FT. WORTH(WBAP/KLIF) – COVID-19 Testing will now be an option for select passengers to the United Kingdom. In an effort to increase confidence for air travelers and governments, Ft. Worth-based American Airlines and British Airways are introducing new coronavirus testing, just in time for the holiday travel season. Beginning November 25th, eligible air travelers flying to…… MORE
Senator Grassley, 87, says he Tested Positive for Coronavirus
WASHINGTON (AP) – Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa, the longest-serving Republican senator and third in the line of presidential succession, says he has tested positive for the coronavirus. The 87-year-old Grassley had said Tuesday morning that he was quarantining after being exposed to the virus and was waiting for the results of a test. On…… MORE
Health Experts Warn of Shrinking Hospital Capacity as COVID-19 Cases Surge
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas County health officials are concerned about hospital capacity as the number of COVID-19 cases in North Texas continues to spike. According to Dallas County Health and Human Services, local health experts use hospitalizations, ICU admissions, and ER visits as three of the key indicators as part of determining the COVID-19 Risk…… MORE
Tarrant County Health Issues Public Health Warning
TARRANT COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF)- Tarrant County Public Health Director Vinny Taneja issued a public health warning after a rise in Covid-19 cases. Taneja says this isn’t an order but strongly advises people and businesses to take action in order to mitigate the spread of Covid-19. Actions the public should take: Stay Home and only go out…… MORE
COVID-19 Claims the Life of Dallas Police Sergeant
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – COVID-19 has claimed the life of a Dallas Police Sergeant. 48-year-old Sergeant Bronc McCoy died Wednesday at a local hospital. According to family members, McCoy was battling COVID-19 and was showing signs of recovery. But his fight took a turn for the worse earlier this month when his sister said he had…… MORE
Twitter, Facebook CEOs Defend Election Actions, Promise More
WASHINGTON (AP) – The CEOs of Twitter and Facebook have defended their safeguards against disinformation in the presidential election. Testifying before Congress, they also promised vigorous action for two special elections in Georgia that could determine which party controls the U.S. Senate. Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg told a hearing of…… MORE
Biden Filling Top White House Team with Campaign Veterans
WASHINGTON (AP) – President-elect Joe Biden has announced top White House staff positions, drawing from the senior ranks of his campaign and some of his closest confidants. Biden confirmed that former campaign manager Jen O’Malley Dillon will serve as a deputy chief of staff. Campaign co-chair Louisiana Rep. Cedric Richmond and campaign adviser Steve Ricchetti…… MORE
Report: Pfizer Selects Texas for COVID-19 Pilot Delivery Program
NEW YORK (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas is among several states involved in a pilot delivery program aimed at getting a COVID-19 vaccine to American citizens. According to Reuters, Texas, New Mexico, Tennessee and Rhode Island were chosen due to their size, population diversity, immunization infrastructure and need to reach people in both rural and urban settings.…… MORE
Family of Slain Fort Worth Woman Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF)- A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed by the family of Atatiana Jefferson, the 28 year old woman who was killed in her home by a now former Fort Worth police officer last October. On October 12, 2019, a neighbor had called the police non-emergency line for a welfare check after noticing…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: When Did You First Feel Old?
A new study says the average American feels old starting at 47 years old. Sound right to you?? Dave & Scott react to the study and share their own experiences as two men of different ages (69 and 33)!… MORE
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