Category Archives: KLIF News & Information In The Morning

Young People are Staying Married, New Research Finds

Young People are Staying Married, New Research Finds

DALLAS (KLIF/WBAP) — People younger than 45 are staying married longer, according to a new analysis, Researchers at the University of Maryland looked at data from the US Census Bureau, and found the divorce rate in the US plummeted 18%, from 2008 to 2016. The question is… why? Producer Robyn Geske broke down the data with…MORE

No Kickoff in College? It Could Happen

No Kickoff in College? It Could Happen

DALLAS (KLIF/WBAP) — Should the kickoff be abolished from college football games, in the name of safety? That’s just one of the things talked about at a meeting called “The Future of College Football.” It was put on by Dallas Influencers in Sports and Entertainment (DISE) last week. The moments during a kickoff are some…MORE

Cosby Sentencing Hearing Continues

Cosby Sentencing Hearing Continues

NORRISTOWN, PA (KLIF/WBAP) — The sentencing hearing for Bill Cosby continues this morning in a Pennsylvania courtroom. He was convicted of drugging and sexually assaulting a woman earlier this year. The 81 year old faces anything from probation to ten years in prison for that conviction. Correspondent Bob Costantini is in the courtroom this week. He…MORE

Florence Continues Wreaking Havoc

Florence Continues Wreaking Havoc

OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC (KLIF/WBAP) — What was once Hurricane Florence has left the Carolinas, but the remnants continue to cause problems for residents. The rain only just stopped falling in places like Ocean Isle Beach. Correspondent Curtis Biasi joined Amy to talk about recovery efforts so far. Dave Williams & Amy Chodroff, KLIF/WBAP, Copyright © 2018MORE

Hurricane Florence Makes Landfall in North Carolina

Hurricane Florence Makes Landfall in North Carolina

ATLANTA (KLIF/WBAP) — Hurricane Florence has officially come ashore as a Category 1 storm. The National Hurricane Center says the storm came ashore near Wrightsville Beach about 7am. Meteorologists are closely watching where the storm will go, as it slows down. Dave and Amy got the very latest from Meteorologist Ken Boone at the Weather…MORE

Hurricane Florence Starts to Come Ashore

Hurricane Florence Starts to Come Ashore

OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC (KLIF/WBAP) —  The eye of Hurricane Florence has now come ashore, according to the National Weather Service. They say the storm, a Category 1, made landfall close to Wrightsville, NC around 7am local time on Friday. Curtis Biasi is standing by in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina. He joined Dave and…MORE

Few Say They’ll “Ride it Out” in the Path of Florence

Few Say They’ll “Ride it Out” in the Path of Florence

OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC (KLIF/WBAP) — Hurricane Florence is making its way toward the coast of the US, and millions are in its path. People in North Carolina are now faced with a choice on whether to say and weather the storm, or heed evacuation warnings. One of those who is staying to wait out…MORE

Could the 25th Amendment Be Used to remove the President? Maybe

Could the 25th Amendment Be Used to remove the President? Maybe

DALLAS (KLIF/WBAP) — In a scathing New York Times op-ed, there’s an interesting footnote written toward the end: the anonymous source says cabinet members have discussed using the 25th Amendment to the Constitution to remove President Trump from office. The 25th Amendment is commonly known as the Presidential Succession Amendment. It determines who replaces the…MORE

Local Attorney Says 3D Guns Won’t Be An Issue

Local Attorney Says 3D Guns Won’t Be An Issue

DALLAS (KLIF/WBAP) – Several states have won a temporary injunction to block blueprints for 3D Printed guns from being posted on the internet a second time. Back in 2011, Texas-Based Defense Distributed posted design files for handguns and semi-automatic rifles that can be used with 3D printers. The federal government blocked the designs due to security…MORE

Divorce Attorneys See Increase in Social Media Prenups

Divorce Attorneys See Increase in Social Media Prenups

DALLAS (KLIF/WBAP) — If you’ve ever had an argument with your spouse over social media, you’re not alone. Now, divorce attorneys are seeing a rise in the number of “social media prenuptial agreements.” And they don’t just cover any post-marital posts. Divorce attorney Jim Mueller with the law firm Verner Brumley joined Amy this morning…MORE