Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Ukraine Sees Room for Compromise, as 20,000 Escape Mariupol

Ukraine Sees Room for Compromise, as 20,000 Escape Mariupol

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine said it saw possible room for compromise Tuesday in talks with Russia, while Moscow’s forces stepped up their bombardment of Kyiv, and an estimated 20,000 civilians fled the desperately encircled port city of Mariupol by way of a humanitarian corridor. The fast-moving developments on the diplomatic front and on the…MORE

Dallas Police Chief Praises Actions of Officers Involved in Chase and Shootout

Dallas Police Chief Praises Actions of Officers Involved in Chase and Shootout

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – 38 Shell casings were recovered in a parking lot following a shootout between Dallas Police officers and a suspect over the weekend. Police Chief Eddie Garcia says 14 of the shots were fired by the suspect, 34-year-old Seth Michael Anderson, who was ultimately arrested. Garcia added that “suspects and criminals seem to…MORE

White House: Biden will Travel to Europe for Ukraine Talks

White House: Biden will Travel to Europe for Ukraine Talks

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden will travel to Europe next week for face-to-face talks with European leaders about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, White House press secretary Jen Psaki announced Tuesday. Biden will meet with NATO and European leaders in Brussels on March 24. The trip follows on Vice President Kamala Harris’ visit to…MORE

Fort Hood Soldier Dies During Training in California’s Mojave Desert

Fort Hood Soldier Dies During Training in California’s Mojave Desert

FORT HOOD (WBAP/KLIF News) – The US Army is investigating the death of a Fort Hood soldier during a training session in California’s Mojave Desert. Officials at Fort Hood said 23-year-old Spc. Joseph M. Meitl Jr. died March 10 at the National Training Center at Fort Irwin. Meitl joined the Army in May of 2020…MORE

Suspect Shot & Killed by 3 Texas Officers Pulled Gun

Suspect Shot & Killed by 3 Texas Officers Pulled Gun

SAN ANTONIO (AP) – Three San Antonio officers fatally shot a 27-year-old man who police say pulled a gun on them Monday afternoon, leaving a family wanting answers and a community on edge. Police Chief William McManus said the officers were on routine patrol in the vicinity of North Hamilton and West Laurel, near Woodlawn…MORE

Early Spring Storm Brings Possible Tornado Sighting near Leonard NE of the DFW

Early Spring Storm Brings Possible Tornado Sighting near Leonard NE of the DFW

Leorard, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Storms moving through the North Texas area Monday evening dropped hail in many areas along with high wind gusts. There were reports of a tornado sighting west of Leonard about 35 minuutes northeast of McKinney, and there was damage to buildings and fences along Highway 78 however no injuries were reported.…MORE

Fellow SMU Alum and Friend Remembering Journalist Killed in Ukraine

Fellow SMU Alum and Friend Remembering Journalist Killed in Ukraine

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- The Dallas community is mourning the loss of SMU graduate and journalist 50-year-old Brent Renaud who was shot to death in Ukraine over the weekend. Renaud worked as part of a Peabody Documentary film that was capturing footage of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. We join in mourning the loss of alumnus Brent…MORE

Trial Begins to Approve Irving-Based Boy Scouts of America’s Reorganization Plan

Trial Begins to Approve Irving-Based Boy Scouts of America’s Reorganization Plan

DOVER, Del. (WBAP/KLIF News) – There are new developments in the ongoing saga of Boy Scouts of America’s plan to reorganize as it faces a staggering number of child sex abuse allegations and lawsuits. After more than two years of legal wrangling, the trial for the Irving-based organization started Monday as it seeks to release…MORE

‘Tears for Ukraine’ Song Uniting the World [WATCH]

‘Tears for Ukraine’ Song Uniting the World [WATCH]

Undated (WBAP/KLIF) – A call is going out to the radio industry to unite for Ukraine. Publishers of the song “Tears For Ukraine” co-written by artists Billy Craig and Matt Jacobs, say the heartfelt song is meant to bring the world together to keep focus on Ukraine until the situation is resolved fully. B. Eric Rhoads,…MORE