CROWLEY (WBAP/KLIF News ) – A North Texas man accused of trying to kidnap a child is behind bars after leading Tarrant County Sheriff’s Deputies on a dangerous chase. According to the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office, 62-year-old Steven Bayse tried to snatch a little girl from her home on Lansman Drive on Monday afternoon but…… MORE
Severe weather is not expected, though some storms could produce gusty winds, lightning, and locally heavy downpours. Afternoon highs will peak in the 80s and 90s Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Wednesday…… MORE
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Texas ace Jacob deGrom will have season-ending Tommy John surgery, cutting short his first season after the oft-injured right-hander signed a $185 million, five-year contract with the Rangers. General manager Chris Young said Tuesday the decision on surgery came after an MRI on deGrom’s ailing right elbow. The two-time NL Cy…… MORE
PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – A Plano dentist was sentenced to federal prison for COVID-19 relief related violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs on Tuesday. According to Diggs, 43-year-old Brian Bui pleaded guilty to wire fraud and was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Sean…… MORE
KELLER (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Keller ISD Superintendent Doctor Rick Westfall announced plans on Monday to retire after six years on the job and 31 years in Texas public education. The veteran educator was named superintendent in July 2017. Before that, he served as deputy superintendent in Grapevine-Colleyville ISD. “I am making this announcement now…… MORE
Allen, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – On June 5, 2023, the Allen Fire Department released a summary of data laying out the complete timeline for the emergency medical response to the May 6th mass casualty event at the Allen Premium Outlets. “Every recoverable victim was saved,” said Dr. Kevin Hoffman, the medical director for the Allen Fire Department. The…… MORE
While the threat for severe weather is low, some storms may contain gusty winds and small hail. High temperatures will warm into the mid 80s to low 90s with variable winds around 5 mph. Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. North northwest wind…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Dallas said on Monday that its network is more than 90% restored after a ransomware attack last month. The city released a statement saying it greatly appreciates the public’s support and patience as officials continue to investigate and address the cybersecurity incident that occurred on May 3. “Our staff…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – More Texas business and consumer organizations are joining a letter to state leadership supporting Governor Greg Abbott’s call for property tax relief through compression during the current special session of the Texas Legislature. With Monday’s addition, a total of 40 organizations and associations across the state of Texas have expressed support for Governor Abbott’s…… MORE
PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – The North Texas Food Bank is hosting an inaugural Kids Camp aimed at food insecurity this summer. According to NTFB organizers, Kids Camp is a day camp for children ages 8 – 11. The day camp is meant to empower young people to understand and fight hunger in their neighborhood. The camp…… MORE
