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06/18/2026

NEW: Cleveland City Schools has announced Dr. Keri Miles will be the new principal of Mayfield Elementary School beginning in the 2026 school year. More: https://www.wdef.com/dr-keri-miles-named-new-principal-of-mayfield-elementary-school/

06/18/2026

Lunchtime Forecast for Thursday

06/18/2026

NEW: Intel shares jumped on Thursday after President Trump said on social media that the semiconductor giant will work with Apple to design and manufacture chips in the U.S. More: https://www.wdef.com/intel-shares-leap-after-trump-says-its-working-with-apple-to-make-chips-in-the-u-s/

06/18/2026

🚨 Faizon Love has been arrested on two contempt-of-court charges

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06/18/2026

The New York Knicks are planning to visit the White House, owner James Dolan said Wednesday, marking a first for an NBA Finals winner during President Trump’s time in office. More: https://www.wdef.com/knicks-accepted-invitation-to-visit-trump-at-white-house-owner-james-dolan-says/

06/18/2026

GAS PRICES: Gas prices are at $3.999 on average in the U.S., according to motor club AAA. The drop below $4 follows a 15% decline in the price of U.S. crude this month. More: https://www.wdef.com/us-gas-prices-fall-below-4-for-1st-time-since-march-but-still-25-higher-than-last-year/

06/18/2026

THE GREAT ESCAPE: News 12's Amelia Greer is joined with Escapology's General Manager, Tori Bryant, to go Behind the Curtain of an escape room!

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – After spending an hour either bumping heads with your friends or scratching your head in confusion, the escape out of an escape room is a thrilling, and rewarding experience. But behind the puzzle, the confusing clues, and the special trap doors is a Game Master that re...

06/18/2026

RESCUED: HCEMS and Chattanooga Fire Department crews responded to a reported high-fall incident on a hiking trail atop Raccoon Mountain yesterday. More: https://www.wdef.com/one-rescued-from-raccoon-mountain/

06/18/2026

Stay in the Know Even on the Go with the News 12 Livestream! Watch now by clicking the link! https://www.wdef.com/live/ and Best Buy Metals Cleveland

06/18/2026

Outdoors Forecast for Thursday