Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

MedStar Tips to Beat the Texas Heat

MedStar Tips to Beat the Texas Heat

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- The heat is on in North Texas. Since March 1st, MedStar crews have already treated 91 patients with a primary clinical impression of a heat-related illness. Matt Zavadsky with MedStar said just this past weekend, crews responded to 27 heat calls and 17 patients were serious enough to require transport to the…MORE

Dallas Police Chief Renee Hall Lays Out Plan to Build Trust, Address Use of Force and Racial Bias

Dallas Police Chief Renee Hall Lays Out Plan to Build Trust, Address Use of Force and Racial Bias

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- In light of recent events, the Dallas Police Department plans to implement several policies to proactively address challenges between law enforcement and communities of color. During a Public Safety Committee meeting, Dallas Chief Renee Hall laid out plans to build a foundation of trust between the community and law enforcement. This is part of Project…MORE

Funeral Services for George Floyd Held in Texas

Funeral Services for George Floyd Held in Texas

HOUSTON (WBAP/KLIF) – Thousands of people lined up outside a Houston church on Monday to pay their respects for George Floyd who died in Minneapolis Police custody. Many were taken by the bus load. The public viewing began two days of services in the city where Floyd grew up. Inside Fountain of Praise Church the…MORE

Officer Charged in Floyd’s Death Held on $1 Million Bond

Officer Charged in Floyd’s Death Held on $1 Million Bond

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – A Minneapolis police officer charged with second-degree murder in George Floyd’s death will remain in custody on $1 million bond. Derek Chauvin said almost nothing during an 11-minute hearing Monday in which he appeared on closed-circuit television from the state’s maximum security prison in Oak Park Heights. His attorney, Eric Nelson, did…MORE

Lone Soldier Stages One-Man Prostest Outside the Utah Capitol

Lone Soldier Stages One-Man Prostest Outside the Utah Capitol

Utah (WBAP/KLIF) – This lone Marine staged a one-man demonstration Saaturday in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. Witnesses say that the unnamed soldier stood in place for 3 hours and that it was so hot that his shoes began melting. I need to meet this Marine. He stood outside the Utah Capitol by…MORE