Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Arizona Police Search for Suspect Reported Threatening Former President Donald Trump

Arizona Police Search for Suspect Reported Threatening Former President Donald Trump

COCHICE COUNTY, ARIZONA – (WBAP/KLIF) – A massive manhunt is underway in Arizona for a suspect who officials say threatened to kill former President Trump before a rally in Arizona Thursday. Chochice County Sheriff’s Department identifies the man as 66 year old Ronald Lee Syrvud. Authorities say Syrvud has outstanding warrants from Wisconsin for Driving…MORE

Surveys: How Registered Texan Voters Lean Favoring Parties; Candidates.

Surveys: How Registered Texan Voters Lean Favoring Parties; Candidates.

HOUSTON – (WBAP/KLIF) – A University of Houston and Texas Southern University survey takes a look at how registered Texan voters may make their mark. Surveys of likely Texan voters were done before and after President Joe biden stepped aside, backing Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic party’s nominee. Margins in favor of the…MORE

North Texas Rideshare Driver Kidnapped at Gunpoint, Forced to Drive to Miami

North Texas Rideshare Driver Kidnapped at Gunpoint, Forced to Drive to Miami

ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Recent court records detail a terrifying encounter between a North Texas rideshare driver and his passenger. Federal prosecutor said a a Lyft driver picked up 23-year-old Miguel Alejandro Pastran Hernandez in Arlington last Friday and he requested to be taken to a gas station. During the ride, Pastran is accused…MORE

Police Investigating the Drowning of Tarrant County First Grader

Police Investigating the Drowning of Tarrant County First Grader

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Fort Worth police are investigating the recent drowning of a six-year-old child earlier this week. It happened at a home in the 5800 block of Westgate Drive in the Marine Creek Ranch neighborhood of northwest Fort Worth around 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, according to a police news release. The Tarrant…MORE

RFK Jr. To Address America; Could be Dropping Out of Race

RFK Jr. To Address America; Could be Dropping Out of Race

UPDATE 5:08 PM – NBC News reports it has two sources stating RFK will pull out of the race, and will back Trump. CNN.COM (WBAP/KLIF) – RFK Jr. will address the American public Friday morning from Phoenix, with his campaign announcing teh presidential hopeful candidate is considering whether he will drop out of the race…MORE

Copper Thieves Masquerading as Utility Workers Targeting Garland Power Lines

Copper Thieves Masquerading as Utility Workers Targeting Garland Power Lines

GARLAND (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Garland police are warning North Texans to be on the lookout for copper thieves as they note an increase in thefts of the metal in recent months. In a public service message, Lieutenant Pedro Barineau said they’re going to great lengths to steal copper and often commit the crime in…MORE

City of Denton Issues Water Restrictions

City of Denton Issues Water Restrictions

DENTON (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Denton is entering a more restrictive stage of water conservation. Stage Two Water Conservation measures are now in place where businesses and residents can only water their lawns and gardens on certain days of the week. This is because of ongoing work to make repairs on damaged filters at…MORE

Corsicana ISD Assistant Principal Injured in “Classroom Disruption” Released from Hospital

Corsicana ISD Assistant Principal Injured in “Classroom Disruption” Released from Hospital

CORSICANA (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The assistant principal at a Corsicana ISD school who was airlifted to a hospital after a “classroom disruption” involving a student last week is recovering at home, according to district officials. Candra Rogers suffered the severe injury at Collins Intermediate School last Thursday. According to a district statement last Friday,…MORE

American Airlines Extends Israel Flight Suspension Into Next Year Amid War in Gaza

American Airlines Extends Israel Flight Suspension Into Next Year Amid War in Gaza

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News ) – American Airlines is extending its suspension of flights to and from Israel as tensions continue to rise amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. The Fort Worth-based company said operations at Ben Gurian International Airport (TLV) will be suspended through March 29th of next year and its travel alert…MORE