Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Protests Against NCAA for Allowing Trans Athletes

Protests Against NCAA for Allowing Trans Athletes

(WBAP/KLIF) — The NCAA convention in San Antonio was met with protestors aimed at protecting women’s sports. Former Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines led a group of about two dozen demonstrators outside the NCAA convention, who were protesting the inclusion of transgender athletes in women’s sports. The group also threatened the NCAA with legal action if…MORE

911 Calls From Jewish Synagogue Hostage Stand-off Released

911 Calls From Jewish Synagogue Hostage Stand-off Released

(WBAP/KLIF) — Sunday marks the anniversary of the hostage situation at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville. It’s been nearly a year since Malik Faisal Akram held four hostages at gunpoint during a 12-hour stand-off at a Jewish synagogue in Colleyville. The FBI has released 911 calls from the incident where Akram held Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker…MORE

American Airlines Gets Big Boost in 4th Quarter

American Airlines Gets Big Boost in 4th Quarter

(WBAP/KLIF) — The holiday meltdown at Southwest Airlines boosts competitors. American Airlines is raising its forecast of revenue and profit in the fourth quarter. the Fort Worth-based airline said Thursday that it earned $1.12 to $1.17 per share in the quarter, nearly double its previous forecast. The airline says revenue was 16% or 17% above…MORE

Missing Leopard Shuts Down Dallas Zoo, Crews and Dallas PD Searching for the Animal

Missing Leopard Shuts Down Dallas Zoo, Crews and Dallas PD Searching for the Animal

UPDATE: 11:10 pm Dallas Zoo officials reported finding the missing leopard not far from her enclosure before 5 pm Friday. She was reported returned to her enclosure with her sister shortly after. Dallas Police have launched a criminal investigation, quoted as saying officials discovered an intentionally cut fence around the cat’s enclosure. DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News…MORE

Lisa Marie Presley dead at 54

Lisa Marie Presley dead at 54

Los Angeles (AP) — Lisa Marie Presley, a singer, Elvis’ only daughter, and a dedicated keeper of her father’s legacy, died Thursday after being hospitalized for a medical emergency. She was 54. Presley’s death was confirmed by her mother, Priscilla, who called her daughter “the most passionate, strong and loving woman I have ever known.” Lisa…MORE