Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Large Grass Fire Forces Evacuations in Wise County
Wise County, (TX) – Fire crews in Wise County were kept busy with a large grass fire that broke out early Wednesday afternoonWhat’s been dubbed the Boones Creek Fire forced the evacuation ...
Cumulus Media Aug 03, 2023

Irving PD: These Men Allegedly Stole Items from an Elderly Woman [WATCH]
(Irving Police Department)Contact Irving Police Department Investigator Frulla at (972)721-2454 or jfrulla@cityofirving.org with any information on the identities of the suspects. Irving, TX (WBAP/KLI...
Cumulus Media Aug 03, 2023

Excessive Heat & Red Flag Warnings Continue for North Texas
(National Weather Service-Fort Worth)The red flag will be hoisted again today afternoon and evening in areas west of the I-35 corridor. An elevated fire threat will continue east of I-35. Avoid all ou...
Cumulus Media Aug 03, 2023

Former Cowboy Enshrined this Weekend in Pro Football Hall of Fame
(WBAP/KLIF) — The only player from a losing team to win Super Bowl MVP is headed to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.Dallas Cowboys linebacker Chuck Howley (WFAA Photo)Former Dallas Cowboys linebac...
Cumulus Media Aug 02, 2023

MedStar Using Heat-Related Call Map to Track Data
(WBAP/KLIF) — MedStar is utilizing heat maps to track heat-related calls, which shows a cluster in downtown Fort Worth, along Rosedale Street and Lancaster Avenue.MedStar heat-related call map a...
Cumulus Media Aug 02, 2023

Excessive Heat Warning Continues for North and Central Texas
(Photo: NWS)UPDATE 8-2-23 3:45 PM: (WBAP/KLIF) – The excessive heat warning in North and Central Texas is extended until 8 p.m. on Thursday.According to the National Weather Service, dangerously...
Cumulus Media Aug 02, 2023

Veterans Eligible for Max PACT Act Benefits Need to File Before August 9, 2023
WASHINGTON D.C. (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Veterans who are eligible for “PACT ACT” benefits are urged to file before next Wednesday, August 9, to receive benefits backdated to August 10, 2...
Cumulus Media Aug 02, 2023

Massive Accident and Fire Snarls Traffic for Commuters on I-75 in Plano
Mike Forbes (WFAA-TV)Plano, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Morning commuters on I-75 northbound near Parker Road have been sitting in traffic since a crash around 5AM involving a car and an 18-wheeler that tr...
Cumulus Media Aug 02, 2023

Trump Indicted by Special Counsel Jack Smith in Jan 6 Case
(AP) – UPDATED 4:41 p.m. 8-1-23Donald Trump was charged Tuesday in a Justice Department investigation into his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election, a frantic but ul...
Cumulus Media Aug 01, 2023

Relying on Science to Beat the Record Heat
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Local athletic trainers on relying on a particular science to to help keep student athletes safe from excessive heat.Before each outdoor football practice, athletic trainers...
Cumulus Media Aug 01, 2023









