DALLAS (KLIF/WBAP) — The latest Star Wars instalment was released Thursday to much fanfare… and to mixed reviews. Many people thought Star Wars: The Last Jedi was “the best one yet” and “beyond compare.” But, there were others who thought the movie lacked substance. We found both of those opinions on our own staff. Scott…… MORE
Arlington, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – A man who is required to use a drunken driving detector in his vehicle has been charged with manslaughter in the death of an Arlington teen. Police say Blake Cowan plowed into 18-year old Alexis Butler’s Camry on November 10th. In a variation to the initial story he told police, Cowan…… MORE
Irving (WBAP/KLIF) – Irving Police have arrested an undocumented teenager for the armed robbery of several customers at a local restaurant. Patrons of Costeno’s Restaurant on Grauwyler Road were held up by three armed men Friday night. The bandits took their money, jewelry, cellphones and other valuables, then drove off in one of their cars.…… MORE
DALLAS(WBAP/KLIF)- The city of Dallas may regulate bike share companies after their bikes have been seen tossed about like litter in some areas. City councilman Phillip Kingston told WFAA-TV this week that the city is going at reported incidents over several months before they can issue regulations. Cities like Seattle and San Francisco require permits…… MORE
Washington (WBAP/KLIF) – A proposed Dallas-to-Houston bullet train may be a little closer to reality now that the U.S. Department of Transportation has released its long awaited Draft Environmental Impact Statement. That study analyzed several possible routes, and chose one that would run through powerline easements. It’s not a final choice. There must still be…… MORE
DENTON (WBAP/KLIF) – The accused murderer of Kelli Cox has officially been indicted more than 20 years after Cox’s disappearance. A Brazoria County Grand Jury indicted William Reece on a charge of Capital Murder Thursday. The Denton Police Department announced the indictment Friday afternoon. According to police, Reece led investigators to a site in Brazoria…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) Dallas County Health and Human Services is reporting the first flu-related death in Dallas County for the 2017-2018 season. Health officials say that the 98-year-old resident of Dallas died after complications from the seasonal flu. Influenza activity is on the rise in Dallas County with approximately 96 hospitalizations reported just this past…… MORE
SAN ANTONIO (AP) – The family of three people killed in a Texas church shooting has filed a lawsuit seeking $25 million in damages against a sporting goods chain that sold two firearms to the shooter. The lawsuit claims Katy, Texas-based Academy Sports & Outdoors was negligent in selling to Devin Patrick Kelley an AR-556…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) The Dallas City Council voted this week to purchase a new technology to increase aircraft safety at Dallas Love Field. According to the City of Dallas, Department of Aviation Director Mark Duebner and Assistant Director Terry Mitchell proposed the implementation of the Pharovision Wildlife Detection infrared / electro-optical system to detect animals, people…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The VA North Texas Healthcare System will help hundreds of homeless veterans Saturday afternoon. The agency’s Dean Cromwell said the annual “Stand Down for Homeless Veterans” has a big impact on the men and women who’ve served the country but have fallen through the cracks. “We’re able to get veterans housed, we’re…… MORE
