DALLAS (KLIF/WBAP) — Researchers have discovered more women are marrying younger men. Sociologists at the University of Maryland looked at census data, and found that more unmarried single women were marrying men years younger than themselves. The question is … Why are things changing? Producer Robyn Geske takes a look. Robyn Geske, KLIF/WBAP, Copyright ©…… MORE
Final Senate Showdown Leaves Little Impression
DALLAS (KLIF/WBAP) The candidates for US Senate squared off one final time Tuesday. Senator Ted Cruz and challenger Beto O’Rourke debated live for one hour from KENS 5, A San Antonio TV station. There were a few jabs and some fireworks, but analysts say nothing that wasn’t anticipated. UTA Political Science professor Dr. Allen Saxe…… MORE
Lockheed Martin Engineers to Assess Damage to Fighter Jets During Hurricane Michael
(WBAP/KLIF) – Fort Worth based Lockheed Martin is helping assess damage from Hurricane Michael. Officials with the Air Force said Tuesday that structural engineers from the aerospace company will examine damage done to F-22 Raptor fighter jets at the Tyndall Air Force Base east of Panama City, Florida. The base suffered extensive damage but many…… MORE
Botham Jean’s Parents Meet with Dallas DA About Investigation Into His Death
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The mother of Botham Jean, the man who was killed in his own home by a Dallas police officer last month, said she’s satisfied with Dallas County District Attorney’s investigation so far. Allison and Bertrum Jean, Botham’s parents, flew in from St. Lucia and met with Faith Johnson Tuesday. Mrs. Jean…… MORE
Small Coppell ISD School Bus Catches Fire; No One Hurt
Irving, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – A small school bus caught fire Wednesday morning in Irving. Firefighters say two kids were on bus but were able to get out. The driver says the bus caught fire under the hood so he pulled over. The bus was severely damaged. Stay with @WBAP247NEWS @570KLIF for more details. Irving fire crews gone…… MORE
Major Issue on I-35E NB As Highway Separates Causing Multiple Accidents
Carrollton (WBAP/KLIF) – A rain-related problem with the road on a major D-F-W highway is causing traffic jams today. Part of the road on I-35E Northbound near Crosby separated yesterday, forcing TxDOt crews out to come and fix it. As a result, only one lane getting by in that direction, a problem that will likely…… MORE
Trailing in polls, O’Rourke lays into Cruz in Texas debate
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Democrat Beto O’Rourke abandoned his usual message of unity and optimism on Tuesday and laid into Ted Cruz, hoping to reverse polls that show him fading against the Republican incumbent during the second debate of a Texas Senate race that’s become one of the nation’s most closely watched. During the opening…… MORE
Some 7-Eleven Bistro Salads Recalled By Manufacturer
DALLAS (AP) – The maker of ready-to-eat salads sold through 7-Eleven convenience stores is recalling some of the salads because of possible salmonella and listeria threats. Federal food safety officials say Prime Deli Corp. is recalling ready-to-eat salads containing bacon that were made on Oct. 13. They are 11.2-ounce and 9.6-ounce plastic clamshell packages of…… MORE
Fort Worth Fire Dept. Doubles Swift Water Rescue Units to Prepare for Severe Flooding
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – The Fort Worth Fire Department is preparing for severe flooding by doubling their swift water rescue teams. Chief Jeff Novak with Fort Worth Fire Department said some of the lakes are beginning to release water and is causing local creeks to swell, he tells residents who live near creeks if you are…… MORE
Record Rainfall at DFW Int’l; Fort Worth
DALLAS – (WBAP/KLIF) – North Texas is experiencing record rainfall for the month of October so far this year. At Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, 9.02 inches has fallen from the first through the fifteenth of the month; that beats a record for the same time period in 1959 of 8.86 inches. National Weather Service…… MORE
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