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Fort Worth Teen Dead from 4th of July Fireworks
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- A Fort Worth teen died after a firework went off while he was holding it in his East Fort Worth neighborhood. Fire Officials say 19-year-old Manemo Juma suffered severe burns o...
Jul 05, 2019
Three People Including a 6-Year Old Boy Died in Separate 4th of July Drownings
(WFAA) Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Tragic drowning incidents reported across the metroplex during 4th of July activities, included a 6-year old boy in Collin County. The Collin County Sherif...
Jul 05, 2019
An explosion forced an abrupt end to the Lake Dallas fireworks show
Lake Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Something went seriously wrong Thursday night during the finale of the Lake Cities 4th of July Fireworks Show on the north side of Lewisville Lake. At 9:35 PM a large e...
Jul 05, 2019
One of the animals in a new Dallas Zoo exhibit has been killed by the others
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Zoo confirms an African Painted Dog that was found dead in her enclosure was killed by her pack mates. Ola, an 8 year old female African Painted Dog who was broug...
Jul 05, 2019
Fort Worth Reading Organization Calling on 1,000 Volunteers to Help Students
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – Read Fort Worth, an organization teamed with students in the Fort Worth ISD, is hoping to more than double its previous goal of partnering students with volunteers next ...
Jul 05, 2019
Dallas Zoo Suffers Death of African Dog By Attacking Packmates
African Painted DogYouTube video DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — A recent arrival to the Dallas Zoo was killed Wednesday night in her enclosure. When zoo workers arrived Thursday morning they discover...
Jul 05, 2019
Tips to Avoid Fines, Injuries from Fireworks
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)-Fire departments all over North Texas remind everyone to stay safe when shooting fireworks this Fourth of July weekend. Mike Drivdahl with the Fort Worth Fire Department said it...
Jul 04, 2019
Thousands Line the Streets for McKinney’s Red White and Boom Parade
MCKINNEY(WBAP/KLIF)-Thousands of people line the streets in Historic Downtown McKinney to watch the Red White and Boom Parade. For many, it’s a tradition to dress up and spend the day with frien...
Jul 04, 2019
Earthquake Rattles Southern California
Courtesy CNN Update at 2:30pm: LOS ANGELES (AP) – Veteran seismologist Lucy Jones says the earthquake Thursday was the strongest to hit Southern California in 20 years. She says the previous lar...
Jul 04, 2019
Happy Independence Day from the Lone Star State!
Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – Happy Independence Day from the State of Texas where thousands of people are enjoying holiday festivities across the state. In Round Top, Texas on Wednesdsay, a 166 year old ...
Jul 04, 2019
