Grand Prairie Police Memorialize Fallen Officer

GRAND PRAIRIE  (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Grand Prairie Police Department has memorialized a fallen officer who was killed in the line of duty last year. 38-year-old Officer AJ Casteneda was killed last June when he was hit by another car while  running radar on the George Bush Turnpike. Now the department has named an academy…MORE

Denton Police kill out-of-control man rampaging through apartment complex

Denton (WBAP/KLIF) – Denton Police shot and killed a man who was raging through an apartment complex early Tuesday morning, threatening residents. Chief Frank Dixon says they had five officers on the scene at 3:00 am, dealing with a man who had been pounding on doors demanding entrance, and smashing light bulbs in the hallways.…MORE

KLIF Morning News: A Lawyer Breaks Down Today’s Senate Trial, Airline Rankings, and Dave Scares Himself

0:24 — Constitutional lawyer David Coale joined Dave and Amy to break down Mitch McConnell’s outline as to how the Senate impeachment trial will go. We ask him if the 24-hour timeline is strange, why McConnell is doing what he’s doing, and whether or not lawyers will actually take up all the time they’re given.…MORE

Texas congressman added to Trump impeachment defense

Washington (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas area congressman John Ratcliffe has been added to President Trump’s impeachment defense team. The white house made the announcement Monday night. Ratcliffe is a former federal prosecutor who President Trump picked last summer to be the new Director of National Intelligence. His nomination was dropped within a few days after senators…MORE

North Texas Congressman Joins President’s Impeachment Defense Team

Washington (WBAP/KLIF)  Dallas area Republican Congressman John Ratcliffe has joined President Trump’s impeachment defense team.  The White House made the announcement last night.  In a statement, Ratcliffe said, “I took an oath to defend the Constitution. This impeachment is an assault on due process. It’s an assault on the separation of powers. It’s unconstitutional. I’m…MORE

Long Time Lewisville Fire Chief Dies

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – After serving over 40 years with the Lewisville Fire Department, Chief Tim Tittle has died.  In a statement from the City of Lewisville, the city said Tittle lost his long and courageous fight against cancer this morning.  The statement went on to say he “leaves a legacy of unparalleled dedication &…MORE

Dallas Mayor Issues Proclamation Declaring ‘A Year of Nonviolence’ in Honor of MLK Day

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson has issued a proclamation declaring 2020 “A Year of Nonviolence” in the city. The Mayor made the proclamation in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. “Dr. King dedicated himself to the principles of nonviolence in his pursuit of a more just world, and this weekend serves as…MORE

9-Year Old Shot in Road Rage Incident

(WBAP/KLIF) — Dallas police are searching for a suspect who shot a nine year old girl in a road rage incident on I-35, Sunday night. According to police, the girl’s mother took the I-35 Mañana exit when an older white model sedan swerved in front of her and slammed on the brakes. As she pulled along…MORE

U.S. Navy to Name Aircraft Carrier After World War II Hero and Texas Native Doris Miller, First African American Navy Cross Recipient

HONOLULU (WBAP/KLIF News) – An African American World War II hero will be given one of the highest honors in a ceremony at Pearl Harbor on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The U.S. Navy announced it will honor Mess Attendant 2nd Class Doris Miller of Texas by naming a new aircraft carrier after the…MORE

North Texas Represented in Super Bowl LIV

(WBAP/KLIF) — This year’s super bowl features four former North Texan high school football players. The Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers have a combined 12 players who played high school football in the Lone Star State. Four of them played in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The Chiefs have defensive back Armani Watts from…MORE

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