Complete Statement from Xcel Energy on Involvement in Largest Wildfire in Texas History; the Smokehouse Creek Fire; Also, Refutes Responsibility for Windy Deuce Fire / Links to File Claims

DALLAS – (WBAP/KLIF) – As released Thursday, March 07, 2024 by XCel Energy; Statement from Xcel Energy regarding wildfires in the Texas Panhandle Xcel Energy (XEL) issued the following statement regarding the wildfires in the Texas Panhandle. MINNEAPOLIS (March 7, 2024) — Xcel Energy (XEL) issued the following statement regarding the wildfires in the Texas Panhandle:…MORE

Sweden Formally Joins Nato

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sweden has formally joined NATO as the 32nd member of the transatlantic military alliance, ending decades of post-World War II neutrality. Sweden’s membership comes as concerns about Russian aggression in Europe have spiked following Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken presided…MORE

Minnesota-based Utility provider Xcel Energy says its Facilities Appeared to Have Role in Igniting Smokehouse Creek Fire

CANADIAN, Texas (AP) — The utility provider Xcel Energy said Thursday that its facilities appeared have played a role in igniting a massive wildfire in the Texas Panhandle that grew to the largest blaze in state history. Texas officials have said they are still investigating the cause of the fire that has burned nearly 1,700…MORE

North Texans on Both Sides of Political Issues Attending State of the Union Address

WASHINGTON D.C. (WBAP/KLIF News ) – A Dallas-area woman at the center of a high-profile abortion debate is among North Texans will attend President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address Thursday night. Kate Cox drew national attention in December when she sued Texas seeking an emergency abortion while twenty weeks pregnant. A district court…MORE

LAWSUIT AGAINST AMAZON FOR PRIME VIDEO AD FEES

Attorney Andrew Reed, joined The WBAP Morning News. Consumers are suing Amazon over the rise in fees to avoid ads on Prime Video. You pay a monthly fee for the service. Now they are asking you to pay more because they are adding ads to the service. MORE