Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Officials say Jet Crash in Russia Kills 10. Wagner Chief was on Passenger List

Officials say Jet Crash in Russia Kills 10. Wagner Chief was on Passenger List

MOSCOW (AP) — A private jet crashed over Russia on Wednesday, killing all 10 people on board, emergency officials said. Mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin was on the passenger list, but it wasn’t immediately clear if he was on board. Unconfirmed media reports said the jet belonged to Prigozhin, founder of the Wagner private military company.…MORE

Cowboys DE Sam Williams Arrested for Drug & Weapons Charges

Cowboys DE Sam Williams Arrested for Drug & Weapons Charges

(WBAP/KLIF) — Frisco Police say that Dallas Cowboys defensive end Sam Williams was arrested, Sunday, on charges of drug possession and unlawful carrying of a weapon. According to jail records, Williams charges were possession of a controlled substance under one gram and unlawful carrying of a weapon. According to a report from the Fort Worth…MORE

Breaking: Pittsburgh Police Pinned Down with Suspect Firing Hundreds of Rounds

Breaking: Pittsburgh Police Pinned Down with Suspect Firing Hundreds of Rounds

(WBAP/KLIF/FOX News) — Pittsburgh police responded to active shooting situation in which “hundreds of rounds” were reportedly fired near Garfield on Wednesday. Police have yet to offer details on how many people may have been injured in the incident. The situation reportedly escalated into gunfire when police arrived to serve an eviction notice. “I’ve never…MORE

Student Loan Repayment Pause Ending; Options to Lessen Impact to Your Budget

Student Loan Repayment Pause Ending; Options to Lessen Impact to Your Budget

Undated (WBAP/KLIF) – Interest on federal student loans resumes on September 1, 2023. The over 3-and-a-half year pause on student debt payments was implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some borrowers took advantage of the interest pause to keep paying their loans but millions more did not. Brian Walsh who leads advice and planning at SoFi…MORE

NTX: Heat Advisory Until 9PM

NTX: Heat Advisory Until 9PM

Temperatures up to around 103 and heat indices up to around 107 are expected. Make sure to take precautions from the heat! See: Excessive Heat Warning Replaced by Heat Advisory Forecast: Wednesday Sunny and hot, with a high near 104. Heat index values as high as 109. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south…MORE

Plans for High Speed Rail Move Forward

Plans for High Speed Rail Move Forward

ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – After decades of talks the plan for high speed rail between Dallas and Houston is coming to fruition. Amtrak and Texas Central Partners have agreed to work together to raise funding for the bullet train. The route will have a station in the Bryan-College Station area. Dan Lamers with the North Central…MORE

Excessive Heat Warning to be Replaced by Heat Advisory Wednesday

Excessive Heat Warning to be Replaced by Heat Advisory Wednesday

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – It will be hot Wednesday but perhaps not as severe. The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has decided to let the Excessive Heat Warning expire Tuesday at 9:00pm to immediately be replace by a Heat Advisory for 24 hours. Excessive Heat Warning or Heat Advisory, weather officials and rescue crews…MORE