DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — University of North Texas assistant football coach Tate Wallis was arrested by Denton police Thursday and faces two charges of having an improper relationship with a former student and an educator. The specifics of the allegations against Wallis haven’t been explained but the improprieties are said to have occurred during October…… MORE
US Unemployment Rate Falls to 8.4% Even as Hiring Slows
AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) – The U.S. unemployment rate fell sharply in August to 8.4% from 10.2% even as hiring slowed in August as employers added the fewest jobs since the pandemic began. Employers added 1.4 million jobs, the Labor Department said Friday, down from 1.7 million in July. The U.S. economy has recovered…… MORE
Suspected Antifa Gunman Who Shot Trump Supporter in Portland Killed by Federal Agents
LACEY, Wash. (AP) – A man suspected of fatally shooting a supporter of a right-wing group in Portland, Oregon, last week was killed late Thursday as a fugitive task force tried to arrest him in Lacey, Washington. The U.S. Marshals Service said Friday that 48-year-old Michael Forest Reinoehl, a known antifa member, was killed as…… MORE
Dallas ISD Schools Opening A Week Early For Certain Grade Levels
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Dallas ISD students might be heading to the classroom sooner than planned. The district initially decided to wait until October 5th to start on-campus classes. But the recently decreasing COVID-19 numbers has caused the district to consider starting in person classes earlier. The district is now inciting students who will attend classes for…… MORE
McKinney ISD Advises Parents that Social Distancing on Buses isn’t Possible
MCKINNEY (WBAP/KLIF) – COVID-19 precautions are in place on McKinney ISD school buses but the district is advising parents that social distancing on those buses just isn’t possible. According to district spokesman Cody Cunningham, about 65-percent of students in McKinney ISD are back in the classroom. Half of the student population rides the bus on average.…… MORE
Tarrant County Creates COVID-19 School Dashboard
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) — Tarrant County Public Health has released a school data “dashboard” to help school leadership and residents better understand the COVID-19 metrics in their areas. According to TCPH, the majority of Tarrant County schools are now at a point where they could consider a hybrid learning model. “The new dashboard, along with our existing…… MORE
Dallas Mayor Questions Legality of Decision to Suspend Electric Scooter Program
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The removal of electric scooters from Dallas streets is bringing confusion to City Hall. The Dallas Transportation department recently made the decision to suspend the city’s scooter program which the city council voted earlier this year to continue. The move comes after complaints of late night joy rides impacting public safety in…… MORE
The Economic Impacts of COVID-19 Expected to be Long Lasting in North Texas
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – With a lowering number of COVID-19 cases in North Texas, the local economy is slowly starting to show trends of recovery, but a long road is still ahead. Fort Worth Mayor Betsy price told a panel of her peers during this month’s ‘Texas Tribune Festival’ that evidence is seen in recent sales…… MORE
Jobless Claims Fall to 881,000; Layoffs Remain Elevated
WASHINGTON (AP) – The number of laid-off Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to roughly 880,000 last week, a sign of possible improvement but evidence that the viral pandemic keeps forcing many businesses to slash jobs. The latest figures, released Thursday by the Labor Department, suggest that nearly six months after the eruption of the…… MORE
KLIF MORNING NEWS: Trump vs. Biden, Who’s leading in Battleground States? And It’s All About the Dallas Mavs and Luka Magic!
00:24 Dave & Amy Discuss results of a Fox News Poll over 3 Battleground states: Arizona, North Carolina & Wisconsin w/ Fox News Correspondent Rachel Sutherland 03:20 NBA Boycotts & Luca Magic- Dallas Morning News Writer Brad Townsend was in the “bubble” and joins Dave & Amy to talk about the Mavs!… MORE
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