Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – American Airlines says profit is rising because strong demand is leaving fewer empty seats on planes. American said Thursday that fourth-quarter profit rose 27% to $414 million. Adjusted earnings were $1.15 per share, a penny better than Wall Street expected. But American is still weighed down by the grounding of Boeing 737…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: A Legal Breakdown of Impeachment Trial, and Scott Eats Dog Food
0:24 — Constitutional Lawyer David Coale joins Dave & Amy to give a legal perspective to how Adam Schiff did breaking down the House’s argument in the Impeachment Trial. What grade would Coale give him, and how does he see this playing out from here? 9:46 — There’s a North Texas Man who has vowed…… MORE
Democrats’ Challenge: Courting Evangelicals in the Trump Era
NEW YORK (AP) – President Donald Trump’s strong support from white evangelicals is handing Democrats a challenge: How do they connect with a Christian voting bloc so strongly identified with Trump? It’s a question that comes up less often during the Democratic primary but promises to become more critical heading into the general election. And…… MORE
Former McKinney Daycare Worker Slapped With More Prison Time in Plea Deal
Collin County, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – A former McKinney daycare worker serving a 10-year prison sentence for abusing an infant, has pleaded guilty to more charges. 44-year old Jessica Wiese was slapped with an additional 10 years after seven other cases were all tried together this week. The initial case involved a then 2-month old baby,…… MORE
Trump Administration Restores Women’s Health Funds to Texas
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Eight years after Texas lost federal dollars over barring Planned Parenthood in a women’s health program, the Trump administration Wednesday allowed the state to resume getting as much as $350 million in another reversal of an Obama-era decision. Texas can receive the money over the next five years while still excluding…… MORE
McKinney Councilman Files Federal Lawsuit Against City Claiming Re-Call Election Unconstitutional
MCKINNEY (WBAP/KLIF)- McKinney City Councilman La’Shadion Shemwell is suing the city in an attempt to keep his job as a council member. The McKinney City Council voted Tuesday night to move forward with the recall election, however Shemwell claims he’s being discriminated against. Shemwell said he is filing a federal lawsuit because he believes it’s…… MORE
Dallas Mayor Meets with FEMA in Request for Tornado Recovery Funds
WASHINGTON WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson met with Peter Gaynor, the administrator of FEMA, Wednesday as the city tries to receive federal assistance for tornado recovery efforts. Gaynor and Mayor Johnson discussed the FEMA process and Dallas’ need for federal aid during the 30-minute meeting at FEMA’s offices. U.S. Senators John Cornyn and Ted…… MORE
VIDEO: 7 Robberies in 3 Hours, Fort Worth Police Need Help Identifying Suspects
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Fort Worth police are looking for two suspects involved in 7 robberies in a span of 3 hours on Monday. Detective Brian Raynsford with the Fort Worth Police Department said they were targeting gas stations and convenience stores throughout the city. “They are pretty aggressive and violent, fortunately no one has been…… MORE
A Tarrant county woman is going to prison for embezzling from little league baseball.
Mansfield (WBAP/KLIF) – A parent volunteer who embezzled nearly $300,000 from the Mansfield Youth Baseball Association has been sentenced to 8 years in prison. Jennifer Witteveen has also been ordered to repay the money she stole while serving as the organization’s volunteer treasurer. When Witteveen was caught, she claimed she had taken the money to…… MORE
Mother Sues Dallas ISD After Son Was Shot and Killed At Basketball Game
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Dallas ISD is under fire a week after a student was shot and killed at a high school basketball game. The mother of the victim, Dewana Mitchell, is now seeking legal action against the school district claiming that the lack of security played a key role in her son’s murder. Her attorney,…… MORE
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