Washington (WBAP/KLIF) – A new nationwide alert to be used in national emergencies will be tested today. This afternoon at 2:18 Eastern the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will conduct what’s been dubbed its “presidential alert” test. An alert will come across 225-million electronic devices across the U.S., and “THIS IS A TEST of the National…… MORE
Updated at 6:15pm: Denton Police believe the man found dead actually died of an underlying medical issue. There were no signs of infectious disease or traumatic injury. In a statement, Denton Police say a previous statement included notifications to the CDC but only local health officials were contacted. Original story: DENTON (WBAP/KLIF) – The…… MORE
Seattle (WBAP/KLIF) – Amazon is raising the minimum wage for its 350,000 full-time, part-time and seasonal workers in the U.S. Just in time for the upcoming holiday rush, workers will make $15 an hour starting November 1. The announcement is good news for thousands of North Texans who work at one of several Amazon facilities…… MORE
Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – It was a dangerous, wild ride for a north texas Uber driver when a man allegedly threatened him with a knife, after driving him to Louisiana. Harrison County, Louisiana authorities say 28-year old suspect Richard Darby told Tarrant Ccounty Uber driver Ekpono Eckponobong [Ek-pono-Bong] to drive him Shreveport where his family had…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – The engine failure on a Southwest Airlines plane earlier this year is prompting more engine inspections. A woman was killed in April when the engine failed mid-flight. The Federal Aviation Administration said Monday that it is increasing the number of inspections on Boeing 737 aircraft with CFM56 engines. Aviation expert Denny Kelly said…… MORE
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Texas Republicans are hopeful that the party’s candidates will ride out momentum from a re-energized Democratic Party with the help of straight-ticket voters in November. The Houston Chronicle reports that Texas is among eight states that offer “straight-ticket” voting. It’s a shortcut box on a ballot that allows voters to automatically…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump is celebrating his latest revamped trade agreement with America’s two neighbors and is calling the pact for the United States, Mexico and Canada the United States, Mexico, Canada Agreement (USMCA). He said Monday the deal has a “good ring to it,” repeating U-S-M-C-A several times. The agreement was reached…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) — Former TCU quarterback Trevone Boykin has been indicted on a felony assault charge stemming from an incident earlier this year where he reportedly broke his girlfriend’s jaw. From an interview with WFAA-TV earlier this year, Shabrika Bailey says the incident escalated after she refused to show him a text message…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – No injuries were reported Sunday, after the pilot of a single engine plane made an emergency landing after taking off from Addison Municipal Airport. The plane left around 11:15 a.m. According to the FAA the pilot of the Cirrus SR22 reported engine trouble, and after trying to return to the airport,…… MORE
WACO, Texas (AP) – A surf resort in Central Texas has voluntarily closed pending test results into what is commonly referred to as a “brain-eating amoeba.” The Waco Tribune-Herald reports Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is testing at BSR Cable Park’s Surf Resort, which voluntarily closed on Friday. The agency is testing for Naegleria…… MORE
