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
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Cities and school districts across Texas now have the choice to postpone May 2 elections. Local officials and school board members are on the May ballot, but Governor Greg Abbott waived regulations Wednesday allowing the elections to postpone until November 3. “I strongly encourage local election officials to take advantage of these waivers…… MORE
WASHINGTON D.C. (WBAP/KLIF News) – In an effort to curb the spread of the ongoing coronavirus crisis, the United States and Canada have agreed to temporarily close their shared border to non-essential travel. President Donald Trump tweeted Wednesday morning that the decision to tighten restrictions won’t affect trade between the two countries. Speaking to reporters outside…… MORE
Associated Press (WBAP/KLIF) – Joe Biden has continued his surge toward the Democratic presidential nomination with wins in Illinois and Arizona and a dominating victory in Florida, the largest delegate prize of the night. Biden’s momentum considering Tuesday’s primaries is undeniable. That puts pressure on Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders to reconsider his campaign. Sanders’ campaign…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — School boards in multiple North Texas districts have decided to continue to pay employees while schools are shut down to stop the spread of COVID-19. According to CBS districts in Dallas, Fort Worth, Midlothian and Cedar Hill have informed teachers and other employees, including substitutes, salaried, hourly and auxiliary workers that…… MORE
Ellis County, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Ellis County has it’s first presumptive positive coronavirus patient A Maypearl woman in her 70s showed signs of the illness after going to a hospital to get tested for a stroke. It’s believed to be a case of community spread, as the patient has no former travel history; she’s isolated…… 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) FORT WORTH, TX — Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price has announced tighter restrictions to fight the spread of COVID-19. A day after announcing a limit of 125 patrons at bars and restaurants, Price says beginning Wednesday the city will enact more stringent guidelines, including that all restaurants and bars be restricted to drive-thru, delivery, or…… 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
