Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Mansfield ISD Student Charged in Classroom Shooting Case is Back in Jail

Mansfield ISD Student Charged in Classroom Shooting Case is Back in Jail

Arlington, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – The Mansfield ISD student charged in the October shooting at Timberview High School that injured 3 people is back behind bars. 18-year old Timothy Simpkins reportedly violated the terms of his bond. While awaiting trial Simpkins was ordered to refrain from using drugs or alcohol, but a recent urinalysis came back…MORE

Richland Hills Police Bust Human Traffickers

Richland Hills Police Bust Human Traffickers

(WBAP/KLIF) — North Texas police have busted two human traffickers. Richland Hills police have arrested two men suspected of human trafficking after a routine traffic stop.  The men were pulled over with three teenage boys in the back seat who were acting nervously. None of the five occupants had i.d. or spoke English.  After a…MORE

AAA Texas: Texas has Cheapest Gas Price Average in USA

AAA Texas: Texas has Cheapest Gas Price Average in USA

COPPELL (WBAP/KLIF)-The statewide gas price average in Texas is $2.89 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is one cent less than from this day last week and is 95 cents more per gallon compared to this day last year. Of the major metropolitan areas surveyed in Texas, drivers in Odessa are…MORE

Downtown McKinney businesses raise funds to rebuild Historic Downtown Mayfield

Downtown McKinney businesses raise funds to rebuild Historic Downtown Mayfield

McKinney (WBAP/KLIF)- After seeing images of the devastating tornado damage in Mayfield, Ky., on TV and social media, local McKinney business and historic property owner Jennifer Klassen felt compelled to help. With her support, McKinney Main Street and the McKinney Chamber launched McKinney ‘Heart’ Mayfield. During this fundraising campaign, a percentage of sales from local…MORE

Authorities Offer Reward in Theft of Guns from Denton Pawn Shop

Authorities Offer Reward in Theft of Guns from Denton Pawn Shop

DENTON (WBAP/KLIF) – Federal investigators said Thursday that they are asking for the public’s help in identifying two suspect caught on surveillance video stealing dozens of guns from a Denton pawn shop. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Denton Police Department, and the National Shooting Sports Foundation, announced a reward of up to…MORE