Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The State Fair has released its list of semi-finalists for this year’s Big Tex Choice Awards; or, as you may know it, the fried food competition. Like last year, it’s divided into a savory and sweet category. Highlighting the savory division: Deep Fried Bodacious Bacon Bombs, Fried Kool-Aid Pickles, and Deep Fried…… MORE
PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – The Local Public House in Plano that served a man before he killed 8 people, has agreed to give up its liquor license. Chris Porter with the Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission said Spencer Hight was at the local public house before arriving drunk at a house party and opening fire. Porter said Local…… MORE
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – The judge who presided over Jerry Sandusky’s child molestation trial will help figure out what can be made public in a grand jury’s report into child sexual abuse in six Pennsylvania Roman Catholic dioceses. The state Supreme Court on Monday has named McKean County Judge John Cleland to serve as special master. The…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – Fort Worth based Lockheed Martin is hiring by the hundreds. The company has added 1,800 workers within the last year to ramp up production of F-35 fighter jets. It plans to hire at least 400 more technicians, mechanics and assemblers this week. Lockheed interviewed more than 1,000 candidates for those positions…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The non-profit has been dubbed “Whiskers for Wounded Warriors.” The group, consisting of 14 bearded men has been helping Veterans for years. They’ve teamed up with local police departments to deliver backpacks to homeless veterans. Sachse Police Department, Murphy Police Department, Wylie Police Department, Rowlett Police Department and Garland Police Department loaded…… MORE
Family Dollar robbery suspect and arrested person Family Dollar robbery suspects. Two subjects came in dressed as women.One is in custody and one suspect is outstanding. Please note the movement/mannerisms of the unidentified suspect. If you have any information that may assist in identifiying this 2nd suspect, please contact our Robbery unit at 817-392-4469. Posted…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump says he would “certainly meet” with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani if the Iranian leader was willing, adding he would do it with “no preconditions.” Trump says during a joint news conference with Italy’s leader that he believes in meetings and is pointing to the benefits of recent meetings with…… MORE
(CNN) — A wrongful death lawsuit seeking $100 million in damages has been filed against the operator of the duck boat that sank on a lake near Branson, Missouri, killing 17 passengers. The lawsuit specifically says, “the canopy of the Duck Boat entrapped passengers and dragged them to the bottom of the lake,” adding that…… MORE
TULSA, Okla. (AP) – A group working to legalize recreational marijuana in Oklahoma says it’s gathered enough signatures to qualify for the ballot. Green the Vote announced Sunday that’s collected more than 132,000 signatures for its ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana. The group needs at least 124,000 signatures by Aug. 8 to qualify, though…… MORE
DFW (WBAP/KLIF) – Thunderstorms rolled across the metroplex Monday morning causing power outages and a temporary ground stop at Dallas Ft. Worth International Airport. WBAP/KLIF Meteorologist Brad Barton says the last measurable rainfall across DFW was on July 12th. While the rain is not expected to improve drought conditions it will bring down temperatures. Highs…… MORE
