Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

A Denton County Family Was Dangerously Terrorized by Vandals

A Denton County Family Was Dangerously Terrorized by Vandals

Little Elm (WBAP/KLIF) – Little Elm Police are investigating a recent arson incident the home of a family who awakened in the middle of the night to find their two cars on fire. Jayla Gipson and her husband Charles Crawford told WFAA-TV that they lived in their home for 3 years without incident, until putting…MORE

Well Traveled Lion Killed By Hunt County Hunter

Well Traveled Lion Killed By Hunt County Hunter

GREENVILE(WBAP/KLIF) – A hunter has killed one of north Texas’ most wanted. The 160 pound mountain lion according to Texas Parks and Wildlife was legally killed in Hunt County this past week and TPWD believes it is the same lion spotted in Rowlett and Princeton over the last month. The lions’ meandering journey marks the first…MORE

North Texas Healthcare Workers Receive First Doses of Covid-19 Vaccine

North Texas Healthcare Workers Receive First Doses of Covid-19 Vaccine

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Nineteen hospitals in Texas received shipments of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 Vaccine Tuesday. Four hospitals in North Texas began administering the first doses of the vaccine on front line workers. Methodist Dallas Medical Center received a shipment of vaccine earlier this week. Doses were sent to Parkland, UT Southwestern and Texas Health Resources, which…MORE

City of Fort Worth to Host Community Forum for Citizens to Meet Police Chief Finalists

City of Fort Worth to Host Community Forum for Citizens to Meet Police Chief Finalists

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- The City of Fort Worth is getting closer to selecting it’s new Police Chief. Assistant City Manager Jay Chapa said after a national search and community surveys, they selected 6 finalists from a pool of more than 50 candidates. “Being transparent, being community minded, taking care of our officers and employees…These are…MORE

Two Dead in Apparent Murder-Suicide in Richardson

Two Dead in Apparent Murder-Suicide in Richardson

RICHARDSON (WBAP/KLIF) – Richardson Police are investigating the death of a man and woman, who were found dead inside a home in the 2100 block of Sunrise Trail early Tuesday morning. According to Police, a family member called 9-1-1 to report both deceased were found during a check of the woman’s welfare. Officers determined the woman…MORE

Director of White House Security Office Suffers Horrendous Case of COVID-19

Director of White House Security Office Suffers Horrendous Case of COVID-19

Washington (WBAP/KLIF) – The director of the White House Security office is reportedly recovering from what has been described as one of the most horrific cases of COVID-19 stemming from a wave of infections among White House staffers. According to Bloomberg, Crede Bailey became sick in September. He beat the virus, but during his nearly…MORE

Deadline for Obamacare 2021 Enrollment Today

Deadline for Obamacare 2021 Enrollment Today

DALLAS  (WBAP/KLIF News) – The clock is winding down for uninsured Americans to sign up for health coverage under the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. Tuesday, December 15th, is the last day to enroll for 2021 coverage. Those who miss today’s deadline who qualify can apply during a Special Enrollment Period at HealthCare.gov.…MORE

Alabama Lawmaker Plans to Challenged Electoral College Vote in Congress

Alabama Lawmaker Plans to Challenged Electoral College Vote in Congress

Washington (WBAP/KLIF) Several Trump allies, led by Rep. Mo Brooks of Alabama plan to challenge the election results when congress convenes to officially tally electoral college votes. Brooks told the New York Times, quote, “We have a superior role under the constitution than the Supreme Court does, than any federal court judge does, than any…MORE

New Dallas Police Chief Could Be Named Within Days

New Dallas Police Chief Could Be Named Within Days

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — The process of finding a new Dallas Chief of Police is moving more quickly than it did three years ago. City Manager T.C. Broadnax said Monday that he will likely announce the hiring of a new chief next week. There are seven finalists who will be interviewed today by individual panels…MORE