MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday moved to invoke a federal law that allows the government to marshal the private sector to fight the coronavirus epidemic, as the economic damage mounted with word that Detroit’s Big Three automakers agreed to shut down all their factories to protect workers. On a day of head-spinning…… MORE
MCKINNEY (WBAP/KLIF) – A Collin County man has died of coronavirus. It’s the first Covid-19 death in the county and the second in North Texas. Collin County health officials were notified that the patient was a 64 year-old Plano man who died at a local hospital on Tuesday. The positive test was confirmed after he died.…… MORE
0:24 — SMU political analyst Cal Jillson joins us to talk Joe Biden continuing to win primaries, Bernie’s chances, and how the Coronavirus could impact this election season and President Trump’s re-election chances. 7:19 — Dave says the word “stupid” shouldn’t be used lightly, but that it definitely applies to this person who called 911…for…… MORE
Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Heavy rain and thunderstorms is cause major traffic accidents and slow downs for drivers this morning. Be aware of possible ponding on roadways, TxDOT had reports of multiple roadways being affected, including 35E, Interstate 20, Interstate 30, Loop 12, Northwest Highway and State Highways 114 and 183. The best…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) ARLINGTON, TX — The state of Texas now has two deaths related to COVID-19 and the first in North Texas. Tarrant County Public Health has confirmed that Pat James of Arlington died, Sunday, of the Coronavirus. The 77 year old was a resident of the Texas Masonic Retirement Center in Arlington. Greg Brandt says…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Dallas ISD Officials say a student at J-L Long Middle School has tested positive for the Coronavirus. In a letter sent to parents, J-L Long Principal Chandra Barnett says the student was seen by a nurse Friday before Spring Break and fortunately the student is at home and is doing well. She states the Dallas County…… MORE
NEW YORK (AP) – Stocks rallied Tuesday as President Donald Trump promised he’s “going big” with plans to prop up the economy through the coronavirus outbreak. The White House’s proposal could approach $1 trillion. A growing number of investors sees a recession as likely if not already here. The Federal Reserve also announced its latest…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) reported nine additional positive cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Dallas County. Local public laboratories are no longer required to send “presumptive positive” samples to the CDC for confirmation. Respiratory samples positive for COVID-19 in a public health laboratory will be considered “positive” with no…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) – The White House is proposing an almost $850 billion emergency stimulus package to address the economic impact of the coronavirus on the nation’s economy. Senate Republicans will consider the measure Tuesday, which aims to provide relief for small businesses, the airline industry and propose a massive tax cut for wage earners. The…… MORE
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Tarrant County is reporting its first presumed local transmission of COVID-19 (coronavirus.) The patient is a resident of Grand Prairie who had no known contact and has no recent travel history. In a statement Tarrant County Public Health director Vinny Taneja said that the patient has been isolated at home since…… MORE
