Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

U.S. House Votes to Launch Impeachment Inquiry into President Biden

U.S. House Votes to Launch Impeachment Inquiry into President Biden

(Associated Press) — WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Wednesday authorized the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, with every Republican rallying behind the politically charged process despite lingering concerns among some in the party that the investigation has yet to produce evidence of misconduct by the president. The 221-212 party-line vote put the entire…MORE

Fed Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged

Fed Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday for a third straight time, a sign that it is likely done raising rates after having imposed the fastest string of increases in four decades to fight painfully high inflation. The Fed’s policymakers also signaled that they expect to make three quarter-point…MORE

Marisela Botello Valadez Murder Trial: Jury Deliberations Underway

Marisela Botello Valadez Murder Trial: Jury Deliberations Underway

UPDATE 12:10 p.m. (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Closing arguments have wrapped in Lisa Dyke’s murder trial and jurors are now deliberating. DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The woman at the heart of the murder trial in connection to the death of 23-year-old Mariselo Botello Valadez of Seattle in October 2020 is testifying in her defense…MORE

Wylie Woman Sentenced to 32 Years in Prison for Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child

Wylie Woman Sentenced to 32 Years in Prison for Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child

WYLIE (WBAP/KLIF News ) – A Collin County woman accused of taking a child in her care to several photoshoots in which the victim was put in sexually explicit poses has been sentenced to 32 years in prison. 40-year-old Stacey Jurik of Wylie was convicted of Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child. Prosecutors said in…MORE

2 Million Tesla Receive Autopilot Software Updates

2 Million Tesla Receive Autopilot Software Updates

(FOX BUSINESS) More than 2 million U.S. Tesla owners will begin receiving over-the-air software updates as a result of a recall due to the vehicles’ Autopilot feature. Despite a software remedy being placed in new cars produced since December 7, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced the recall Wednesday, impacting cars across the…MORE

Former Dallas County District Attorney Craig Watkins Dies at 56

Former Dallas County District Attorney Craig Watkins Dies at 56

DALLAS COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF News ) – A former Dallas County District Attorney who is considered a trailblazer in his quest to free wrongfully imprisoned inmates has died. Craig Watkins passed away Tuesday morning at his Dallas home. Watkins became the first black Dallas County DA after winning the office in 2006. He served in the…MORE

Arlington ISD Announces A New Superintendent

Arlington ISD Announces A New Superintendent

ARLINGTON – (WBAP/KLIF) – The Arlington ISD Board of Trustees has announced Dr. Matt Smith as the lone finalist for superintendent. Smith started his career in education as a teacher and coach. He has over 20 years of experience in leadership rolls working as a principal, chief academic officer, and superintendent. He also holds a…MORE

U.N. Votes Overwhelmingly Demanding Gaza Cease-fire

U.N. Votes Overwhelmingly Demanding Gaza Cease-fire

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. General Assembly has voted overwhelmingly to demand a humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza in a strong demonstration of global support for ending the Israel-Hamas war. The vote also shows the growing isolation of the United States and Israel. The vote in the 193-member world body was 153 in favor, 10 against…MORE

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Meets with U.S. Lawmakers Asking for more Aid

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Meets with U.S. Lawmakers Asking for more Aid

WASHINGTON (AP) — His country’s future at stake, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy used inspirational words, resolve and a nod to Christmas in appealing Tuesday to leaders in Congress for U.S. aid for his fighters in the war with Russia. But as he arrived next at the White House, additional American support was in grave doubt.…MORE

Murder Trial Begins for Former Farmers Branch Police Officer

Murder Trial Begins for Former Farmers Branch Police Officer

DALLAS COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Testimony has begun in the murder trial of a former Farmers Branch Police Officer stemming from a police sting that took a deadly turn on June 12, 2019. Michael Dunn told investigators he opened fire at a stolen truck in a Northwest Dallas shopping enter and killed the suspect…MORE