DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- During the holidays, Walmart and the Salvation Army work together through two iconic giving programs – the Red Kettle and Angel Tree campaigns. But because of the pandemic, they’ve had to find new and innovative ways to help people continue to give to those in need. Now, Walmart has partnered with the Salvation…… MORE
McKinney City Councilman Steps Down on Technicality
MCKINNEY (WBAP/KLIF) – The man appointed to replace La’Shadion Shemwell on the McKinney City Council has stepped down on a technicality. Chris Thornton told the council on Monday night that he believed he lived in the city’s historic District-1, but it was determined his home is 10-feet outside the district line, making him ineligible to serve…… MORE
YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas Receives Largest Donation Ever
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Christmas came early for a Dallas nonprofit Wednesday as the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas announced the organization has received the largest gift in its history – a $10 million gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. MacKenzie Scott has donated $4.2 billion in the last four months to 384 organizations, including the Dallas YMCA, across…… MORE
FDA Approves First Over-the-Counter, Fully At-Home COVID-19 Diagnostic Test
SILVER SPRING, MD (WBAP/KLIF News) – Americans can now take a fully at-home COVID-19 diagnostic test. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the over-the-counter Ellume COVID-19 Home Test Tuesday. The nasal swab test detects fragments of proteins of the SARS-CoV-2 virus on anyone aged two and older. Users don’t need a prescription to buy…… MORE
McConnell Warns GOP Of Electoral College Brawl in Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is seeking to shut down any Senate effort to support President Donald Trump’s extended assault on the election. During a private call Tuesday, he warned Republican senators not to join a January floor fight in Congress over the Electoral College results. McConnell is trying to unite a…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Vaccine Expectations, and a Santa Superspreader
If you’re worried about getting the COVID-19 vaccine, the CDC is releasing details on what to expect from it. That, plus Dave and Amy talk about a Santa event that reportedly exposed a lot of kids to the virus.… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Smokey Robinson Gets A Do-Over
Remember the story yesterday about Smokey Robinson butchering the pronunciation of the word “Chanukah?” Well there’s a fun end to the story that involves him giving a do-over! Dave & Amy have the story, plus much more!… MORE
KLIF Morning News: More COVID Relief Talks
Deals are being made to prevent a government shutdown, and that could mean COVID relief is coming our way. Dave & Amy speak with Fox’s Rachel Sutherland about the latest from Washington D.C.… MORE
A Denton County Family Was Dangerously Terrorized by Vandals
Little Elm (WBAP/KLIF) – Little Elm Police are investigating a recent arson incident the home of a family who awakened in the middle of the night to find their two cars on fire. Jayla Gipson and her husband Charles Crawford told WFAA-TV that they lived in their home for 3 years without incident, until putting…… MORE
Fort Worth Police Arrest Two Suspects Involved in Triple Homicide Spanning Multiple Counties
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) —Fort Worth Police are dealing with a triple homicide that spans multiple counties. 44-year-old Lamont Cousins and 32-year-old Andrew Vandermeer are in custody at the Fort Worth Jail on capital murder charges. Detectives were first called to a used car sales lot in the 4200 block of Benbrook Highway in Fort…… MORE
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