Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

A Maine Judge Puts Decision to Remove Trump from Ballot on Hold

A Maine Judge Puts Decision to Remove Trump from Ballot on Hold

(WBAP/KLIF) — PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A Maine judge on Wednesday put on hold a decision on former President Donald Trump’s ballot status to allow time for the U.S. Supreme Court to rule on a similar case in Colorado. Trump’s lawyers appealed in state court when Secretary of State Shenna Bellows removed the Republican front-runner…MORE

Erykah Badu to Partner With DART

Erykah Badu to Partner With DART

Grammy Award winning artist Erykah Badu is partnering with DART for her upcoming birthday bash! Sweepstake winners will get the chance to attend the event on Saturday, February 24th. “Four lucky riders and their plus ones will have full access, including a VIP section, to come out and enjoy everything that Ms. Badu has to…MORE

Department of Justice Report Into Uvalde School Shooting Expected This Week

Department of Justice Report Into Uvalde School Shooting Expected This Week

UVALDE (AP) — The Justice Department is planning this week to release findings of an investigation into law enforcement’s response to the Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, where 19 students and two teachers were killed. The report is expected to be released Thursday. Uvalde Consolidated School District Superintendent Ashley Chohlis notified the community of…MORE

Dallas Police Association Elects New President

Dallas Police Association Elects New President

(WBAP/KLIF) — Dallas’ largest police association elects a new president. 25-year veteran officer Jaime Castro has been elected president of the Dallas Police Association (DPA). Castro replaces former DPA President Mike Mata who says the organization is fortunate to have Castro. Mata also says Castro is a highly decorated officer who has received four awards…MORE

North Texas Mayor Will Not Run for Re-election

North Texas Mayor Will Not Run for Re-election

(WBAP/KLIF) — One North Texas city is losing its mayor. 10-term mayor Oscar Trevino is stepping down as the top elected official of North Richland Hills. Trevino was first elected to the city council in 1999 and successfully ran for mayor in 2002. Over his 25 years of service, he has seen a nearly 30%…MORE