Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Russia Arrests US Wall Street Journal Reporter on Espionage Charges

Russia Arrests US Wall Street Journal Reporter on Espionage Charges

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s top security agency says a reporter for the Wall Street Journal has been arrested on espionage charges. The Federal Security Service (FSB), the top domestic security and counterintelligence agency that is the top successor agency to the Soviet era KGB, said Thursday that Evan Gershkovich was detained in the Ural Mountains…MORE

9 Killed in Army Black Hawk Helicopter Crash in Kentucky

9 Killed in Army Black Hawk Helicopter Crash in Kentucky

FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. (AP) — Nine people were killed in a crash involving two Army Black Hawk helicopters conducting a nighttime training exercise in Kentucky, a military spokesperson said. Nondice Thurman, a spokesperson for Fort Campbell, said Thursday morning that the deaths happened the previous night in southwestern Kentucky during a routine training mission. A…MORE

FWPD: Toddler Hospitalized after Accidentally Shooting Herself

FWPD: Toddler Hospitalized after Accidentally Shooting Herself

Police say a Fort Worth toddler suffered life-threatening injuries after accidentally shooting herself late last night. The 2-year old is hospitalized at Cook Children’s in stable condition with a gunshot woung to the chest. Police say child’s mother told them that her daughter got hold of the gun in an unlocked draw in their home.…MORE

Arlington Traffic May Be Gridlock This Weekend

Arlington Traffic May Be Gridlock This Weekend

(WBAP/KLIF) — Traffic around the City of Arlington may be a bit congested this weekend, as Arlington Police say three major events converge upon the city over a four day period. Swifties, Rangers fans, and the Renegade faithful will flood the streets of Arlington over the next four days as Arlington Police spokesman Tim Ciesco…MORE

Vietnam Memorial Honors Day When Last Troops Left 50 Years Ago

Vietnam Memorial Honors Day When Last Troops Left 50 Years Ago

(WBAP/KLIF) — 50 years ago the last troops left Vietnam, ending one of America’s most controversial and bloodiest wars. Many would return without the ‘welcome home’ they deserved after giving the ultimate sacrifice. This week, several North Texas communities are honoring veterans of the war with memorials and displays. One such as display is in…MORE

Texas Rangers Opening Day of the 2023 MLB Season

Texas Rangers Opening Day of the 2023 MLB Season

(WBAP/KLIF) — Globe Life Field is set for the Texas Rangers’ opening day for 2023. It will be the team’s fourth opener at Globe Life Field and 52nd overall since the franchise moved to Arlington in 1972. This will be manager Bruce Bochy’s first game as manager of the Rangers in a match-up with the…MORE

TSA with Reminders for Passengers who Travel with Guns

TSA with Reminders for Passengers who Travel with Guns

DALLAS (WAP/KLIF) – The Transportation Security Administration held an event on Wednesday at Dallas Love Field Airport to demonstrate how to properly pack and travel with a firearm. “Last year Dallas Love Field had 5.6 million passengers travel through the airport, and for every 44,000 passengers we found a firearm in their carry-on bag,” TSA…MORE

NCAA Women’s Final Four Reaches Out to West Dallas Community

NCAA Women’s Final Four Reaches Out to West Dallas Community

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A ribbon-cutting was held for the Women’s Final Four Legacy Court in West Dallas on Wednesday. Officials with the 2023 NCAA Women’s Final Four said they wanted to make a lasting impact in Dallas for years to come. The Final Four is being played in Dallas this weekend. The Legacy Project chose…MORE

Pope Francis Hospitalized with Respiratory Infection

Pope Francis Hospitalized with Respiratory Infection

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis was hospitalized with a respiratory infection Wednesday after experiencing difficulty breathing in recent days and will remain in the Rome hospital for several days of treatment, the Vatican said. The 86-year-old pope, who had part of one lung removed as a young man, doesn’t have COVID-19, spokesman Matteo Bruni…MORE

Construction Worker Killed in Equipment Accident in Fort Worth

Construction Worker Killed in Equipment Accident in Fort Worth

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Forth Worth police and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration are investigating after a construction worker was killed in an accident Wednesday morning. Investigators said it happened around 4:45 a.m. at a construction site near the Northeast Loop 820 and North Railhead Road in north Fort Worth. A worker…MORE