North Texas: Jury Selection for Accused Serial Killer Billy Chemirmir Begins Today

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – In a case that has rocked North Texas for years, jury selection begins today in the trial of accused serial killer Billy Chemirmir. Prosecutors say Chemirmir targeted elderly woman living in nursing homes by smothering them and robbing them of their jewelry. He faces 18 total capital murder charges. Opening statements are…MORE

Texas Woman Pleads Guilty to COVID-19 Unemployment Fraud

Boston (WBAP/KLIF) – A Texas woman who applied for COVID-19-related unemployment benefits in Massachusetts to which she was not entitled has pleaded guilty. Federal prosecutors say 37-year-old Donna Wasson, of San Antonio, Texas, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Boston on Monday to three counts of wire fraud. Federal authorities say Wasson lied about…MORE

Texas Study Highlights Impact of Vaccination against COVID-19

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – A new study released by the Texas Department of State Health Services shows that during the month of September, Texans not vaccinated against COVID-19 were about 20 times more likely to suffer a COVID-19-associated death and 13 times more likely to test positive than people who were fully vaccinated. According to DSHS,…MORE

Texas Woman Pleads Guilty to COVID-19 Unemployment Fraud

BOSTON (WBAP/KLIF News) – Federal prosecutors continue to crackdown on unemployment fraud related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Donna Wasson of San Antonio pleaded guilty in a U.S. District Court in Boston on Monday to three counts of wire fraud. According to a Department of Justice release, prosecutors said Wasson applied for COVID-19-related unemployment benefits in…MORE

KLIF Morning News: Astronauts Return to Earth…In Diapers

The Space-X Dragon craft made it back to Earth successfully Monday night, but it’s what the astronauts were wearing that has people talking. Fox’s Eben Brown joined Amy Chodroff to explain, after Amy explains why the song “Baby Shark” is once again in the news.MORE

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