Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A Dallas meat packing plant was fined thousands of dollars for not reporting a fatality, injury or hospitalization as a result of a work-related incident. Quality Sausage in West Dallas was ordered to pay $25,000 after a COVID-19 outbreak at the facility this year that led to the deaths of two people.…… MORE
SCOTUS Blocks Attendance Limits in Some Churches Amid Pandemic
WASHINGTON (AP) – As coronavirus cases surge again nationwide, the Supreme Court has temporarily barred New York from enforcing certain attendance limits at houses of worship in areas designated as hard hit by the virus. The court’s action late Wednesday won’t have any immediate impact since the two groups that sued as a result of…… MORE
Cowboys Announce Strength and Conditioning Coach Markus Paul has Died
FRISCO (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Cowboys announced Wednesday evening that Strength and Conditioning Coach Markus Paul has died. Paul suffered a medical emergency Tuesday at The Star in Frisco and was rushed to an area hospital. The Cowboys say 54-year-old Paul died Wednesday after undergoing further medical evaluation. Dallas plays Washington at home in Arlington…… MORE
Salvation Army in Dire Need of Donations
(WBAP/KLIF) – The Coronavirus pandemic has created a dire need for the Salvation Army. COVID-19 has reduced the number Red Kettle locations and holiday shoppers. That, coupled with record unemployment and a national coin shortage paints a dim picture for the Salvation Army. National Commander Ken Hodder visited Dallas, Wednesday afternoon, for the “Rescue Christmas campaign”…… MORE
Trump Pardons Flynn, Taking Direct Aim at Russia Probe
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump has pardoned former national security adviser Michael Flynn, taking direct aim in the final days of his administration at a Russia investigation that he has long insisted was motivated by political bias. Trump announced the pardon on Wednesday, calling it his “Great Honor.” Flynn is the second Trump associate…… MORE