WASHINGTON D.C. (WBAP/KLIF News) – The late poet and civil rights activist Maya Angelou is the new face of the U.S. quarter. It’s the first in a series of coins from the United State’s Mint’s American Women Quarters Program. Angelou is the first black woman to appear on the quarter. The author shot to fame…… MORE
Private Insurers Must Cover At-Home COVID-19 Tests Costs
WASHINGTON D.C. (WBAP/KLIF News) – Americans who are privately insured will now have access to more COVID-19 tests. The Biden Administration announced Monday that starting Saturday, January 15, private insurers must start covering the costs of eight FDA approved, over-the-counter at-home COVID-19 diagnostic tests per month. There is no requirement for a doctor’s visit or…… MORE
In 1st, US surgeons transplant pig heart into human patient
In a medical first, doctors transplanted a pig heart into a patient in a last-ditch effort to save his life and a Maryland hospital said Monday that he’s doing well three days after the highly experimental surgery. While it’s too soon to know if the operation really will work, it marks a step in the…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Google Blames Apple For Causing Bullying
Google says something Apple does with its iPhones and iPads is leading to bullying and peer pressure. Do they have a point? Dave & Amy discuss after a quick discussion about transgender athletes in women’s sports.… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Here’s Where Experts Say You’re Likely to Catch COVID
Experts have gotten together and determined that THIS is where you’re most likely to catch COVID. Dave & Amy discuss, then talk about a study showing how cold cells can help fight COVID.… MORE
KLIF Morning News: It Turns Out, “Deltacron” May Be Fake News
Remember the story about a potential “Deltacron” hybrid variant of COVID? Turns out, that may not be what we think it is. Dave & Amy talk about that and much more in today’s KLIFnotes.… MORE
DISCONTINUED – Coppell: Endangered Missing Person Alert for 14-Year Old Alexander Rivera
UPDATED 1/11/22 Coppell, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – An endangered missing person alert was issued early Tuesday morning for a 14-year-old boy who was last seen Monday afternoon around 3:30. Coppell Police said this morning that Alexander Hawkins Rivera was found in good condition at an Irving warehouse around 7am and was returned home. — Original post:…… MORE
City of Dallas Among Finalists for Ford-Argo AI Autonomous Vehicle
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas is among final contenders for a new self-driving vehicle facility from one of the Big 3 auto makers. Dallas City Council is set to give a thumbs-up Wednesday to an over 3-million dollar incentive package for Ford and tech company Argo AI to bring their new 160-million dollar facility to the…… MORE
Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo Begins Jan. 14
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- The Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo returns this weekend. After not having the event last year due to Covid-19, Matt Brockman with the FWSSR said they are ready to welcome big crowds while having multiple health and safety measures in place. “We typically get more than 1.2 million guests during the…… MORE
Dallas Names Czar in Effort to Make Workforce more Equitable
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson named Lynn McBee his Workforce Czar on Monday to help boost upskilling efforts in the city. The mayor’s appointment makes good on a promise he made during his State of the City address to name a czar in early 2022 to implement the recommendations of his landmark workforce…… MORE
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