Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – A police chase in South Fort Wworth resulted in a multi-vehicle crash that left an innocent motorist dead and two suspects behind bars. Police say officers attempted to stop a stolen vehicle Thursday evening when the suspect driver took off and continued to evade police even after stop sticks deflated a…… MORE
Chance of Strong Storms this Morning/Afternoon; High Near 97
A cluster of storms from Oklahoma may move into northeastern portions of North Texas during the morning and afternoon hours on Friday. Today: Sunny, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 101. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 79.…… MORE
Heat Changes Fort Worth Zoo & Botanic Garden Hours
(WBAP/KLIF) — The Texas heat has shifted hours of two popular cultural district attractions. The Fort Worth Botanic Garden and Fort Worth Zoo have decided to open and close a little earlier in an attempt to make the visitor’s experience more comfortable. Botanic Garden CEO Patrick Newman says they’ve installed additional drinking fountains, water bottle…… MORE
Man Pleads Guilty in Fentanyl Death of Carrollton Teenager
(WBAP/KLIF) — The drug dealer involved in the fentanyl overdose of a Carrollton middle school student pleaded guilty in federal court, Thursday. 23-year-old Rafael Soliz, Jr., pleaded guilty to federal fentanyl distribution charges. Last November, Soliz contacted a 13-year-old girl via Instagram and delivered fentanyl-laced counterfeit M30 pills to her home. The Dewitt Perry Middle…… MORE
North Texas Car Dealers Still Recovering
(WBAP/KLIF) — The auto industry is still recovering from the last two years of COVID work stoppages, chip shortages, and supply chain issues. In 2020, car dealers across the nation faced the stark reality of empty lots due to a computer chip shortage. Although the chip shortage continues, it isn’t as debilitating as it was…… MORE