Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Trump’s Tax Returns Released After Long Fight With Congress

Trump’s Tax Returns Released After Long Fight With Congress

Democrats in Congress have released six years of former President Donald Trump’s tax returns. It’s the culmination of a yearslong effort to learn about the finances of a onetime business mogul who broke decades of political norms when he refused to voluntarily release the information as he sought the White House. The returns are from…MORE

Arrest Made in North Richland Hills Drive-by Shooting

Arrest Made in North Richland Hills Drive-by Shooting

NORTH RICHLAND HILLS (WBAP/KLIF) – North Richland Hills Police say 18 year-old Ethan Nordyke is in custody at the Tarrant County Jail in connection with the December 7th drive-by shooting of an 8 year old girl. According to investigators the girl was inside her home on Jerrell Street when she was grazed by a bullet.…MORE

Pele’ Brazil’s Mighty King of ‘Beautiful Game,’ Has Died

Pele’ Brazil’s Mighty King of ‘Beautiful Game,’ Has Died

SAO PAULO (AP) — Pele’ Brazil’s mighty king of soccer, has died. He was 82. Since 2021, he had been undergoing treatment for colon cancer discovered during a routine medical exam. Pele’ was one of the most commanding sports figures of the last century. He won a record three World Cups with Brazil and was…MORE

Southwest Provides Stranded Travelers Hope

Southwest Provides Stranded Travelers Hope

(WBAP/KLIF) — Relief for stranded air travelers is on the horizon. Southwest Airlines expects to return to normal operations this week after slashing about two-thirds of its schedule in recent days. After canceling another 2,350 flights, Thursday, the company said it expects to be back to regular scheduling by Friday. Southwest is struggling to recover…MORE

Southwest Airlines Announces Refunds & More for Stranded Customers

Southwest Airlines Announces Refunds & More for Stranded Customers

In an attempt to make it’s massive holiday meltown right for customers who have been stranded at airports for days, the Dallas -based carrier has added a ‘travel disruption’ page on it’s website. Information about refunds, rebooking flights and lost baggage is included. UPDATED: 12:330PM DALLAS AP (WBAP/KLIF) — Southwest announced today that it expects…MORE

US Will Require COVID-19 Testing for Travelers From China

US Will Require COVID-19 Testing for Travelers From China

The U.S. will soon require COVID-19 testing for travelers from China. The U.S. joins a few other nations imposing travel restrictions because of a surge of infections in China. The increase in cases follows the rollback of China’s strict anti-virus control. Beginning Jan. 5, travelers to the U.S. from China will have to take a…MORE

Flight Attendants Union Blames Southwest CEO

Flight Attendants Union Blames Southwest CEO

(WBAP/KLIF) — Southwest Airlines flight attendants are blaming company leadership for thousands of stranded holiday travelers. Southwest has canceled nearly 16,000 flights since December 22nd, including more than 2,300 flights already canceled for Thursday. According to TWU Local 556 President Lynn Montgomery, Southwest leadership could have prevented the ordeal had they followed pleadings from the…MORE

TCU Fans Frustrated with Southwest Airlines

TCU Fans Frustrated with Southwest Airlines

(WBAP/KLIF) — The collapse of Southwest Airlines service during the holidays has far-reaching effects, as thousands of canceled flights are rubbing TCU fans the wrong way. The 3rd ranked Horned Frogs are in the college football playoff against #2 Michigan this Saturday in the Fiesta Bowl in Glendale, Arizona. However, media covering the event, like…MORE

Doncic Breaks Nowitski’s Record and Sets NBA Milestone

Doncic Breaks Nowitski’s Record and Sets NBA Milestone

(WBAP/KLIF) — Two days after unveiling a statue of a Dallas legend, his record is broken. In the Dallas Mavericks victory against the New York Knicks, Tuesday, Luka Doncic recorded the NBA’s first 60-20-10 stat line. The 23-year-old recorded the first ever 60-point, 21-rebound, and 10-assist triple-double in the league’s history, while also breaking Dirk…MORE

Retired Pope Benedict in Poor Health

Retired Pope Benedict in Poor Health

VATICAN CITY (AP) — The health of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has worsened due to his age, and doctors are constantly monitoring the frail 95-year-old’s condition, the Vatican said Wednesday. Vatican spokesperson Matteo Bruni said Pope Francis, who asked the faithful earlier Wednesday to pray for Benedict, went to visit his predecessor in the monastery on Vatican…MORE