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Had Enough Turkey Yet?  If You’re a Hunter, the Answer’s Probably “No”

Had Enough Turkey Yet? If You’re a Hunter, the Answer’s Probably “No”

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF News) – By now, many people are probably getting tired of turkey leftovers, but not turkey hunters.  It’s fall turkey season, and Big Billy Kinder, host of Big Billy Kinder Outdoors on WBAP, says a fresh wild turkey would be the perfect Christmas dinner.  You just have to find a place to hunt…MORE

WBAP Donates Tapes from JFK Assassination to Sixth Floor Museum

WBAP Donates Tapes from JFK Assassination to Sixth Floor Museum

DALLAS (WBAP & KLIF News) — The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza and WBAP 820 AM are pleased to announce the donation of 21 original recordings of the events and coverage on WBAP Radio leading up to, including and following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963 to the Museum’s…MORE

Battaglia to Be Executed

Battaglia to Be Executed

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A former Dallas accountant who was convicted of killing his nine and six-year-old daughters 15 years ago will be executed. A judge Friday found 61-year-old John Battaglia sane enough to be put to death. Three of four psychologists who testified this week say he is not fit to be executed, saying he’s…MORE

FBI: Hate Crimes Down in 2015

FBI: Hate Crimes Down in 2015

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF News) – Hate crimes dipped slightly from 2014 to 2015, according to the FBI.  According to the report, about 4,500 people were victims of hate crimes, and there were 2,600 cases of hates crimes against property.  Crimes against people included murder, rape, simple and aggravated assault, while crimes against property includes vandalism, arson,…MORE

5.0 Quake Shakes Oklahoma Town

5.0 Quake Shakes Oklahoma Town

A strong earthquake that rumbled through central Oklahoma Sunday night has caused damage to buildings and resulted in the evacuation of nearby residents.   CUSHING, Okla. (AP) – The Latest on a magnitude 5.0 earthquake that struck Cushing, Oklahoma, a major oil storage hub (all times local): 6:45 a.m. Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin says there…MORE