Category Archives: KLIF News & Information In The Morning

New Social Network to Rival Instagram

New Social Network to Rival Instagram

DALLAS (KLIF/WBAP) — A new social media platform is aiming to take the place of Instagram in your daily routine. It’s called “Vero,” and the developer says it’s similar to IG, but has several key differences. First, Vero says it’ll never prioritize posts or organize someone’s feed using an algorithm. That way, they say you can…MORE

Students Thought Square Root Symbol Looked Like Gun

OBERLIN, LA (KLIF/WBAP) — A class discussion at Oberlin High School in Louisanna about math somehow led to a police investigation. Police reports show shortly after the mass shooting in Florida, investigators were called to the school to look into a report of a terroristic threat. When they got there, they learned that a student…MORE

“Amnesty Boxes” and the Bud and Breakfast

“Amnesty Boxes” and the Bud and Breakfast

LAS VEGAS (KLIF / WBAP) — The use of recreational marijuana is legal in 9 states and Washington DC, and it’s legal for medicinal use in 30 states. But the issue remains under federal law. That means transporting it across state lines or on a plane is still prohibited. So, what if you just purchased a…MORE

Fed. Investigators Looking For Cause of Explosion

Fed. Investigators Looking For Cause of Explosion

DALLAS (KLIF/WBAP) — Officials with the National Transportation Safety Board are now helping local and state officials look for a cause of a natural gas explosion in northwest dallas. That blast happened Friday, and took the life of a 12 year old girl. Dave & Amy spoke with Attorney Brigham McCown, a former general counsel…MORE

Winter Weather Update

Winter Weather Update

DALLAS (KLIF / WBAP) — Winter weather is making its way across North Texas, and causing some real problems in Tarrant County. Brad dropped by the studio to give Dave & Amy an update. (7:50am CST) Dave Williams & Amy Chodroff, KLIF/WBAP, Copyright © 2018MORE

Experts Prepare, Educate Kids on Active Shooter Scenarios

Experts Prepare, Educate Kids on Active Shooter Scenarios

DALLAS (KLIF / WBAP) — Would your child know what to do in a scenario like what happened in Parkland, Florida? Chances are, they may not. Some in the field of educating students on tragedies like this one say video taken inside the school after the gunman started shooting showed them that students either panic……MORE

Survivor of Shooting Shares Story of Hope, Change for Gun Violence

Survivor of Shooting Shares Story of Hope, Change for Gun Violence

PARKLAND, FL (KLIF / WBAP) — Last Wednesday was a normal day at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, in Boward County, Florida. That is, police say, until a 19 year old former student opened fire, killing 17 students and faculty members. The victims range in age from 14 to 49 years old. They were friends,…MORE

Amazon Announces Patent on Employee Wristbands

Amazon Announces Patent on Employee Wristbands

DALLAS (KLIF/WBAP) — Employees at Amazon fulfillment centers might soon have their movements tracked by a wristband. The company announced last week they’ve submitted patents for two versions of a tracker that would be worn on an employee’s wrist. They say the bands would replace handheld scanners that are used currently by workers, and would…MORE

Bikesharing in Dallas: How Does it Work?

DALLAS (KLIF/WBAP) — There are 20,000 bikes in Dallas as part of the largest bikeshare market in the country. But how many of those bikes are ridden on a regular basis? And how does it work exactly? Dave & Amy sent Producer Robyn Geske to find out. Dave Williams & Amy Chodroff, KLIF/WBAP, Copyright © 2018MORE

Former Tech Execs Form Non-Profit

Former Tech Execs Form Non-Profit

DALLAS (KLIF/WBAP) — A group of former Facebook and Google executives have formed a non-profit group aimed at reigning in some of the power in the industry they helped create. They’re calling themselves “The Center for Humane Technology” and their goal is to give parents and teachers more information when it comes to the affect of…MORE