Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Wind Advisory in Effect From 7 Am to 7 PM Sunday

Wind Advisory in Effect From 7 Am to 7 PM Sunday

…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM CDT SUNDAY… PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of at least 20 to 30 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Boaters should use extra caution when venturing onto area lakes. Residents may wish…MORE

Kate Middleton Diagnosed with Cancer

Kate Middleton Diagnosed with Cancer

(WBAP/KLIF) — LONDON (AP) — Kate, the Princess of Wales, has cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy, she said Friday in a stunning announcement that follows weeks of speculation about her health and whereabouts. Her condition was disclosed in a video message recorded Wednesday and broadcast Friday, coming after relentless speculation on social media ever since she…MORE

Arlington Firefighter Shot During Friday Morning Welfare Check

Arlington Firefighter Shot During Friday Morning Welfare Check

ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF News ) – An Arlington firefighter is being treated at Medical City Arlington after being shot while conducting a welfare check at an apartment complex Friday morning. The first responder is said to be in serious but stable condition. There are no other details at this time. The Arlington Fire Department said it…MORE

Department of Justice Sues Apple Over Alleged iPhone Monopoly in Landmark Antitrust Case

Department of Justice Sues Apple Over Alleged iPhone Monopoly in Landmark Antitrust Case

WASHINGTON D.C. (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The Justice Department along with 16 other state and district attorneys general filed a civil antitrust lawsuit against Apple on Thursday on allegations the tech giant is monopolizing the smartphone market. The complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, alleges that Apple is…MORE

City of Plano Rolling Out New Emergency Response Location Technology What3Words

City of Plano Rolling Out New Emergency Response Location Technology What3Words

PLANO (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The City of Plano is urging citizens to download a free app that has changed the game for first responders worldwide when it comes to finding residents in need of help. The “what3words” technology has given every ten-foot square in the world a unique combination of three words. The combination…MORE

President Joe Biden in the DFW Metroplex for Fundraisers Wednesday Night

President Joe Biden in the DFW Metroplex for Fundraisers Wednesday Night

DALLAS – (WBAP/KLIF) President Joe Biden arrived at DFW International Airport about 5:30 pm Wednesday, on the way to two fundraisers in the Park Cities area. A sitting president has not arrived at the DFW airport since did President Obama. Biden’s first fundraiser is in Preston Hollow, at the home of Pharos Capital Group’s Kneeland…MORE

Fed Maintains Forecast of Three Rate Cuts In 2024

Fed Maintains Forecast of Three Rate Cuts In 2024

The Federal Reserve’s updated policy released today indicates Fed officials maintain their forecast of three rate cuts in 2024. The Fed, also keeping its benchmark rate within the 5.25% to 5.5% range. The message remains the same as for some time; interest rates remain stationary, but rate cuts are planned before this year’s end. Inflation…MORE

Cooke County Man Gets Multiple Life Sentences for Torturing Children

Cooke County Man Gets Multiple Life Sentences for Torturing Children

COOKE COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF News ) – A Cooke County man has been given multiple life sentences for sexually abusing and torturing children at his home. 38-year-old David Michael Calhoun was convicted on Monday on five counts of sexual assault of a child, seven counts of aggravated assault and one count of assault strangulation. The Cooke…MORE