Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Ivana Trump, First Wife of Former President, Dies at 73

Ivana Trump, First Wife of Former President, Dies at 73

Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) – The Trump family says the former president’s first wife, Ivana Trump, has died in New York City. Trump posted on social media Thursday that “I am very saddened to inform all of those that loved her, of which there are many, that Ivana Trump has passed away.” The Trumps…MORE

WNBA’s Griner gets Support at Trial from Character Witnesses

WNBA’s Griner gets Support at Trial from Character Witnesses

KHIMKI, Russia (AP) – The drug possession trial of WNBA star Brittney Griner has resumed, with the head of the Russian club she plays for in the offseason and a teammate from that squad testifying in support of her character and what she has meant for women’s basketball in the country. Griner, who pleaded guilty…MORE

WNBA’s Griner gets Support at Trial from Character Witnesses

WNBA’s Griner gets Support at Trial from Character Witnesses

KHIMKI, Russia (AP) – The drug possession trial of WNBA star Brittney Griner has resumed, with the head of the Russian club she plays for in the offseason and a teammate from that squad testifying in support of her character and what she has meant for women’s basketball in the country. Griner, who pleaded guilty…MORE

Fort Worth Police Officer Arrested on Burglary Charges

Fort Worth Police Officer Arrested on Burglary Charges

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News ) – A veteran Fort Worth Police officer has been arrested on burglary charges. According to the department, Detective Bryan Lafaurie forced his way into a house with a gun last Friday, July 8, to confront some teens he suspected of stealing his property. Lafaurie was off-duty at the time. After…MORE

Fort Worth Police Teaching Free Active Shooter Response Training Courses

Fort Worth Police Teaching Free Active Shooter Response Training Courses

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The Fort Worth Police Department is teaching educators across North Texas how to respond in the event of an active shooter. Sergeant Christopher Leary is the supervisor of the Reality Based Training Unit and said most teachers aren’t trained on how to respond and may encourage students to hide.…MORE

FWISD Student Meals Available to Parents Beginning July 18 at Summer Locations

FWISD Student Meals Available to Parents Beginning July 18 at Summer Locations

New service allows meal pick-up without student being present Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Thanks to a regulatory change, FWISD Child Nutrition Services will offer parents and students the opportunity to pick-up daily breakfast and lunch to-go bags at participating campuses (one per student) beginning July 18. Students do not have to be present, nor are they…MORE

Suspect Found Dead After Double Shooting &  SWAT Situation in North Dallas

Suspect Found Dead After Double Shooting & SWAT Situation in North Dallas

UPDATED: 8:46AM Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A hours long SWAT situation ended with a shooting suspect found dead inside an apartment in North Dallas around 7 a.m. The situation unfolded at the Lake Highlands Apartments on Audelia Road, north of LPJ Freeway when police say the suspect fatally shot a woman and seriously wounded her 14-year…MORE

Feedback Wanted: DISD Considers Clear Backpacks

Feedback Wanted: DISD Considers Clear Backpacks

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)-THE Dallas ISD wants to know how parents feel about making clear backpacks a requirement in the 2022-2023 school year. A survey on the district’s website asks how many students the person has, if the students are in elementary, middle, or high school and if the person would support switching to clear backpacks that…MORE

Biden Assures Israelis he Opposes Iran’s Nuclear Program

Biden Assures Israelis he Opposes Iran’s Nuclear Program

JERUSALEM (AP) – President Joe Biden has opened a Mideast visit by offering anxious Israeli leaders strong reassurances of his determination to stop Iran’s nuclear program. Biden said he’d be willing to use force “as a last resort.” The president’s comments came in an interview aired Wednesday with Israel’s Channel 12 as Biden opened a…MORE

ERCOT Requests Conservation Measures Wednesday

ERCOT Requests Conservation Measures Wednesday

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has issued another appeal to Texans and businesses to conserve energy. Starting at 2 o’clock Wednesday and continuing until 9 p.m. the energy provider is asking everyone to voluntarily reduce their energy usage. Today’s conditions are expected to be similar to those on Monday when many people responded…MORE