MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Eyes were locked on the Carolina skies Saturday as a suspected Chinese spy balloon ended its weeklong traverse over the U.S. when it drifted over the Atlantic Ocean and was shot down by a fighter jet. In Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, a crowd lining the beach boardwalk cheered as a…… MORE
Man Charged in Taking Monkeys from Zoo Charged in Other Incidents
DALLAS (AP) — The man charged in the taking of two emperor tamarin monkeys from the Dallas Zoo has also been charged in two other recent incidents there involving holes that were cut in the fences for enclosures housing langur monkeys and a clouded leopard, authorities said Friday. Davion Irvin, 24, has been charged with…… MORE
Chinese Balloon Now Over Central US as Blinken Cancels Visit
WASHINGTON (AP) — A huge, high-altitude Chinese balloon is sailing across the U.S. The spectacle is drawing severe Pentagon accusations of spying on Friday — while sending excited or alarmed Americans outside with binoculars. Secretary of State Antony Blinken abruptly canceled a high-stakes Beijing trip aimed at easing U..S.-China tensions, and the Biden administration weighed…… MORE
Arrest Made in Stolen Monkeys Incident at the Dallas Zoo
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas police have arrested 24-year old darvion Irvin Thursday night on six charges of animal cruelty in connection with two emperor tamarin monkeys recently stolen from the Dallas Zoo. Police received a tip on Thursday that Irvin was seen at the Dallas aquarium near animal exhibits. When officers responded they saw Irvin…… MORE
Refreezing of Surface Mush is Expected Overnight into Friday Morning
Remain vigilant for icy patches on roads, especially bridges, overpasses, and side streets. Sidewalks are also likely to remain icy through Friday morning. Patchy freezing fog is also expected to continue through early Friday morning, and will exacerbate impacts to travel during the morning commute. Overnight Patchy freezing fog. Partly cloudy, with a steady temperature…… MORE
North Texas is Thawing Out after a Frozen Few Days
(WBAP/KLIF) – North Texas began to thaw out on Thursday after a winter storm that began impacting the region on Monday loosened its grip. Icy roads, overpasses, and highways began to turn to slush before noon on Thursday as temperatures rose above freezing. Some of the icy impacts linger, but conditions are expected to improve…… MORE
Texans Urged to Report Ice Storm Damage to the State
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott, on Thursday, urged Texans impacted by this week’s winter weather to report property damage by submitting an online iSTAT damage assessment survey. Ice accumulation in North, Central, and West Texas has resulted in broken tree branches affecting power lines and causing localized power outages. “The State of Texas continues…… MORE
Three 18-Wheelers vs 2 Fort Worth Police Officers
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Two Fort Worth police officers were taken to a hospital after a dramatic incident that involved three semis overnight. The Fort Worth Police Department says that the officers were responding to a crash around 2:30AM when they stopped to check on a vehicle on I-20 at West Loop 820 in Southwest…… MORE
Road / Travel Conditions Improving Rapidly
WBAP WX CENTER FORECAST 7A 2-2-23 * * ICE STORM WARNING ENDS AT 9 THIS MORNING * * TODAY…MIXED PRECIP CHANGING OVER TO ALL RAIN THIS MORNING.. HIGH NEAR 35 WINDS NORTH 5-10 MPH TONIGHT..PARTLY CLOUDY AND COLD WITH RAIN ENDING AFTER DARK. (RESIDUAL MOISTURE WILL RE-FREEZE) LOWS 27-30 TOMORROW…SUNNY AND…… MORE
Travel Conditions Will Continue to be Hazardous Across Much of North Texas Through Noon
Temperatures will gradually start to rise above freezing with road conditions starting to improve this afternoon. However, any slushy and wet surfaces will likely refreeze tonight into Friday morning leading to slick and icy spots on roadways during the Friday morning commute. Overnight Freezing rain. Low around 29. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of…… MORE
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