DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Southwest Airlines reported a second-quarter profit of $682 million. The Dallas-based carrier took in $7.04 billion in revenue, that’s higher than the just under seven billion analysts expected. Southwest also reported an 8.3 % drop in unit revenue from a year earlier and higher costs for the quarter that ended…… MORE
Afternoon highs are expected to peak in the mid 90s to near 106 degrees. A Heat Advisory remains in effect for the counties in orange until 8 PM Thursday. Elevated fire weather concerns persist for areas near and east of I-35. Continue to practice heat safety and avoid outdoor activities that could produce fire starts!…… MORE
Hill County (WBAP/KLIF News) A large wildfire has destroyed at least five homes in Hill County. The Texas A & M Forest Service says the “Blum Fire” has burned over 250 acres as both air and ground crews work to put it out. The Town of Blum which is located about 48 miles south of…… MORE
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS (WBAP/KLIF) – North Richland Hills Emergency Management, alongside Birdville ISD, hosted a full-scale, multi-agency, and mass casualty training exercise on Wednesday. “The event brings together over 30 local agencies and nearly 400 participants to collaborate and test emergency response procedures in a simulated crisis scenario,” said NRHPD Chief Mike Young. “The main…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — After Wednesday’s announcement by the Federal Reserve, borrowing money just got more expensive. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell announced the board has raised interest rates to 5.5%, a quarter-percent increase which will affect a variety of lending options, including mortgages, credit card debt, and home-equity loans. Bankrate’s Greg McBride says effects of rate hikes…… MORE
LONDON (AP) — Sinéad O’Connor, the gifted Irish singer-songwriter who became a superstar in her mid-20s but was known as much for her private struggles and provocative actions as for her fierce and expressive music, has died at 56. “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinéad. Her family…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – A Dallas County jury heard a second day of testimony on Wednesday in the murder trial involving a slain American Airlines executive James Faith. 49-year-old Darrin Lopez is accused of driving from his home in Tennessee to Dallas and shooting his ex-girlfriend’s husband seven times as the couple walked their…… MORE
Updated at 12:30pm: WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President Joe Biden’s son Hunter pleaded not guilty Wednesday to two tax crimes after a plea deal with federal prosecutors unraveled during a court hearing following the judge’s concerns over the agreement. Hunter Biden was charged last month with two misdemeanor tax crimes of failure to pay more…… MORE
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – In Fort Worth last night, a man standing was reportedly struck by a vehicle as he stood outside of his own in a lane of traffic with its lights off in a lane of traffic.The accident happened at I-20 and Campus Drive in South fort Worth. Mike Forbes from out media…… MORE
Hot and dry conditions persist with max heat index values generally in the triple digits. The Heat Advisory remains in effect until 9 PM Wednesday. Wednesday Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. South wind around 10 mph. Wednesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 79. South southeast wind around 10 mph. Thursday…… MORE
