Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News
Oil Rig Fire Forces Air Lift Evacuation
(WBAP/KLIF) — Authorities say a fire aboard a decommissioned offshore oil rig platform briefly trapped nine shipyard workers until they were rescued by a Coast Guard helicopter.A Coast Guard spo...
Feb 25, 2022
CDC to Significantly Ease Pandemic Mask Guidelines Friday
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Biden administration will significantly loosen federal mask-wearing guidelines to protect against COVID-19 transmission on Friday, according to two people familiar with the...
Feb 24, 2022
Biden Hits Russia with New Sanctions, says Putin ‘Chose’ War
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden on Thursday announced a new round of sanctions targeting Russia after its invasion of Ukraine, charging that Russian leader Vladimir Putin "chose this war" and th...
Feb 24, 2022
World Expresses Outrage, Plans Stronger Russia Sanctions
BRUSSELS (AP) - World leaders Thursday reacted to Russia's invasion of Ukraine with raw outrage - and vows of unprecedented sanctions - that shrouded a sense of powerlessness to defend Ukraine militar...
Feb 24, 2022
Crude Oil Prices Hit $100 Per Barrel, Texas Gas Prices Impacted
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) – Crude oil prices soared to $100 per barrel Thursday and the Russian invasion of Ukraine is a key factor. The United States and its NATO allies levied financial sanction...
Feb 24, 2022
5 Things You Need to Know [LISTEN]
A quick snapshot of the morning's top local stories with a glimpse of national & international headlines! World-wide condemnation of the Russian president... Is WW3 looming?... And, stunning testi...
Feb 24, 2022
Former ERCOT CEO Testifies that Gov. Abbott Ordered Price Spikes During 2021 Blackouts
Houston (WBAP/KLIF)- Stunning testimony in federal court this week as former ERCOT CEO Bill Magnus blamed Gov. Greg Abbott for the sky-high electricty prices during last year’s power crisis.Acco...
Feb 24, 2022
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for the remainder of North and Central Texas
National Weather Service Today Freezing rain and sleet likely before 1pm, then a slight chance of freezing rain between 1pm and 3pm. Some thunder is also possible. Cloudy, with a high near 32. Northwe...
Feb 24, 2022
School Closures and Delays as Winter Weather Moves In (UPDATE)
Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Check your school district’s website or social media for updates on closures and cancellations.The list is being updated by the minute. This is what we know...
Feb 23, 2022
DART Limits Service Amid Wintry Weather
Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) has limited its service amid the wintry weather conditions.RAIL operations will be suspended and DART bus routes will operate on ...
Feb 23, 2022
