Bringing Back the Boulevard’s Future
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County and Chattanooga are working together on a new effort to bring investment and new opportunities to Rossville Boulevard. The Bring Back the BLVD initiative includes…
From Chattanooga to Champions
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Spain’s World Cup championship is also a proud moment for Chattanooga. Before lifting the trophy, the Spanish National Team spent more than a month calling Chattanooga home as…
Bradley County Commission approves Dalton Pike annexation by city of Cleveland
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- After a contentious discussion last week over an annexation request, Bradley County Commissioners gained some clarification on the issue. Cleveland city manager…
Trump imposes 50% tariff on Canadian goods, citing disputes over autos, alcohol and cheese
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump on Monday imposed 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, declaring that Canada has unfairly discriminated against American autos, alcohol and dairy products. The move could unleash a new wave of economic chaos, with risks…
Wall Street drifts as AI stocks hold steadier after last week’s losses
NEW YORK (AP) - Wall Street drifted through a quiet day of trading as AI stocks trimmed some of their sharp recent losses. The S&P 500 fell 0.2% Monday, coming off just its third losing week since the end of…
Attempt to save a struggling swimmer leaves 5 dead in an Ohio river
POWELL, Ohio (AP) - Five people have died on a river in Ohio after several of them went into the water to help another person who was struggling to swim, authorities said Monday. A motorist called 911 after spotting a…
Taylor Farms lettuce is still focus of cyclospora investigation despite false positive test, FDA says
A sample of lettuce from Taylor Farms that had tested positive for cyclospora was a false positive, the Food and Drug Administration said Sunday. But the FDA said Monday that its investigation and data "continue to converge on shredded iceberg lettuce from…
Trial begins for Massachusetts mom who says postpartum issues led her to kill 3 children
Jury selection began Monday in the trial of a Massachusetts mother who strangled her three children while undergoing medical treatment for psychiatric problems that developed after she gave birth. The trial of Lindsay Clancy, which could…
The U.S. labor market may soon face a new crisis: Too few workers
Even as many workers are fearful that artificial intelligence could endanger their jobs, there's a potentially bigger employment crisis on the horizon: a severe labor shortage that is set to emerge over the next 10 to 15 years, according to…
How to keep babies safe when temperatures soar
Infants, toddlers and young children need outdoor activity to build strong bodies and minds, but they also require extra care in the heat. In the summer months, those twin imperatives can make parents anxious. How long should kids be out?…
Pet of the Week: Cash!
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Join us at Prime News at 7 to meet this week's Pet of the Week: Cash! Cash is a fun-loving, energetic 4-year-old pup who thrives on affection, playtime, soaking up the sunshine and spending time with…
Andy Burnham becomes the UK’s seventh prime minister in a decade after Starmer resigns
LONDON (AP) — Prime Minister Andy Burnham acknowledged his precarious perch Monday as the seventh British leader in just over a decade as he set out an ambitious but vague vision to create a new political and economic establishment. Burnham used his…
Wall Street holds steadier as chip companies swing back upward
NEW YORK (AP) - Wall Street is holding steadier, as stocks of chip companies and other winners of the artificial intelligence-boom swing back upward on their roller-coaster ride. The S&P 500 rose 0.6% early Monday, coming off its first losing…
Target recalls over 200,000 children's sandals after pearls detach, creating choking risk
Target has recalled more than 200,000 children's sandals due to a choking hazard. The retail giant told customers who had purchased…
Gas prices top $4 a gallon again as U.S.-Iran conflict escalates, AAA data shows
Gas prices hit $4 a gallon again as the U.S. and Iran launched more attacks. The national average for a gallon of gas reached $4.003 on Monday, marking the first time in over a month it has crossed that threshold, according…
Pentagon ID's 2 U.S. soldiers killed in Iran strike on base in Jordan; 1 still missing
The Pentagon has identified two U.S. Army soldiers killed in an Iranian strike on a military base in Jordan over the weekend. A third service member was also missing in action…
Taylor Farms lettuce sample that tested positive for cyclospora was a false positive, FDA says
A sample of lettuce from Taylor Farms that had tested positive for cyclospora was a false positive, the Food and Drug Administration said Sunday. "Due to the complexity in detection of Cyclospora, FDA laboratory experts re-reviewed the sample results and have concluded…
Suspect arrested in July 5, 2026 shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A suspect has been arrested in connection of the July 5, 2026 shooting that occurred on the 1000 block of North Hickory Street. That shooting resulted in…
ATV crash injures 5 people
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Sunday, just before 11 a.m., a driver and four passengers were injured in an ATV crash. According to Chattanooga Police, a Polaris ATV traveling through a parking lot pulled onto Lower…
Woman reunited with dog rescued from Bledsoe County hoarding case
BLEDSOE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - As more details emerge from the animal hoarding investigation in Bledsoe County, one woman says she has been reunited with her…
The Home Behind the Champions
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - For more than a month, the Spanish National Team called Chattanooga home, and now the city can say it hosted the 2026 FIFA World Cup champions. Spain…
Electrical Fire Contained at Ooltewah Home
OOLTEWAH, TN. (WDEF) - Firefighters quickly contained an electrical fire at a home in Ooltewah Saturday morning, preventing the flames from spreading beyond the home's electrical system. According to the…
Weather Update: MONDAY JULY 20, 2026
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Early showers / thunderstorms. Mostly clear / hazy, humid. Lows: low 70's. Winds: near calm. Monday: Mostly sunny, hot, humid. Scattered showers & thunderstorms. Highs: low 90's. Heat index: low 100's. …