TN gas prices fall 21 cents, AAA says
Tennessee gas prices have declined over the past week, falling 21 cents on average. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $3.93 which is three cents less expensive than one month ago, according…
Barry Diller's People Inc. offers to buy MGM Resorts, valuing it at $18 billion
Barry Diller's People Inc. is offering to buy the rest of MGM Resorts after acquiring a 26.1% stake in the Las Vegas casino and resort operator, valuing the business at more than $18 billion. People Inc., formerly known as IAC…
Crude oil prices rise after latest US-Iran fighting, and US stocks slip
NEW YORK (AP) - Oil prices are rising following the latest fighting to threaten the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, but Wall Street isn’t very worried. The S&P 500 slipped 0.1% early Monday, falling a bit below the record it set last week.…
United Airlines flight to Spain returns to U.S. after Bluetooth device is labeled a "certain four-letter word"
A United Airlines flight bound for Spain from Newark Liberty International Airport turned around midflight Saturday due to a possible security threat. The flight departed around 6 p.m. for Palma de Mallorca, Spain, but landed back at Newark at 9:37…
Zelenskyy alleges Russia is abducting Ukrainian kids and training them to fight
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told CBS News in an exclusive interview that his government has evidence that Russia is abducting Ukrainian children and training them to fight against fellow Ukrainians. It is an allegation that may constitute a war crime,…
Bus driver in deadly Virginia crash on I-95 charged with involuntary manslaughter
A bus driver involved in a Virginia highway crash early Friday morning that killed at least five people and injured nearly four dozen more has been charged with involuntary manslaughter, Virginia State Police said Saturday. Jing S. Dong, 48, of Staten…
Memorial bike ride in honor of motorcyclist who lost his life in a recent crash
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) - A memorial bike ride was held for motorcyclist Riley Hairsine, who lost his life in a recent…
One charged in connection with homicide and non-fatal shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) arrested a suspect in connection with the homicide of a teen. According to CPD, on March 22, 2026, police investigated the homicide of a…
Safety Festival Marks Start of Summer
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As summer gets underway, Erlanger and community partners hosted an event Saturday focused on helping families prepare for the months ahead. The fourth annual Summer Outreach…
First Renaissance Faire Arrives in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Coolidge Park was transformed Saturday into a medieval-inspired gathering place as Chattanooga hosted its first-ever Renaissance Faire along the Tennessee Riverfront. From 10:00 a.m. to 8:00…
WHO chief visits Ebola outbreak epicenter in eastern Congo as cases outpace response
The head of the World Health Organization on Saturday visited eastern Congo's Bunia, a city at the heart of an outbreak of a rare type of Ebola, where the virus is spreading faster than the response despite better-organized health facilities…
United Airlines flight bound for Minneapolis is diverted because of an unruly passenger
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A United Airlines flight bound for Minneapolis was diverted to Wisconsin on Friday night to remove and unruly passenger, officials said. “United flight 2005 from Chicago to Minneapolis landed safely in Madison, Wisconsin to address a…
Women in Travel summit held in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- "These are very well traveled people. They've been to a lot of different places and it takes a lot to surprise them." Hundreds of travel content creators and influencers…
Traverse Park opens Saturday in Lafayette
LAFAYETTE, GA (WDEF) -- A new park is opening soon in Lafayette. Traverse Park on Villanow Street has an official ribbon cutting in June, but it’s opening up for…
Honeybee Festival will have Lafayette buzzing Saturday
LAFAYETTE, GA (WDEF) -- The city of Lafayette is kicking off an event that's been a yearly tradition since 2017. Lafayette becomes a hive…
4 climbers fall at elevation of 18,200 feet on America's tallest peak as rescuers try to reach them
Rescuers are trying to reach four climbers who fell on Alaska's Mount McKinley, North America's tallest peak, the National…
Tomatoes become latest symbol of America’s affordability squeeze
NEW YORK (AP) — Tomatoes, ubiquitous in everything from fast-food burgers to haute cuisine, are taking on a new role beyond the plate: A nagging reminder of rising costs. Prices for those red orbs have soared more than any other…
What to know about the artists backing out of the Trump-linked Freedom 250 concerts
“The Great American State Fair” is a series of concerts, exhibits, tributes and other programs scheduled to take place June 25 to July 10 on Washington’s National Mall. It was organized by Freedom 250,…
Man steals ambulance, goes on joyride while drinking a beer in Marietta, police say
A Georgia man is facing multiple charges after police say he stole an ambulance and drove it down a Marietta road while drinking a beer. Eric Jordan has been in custody at the Cobb…
Chattanooga Parking Authority launches parking amnesty
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- The Chattanooga Parking Authority (CPA), the parking enforcement affiliate of the Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA), has announced the launch of its Amnesty and Community Support Programs for individuals with outstanding parking citations in Chattanooga. The…
Explosion and fire at a Dallas apartment building kills at least 3 people, including a child
DALLAS (AP) — An explosion and massive fire at a Dallas apartment building Thursday killed a child and at least two other people following a blast that shook nearby homes and happened while firefighters were…
Chattanooga officers wrangle escaped donkeys
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Police and Sheriff's deputies thwarted an equestrian escape earlier this week. A pair of donkeys were spotted by a 911 caller roaming along the area of Morris…
Blue Origin rocket explodes on the launch pad during an engine-firing test
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A rocket belonging…
Extremely rare Guatemalan bearded lizards hatch at Zoo Atlanta
Zoo Atlanta has two new additions, and they are members of one of the rarest reptile species on Earth. The zoo announced that two…