Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Criminal Charges Dropped Against Dallas-native Scottie Scheffler

Criminal Charges Dropped Against Dallas-native Scottie Scheffler

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Criminal charges against Scottie Scheffler have been dismissed, ending a legal saga that began with images of the world’s top male golfer being arrested and handcuffed in Louisville during the PGA Championship. Jefferson County Attorney Mike O’Connell, a local prosecutor, asked a judge Wednesday afternoon to drop the four charges against…MORE

May 28 Primary Runoff Election Results In

May 28 Primary Runoff Election Results In

NORTH TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Despite severe weather sweeping across North Texas Tuesday morning, voters made their voices heard at the ballot box for the May 28 primary runoff elections. Due to widespread power outages, some of the polling locations remained open a little longer than the standard 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. timeframe.…MORE

Another Tarrant County Jail Inmate Dies In Custody This Week

Another Tarrant County Jail Inmate Dies In Custody This Week

By Kimberly James; WBAP and KLIF News, Dallas, Texas. Tarrant County officials report the death of a female inmate Monday, May 27th, while held in the Tarrant County Jail. Officials do not identify the inmate who they report was held at that facility since May 16th of this year. Officials say detention officers found the…MORE

HOW TO HELP North Texans Impacted by Tornadoes

HOW TO HELP North Texans Impacted by Tornadoes

As we wait to hear from officials on the damage from this weekend’s deadly storms, resources are available for those impacted by the storm. The North Texas tornado killed seven people, left 500,000 without power, and destroyed homes and properties throughout North Texas. Below is a list of resources if you would like to help…MORE

Late May Severe Storms with Updated Information

Late May Severe Storms with Updated Information

Damage to building at 10,700 Harry Hines, at Manana Street, Dallas, Tuesday morning 05/28 UPDATE: 06/02/2024 8:08 AM – Oncor now reports nearly 1500 outages in it’s North Texas service area. UPDATE: 05/30/2024; 6:45 PM – Oncor has outages down to 10,994 in the service area. More chunks of power resumption to customers is expected…MORE

Victims of North Texas Tornadoes Identified, Residents Rally Around the Families

Victims of North Texas Tornadoes Identified, Residents Rally Around the Families

NORTH TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – As North Texas communities continue a long road to recovery in the wake of last weekend’s deadly storms, we’re learning more about the victims of a tornado that touched down in Cooke County Saturday night. Seven people were killed, more than 100 injured and hundreds of homes and structures…MORE

Jason Robertson Powers Stars Over Oilers 5-3 for Lead in Western Conference Final

Jason Robertson Powers Stars Over Oilers 5-3 for Lead in Western Conference Final

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Jason Robertson completed his first-career playoff hat trick midway through the third period as the Dallas Stars defeated the Edmonton Oilers 5-3 on Monday night to take a 2-1 lead in the NHL’s Western Conference final. Wyatt Johnston and Miro Heiskanen, into the empty net, had the other goal for Dallas.…MORE

Biden Says Each Generation Has to ‘Earn’ Freedom, in Solemn Memorial Day Remarks

Biden Says Each Generation Has to ‘Earn’ Freedom, in Solemn Memorial Day Remarks

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is making a Memorial Day pledge that his country will continue the work of the nation’s fallen toward a more perfect union, “for which they lived, and for which they died.” Delivering remarks at a solemn remembrance ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, Biden says each generation must ensure the…MORE

North Korean Rocket Carrying Its 2nd Spy Satellite Explodes Shortly After Launch

North Korean Rocket Carrying Its 2nd Spy Satellite Explodes Shortly After Launch

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea says its attempt to put another spy satellite into orbit has failed. State media said the rocket carrying the satellite exploded after liftoff Monday evening due to a suspected engine problem. The failed launch came hours after leaders of South Korea, China and Japan met in Seoul in…MORE