Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

What You Need to Know About “Super Tuesday”

What You Need to Know About “Super Tuesday”

March 5th, also known as “Super Tuesday,” is quickly approaching. Here’s what you need to know… March 5th is just a primary, so voters will only be able to nominate presidential candidates they want to see on the general election ballot. Then in November, voters will be able to select either the Republican or Democrat…MORE

City of Arlington Shuts Down Park After Coyote Bites Two Kids

City of Arlington Shuts Down Park After Coyote Bites Two Kids

ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The City of Arlington is urging residents to be on alert after two children were bitten by a coyote earlier this week. The Parkway Central Park at 600 Van Buren drive near Lamar Boulevard and Cooper Street is now closed. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the city said…MORE

House Votes to Impeach Mayorkas

House Votes to Impeach Mayorkas

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. House voted Tuesday to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, with the Republican majority determined to punish the Biden administration over its handling of the U.S-Mexico border after failing last week in a politically embarrassing setback. The evening roll call proved tight, with Speaker Mike Johnson’s threadbare GOP majority unable…MORE

Arlington PD Body-Cam Video of I-20 Motorist Shooting

Arlington PD Body-Cam Video of I-20 Motorist Shooting

(WBAP/KLIF) — The Arlington Police Department released the body-cam footage of a motorcycle cop who shot an armed motorist. 49-year-old Sean McKay was driving erratically, pulled over by police, and refused to follow commands. McKay then moved to the passenger seat and grabbed a pistol. officers ordered the man numerous times to drop the weapon,…MORE

Flight Attendants Picket in DFW & Across the World

Flight Attendants Picket in DFW & Across the World

(WBAP/KLIF) — Three separate unions representing flight attendants at major U.S. airlines picketed and held rallies at 30 airports Tuesday as they push for new contracts and higher wages. The flight attendants are increasingly frustrated that pilots won huge pay raises last year while they continue to work for wages that, in some cases, have…MORE

Biden Calls on House to Act on Foreign Aid

Biden Calls on House to Act on Foreign Aid

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Tuesday urgently called for House Republicans to get behind legislation that would send $60 billion to Ukraine for its fight against Russia. He warned that opposing it would play into “Putin’s hands.” “Supporting this bill is standing up to Putin, Opposing it is playing into Putin’s hands,” Biden…MORE

Transformative Justice Coalition and Voting Rights Alliance Talk Black Soldiers in the Civil War

Transformative Justice Coalition and Voting Rights Alliance Talk Black Soldiers in the Civil War

The Transformative Justice Coalition and the Voting Rights Alliance is working to educate people during this Black History Month. They’re specifically focusing on Black soldier’s contributions to the Civil War. “Frederick Douglass’ very first meeting with Abraham Lincoln was because of fighting for equal pay and rank for African-Americans,” Author of the Voting Rights Alliance’s…MORE

Dallas Airport System to Celebrate Black History Month

Dallas Airport System to Celebrate Black History Month

The Dallas Airport System is working to celebrate Black History Month. They’re hosting a series of events to commemorate Black History Month at both Dallas Love Field and Dallas Executive Airport. The Department of Aviation is set to host a pioneering career development day at the commemorative air force which will feature a panel discussion.…MORE

2 Injured in Fiery 18-Wheeler Crash on Loop 12 in Irving, Morning Commutes Impacted

2 Injured in Fiery 18-Wheeler Crash on Loop 12 in Irving, Morning Commutes Impacted

IRVING (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Two people have been injured in an early-morning crash in Irving. It happened around 2 a.m. on southbound Loop 12 near Irving Boulevard and involved three vehicles, including two 18-wheelers. All southbound lanes are closed as authorities investigate the cause of the accident. Irving Police said it could take investigators…MORE