Category Archives: WBAP Breaking News

Brother of TCU Player Killed in New Orleans Car Attack

Brother of TCU Player Killed in New Orleans Car Attack

NEW ORLEANS (WFAA TV) — One of the 15 people killed in the attack on New Year’s Day on Bourbon Street in New Orleans was the brother of a wide receiver for the Texas Christian University football team. According to CBS Sports, 28-year-old Tiger Bech, who previously played as a wide receiver for Princeton University,…MORE

Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates 1/4 %

Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates 1/4 %

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate Wednesday by a quarter-point — its third cut this year — but also signaled that it expects to reduce rates more slowly next year than it previously envisioned, largely because of still-elevated inflation. The Fed’s 19 policymakers projected that they will cut their benchmark…MORE

Madison, Wisconsin School Shooting Injures Several; 3 Killed, More Injured.

Madison, Wisconsin School Shooting Injures Several; 3 Killed, More Injured.

UPDATE: Madison Police now identify the shooting suspect as a 17 year old female student found dead when they entered the school. Officials now confirm 2 people were killed in the shooting; a teenaged student and a teacher. Several more are hospitalized; reports place the injured between six and nine others. UPDATE: Madison Police now…MORE

Inflation Nudges Up; Slightly.

Inflation Nudges Up; Slightly.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Fueled by pricier used cars, hotel rooms and groceries, inflation in the United States moved slightly higher last month in the latest sign that some price pressures remain elevated. Consumer prices rose 2.7% in November from a year earlier, up from a yearly figure of 2.6% in October. Excluding volatile food and…MORE

Terrell Police Officer Killed in Traffic Stop Shootout

Terrell Police Officer Killed in Traffic Stop Shootout

TERRELL – (WBAP/KLIF) – A Terrell police officer dies after a shooting during a traffic stop late Sunday evening, and a manhunt for the suspect is underway this hour. Police say before officer Jacob Candanoza passed on, he was able to give investigators the license plate number of the suspect’s vehicle. The shooting is reported…MORE

Greenville, Hunt County Police Officer Dies in Shooting

Greenville, Hunt County Police Officer Dies in Shooting

GREENVILLE – (WBAP/KLIF)- A Greenville police officer is reported to have died of wounds sustained in a shooting around dinnertime Monday night. Police have not identified the officer who was killed. The suspect was also shot, though place of treatment and condition remains unknown at this time. Officials say the Greenville officer was shot in…MORE

Russian President Vladimir Putin Threatens Possible Nuclear Strike Following Ukraine’s Reported U S Missile Strike Inside Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin Threatens Possible Nuclear Strike Following Ukraine’s Reported U S Missile Strike Inside Russia

MSN NEWS – (WBAP/KLIF) -Russian President Vladimir Putin is reported to have responded to the Ukrainian long-range missile strike on a military complex deeper within Russian territory by threatening a possible nuclear strike, saying the United Kingdom would be first on the list. Russia, announcing only hours earlier, it’s “revised its rules” for the use…MORE

Iranian and Two Others Charged in Attempted Trump Assassination Plot

Iranian and Two Others Charged in Attempted Trump Assassination Plot

FOX NEWS – (WBAP/KLIF) – The Department of Justice reports an Iranian asset and two others are charged in a plot to assassinate President-Elect Donald Trump. Justice says it foiled an Iranian plot to kill Trump in the timeframe leading to the election. A criminal complaint filed in Manhattan federal court alleges an unnamed official…MORE