(WBAP/KLIF) – An early Saturday morning police raid ends with four dead, including an Austin Police Officer. A gunman shot and killed the officer, while injuring another when a SWAT team stormed the house where the man was holding hostages. Interim Austin Police Chief Robin Henderson says her SWAT team returned fire, hitting the suspect.…… MORE
UNT Exploring Drone Delivery Corridor from North Texas to Oklahoma
(WBAP/KLIF) — The University of North Texas is taking a huge leap into the future. An advanced new technology has found a home at UNT which is intended to bring an entirely new line of future jobs to North Texas. According to UNT’s Michael Savoie, their Discovery Park Campus even has a new drone testing…… MORE
Respiratory Illnesses Create Overcrowding Crisis at Cook Children’s
(WBAP/KLIF) — An unprecedented spike in respiratory illnesses is causing alarm among healthcare professionals. Cook Children’s Healthcare System reported nearly 2,400 patients jamming its Emergency Departments and Urgent Care centers over the last couple of days. A 25% rise in RSV cases is raising concerns within the healthcare community. Cook Children’s Urgent Care facilities across…… MORE
Dallas & Fort Worth Honor the Texas Rangers
(WBAP/KLIF) — After being honored by Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson on Wednesday, the Texas Rangers received a key to the city from Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker on Thursday. The World Series Champions appeared at Billy Bob’s Texas for a ceremony displaying the Commissioner’s Trophy for fans. Team owner Ray Davis thanked fans for their…… MORE
New York Mayor Adams’ Phones Seized by FBI
NEW YORK (AP) — FBI agents seized phones and an iPad from New York City Mayor Eric Adams this week as part of an investigation into his campaign fundraising, his attorney confirmed Friday. The seizures happened after an event Monday night, according to a statement from the mayor’s attorney, Boyd Johnson. “On Monday night, the…… MORE
Construction Progress Made on National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Ahead of Veteran’s Day, some North Texans will get a glimpse of what will be soon be the home of the first National Medal of Honor Museum. It will be located in Arlington’s entertainment district just east of Globe Life Field. Since its creation in 1861, only 3500 medals have…… MORE
Court Date Set for Aaron Dean’s Manslaughter Conviction Appeal Hearing
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Former Fort Worth police officer Aaron Dean has a date for his appeal hearing. He was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to almost twelve years in prison in December 2022 for the fatal shooting of Atatiana Jefferson while on duty. Dean and his partner were responding to a call…… MORE
Damp, Drizzly and Dreary, dearie….
WBAP WX FORECAST 11-10-23 TODAY…CLOUDY, BREEZY, DAMP AND COOL WITH PATCHY LIGHT DRIZZLE. HIGH NEAR 62 WINDS NORTHEAST 10-20 MPH TONIGHT…CLOUDY WITH LIGHT SPOTTY SHOWERS OVERNIGHT.. LOWS 46-50 TOMORROW (VETERAN’S DAY)…PARTLY TO MOSTLY CLOUDY AND COOL.. HIGH NEAR 58 / LOW NEAR 47 WINDS NORTHEAST 5-10 MPH SUNDAY…SUNNY TO PARTLY…… MORE
Joe Manchin Will Not Seek Re-election
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia says he won’t seek reelection in 2024, giving Republicans a prime opportunity to pick up a seat in the heavily GOP state. The 75-year-old Manchin revealed the news Thursday in a statement, saying he had made the decision “after months of deliberation and long…… MORE
Authorities Investigating Potentially ‘Hazardous Substance’ Sent to Texas AG’s Office
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The Austin Fire Department’s Special Operations crews, Travis County EMS and the Texas Department of Public Safety are investigating a potentially hazardous substance sent to the Texas Attorney General’s Office Thursday morning. Staffers at the office, located at the William P. Clements Jr. State Building, received an envelope containing a…… MORE
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