Deadly Nightclub Shooting Trial Continues
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The night of January 31, 2021, began like any other outside the Night Owl nightclub in Chattanooga. But the evening ended in tragedy when 28-year-old Kenneth Trammell…
FBI and IRS to investigate nonprofit groups for domestic terrorism links, sources say
FBI and IRS agents are forming a new initiative to investigate nonprofit organizations over suspected possible links to domestic terrorism, sources briefed on the matter told CBS News. In December, Attorney General Pam Bondi ordered law enforcement agencies and federal…
FAA mandates radar separation for helicopters and planes after deadly DC midair collision
Air traffic controllers will use radar, not just visual checks, to ensure that helicopters maintain a safe distance from arriving and departing airplanes in the wake of last year’s fatal midair collision near Washington, D.C., federal officials announced Wednesday. The Federal Aviation…
Ross's Landing to Close starting in November
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Ross’s Landing along the south shore of the TN River is going to be getting a major Makeover. Emily Mack, President and CEO of…
Wall Street is betting on Ukraine's drone technology
A Ukrainian drone technology startup saw the most explosive U.S. stock market debut in the last year during its first day trading on Nasdaq. Shares in Swarmer, whose software enables single pilots to control hundreds of drones at once, soared…
Georgia House passes bill to suspend gas tax for 60 days; measure heads to Senate
The Georgia House of Representatives on Wednesday approved an amendment to House Bill 1199 that would suspend the state's motor fuel tax for 60 days. The measure now heads back to the Georgia State Senate for further consideration before it…
Federal Reserve projects one rate cut this year, sees limited economic impact from Iran war
WASHINGTON (AP) - Federal Reserve officials expect the Iran war will worsen inflation this year while having little impact on economic growth, but they still expect to cut their key rate once in 2026. For now, Fed policymakers left short-term…
About 90 ships cross the Strait of Hormuz as Iran exports millions of barrels of oil despite the war
HONG KONG (AP) — About 90 ships including oil tankers have crossed the Strait of Hormuz since the outset of the war with Iran and it is still exporting millions of barrels of…
Woman hospitalized after being startled by humanoid robot: "Are you crazy?"
A woman on an evening walk in Macau was briefly hospitalized after a humanoid robot startled her and left her feeling unwell, police told AFP on Wednesday. Police said they had received a call for…
Upcoming road closures that could impact individuals
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- The City of Chattanooga Department of Public Works / Transportation Division has shared upcoming road closures that could impact locals. They are as follows: Chattanooga Football Club The following locations will be closed on Wednesday, March 18th…
Election Commission votes against Highlander's ballot name challenge against Christian-Lowe
Donna Christian-Lowe (left) and Hamilton County Commissioner Dr. Steve Highlander (right) at a Hamilton County Election Commission over Highlander's challenge of Christian-Lowe…
Pakistan announces pause in strikes on Afghanistan, 2 days after deadly Kabul airstrike
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - Pakistan announced a pause in strikes against Afghanistan Wednesday, saying the decision was made ahead of the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr at the request of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey. The announcement came two days…
TDOT addresses ongoing response to chronic Ten Mile flooding
MEIGS COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- We have received a response from TDOT regarding chronic flooding issues in the Meigs County community of Ten Mile. Residents there say that the main road through town, State Route 304, constantly floods due to drainage…
Trump waives Jones Act for 60 days in effort to ease energy prices
President Trump on Wednesday issued a 60-day waiver of the Jones Act, a move aimed at lowering energy prices by letting foreign ships move fuel between U.S. ports. The 100-year-old law requires…
U.S. military says it struck 7,800 targets in Iran
The U.S. military says it has struck more than 7,800 targets in Iran and damaged or destroyed over 120 Iranian vessels since the start of its operation. The military has conducted over 8,000 combat flights,…
Both sides in Iran war ratchet up attacks on energy facilities, as oil prices surge
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Israel kept up its campaign of targeting Iran’s leaders on Wednesday, killing the country’s intelligence minister, and an Iranian offshore natural gas field was struck in a sign of the war’s mounting pressure –…
TSA official warns some airports could shut down if officers' sick calls climb: "A serious situation"
Acting deputy TSA administrator Adam Stahl says the agency is concerned about the growing number of sick calls among TSA officers, which is leading to long security lines at airports across the country. "If the call rate does climb, there could…
Diesel tops $5 a gallon for the first time since 2022. Here's what it means for the economy.
U.S. diesel prices jumped above $5 a gallon on Tuesday, marking the highest level since December 2022, as the strain on global energy markets from the war with Iran continues to ripple through the American economy. Diesel…
USPS wants to raise first-class stamp price to as high as 95 cents
Americans may soon pay almost $1 to mail a first-class letter. The U.S. Postal Service wants to raise first-class stamp prices to between 90 cents and 95 cents as it faces a financial crunch,…
Iran threatens energy assets in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE after attack on its gas facilities
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Iran’s state television published a threat Wednesday, saying that the Islamic Republic would be attacking oil and gas infrastructure in Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The threat resembled other attack warnings…
Where the best doctors are
(WDEF) - How is our area for the number and quality of doctors? A new listing by WalletHub shows the southeast isn't on the best or worst list for states in the U.S. The best state is Montana while the…
Officials warn of increased risks on St. Patrick’s Day
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As many people celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, officials say it is known as the third biggest drinking day of the year. News 12…
Local shelters urge families not to gift bunnies for Easter
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As families prepare for Easter, local shelters are asking the community not to gift bunnies as holiday presents. We spoke with the…
Bill that would require schools to report number of undocumented students enrolled passes Tennessee House
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF)- You may remember a proposed bill last year in Tennessee that would have allowed schools to not enroll…