VAN HORN (WBAP/KLIF News) – It’s another major step for private space travel. Blue Origin completed its second flight to the edge of space from a launch pad in Van Horn, Texas Wednesday morning. The four-person crew of the New Shepard Rocket included Star Trek actor William Shatner famously known as ‘Captain Kirk’. The 90-year-old…… MORE
Ex-Boy Scouts Official Blasts Child-Protection Efforts; ‘Not safe for kids’
DOVER, Del. (AP) – The former youth protection director for the Irving-based Boy Scouts of America says the organization isn’t doing enough to protect children from sexual abuse and is still trying to maintain a veil of secrecy over decades of past abuse. Michael Johnson said Tuesday that Congress needs to investigate both the BSA’s…… MORE
Judge denies request by Cowboys’ La’el Collins to halt suspension
SHERMAN, Texas (AP) — A federal judge has denied a request by Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman La’el Collins for an injunction that would have halted his five-game suspension with one game remaining. U.S. District Judge Amos Mazzant suggested in his ruling issued Tuesday that the NFL suspended Collins in violation of the league’s collective bargaining…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: A COVID Myth Debunked, and Are Pets Our Soulmates??
Remember how we were concerned about the surfaces at grocery stores carrying COVID-19? That myth may be completely debunked now. Dave & Amy talk about it, and then Scott Sidway joins them with an interesting study about how we view our pets!… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Crenshaw, Chappelle, and Children’s Books
Texas Congressman Dan Crenshaw has a new children’s book out tackling cancel culture, Netflix says it will NOT cancel Dave Chappelle despite cries from the trans community, and our spending habits have changed a lot. Dave & Amy tackle it all right here.… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Gabby Petito Was Strangled, and Brian Laundrie’s Still Out There
The coroner has announced Gabby Petito died via strangulation, so what does that mean for Brian Laundrie? Fox’s Jeff Monosso joined Dave & Amy with the latest on the investigation, and then the two discuss a recent study on student laptops spying on kids.… MORE
Hood County Elections Chief Resigns Amid Pressure from Trump Loyalists
Hood County, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – The elections administrator for Hood County has resigned amid pressure from Trump loyalists to oust her, according to the Texas Tribune. The effort against Michele Carew over the past few months happened even though the former president won the county by a landslide in 2020. Carew, an election administrator with…… MORE
FDA Authorizes 1st E-Cigarette, Cites Benefits For Smokers
WASHINGTON (AP) – For the first time, U.S. heath officials have authorized an electronic cigarette, saying the R.J. Reynolds vaping device can benefit adult smokers. The Food and Drug Administration said data submitted by the company showed its Vuse e-cigarette helped smokers significantly cut back their use of cigarettes. Tuesday’s action is part of a…… MORE
Texas Man Sentenced in January 6th Breach of the Capitol
(WBAP/KLIF) — A Texas man gets his sentence for participating in the January 6th breech of the U.S. Capitol. U.S. District Court Judge Trevor McFadden sentenced 53 year old Eliel Rosa to 12 months probation. The Midland man was originally charged with 5 counts, including a felony charge of obstruction which carries a penalty of…… MORE
Governor Abbott Defends Ban on Vaccine Mandates
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott is defending his recently announced ban on vaccine mandates by any entity in Texas, including businesses. “The COVID-19 vaccine is safe, effective, and our best defense against the virus, but should remain voluntary and never forced,” Governor Abbott said. The Governor joined Ernie Brown on Tuesday during WBAP’s…… MORE
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