FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – The National Weather Service has re-issued its Excessive Heat Warning until 9:00pm Saturday night for all of North and Central Texas. The weather service says dangerously hot conditions will continue with temperatures up to 109 and heat index values up to 113. The weather service warns extreme heat and humidity will…… MORE
(Austin) WBAP/KLIF – ERCOT is asking Texans to conserve electricity use, if safe to do so, today from 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. The agency says it expects low wind power generation and high demand to continue through the weekend because of extreme heat and is asking Texans to stay tuned for additional communications this…… MORE
Fox Radio News (WBAP/KLIF) – Americans heard from eight Republican presidential hopefuls last night (Wednesday) on key 2024 issues during the first G-O-P primary debate hosted by Fox News. Participants included, former VP Mike Pence, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, former SC Gov. Nikki Haley, former NJ Gov. Chris Christie, SC Senator Tim Scott, ND Gov.…… MORE
Make sure to practice heat safety by drinking plenty of water, avoiding excess time outdoors during the heat of the day, and knowing the signs of heat illness. See: Blistering Heat Returns to NTX Thursday Sunny and hot, with a high near 107. Heat index values as high as 111. Calm wind becoming east southeast…… MORE
MILWAUKEE (AP) — He’ll be missing from the stage, but Donald Trump will still be a central figure at the first Republican presidential primary debate Wednesday night as the remaining candidates hoping to take on President Joe Biden confront each other in person for the first time. The debate is set for 8 p.m. central…… MORE
PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – Construction of the Dallas Area Rapid Transit 12th Street Station in Plano will begin on Saturday, August 26. According to DART, Red Line light rail service north of CityLine/Bush Station in Richardson will be suspended between 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 26, through the end of scheduled service. Regular scheduled service will be…… MORE
MOSCOW (AP) — A private jet crashed over Russia on Wednesday, killing all 10 people on board, emergency officials said. Mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin was on the passenger list, but it wasn’t immediately clear if he was on board. Unconfirmed media reports said the jet belonged to Prigozhin, founder of the Wagner private military company.…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — Frisco Police say that Dallas Cowboys defensive end Sam Williams was arrested, Sunday, on charges of drug possession and unlawful carrying of a weapon. According to jail records, Williams charges were possession of a controlled substance under one gram and unlawful carrying of a weapon. According to a report from the Fort Worth…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF/FOX News) — Pittsburgh police responded to active shooting situation in which “hundreds of rounds” were reportedly fired near Garfield on Wednesday. Police have yet to offer details on how many people may have been injured in the incident. The situation reportedly escalated into gunfire when police arrived to serve an eviction notice. “I’ve never…… MORE
A former Grand Prairie ISD counselor says that she was forced to resign after reporting a a teacher for allegedly using a racial slur Gabriana Clay-White, resigned from the district last june. According to the lawsuit, she had been asked to assist a teacher with a special needs child in the month prior. The unnamed…… MORE
