FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – The Fort Worth Fire Department was called out to the 4800 block of Overton Ridge Boulevard on Wednesday afternoon after getting a call about someone being unconscious. When the fire crews arrived they found high levels of carbon monoxide and evacuated everyone the building. Reports state that say that 20 people…… MORE
Trump to postpone his State of the Union address
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump has conceded that there’s no place like the House for a State of the Union address and will postpone this year’s message until after the partial government shutdown ends. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi had withdrawn her invitation to use the chamber as scheduled Tuesday night. While the White House…… MORE
Trump to Postpone his State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump has conceded that there’s no place like the House for a State of the Union address and will postpone this year’s message until after the partial government shutdown ends. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi had withdrawn her invitation to use the chamber as scheduled Tuesday night. While the White House…… MORE
Trump Doing Alternative Event to House Speech
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump says he will do an “alternative” event since House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has blocked him from giving his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress while the government remains partially shut down. Trump at the White House Wednesday said the cancellation was a “disgrace.” He…… MORE
Fort Worth Bomb Squad K-9 Officially Retires
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – A beloved member of the Fort Worth bomb squad officially retired Wednesday. Quigley, a black labrador retriever, has been a part of the K9 Explosive Unit since 2011. Fort Worth Fire Chief James Davis said the unit is extremely beneficial to the department. “They’re out in the community and sweeping areas where…… MORE
North Texas Credit Union Offering Help to Federal Workers Impacted by Ongoing Partial Government Shutdown
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) – Federal workers who are struggling financially as the partial government shutdown enters its 33rd day can take advantage of new programs at EECU Credit Union in Fort Worth designed to help them out. The Union’s Lonnie Nicholson said members have a few options. “We do have several programs. One is a…… MORE
Nurse Charged With Sexually Assaulting Woman in Vegetative Sate who gave birth
Phoenix, Arizona (WBAP/KLIF) – A 36-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a woman in a vegetative state who then gave birth last month at a Phoenix health care facility, Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams said Wednesday. Nathan Sutherland, a licensed practical nurse who was caring for the woman at the Hacienda…… MORE
Texas Lawmaker Wants to More Than Double the State Minimum Wage
Austin, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Raising the state minimum wage is on the radar for at least one Texas lawmaker this session. Rep.Ron Reynolds (D) Houston, filed a bill that would more than double the minimum wage in Texas to $15.00 an hour, up from the current $7.25 and hour. In a statement released Tuesday, Reynolds…… MORE
Child Safe After Dramatic Carjacking in Fort Worth
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – A search continues for suspects after a dramatic carjacking at a Fort Worth Quiktrip this morning. A woman had left the car running, and unlocked with her 13-year old daughter sleeping inside while she ran into the store to pay for gas. That’s when Fort Worth Police say black male in…… MORE
Texas AG Launches Website To Fight Opioid Abuse
Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched a new website to inform and educate Texans about the dangers of misusing prescription painkillers. The new site, Dose of Reality, provides individuals, patients, health care providers, teachers, coaches and others with opioid-related resources in one location, allowing for quick and easy access to vital…… MORE
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