Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Dallas Approves Agreement Potentially Moving Dallas Wings to Downtown

Dallas Approves Agreement Potentially Moving Dallas Wings to Downtown

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Dallas has approved a 15-year agreement for the WNBA’s Dallas Wings to soon play at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Downtown Dallas. The agreement includes upgrades to the auditorium as part of the larger redevelopment and expansion of the convention center. Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson says the…MORE

President Joe Biden Signs $95 Billion Foreign Aid Package into Law

President Joe Biden Signs $95 Billion Foreign Aid Package into Law

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden signed into law into law Wednesday a $95 billion war aid measure that includes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan that also includes a provision that would force social media site TikTok to be sold or be banned in U.S. The announcement marks an end to long, painful battle…MORE

Austin Man Charged with Arson, Deadly Conduct in Connection to Two House Fires in Frisco

Austin Man Charged with Arson, Deadly Conduct in Connection to Two House Fires in Frisco

FRISCO (WBAP/KLIF News ) – An Austin man has been arrested in connection to two fires in Frisco, including a massive blaze that damaged eight homes in the Chapel Creek Estates near Memorial Drive Monday afternoon. Investigators said 29-year-old Jonathan Webb was seen on surveillance video near the scene of the three-alarm fire that destroyed…MORE

Plano Woman Charged with Murder for Allegedly Shooting Ex-Husband

Plano Woman Charged with Murder for Allegedly Shooting Ex-Husband

PLANO (WBAP/KLIF News ) – New details have emerged about the recent murder of a Plano man who police said was killed by his ex-wife. 38-year-old Merridith Nunley is accused of fatally shooting 55-year-old David Nunley at his home on Monticello Circle Friday night. Police said Merridith called family friends and told them she’d shot…MORE

Pro-Palestinian Protests Sweep US College Campuses Following Mass Arrests at Columbia

Pro-Palestinian Protests Sweep US College Campuses Following Mass Arrests at Columbia

NEW YORK (AP) — Columbia University canceled in-person classes and police arrested dozens of students at New York University and Yale as tensions over Israel’s war with Hamas continue to grow on U.S. college campuses. The moves at the Ivy League schools came hours before Monday evening’s start of the Jewish holiday of Passover. A…MORE

North Korean Leader Kim Leads Rocket Drills That Simulate a Nuclear Counterattack Against Enemies

North Korean Leader Kim Leads Rocket Drills That Simulate a Nuclear Counterattack Against Enemies

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised salvo launches of the country’s “super-large” multiple rocket launchers that simulated a nuclear counterattack against enemy targets, state media said Tuesday, adding to testing activities and threats that have raised tensions in the region. The report by North Korea’s official Korean Central News…MORE

Dallas is Asking Registered Voters to Consider Ten Different Bond Propositions

Dallas is Asking Registered Voters to Consider Ten Different Bond Propositions

(WBAP/KLIF) – DALLAS, TX – The ten bond propositions which make up the $1.25 billion dollars of the 2024 bond program includes funding for street repairs, parks, flood control, libraries, performing arts, public safety, economic development, and homeless assistance. On Saturday May 4th, voters who live in Dallas will have the opportunity to vote ‘for’…MORE

Tarrant Appraisal District Hold a Special Meeting to Address Security Measures

Tarrant Appraisal District Hold a Special Meeting to Address Security Measures

(WBAP/KLIF) – FT. WORTH, TX – Last night, the Tarrant appraisal district held a special meeting to address security measures following a ransomware attack. The board voted to use general funds to hire a cyber security consultant and spent $230,000 for new network equipment. A hacking group called Medusa is responsible for the attack and…MORE