West Side Jeff fills in to honor Barbara Walters, who passed away today at the age of 93. Barbara was a trailblazer in the field of journalism, as she was the first woman to host an American news program, breaking female stereotypes of the time, and paving the way for more women in broadcasting!!! … MORE
Legendary Newswoman Barbara Walters Dies at Age 93.
ABC News and Wikipedia – (WBAP/KLIF) Groundbreaking newswoman Barbara Walters is reported as having passed at the age of 93 in her New York City home Friday. Walters broke gender barriers for women to enter and deliver hard news to Americans, becoming co-host of The Today Show in 1974. Two years later, the first female…… MORE
Southwest’s Meltdown Costing Travelers Time & Money
(WBAP/KLIF) — The disruption caused in the lives of Southwest Airlines passengers continues to mount, as another 2,350 flights were canceled, Thursday. The financial damages that air travelers are experiencing may be much more than Southwest can repay. Over a million passengers have been affected by the Dallas-based airline’s meltdown, including families from outside the…… MORE
Airports Storing Piles of Southwest Airlines Lost Luggage
(WBAP/KLIF) — Not only have thousands of canceled Southwest Airlines flights stranded passengers, but the meltdown has lost thousands of pieces of luggage. Airports across the country have piles of bags roped off in baggage claim areas. Kevin Giffin and his wife arrived at Dallas Love Field after a cancellation forced them to rebook a…… MORE
[VIDEO] Stranded Southwest Passengers Threatened With Arrest for Trespassing at Nashville Airport
Nashville, TN (WBAP/KLIF) – A video has gone viral of a Nashville International Airport police officer allegedly threatening to arrest a group of stranded Southwest passengers who were reportedly standing in line trying to get information about re-booking their flights. The officer is heard telling the group to move to the “unsecured side” if they…… MORE