(WBAP/KLIF) FORT WORTH — It took jurors less than thirty minutes to clear two Fort Worth police officers in a wrongful death lawsuit, Wednesday. The family of 34 year old Jermain Darden sued Fort Worth police in federal court, claiming they used excessive force during a 2013 drug raid. Defense attorneys argued that Darden refused to…… MORE
Much Needed Public Library Opening in North Fort Worth this Summer
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- The City of Fort Worth is getting a new public library in far North Fort Worth. The 15,000 square foot Golden Triangle Library is set to open this Summer. Theresa Davis with the Fort Worth Library said the city’s library system is significantly behind Fort Worth’s population, so this is much needed.…… MORE
Dallas County Grand Jury to Decide Fate of Elderly Man Charged For Hitting, Killing 12-year-old with Car
CARROLLTON (WBAP/KLIF)- A Dallas County Grand Jury will determine if a man should be charged with criminally negligent homicide for a crash that reportedly killed a young boy in Carrollton. Carrollton police say 78-year-old Andrew Hewett was driving a van that hit and killed 12-year-old Victor Garcia days before Christmas. Jole DeVito with the Carrollton Police…… MORE
Allen Man Charged in El Paso Walmart Massacre Appears in Federal Court
(WBAP/KLIF) – The Allen man charged in last year’s El Paso Walmart massacre that left 22 people dead made his first federal court appearance Wednesday. The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced last week that Patrick Crusius faces 90 Federal Hate crime charges. 22 of them are punishable by death. He’s also facing the death penalty on…… MORE
Heavy Rains Cause Chaos Along North Texas Roads
DALLAS/FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) – Heavy rains have been drenching the Metroplex over the past two days and the situation led to chaos on the roads for drivers and first responders. The rain led to ponding along I-45 near the I-30 East bound ramp near downtown Dallas during Wednesday’s morning rush, forcing drivers to approach…… MORE
Kobe Bryant and Daughter Laid to Rest
(CNN) – NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, were buried Friday at a Southern California cemetery following their deaths January 26 in a helicopter crash, death certificates released Tuesday by Los Angeles County officials show. Their resting place is Pacific View Memorial Park in Corona Del Mar, California, the documents state. The cemetery is…… MORE
DISD’s Auditor Accuses Trustees of ‘Investigating the Investigator’ Amid Overpayment Findings
UPDATED: 2/12/20 8:33AM Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas ISD internal chief auditor is not taking an early performance review of his work lightly. Chief auditor Steve Martin defended himself in front of school board trustees, after his job came under review following two audits that show the district overpaid more than 300-thousand dollars on construction projects.…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Bernie’s Rise, Biden’s Demise, and a Climate Surprise
0:23 — Joe Biden is falling apart, but is he down for the count? SMU Political Science professor Cal Jillson joins Dave & Amy to analyze his chances moving forward, plus the rise of Bernie Sanders in the Democratic party. 7:15 — Believe it or not, Americans really don’t care that much about climate change.…… MORE
Bernie Sanders Narrowly Wins New Hampshire Primary
NEW HAMPSHIRE (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Bernie Sanders narrowly squeezed passed rival Pete Buttigieg to win the New Hampshire primary. The 78-year-old democratic socialist fought back a very strong push from the 38-year-old former South Bend, Indiana Mayor. While Amy Klobuchar boosted her campaign after finishing in a strong third. Elizabeth Warren and Joe Biden ended up…… MORE
AG Barr Takes Over Legal Matters of Interest for Trump; Roger Stone Prosecutors Resign En Masse
WASHINGTON (AP) – The four lawyers who prosecuted Roger Stone have quit the case after the Justice Department overruled them and said it would take the extraordinary step of lowering the amount of prison time it would seek for President Donald Trump’s longtime ally and confidant. The resignations raise immediate questions over whether Trump had…… MORE
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