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Disney Magic Skates into Chattanooga - WDEF

WDEF News 12 @wdefnews12.bsky.social · 6h

On Ice brings its high-flying, heartwarming magic to Chattanooga this weekend with Mickey’s Search Party at McKenzie Arena.

Disney On Ice brings its high-flying, heartwarming magic to Chattanooga this weekend with Mickey’s Search Party at McKenzie Arena.

Chattanooga Apple Festival Returns for the Weekend - WDEF

WDEF News 12 @wdefnews12.bsky.social · 6h

The Chattanooga Apple Festival opened today at Camp Jordan, offering two days of fall-themed fun, local vendors, and family activities.
This event is happening on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Chattanooga Apple Festival opened today at Camp Jordan, offering two days of fall-themed fun, local vendors, and family activities.

WDEF News 12 @wdefnews12.bsky.social · 8h

Crowds gathered Saturday afternoon at Miller Park in Chattanooga for the 'No Kings' protest.

EDIT: This post replaces an earlier post that was deleted.

OpenAI blocks Sora 2 users from using MLK Jr.'s likeness after "disrespectful depictions"

WDEF News 12 @wdefnews12.bsky.social · 11h

"OpenAI is temporarily blocking users of its Sora 2 AI video app from making content that includes Martin Luther King Jr.'s likeness after some people created what the technology company called "disrespectful depictions" of the civil rights activist. "

OpenAI is pausing Sora 2 users' ability to make AI videos that depict the civil rights leader as the company works to create rules for historical figures.

Photos show polar bears making themselves at home at abandoned Russian research station

WDEF News 12 @wdefnews12.bsky.social · 15h

"Makhorov was using a drone to film the landscape of the island when he saw the bears, he said in a Facebook post. Photos show the bears inside homes, looking out windows and resting on porches. "

Polar bears took over an abandoned research station in Russia. Photos show them making themselves comfortable.

Concerns raised about proposal to demolish Engel Stadium - WDEF

WDEF News 12 @wdefnews12.bsky.social · 16h

"REMEMBER WHAT WAS HERE:" A report that Engel Stadium is soon to be demolished is raising concerns within the community, as the condition of the historic ballpark continues to deteriorate.

The exterior of Engel Stadium, showing signs of damage. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A report that Engel Stadium may soon be demolished is prompting some backlash. The list of stars that have played at the ballpark reads like a list of baseball royalty. From Lou Gehrig to Hank Aaron, Engel Stadium is one of the most historic places here in the...

LIFT Youth Centers celebrate opening of Fort Oglethorpe facility - WDEF

WDEF News 12 @wdefnews12.bsky.social · 17h

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WDEF News 12 @wdefnews12.bsky.social · 17h

The Green Eyes Festival

📍 Location: Downtown Chickamauga, Georgia
📅 Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
🕒 Time: 10 AM – 6 PM EST

Join the community for spooky fun, with local music, storytellers, great vendors and family-friendly adventure!

WDEF News 12 @wdefnews12.bsky.social · 17h

A new youth center in Fort Oglethorpe held its grand opening on Friday, providing a safe place for kids to hang out after school.

The ribbon being cut at the R. Randall Collins LIFT Youth Center in Fort Oglethorpe. FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. (WDEF)- Fort Oglethorpe youths have a new spot to hang out after school. Lift Youth Center has opened a new facility on Battlefield Parkway, named for R. Randall Collins, as it has operated since the beginning of this school year. The center...

U.S. probing immigration applicants' social media to identify "anti-American" activity that's "beyond the pale," official says

WDEF News 12 @wdefnews12.bsky.social · 20h

"It has also restarted a long-dormant practice, known as "neighborhood checks," which involves sending investigators to interview the neighbors and coworkers of citizenship applicants." CBS News

The U.S. government is probing the social media of those applying for legal immigration benefits to root out "anti-American" activity, a top immigration official told CBS News.

WDEF News 12 @wdefnews12.bsky.social · 23h

"Are you, or someone you know, afraid of storms? Empower yourself with the facts on storms and adequately preparing for severe weather."
@NWSMorristown has a great page with Advice from Meteorologists on Dealing with #StormAnxiety"

https://www.weather.gov/mrx/stormanxiety

Army Corps of Engineers pauses $11 billion in projects, including in 4 Democratic cities, budget chief says

WDEF News 12 @wdefnews12.bsky.social · 1d

#WDEFWeather #News12Weather 1% Lists Scenic City Dog Walking Forecast for Saturday morning.

WDEF News 12 @wdefnews12.bsky.social · 1d

"Vought has been targeting federal dollars going to projects in Democratic-led cities and states since the early days of the shutdown, which entered its 17th day on Friday and is set to continue into next week" CBS News

Russell Vought said the Army Corps of Engineers is pausing more than $11 billion in "lower-priority projects," including in New York, San Francisco, Boston and Baltimore.

As Gaza ceasefire hinges on returning remains, Waltz says U.S. to help find the missing, including Americans

WDEF News 12 @wdefnews12.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks to all who voted in our @WDEFNews12 RoofQuotes.com #WeatherPoll #QuestionOfTheDay. Correct answer: smaller webs.

New poll issued at midnight on wdef.com/votenow

WDEF News 12 @wdefnews12.bsky.social · 1d

"Mike Waltz, the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, said Thursday that American personnel would be part of the effort to recover the remains of the 19 hostages that have yet to be turned over." CBS News

As return of hostages' remains complicates Israel-Hamas ceasefire, Waltz says "entire task force" to help find missing, including 2 Americans.

U.S. flew B-52 bombers off the coast of Venezuela

WDEF News 12 @wdefnews12.bsky.social · 1d

Possibility of severe weather late Saturday into early Sunday AM. Stay tuned to @WDEFNews12 for more information.

WDEF News 12 @wdefnews12.bsky.social · 1d

"Trump has deployed eight warships, a nuclear-powered submarine and fighter jets to the area. In sum, about 10,000 U.S. forces are built up in the Caribbean region, either on ships or in Puerto Rico, CBS News learned Wednesday" CBS News

The U.S. military flew three B-52 bombers on missions near the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday, as the Trump administration continues to exert pressure on the country.

WDEF News 12 @wdefnews12.bsky.social · 1d

Friday sunset over the Walnut Street Bridge and Raccoon Mountain off in the distance.

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WDEF News 12 @wdefnews12.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks to @WDEFNews12 viewer Jeremy Driver from Cleveland for a view from the Flagstone Golf Course, Friday's Clay Kissner Paving & Seal Coating #WeatherWindow #PictureOfTheDay.

WDEF News 12 @wdefnews12.bsky.social · 1d

#WDEFWeather #News12Weather 1% Lists Scenic City Dog Walking Forecast for Friday evening.

John Bolton pleads not guilty to charges of mishandling classified information

WDEF News 12 @wdefnews12.bsky.social · 1d

Friday sunset over downtown #ChattanoogaTN from the Bailey's Heating & Air Cam on the @EPB Fiber Optics Weather Cam Network
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WDEF News 12 @wdefnews12.bsky.social · 1d

"Now, I have become the latest target in weaponizing the Justice Department to charge those he deems to be his enemies with charges that were declined before or distort the facts," Bolton said." CBS News

John Bolton was indicted on 18 counts related to his alleged mishandling of classified information.