Arlington (WBAP/KLIF) – Arlington Police are trying to figure out what happened Friday night in an apartment complex on Greystoke Drive, about two blocks from the Dallas Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium. They were called there to investigate a shooting. They found blood, but no victims. A short time later they learned that Arlington Memorial Hospital was…… MORE
Dallas Stars ex-coach headed for rehab
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Fired Dallas Stars head coach Jim Montgomery is checking himself into a rehab facility for alcohol abuse. In a written statement released Friday, Montgomery said losing his job with the Stars was a “wake-up call.” He also noted that his firing was the “appropriate call.” Montgomery was fired late last year for…… MORE
Denton County Reports First Flu Death of the 2019-2020 Flu Season
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Denton County Public Health Department has reported its first influenza death of the 2019-2020 flu season. The department confirmed the death was an adult, but said to protect confidentiality, no further identifying information will be released. Juan Rodriguez, DCPH Assistant Director and Chief Epidemiologist said “Flu activity remains high in…… MORE
FDA Bans Most Flavored Vaping Cartridges
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- The Federal Drug Administration is banning most flavored e-cigarette cartridges. The announcement comes just days after The Dallas County Department confirmed it’s first vaping related death. Doctor Phil Huang Director for the Dallas County Health Department says vaping has become a growing concern for teens, with a whole new generation of kids becoming…… MORE
Governor Abbott, Attorney General Ken Paxton Support ‘Emergency Stay’ to keep Baby Tinslee Lewis Alive
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF)- Texas, Attorney General Ken Paxton, and Gov. Greg Abbott filed an amicus letter agreeing with the Lewis family that the Fort Worth appellate court should grant an emergency stay of the trial courts order denying the familys request for a temporary injunction until the appeal is finally resolved and, thus, preserving the life…… MORE
“Affluenza Teen” Released from Custody Following “Weak Positive” on Drug Test
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – Ethan Couch, the so-called “affluenza teen,” was released from custody Friday after being arrested earlier in the week on a probation violation. According to the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office, the drug patch Ethan Couch wore for monitoring showed a “weak positive” for THC. The probation department said they “did not have…… MORE
US Sending 3,000 More Troops to Mideast as Reinforcements
WASHINGTON (AP) – The United States is sending nearly 3,000 more Army troops to the Mideast in the volatile aftermath of the killing of an Iranian general in a strike ordered by President Donald Trump. Defense officials said the troops are from the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. They are in addition to…… MORE
Dallas Police Monitoring “Local Interests” Following Killing of Iranian Leader
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Police Department is in touch with Federal partners following this week’s killing of Iranian military leader Qasem Soleimani. President Trump ordered the deadly airstrike. “While U.S. interests abroad are likely at greater risk following the killing of Qasem Soleimani overnight, we are in touch with our local, state and federal partners to monitor and protect…… MORE
Report: Jason Garrett On His Way Out
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – It’s expected to be made official soon. Our media partner WFAA-TV cites an ESPN report saying that the Dallas Cowboys are set to move on without Jason Garrett. Breaking: Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and executive vice president Stephen Jones have decided that Jason Garrett will not be part of the organization moving…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Taking Out an Iranian General, and Frank’s Movie Reviews
0:25 — Is war on the horizon? A US airstrike that killed an Iranian general, in response to their attack on our embassy in Baghdad, could be pointing that way. Dave and Scott break down the entire situation, including the President’s clever tweet to address his criticism. 8:10 — It’s Friday, so Frank Swietek from…… MORE
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