DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – This week’s summit between President Trump and Kim Jong Un is something many Koreans have wanted for a long time. Many Koreans across the world are hopeful the talks will bring peace and denuclearization. Jiho Jun is a reporter for ‘News Korea’ based in Dallas and said that a meeting like this…… MORE
What Do You Think About the New Branding: International House of Pan…Burgers?
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The temporary name change from International House of Pancakes to International House of Burgers is all the rage, prompting thousands of tweets, retweets, gifs, and even tweets from other burger establishments like Whataburger and Wendy’s. IHOB confirms the change from P (pancakes) to B for Burgers, but added that their new…… MORE
Veterans Walk to Create Awareness for Mental Health
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – How would you feel about walking one thousand miles in the next 12 weeks? That is the goal of a group of British and American veterans, walking from L.A. to New York to raise awareness about mental health. There are three Americans and three Brits, as well as many supporters that…… MORE
Former Northwest ISD Teacher Sentenced to 6 Years for Having Sex With a Student
Denton, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – A former Northwest ISD English teacher was sentenced to six years behind bars after pleading guilty to having sex with a student. 28-year olf Katherine Harper was accused of having multiple sexual encounters with a 15-year old boy in her Fort Worth home, and at his home in Trophy Club last…… MORE
The silver lining: most Texas school shootings are prevented
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) — 13 people have died in five Texas school shootings over the past two years. The worst was the most recent, the ten deaths and ten injuries in Santa Fe May 18 charged to Dimitrios Pagourtzis. Nationwide over the same period of time the death toll is 61. It’s an ongoing nightmare…… MORE
One of DFW’s biggest highway construction projects is entering its final stage
Irving (WBAP/KLIF) – According to TXDOT the 30 mile long “Midtown Express” construction project is now about 90% complete. That last 10%, however, will mean overnight and weekend lane closures through the summer. Most of the significant work will occur at the interchange where Highway 183 meets Texas 114, and Loop 12 crosses over both…… MORE
Three Texas Cities On Short List For New Army Headquarters
Washington, DC (AP) – The U.S. Army is scouting large cities to find a home for a new command headquarters so it’ll be close to academia and industry, a first for the service. The Army typically likes to put its facilities away from population centers. The new command will focus on what the Army of…… MORE
Weatherford firefighter dies while battling a wildfire near the Davis mountains.
Weatherford (WBAP/KLIF) – A Weatherford firefighter has died while in west Texas battling wildfires near the Davis mountains. 42 year old Richard “Andy” Loller Jr. suffered an unspecified medical emergency while working in west Texas. He was flown out of the area by helicopter to get treatment, but died while en route to Odessa. Weatherford…… MORE
Is Now A Safe Time to Travel to Hawaii?
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Given the recent activity of the Kilaeua volcano, many travelers are canceling their travel plans to Hawaii. But one company we spoke to, said now is a great time to considering a vacation to the island. Travel expert and president of getaroom.com, Bob Diener said lots of people are canceling reservations unnecessarily. …… MORE
The nation’s biggest protestant denomination will be surrounded by controversy this week during its annual meeting in Dallas.
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – As the Southern Baptist Convention begins Tuesday a well respected leader of the denomination’s conservative side has decided he should not be the one delivering the keynote address. Paige Patterson also resigned as chairman of the Evangelism Task Force for the good of the body, and has been fired from his…… MORE
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