Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

USPS Gets Tough on Mail Crime

USPS Gets Tough on Mail Crime

(WBAP/KLIF) — In the wake of a rise in violence against postal carriers, the U.S. Postal Service has instituted the Safe Delivery program to promote employee safety. According to Postal Inspector Sean Smith, 15,000 high security collection boxes have been installed in the DFW area and across the country. He says the program is beginning…MORE

Dallas Approves Agreement Potentially Moving Dallas Wings to Downtown

Dallas Approves Agreement Potentially Moving Dallas Wings to Downtown

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Dallas has approved a 15-year agreement for the WNBA’s Dallas Wings to soon play at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Downtown Dallas. The agreement includes upgrades to the auditorium as part of the larger redevelopment and expansion of the convention center. Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson says the…MORE

President Joe Biden Signs $95 Billion Foreign Aid Package into Law

President Joe Biden Signs $95 Billion Foreign Aid Package into Law

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden signed into law into law Wednesday a $95 billion war aid measure that includes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan that also includes a provision that would force social media site TikTok to be sold or be banned in U.S. The announcement marks an end to long, painful battle…MORE

Austin Man Charged with Arson, Deadly Conduct in Connection to Two House Fires in Frisco

Austin Man Charged with Arson, Deadly Conduct in Connection to Two House Fires in Frisco

FRISCO (WBAP/KLIF News ) – An Austin man has been arrested in connection to two fires in Frisco, including a massive blaze that damaged eight homes in the Chapel Creek Estates near Memorial Drive Monday afternoon. Investigators said 29-year-old Jonathan Webb was seen on surveillance video near the scene of the three-alarm fire that destroyed…MORE

Plano Woman Charged with Murder for Allegedly Shooting Ex-Husband

Plano Woman Charged with Murder for Allegedly Shooting Ex-Husband

PLANO (WBAP/KLIF News ) – New details have emerged about the recent murder of a Plano man who police said was killed by his ex-wife. 38-year-old Merridith Nunley is accused of fatally shooting 55-year-old David Nunley at his home on Monticello Circle Friday night. Police said Merridith called family friends and told them she’d shot…MORE