Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Sheriffs Deputy Killed in Eastland County Blaze

Sheriffs Deputy Killed in Eastland County Blaze

(WBAP/KLIF)- Cisco Police say Eastland County Sheriff’s deputy Barbara Fenley died trying to save others from the massive Eastland complex wildfire on Thursday. “It is with very heavy hearts that today we learned of the death of one our Eastland County Deputies who put it all on the line last night trying to save people…MORE

Putin Appears at big Rally as Troops Press Attack in Ukraine

Putin Appears at big Rally as Troops Press Attack in Ukraine

Vladimir Putin appeared at a huge flag-waving rally at a packed Moscow stadium Friday and lavished praise on his troops fighting in Ukraine, three weeks into the invasion that has led to heavier-than-expected Russian losses on the battlefield and increasingly authoritarian rule at home. Meanwhile, the leader of Russia’s delegation in diplomatic talks with Ukraine…MORE

Underage Driver Behind the Wheel in Crash that Kills 9

Underage Driver Behind the Wheel in Crash that Kills 9

(WBAP/KLIF) — A National Transportation Safety Board spokesman said a 13-year-old was driving the pickup truck that struck a van in West Texas and killed 7 members of a New Mexico university golf team. The fiery collision killed nine people in all, including the 13 year old pick-up driver and a passenger. NTSB Vice Chairman…MORE

The North Texas Auto Show is Back

The North Texas Auto Show is Back

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- After an almost 2 year hiatus, the North Texas Auto Show is back at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas. Brent Franks president of the North Texas Automobile Dealers said this show is the only place in Texas where consumers will find hundreds of new vehicles with the latest technology all…MORE

NTSB: Child was Driving Pickup That Struck Van Killing 9

NTSB: Child was Driving Pickup That Struck Van Killing 9

UPDATED: 3/17/22 4:49AM UPDATED 3/17/22Associated Press HOBBS, N.M. (AP) – A National Transportation Safety Board spokesman says a 13-year-old was driving the pickup truck that struck a van in West Texas in a fiery collision that killed nine people. NTSB Vice Chairman Bruce Landsberg said Thursday the truck’s left front tire, which was a spare…MORE

Some Survivors Emerge From Ukraine Theater Hit by Strike

Some Survivors Emerge From Ukraine Theater Hit by Strike

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – Survivors are beginning to emerge from a theater that was struck by Russian airstrikes in the besieged Ukrainian city of Mariupol, officials say. Hundreds of civilians had taken refuge in the theater basement and were trapped when strikes collapsed the building onto their shelter. It is still not known if there…MORE

Report: Russian Court Extends Griner’s Arrest Until May 19

Report: Russian Court Extends Griner’s Arrest Until May 19

RUSSIA (AP) Russian state news agency Tass says a Moscow court announced it has extended the arrest of WNBA star Brittney Griner until May 19. Griner was detained at a Moscow airport in February after Russian authorities said a search of her luggage revealed vape cartridges. They were identified as containing oil derived from cannabis.…MORE