open," White House says
President Trump and China's Xi Jinping met Thursday and agreed that the Strait of Hormuz "must remain open" and that Iran "can never have a nuclear weapon," according to the White House. The Iran war had been slated to be…