Arlington, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – In a tweet, Arlington Police say that they have unraveled a ‘big and fraudulent’ scam that involved cheating thousands of dollars from victims by offering car repairs. So far, police have identified 3 victims that were taken for a total of $10,000 by a woman identified as Debra ‘Elise’ Turner. Police…… MORE
A Day After the Hail Storm That Wasn’t; Airports Playing Catch-Up After Cancellations
Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – The much talked about golf ball and baseball sized hail storm didn’t materialize Wednesday as expected in the DFW metroplex, but many areas saw heavy rains and high winds. Weather watchers had initially expected three rounds of storms to be possible that could produce large hail and possible tornadoes. The weather threat…… MORE
Severe Weather Related Cancellations in North Texas
UPDATE: 11:42 PM. Flash flood warning issued for portions of Denton, Wise and Cook Counties. 2-3 inches of rain; possibly more, has fallen in this area, especially hard hit Wise County, which has been pounded by strong thunderstorms tonight. WBAP’s Chief meteorologist Brad Barton reports damaging winds in excess of 70-80 mph are currently reported…… MORE
Mother of Newborn Found Dead in Flower Pot Charged with Capital Murder
CARROLLTON (WBAP/KLIF) – The mother of a newborn baby girl found dead in a flower pot at a Carrollton cemetery is under arrest. Lopez is charged with Capital Murder by intentionally and knowingly causing the death of a child under 10 years of age. She was arrested Tuesday in Carrollton without incident. Lopez is now held…… MORE
FBI: Woman `Infatuated’ with Columbine `No Longer a Threat’
Update at 1:20pm: Colorado Gov. Jared Polis says that he and all of the state’s parents are “hugging their children a little tighter” after a young Florida woman obsessed with the 1999 Columbine High School attack was found dead. Polis says that “the potential threat is over” after authorities announced Wednesday that 18-year-old Sol Pais…… MORE
Former Forney High School Soccer Coach Charged in Hazing Investigation
KAUFMAN (WBAP/KLIF) – A former Kaufman County high school coach is charged in an ongoing hazing investigation. According to jail records, 41-year-old Kristopher Duplissey is charged with knowingly failing to make a report of sexual abuse. The former Forney High School soccer coach is accused of not reporting the alleged abuse within the state required 48-hour…… MORE
San Antonio Community Raising Money for Baby Boy Born Without Skin
SAN ANTONIO (WBAP/KLIF News) – Supporters are rallying around the parents of a baby boy born with a rare condition that leaves him without skin. Ja’Bari Gray was born via C-section January 1 at San Antonio hospital and was transferred to Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston on Friday. According to a statement from his parent’s on…… MORE
Vice President Mike Pence Visits North, West Texas
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Vice President Mike Pence made a stop in Dallas Wednesday before heading to West Texas. The Vice President spoke at a Donald Trump Victory event in Dallas Wednesday afternoon. It was a private fundraiser, closed to the public. Pence then flew to Midland to tour the Permian Basin Oil Field and Diamondback…… MORE
Red Cross Gives Tips for Predicted Severe Weather in North Texas
DALLAS/FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Severe weather, high winds and possibly hail across the Metroplex is predicted for Wednesday evening. SEE: Multiple Threats & Outbreaks Timeline Dan Halyburton with The American Red Cross said to make sure you have extra batteries or a portable charger to stay in touch if power goes out. “Tune into radio stations and weather…… MORE
Triple Fatality Car-vs-Semi Accident Closes EB I-30 Between Dolphin & Ferguson
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A major triple fatality crash continues is expected to affect I-30 EB at near Dolphin throughout the morning. According to witnesses, a car was going over 100mph when it hit a semi, clipping it and causing it to roll over around 2:30AM. I-30 eastbound is expected to be closed at least until…… MORE
There is no custom code to display.
