Heat Sends 67 North Texans to the Hospital

(WBAP/KLIF) — As the Metroplex heads into the hottest week of the year, health officials are warning residents to stay safe.  With hot temperatures in North Texas, Medstar crews are seeing a spike in heat related illnesses. Over the past month, Medstar has responded to 104 calls for residents suffering from heat related illnesses, with…MORE

North Texas COVID-19 Cases Increasing, Deaths Falling

(WBAP/KLIF) — North Texas’ four most populous counties report nearly 41,000 positive cases of COVID-19.  Testing stations reported another 1,373 positive tests, Wednesday with Tarrant county again leading the way with 606 newly infected residents. Dallas county showed 544 newly confirmed cases, while Collin county had 117, and Denton 106.  611 of the 691 North…MORE

Fort Worth Man Charged in Murder & Carjacking

(WBAP/KLIF) — A Fort Worth man has been charged in the shooting death of a young woman pregnant with twins. Authorities have charged 28 year old Maurice Kelso Smith of capital murder, Wednesday, in the death of his 26 year old girlfriend. The incident occurred in Mansfield, Monday afternoon, when Smith exited a vehicle in a…MORE