Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Long Commutes Start After Major Highway  Collapses in Philadelphia

Long Commutes Start After Major Highway Collapses in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Drivers have started longer commutes after an elevated section of Interstate 95 collapsed in Philadelphia following damage caused by a tanker truck carrying flammable cargo catching fire. Sunday’s blaze closed a heavily traveled segment of the East Coast’s main north-south highway indefinitely. Newscasts warned of traffic nightmares Monday and gave advice on…MORE

WNBA Reacts to Griner Heckler at DFW Airport

WNBA Reacts to Griner Heckler at DFW Airport

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The WNBA is investigating an incident involving star player Britney Griner on Saturday at DFW Airport. The Phoenix Mercury star, and Former Baylor standout, was released from a Russian prison as part of a swap between the U-S and the Kremlin months ago. Over the weekend, while traveling through DFW Airport, Griner…MORE

Wet Weather Could Linger in parts of North Texas

Wet Weather Could Linger in parts of North Texas

UPDATE: 6-11-23 9:36 A.M. According to the National Weather Service, Widely scattered strong to severe storms are expected Sunday afternoon near a stalled front. Very large hail & damaging wind gusts in excess of 65 mph will be the main threats. Otherwise, it’ll be hot and humid with heat index values climbing to 100-108 degrees.…MORE

At-Home Outfits Homeless Housing Apartments in Dallas

At-Home Outfits Homeless Housing Apartments in Dallas

(WBAP/KLIF) — A major home decor retailer is helping the City of Dallas combat homelessness. The Office of Homeless Solutions (OHS) new permanent supportive housing building on Independence Drive was outfitted by retailer At-Home. The company’s Mackenzie McCarver says the services area apartments were outfitted with At-Home merchandise. The Dallas-based chain operates more than 260…MORE