OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) – Energy tycoon Aubrey McClendon earned a reputation as a pioneer, backing technology that tapped pockets of natural gas deep underground, and he accumulated a fortune that helped him buy part of an NBA team. But the former Chesapeake Energy CEO also drew the scrutiny of federal investigators, who announced antitrust charges…… MORE
Yearly Archives: 2016
Flight Attendant Accused of Starting Fire on Plane
DETROIT (AP) – An American Airlines flight attendant is facing charges that allege he started a fire in an airplane bathroom as the flight from Dallas approached Detroit. The FBI says no one was injured during the Feb. 1 incident aboard flight 1418. The plane safely landed at Detroit Metropolitan Airport. In a criminal complaint…… MORE
Bury The Lines Hearing
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – A settlement is expected to be announced in the Frisco “bury the lines” debate. The city and Brazos Electric Cooperative have been working on an potential agreement that would allow a new power line to be buried along West Main street instead of being placed on tall poles above ground. Homeowners in…… MORE
It’s Not Too Late to Vaccinate
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Despite the warm weather this winter it’s still flu season and doctors are reporting an increase in people with the illness across North Texas. At least one death has been attributed to the flu in Dallas county. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says this year’s vaccine is a good match,…… MORE
It’ll Take Four Years to Finish
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF News) – Construction is underway for the new Interstate 30, Highway 360 Interchange Project in Arlington. It’s expected to take four years to finish, Arlington Mayor Jeff Williams says drivers will be very happy with the end result. “We’ve got the opportunity to eliminate going through a traffic signal to get on to 360…… MORE