Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

6 People Charged in Plot to Kidnap Michigan Governor Whitmer

6 People Charged in Plot to Kidnap Michigan Governor Whitmer

Associated Press DETROIT (AP) – Six people plotted to kidnap Michigan Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer at her vacation home. That’s according to a criminal complaint unsealed Thursday. The FBI said in the court filing that four of the six men had planned to meet Wednesday to “make a payment on explosives and exchange tactical gear.”…MORE

Dallas Home Depot Store Demolished in Tornado Reopens Nearly a Year Later

Dallas Home Depot Store Demolished in Tornado Reopens Nearly a Year Later

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A Dallas Home Depot store is back open after being demolished in last year’s EF-3 tornado that ripped through parts of the metroplex. The store off HWY 75 and Forest Lane officially welcomed customers inside Thursday for the first time in nearly 12 months. “The amount of vendors and the amount of…MORE

Fort Hood Victims Speak Out In #IAMVANESSAGUILLEN Movement

Fort Hood Victims Speak Out In #IAMVANESSAGUILLEN Movement

AUSTIN  (WBAP/KLIF News) – A social media movement is shining a light on what’s being a called a dark undercurrent at Fort Hood. Current and former soldiers of the Army based near Killeen have been posting accounts of sexual assault and harassment to social media in the wake of the disappearance and murder of Spc.…MORE

US Layoffs Remain Elevated as 840,000 Seek Jobless Aid

US Layoffs Remain Elevated as 840,000 Seek Jobless Aid

AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) – The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell slightly last week to a still-high 840,000, evidence that job cuts remain elevated seven months into the pandemic recession. The latest sign of a flagging recovery comes two days after President Donald Trump cut off talks over a new rescue aid…MORE

2nd Trump-Biden Debate to be Virtual; Trump Says He Won’t ‘waste my time’

2nd Trump-Biden Debate to be Virtual; Trump Says He Won’t ‘waste my time’

Washington (WBAP/KLIF) The Commission on Presidential Debates said the switch to a remote town hall was needed “in order protect the health and safety of all involved.” President Trump tested positive for coronavirus last Thursday, and spent three days receiving treatment at Walter Reed Hospital. Trump and Biden were scheduled to face off in Miami.…MORE

Pence, Harris Spar Over COVID-19 in Vice Presidential Debate

Pence, Harris Spar Over COVID-19 in Vice Presidential Debate

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) – Vice President Mike Pence and Democratic challenger Kamala Harris traded barbs through plexiglass shields Wednesday night in a debate dominated by the coronavirus pandemic. Pence said Trump has constantly put the American people first. The president himself was back at the White House recovering from his own battle with the…MORE

Texas Grand Jury Indicts Netflix For Promotion Of ‘Cuties’

Texas Grand Jury Indicts Netflix For Promotion Of ‘Cuties’

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – A Texas grand jury has indicted streaming giant Netflix for promoting French film “Mignonnes,” or “Cuties,” which the court says depicts lewd visuals of children. The movie received backlash before its release because of a movie poster that went viral for its provocative depiction of its young female actors. After its…MORE

WATCH: Governor Abbott to Open Bars in Qualifying Counties

WATCH: Governor Abbott to Open Bars in Qualifying Counties

AUSTIN – Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued an Executive Order on Wednesday to open bars and similar establishments at up to 50% capacity in conjunction with county officials. According to the Governor, in hospital regions with low COVID-19 hospitalizations, County Judges will be able to opt their county into opening bars beginning October 14, provided they assist…MORE