DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — Roanoke, Texas, resident Wally Funk is ready to claim a first in world history that she hoped to have achieved nearly sixty years ago. She’s about to become the first octogenarian and the oldest person in history to rocket into space. Sixty years ago she was one of the first women…… MORE
DFW Fourth of July Events, Firework Shows
(WBAP/KLIF)- With Covid-19 cases continuing to drop in North Texas, cities have planned Fourth of July holiday events for the whole family to enjoy. Here’s are some Independence Day Events Scheduled: Addison: Addison will be holding its Addison Kaboom Town! event on Saturday, July 3 at Addison Circle Park from 5:00 p.m.—12:00 a.m. This will…… MORE
Boy Scouts Of America Reaches $850M Agreement With Victims
DOVER, Del. (AP) – The Boy Scouts of America have reached an $850 million agreement with attorneys representing some 60,000 victims of child sex abuse in what could prove to be a pivotal moment in the organization’s bankruptcy case. The settlement would mark one of the largest sums in U.S. history involving cases of sexual…… MORE
Chris Krok Show: How About An ACTUAL History Lesson, Gwen?
Gwen Berry came in third place in the U.S. Olympic trials in the hammer throw competition, which is good enough to qualify for a spot on the American team for the upcoming Olympic games. But she upstaged the athletes that finished ahead of her by protesting the National Anthem, despite evidence that she hasn’t always…… MORE
Chris Krok Show: Violence Gets You What You Want?
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill voted on Wednesday to give tenure to Nikole Hannah-Jones, known for her work on the New York Times‘s 1619 Project, in a closed session hearing. She was initially denied tenure because of conservative backlash, in light because of accusations that the 1619 Project distorted the truth in…… MORE