DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – What’s trending online as “the leaning tower of Dallas” is still standing days after a planned building implosion. Crews are expected to finish the job near Downtown Dallas later this week. It’s being compared to Italy’s “Leaning tower of Pisa” but it’s an elevator shaft that failed to come down when an old…… MORE
CHICAGO (AP) – President Donald Trump has commuted the 14-year prison sentence of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich. The 63-year-old Democrat is expected to walk out of prison later Tuesday. The former governor was convicted of political corruption in 2010, just months after he appeared on Trump’s reality TV show, “Celebrity Apprentice.” He was convicted…… MORE
DALLAS (AP) – Clayton Williams, a colorful Texas oilman whose 1990 run for governor was derailed by making a joke about rape and saying he didn’t pay income taxes one year, has died. He was 88. A relative says Williams died Friday at his home in Midland after struggling with pneumonia. Williams’ nephew, Clay Pollard,…… MORE
COLLIN COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF)- February 18th is the first day of early voting. Texans will be voting during the primaries on Presidential Candidates, U.S. Senate Candidates, U.S. Representatives, Judges and Party Propositions. Collin County Elections Chair Bruce Sherbet says early voting helps to increase voter turnout. “What happens in a primary election is both parties want…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Embattled Dallas-based diary processor Dean Foods has found a buyer. Diary Farmers of America has agreed to buy the country’s largest milk producer for $425 million. In a statement, DFA said the two parties had been negotiating since it became aware of Dean’s plan to file voluntary Chapter 11 reorganization proceedings.…… MORE
Pier 1 Imports Inc. — the once-trendy supplier of home goods like papasan chairs and throw pillows — filed for bankruptcy protection Monday after years of sliding sales. The Fort Worth, Texas-based company has been struggling with increased competition from budget-friendly online retailers like Wayfair and Amazon and discount stores like Home Goods. In a…… MORE
DAYTONA, FL (WBAP/KLIF)- Officials say NASCAR Driver Ryan Newman was in serious condition after he was caught with his car flipped upside down. NASCAR released a statement saying his injuries are not life threatening. pic.twitter.com/euuHYxPHxj — NASCAR (@NASCAR) February 18, 2020 The 42-year-old is a 19-year NASCAR veteran. The crash occurred during the final…… MORE
IRVING (WBAP/KLIF)- The Irving-based Boy Scouts of America declares bankruptcy, overnight. This comes in the wake of thousands of men who say they were molested as boys by scout leaders, decades ago. These allegations caused dwindling membership numbers. Seattle Attorney Mike Beau filed several cases against the Boy Scouts. He tells WFAA-TV filing for bankruptcy…… MORE
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (AP) – Citgo says a fire at one of its refineries in Corpus Christi, Texas, has been extinguished and that no one is injured. The petroleum company says the fire began shortly after 8:30 a.m. Monday and was out shortly before 11 a.m. with “no threat to the surrounding community.” Citgo says…… MORE
UNDATED (AP) – Home goods retailer Pier 1 Imports Inc. is filing for bankruptcy protection. The Fort Worth, Texas-based company, which was founded in 1962, has recently struggled with increased competition from online retailers such as Wayfair. Pier 1 said Monday it will pursue a sale, with a March 23 deadline to submit bids. In…… MORE
