AP Exclusive: Justice Dept dropping Flynn’s criminal case

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) – The Justice Department says it’s dropping its criminal case against President Donald Trump’s first national security adviser Michael Flynn. That’s according to a court filing  Thursday obtained by The Associated Press. The Justice Department says it is dropping the case “after a considered review of all the facts and circumstances…MORE

North Dallas Salon Owner Freed from Jail; Governor Abbott Changes Orders

Update at 2:00pm: North Dallas salon owner Shelley Luther has been released from the Dallas County Jail. Her release came just hours after the Texas Supreme Court ordered her release. The Court’s actions came the same day Governor Greg Abbott modified his executive order to eliminate confinement as a punishment for violating orders.   AUSTIN…MORE

Teach For America DFW Celebrates 400 Teachers with Gift Boxes for Teach Appreciation Week

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Teach For America (TFA) DFW is partnering with Dallas-based company Marie Mae to honor 400 teachers with personalized gift baskets this Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4-8, 2020). Recipient teachers will have the opportunity to customize their gift basket based on how they’d like to be appreciated. “They can chose a wellness box, a…MORE

Fundraising Page for Jailed Dallas Salon Owner Hits $500k, Conservative Leaders Weigh in

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- A GoFundMe page supporting a Dallas salon owner reaches at half a million dollars. The fundraising page supporting Salon A La Mode owner Shelley Luther is at over $500,000. Luther was sentenced to 7 days in jail and ordered to pay a $7,000 fine for opening up her salon amid state Coronavirus restrictions. Luther said she…MORE

Kroger Health Bringing COVID-19 Testing Sights to DFW

DALLAS/FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- As the number of COVID-19 cases in DFW continues to rise, Kroger has announced plans to expand its free drive thru testing model to Dallas and Fort Worth. The south Dallas location will begin operation May 9th while the Fort Worth spot will begin testing May 7th. Each sight plan to…MORE

Huge Layoffs In the Wings for Major Airlines

(WBAP/KLIF) — Airline travel may take two years to return to normal.  Travel demand has dropped to less than 10% of historic levels and the Coronavirus pandemic could cause massive airline industry lay-offs. With the scare of Coronavirus detouring many Americans from travel, the airlines are taking a massive hit. According to airline industry expert…MORE

Call to Release Dallas Salon Owner from Jail Grows Louder

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Texans and state leaders are pushing back against a Dallas judge’s decision to jail a local salon owner who refused to close her business amid coronavirus stay at home orders. The Attorney General is calling for Shelley Luther’s immediate release. Chants of “Pardon Shelley” were heard from a crowd in Downtown Dallas on…MORE

Blue Angels Honor North Texas First Responders

NORTH TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF) – First responders across DFW were honored Wednesday during a flyover by the Navy’s Blue Angels. The jets have been making special appearances in cities across the country as a way to show appreciation to doctors, nurses and other essential workers during the Coronavirus Pandemic. The Jets were in the metroplex for…MORE

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