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Hazmat incident in Fort Worth, over 30 people treated

Hazmat incident in Fort Worth, over 30 people treated

(WBAP/KLIF) FORT WORTH, Texas — More than 30 people, including 9 firefighters, were treated after a hazmat incident at a Fort Worth business on Friday afternoon. According to the Fire Department, the firefighters were taken to a hospital for further treatment. The remaining 23 civilians went through a “decontamination process” at the scene, fire officials…MORE

Beto O’Rourke says he’s made up his mind

Beto O’Rourke says he’s made up his mind

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Beto O’Rourke says he has made up his mind about a 2020 presidential run and will announce his intentions “soon.” The former Texas congressman is considered a strong early contender for the Democratic nomination after nearly upsetting Sen. Ted Cruz last November. He said in a statement Wednesday that he and…MORE

Two North Texas Baptist Churches Cleared of Wrongdoing, One Other Being Investigated for Sex Abuse

Two North Texas Baptist Churches Cleared of Wrongdoing, One Other Being Investigated for Sex Abuse

NASHVILLE (WBAP/KLIF News) — Two North Texas churches named by the Southern Baptist Convention president as possible harbors for sexual abuse have been cleared of organizational wrongdoing. The SBC released a statement saying First Baptist Church in Bedford and Arapaho Baptist Church in Garland took active steps as congregations when “affected by the actions of…MORE

Dallas Police Arrest Man Charged for Murder Over Parking Dispute

Dallas Police Arrest Man Charged for Murder Over Parking Dispute

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)-  Dallas Police arrested the man who allegedly shot and killed a man over a parking spot in Uptown. 23-year-old Christopher McKinney Jr. is charged with murder for shooting and killing 29-year-old Demondre Green inside his vehicle over the weekend. This was over a dispute involving Green inching out of a tight parking spot and…MORE

A Paramedic is Hospitalized After Ambulance Was Hit While Rendering Aid

A Paramedic is Hospitalized After Ambulance Was Hit While Rendering Aid

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Two paramedics were injured early Sunday morning while responding to another medical emergency. About 3:15 a.m., Sunday morning with lights & sirens going, A Dallas Fire-Rescue Unit was hit by another vehicle at the intersection of W. Davis Street and North Westmoreland Road. Both paramedics, and the driver of the other…MORE

One Measles Case Confirmed In Denton County

One Measles Case Confirmed In Denton County

Denton (WBAP/KLIF) –  Someone in Denton County has come down with the measles.  Denton County Public Health says it’s identifying and contacting individuals who may have been exposed.  Right now, this case is not linked to any other measles cases. No other information is being released to protect the person’s identity. “Vaccination is the most…MORE

Talking Tech: Boosting WiFi Speeds

Talking Tech: Boosting WiFi Speeds

What would you say if we told you that you could double your internet speed by making just two changes to your settings? It’s true! The Techie Guy, Liron Segev tells us how in this week’s Talking Tech  For more from The Techie Guy, click here.  Dave Williams & Amy Chodroff, KLIF/WBAP, Copyright © 2019…MORE

Carbon Monoxide Exposure in Fort Worth

Carbon Monoxide Exposure in Fort Worth

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – The Fort Worth Fire Department was called out to the 4800 block of Overton Ridge Boulevard on Wednesday afternoon after getting a call about someone being unconscious. When the fire crews arrived they found high levels of carbon monoxide and evacuated everyone the building. Reports state that say that 20 people…MORE

Trump to postpone his State of the Union address

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump has conceded that there’s no place like the House for a State of the Union address and will postpone this year’s message until after the partial government shutdown ends. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi had withdrawn her invitation to use the chamber as scheduled Tuesday night. While the White House…MORE