Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Traffic is increasing in DFW as Texas slowly re-opens its businesses. Traffic Carma reports there were about 33% more people driving around the metroplex during the week than there were the week before. That works out to a 7% increase in morning rush hour traffic, and a 23% increase in afternoon traffic.… MORE
Mysterious COVID-19 Related Illness Effecting Children Surfaces
(WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Amid the Coronavirus pandemic, a new mysterious illness believed to be linked to COVID-19 has surfaced. Health experts are describing it as a Kawasaki-like disease which causes inflammation in blood vessels throughout the body. While COVID-19 has a severe effect mainly on the older population, this primarily effects children. “Another reminder that this…… MORE
Plano-Based J.C. Penney Files For Bankruptcy
PLANO (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- The COVID-19 pandemic has had a particularly negative impact on retail businesses, forcing many to file for bankruptcy. The latest to fall victim is Plano based J.C. Penney. The 118-year-old company company announced Friday that they will be filing for chapter 11 bankruptcy and that many locations will be closed. These locations…… MORE
North Texas Gyms Prepare for a Monday Reopening
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Gyms in Texas are preparing to reopen tomorrow under a list of guidelines from the state. It’s part of the Governor’s phased reopening plan. Months have gone by since Texans could run by the gym after work for a quick lift or walk on the treadmill. But as of Monday the state will allow…… MORE
South Dallas Residents to Have Access to Mobile COVID-19 Testing and Other Amenities
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Residents living in the southern sector of Dallas will now have access to COVID-19 testing. Friday, the city of Dallas rolled out mobile testing to bring testing opportunities to those without access to transportation. The testing will be available for zip codes with a high numbers of cases, all of them located south…… MORE
Former Fort Worth Police Chief Wins State Office of Administrative Hearing Round
FORT WORTH – WBAP/KLIF – The State Office of Administrative hearings has issued an opinion that although former Fort Worth Police Chief Joel Fitzgerald Sr. was terminated with a general discharge, the city has proved no basis for a termination with cause. Fitzgerald’s attorney Stephen Kennedy says the opinion should leave Dr. Fitzgerald in line…… MORE
Texas Fire Departments to Assist with COVID-19 Testing at Nursing Homes
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Division of Emergency Management today announced on Friday that local fire departments in Texas are partnering with local public health authorities to provide COVID-19 testing in nursing homes throughout the state. It’s part of the state’s goal to ramp up testing in high risk communities. According to…… MORE
NIH Director: Large-Scale Vaccine Testing Expected by July
WASHINGTON (AP) -The head of the National Institutes of Health says several COVID-19 vaccines currently in testing look promising. NIH Director Francis Collins says one or two will be ready to begin large-scale testing by July with others to follow soon. Research groups worldwide are racing to test different vaccines in a pandemic. About a…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: The Small Business Administrator Joins Us, Socially Distanced Juries, and Movie Reviews
0:24 — White House Small Business Administration leader Jovita Carranza joins Dave & Amy from Washington to discuss all things small business during the pandemic. She even answers some questions from North Texas business owners! 13:27 — Collin County will have its first trial where the jury is completely online and social distancing from their…… MORE
Fort Worth Public Library Launches Curbside Pickup Next Week
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) – Although the Fort Worth Public Library remains closed due to COVID-19, residents will soon have access to its treasure trove of books. Curbside pickup service will start next Tuesday. Library Director Manya Shorr said patrons will have to call and make an appointment. “They’re going to need to place a…… MORE
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