Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Police Arrest Memphis Man in Live-streamed Shootings; 4 Dead

Police Arrest Memphis Man in Live-streamed Shootings; 4 Dead

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A gunman who livestreamed himself driving around Memphis shooting at people, killing four and wounding three others in seemingly random attacks, was finally arrested after crashing a stolen car, police said early Thursday. The hours-long rampage had police warning people across the city to shelter in place, locking down a baseball…MORE

Fatality Crash on SB Stemmons Overnight; DCSO Investigating

Fatality Crash on SB Stemmons Overnight; DCSO Investigating

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas County Medical Examiner was on the scene of a major accident on Southbound Stemmons Freeway at Royal Lane where a 2-vehicle crash is tying up on SB lanes. The accident happened around 3 a.m. Traffic is being forced to exit at Walnut Hill. (Copyright 2022 WBAP/KLIF 24/7 News. This report…MORE

Beto O’Rourke Draws Big Crowd at Denton Rally

Beto O’Rourke Draws Big Crowd at Denton Rally

DENTON (WBAP/KLIF) – Democratic candidate for Texas Governor, Beto O’Rourke, made a campaign stop in Denton on Wednesday. The town hall style forum was held inside the Denton Civic Center and drew a large crowd. The Denton visit comes on the final week of O’Rourke’s 49 day drive across the state. O’Rourke held more than…MORE

Governor Abbott Meets with Texas Energy Leaders

Governor Abbott Meets with Texas Energy Leaders

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott held a meeting this week with Electric Reliability Council of Texas and Public Utility Commission of Texas leadership to discuss the ongoing implementation of grid reforms to ensure continued reliability and stability. The Governor was joined by ERCOT Interim President and CEO Brad Jones, PUC Chairman Peter Lake,…MORE

UPDATE: Power Restored at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

UPDATE: Power Restored at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

UPDATE 10:00 a.m. : All roadways to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport are open. Flights are taking off but delays are still expected. Travelers are urged to contact their carriers for flight information. UPDATE 9:15 a.m. : Power has been restored at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and crews are working to resume normal operations. Roadways to the airport…MORE