Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Cease-fire Extended Two Days in Gaza

Cease-fire Extended Two Days in Gaza

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel and Hamas agreed to extend their cease-fire for two more days past Monday, raising the prospect of further exchanges of militant-held hostages for Palestinians imprisoned by Israel and a longer halt to their deadliest and most destructive war. Eleven Israeli women and children, freed by Hamas, entered Israel Monday…MORE

Hamas releases third group of hostages – including first American

Hamas releases third group of hostages – including first American

(WBAP/KLIF) — Hamas terrorists released 4-year-old Abigail Edan to Red Cross custody on Sunday, marking the first release of a U.S. hostage since the October 7 massacre in Israel. Edan, whose fourth birthday passed while she was in captivity, is among 14 Israelis and 2 other foreign nationals released on Sunday. Edan was taken captive…MORE

Former Tarrant County Cop Convicted of Murder

Former Tarrant County Cop Convicted of Murder

(WBAP/KLIF) — A former Tarrant County narcotics detective guilty of murder. In 2020, 39-year-old Jay Rotter reported that his girlfriend had shot herself and committed suicide at their Denton home. However, an investigation into the shooting showed evidence inconsistent with suicide and contradicted the character of the 46-year-old victim, Leslie Hartman, according to her family…MORE

Black Friday Weekend Shoppers Flood DFW Stores

Black Friday Weekend Shoppers Flood DFW Stores

(WBAP/KLIF) — Hundreds of thousands of North Texans are flocking to malls, department stores, and specialty retailers to cash in on Black Friday deals. Due to a drop in demand for product orders, experts predict retailers will slash prices to drive foot traffic and attract shoppers on the biggest shopping weekend of the year. WBAP/KLIF…MORE

First Group Hamas Hostages Being Freed

First Group Hamas Hostages Being Freed

RAFAH, EGYPT – (WBAP/KLIF) – The first group of hostages being returned by Hamas to Israel is making it’s way back into Israeli territory. Numbers are slightly fluctuating as reported by different network news outlets, but it appears there are 13 hostages taken from Israel in addition to 12 Thai nationals also kidnapped that are…MORE

Balch Springs Police Search for Stabbing Suspect

Balch Springs Police Search for Stabbing Suspect

BALCH SPRINGS – (WBAP/KLIF)- Balch Springs Police are searching for a man they believe stabbed his wife to death Tuesday night. Police say they arrived to a home on Erich Drive, near 635 and Elam Road, to find Hilda Gurrola dead. Her sister told police she was with Hilda at the time, gathering the rest…MORE

Retailers Are Ready to Kick Off Black Friday Just as Shoppers Pull Back on Spending

Retailers Are Ready to Kick Off Black Friday Just as Shoppers Pull Back on Spending

NEW YORK (AP) — Retailers are kicking off the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season on Friday with a bevy of discounts and other enticements. But executives are growing concerned with a spending slowdown that could temper sales on the day after Thanksgiving as well as throughout the holidays. Shoppers, powered by a solid…MORE

Bland, Prescott Help Cowboys to 13th Straight Home Win Over Commanders on Thanksgiving

Bland, Prescott Help Cowboys to 13th Straight Home Win Over Commanders on Thanksgiving

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — DaRon Bland set an NFL record with his fifth interception return for a touchdown this season, Dak Prescott threw four TD passes and the Dallas Cowboys pulled away for a 45-10 Thanksgiving victory over the Washington Commanders. The Cowboys extended their longest home winning streak in 42 years to 13 games.…MORE

What’s Open; What’s Not This Thanksgiving Day

What’s Open; What’s Not This Thanksgiving Day

DALLAS/FORT WORTH – (WBAP/KLIF)- Most stores and many restaurants are closed Thanksgiving day, but there are a few exceptions. Open Nationally: Big Lots, CVS, Kroger grocery stores, (including City Market and Food for Less and Kroger stores), and Whole Foods. Closed Today: Despite a reputation for Turkey Day deals, Target is closed this year, with…MORE