IRVING (WBAP/KLIF News) – Irving Police are investigating a deadly officer-involved-shooting that took place at a closed 7-Eleven early Thursday morning. Investigators said the suspect, a man in his 60s, showed up at the convencience store near East Pioneer and North Nursery Road around 1:15 a.m. and allegedly shot his way into the store and stole…… MORE
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar says he’s not going to criticize any Governor or Mayor for the way they have handled the covid-19 crisis. He told KLIF’s “Dave and Amy” that each state, including Texas has responded using the on ground epidemiology it’s getting and the administration needs to give great…… MORE
Washington AP (WBAP/KLIF) – Economics Writer More than 6.6 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, far exceeding a record high set just last week, a sign that layoffs are accelerating in the midst of the coronavirus. The job cuts are mounting against the backdrop of economies in the United States and abroad that…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – After sending needed medical supplies to North Korea, Italy and Iran in early March, Russia this week sent the United States medical equipment to help fight the coronavirus pandemic; that, after a conversation between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. According to reports, there is some mystery involved with where the supplies…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Eight hospitals reported ventilator and bed capacity numbers to Mayor Eric Johnson’s office on Tuesday, which was the first day of new daily reporting requirements in the City. According to the Mayor, the reporting requirements are meant to provide data to decision-makers and information to the public regarding the medical community’s capacity to…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- The City of Fort Worth sent out a survey to get an idea on how local and small businesses are impacted by COVID-19. “This gives an idea on where they are seeing the most challenges and to help us work through some resources and policy recommendations that we can take on both…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Police Department is encouraging online reporting for certain crimes during the coronavirus pandemic. The department confirmed this week its fourth Officer to test positive for coronavirus. To limit contact between Officers and the general public, Major Israel Herrera said victims of some non-violent crimes are being directed to report them online.…… MORE
HUTCHINS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Texas lost a hot commodity today. An 18-wheeler trailer overturned and caught fire at West Bound I-20 at I-45 in Hutchins. The wreck threw hundreds of industrial-sized toilet paper rolls all over the highway. WFAA TV’s Mike Forbes was on the scene and said the timing couldn’t have been worse. “It’s…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump is urging Americans to heed his administration’s guidelines for responding to the coronavirus pandemic, calling it “a matter of life and death.” The president’s warning on Tuesday came with new projections that there could be 100,000 to 240,000 deaths in the U.S. even if social distancing guidelines are maintained.…… MORE
DALLAS – April 1, 2020 – No April Fool’s joke here. The State Fair of Texas really is looking for the next Voice of Big Tex. Do you think you have the perfect voice to fit our Texas-sized cowboy? We know, it’s a tall task, (55-foot tall to be exact,) but if you’re up for…… MORE
