Category Archives: 24/7 Newsroom News
Four North Texans Accused Of Trying To Violate Iranian Oil Sanctions
DALLAS (AP) – A federal complaint accuses five men of trying to trade in Iranian oil in violation of U.S. trade sanctions. The complaint filed in Philadelphia names Zhenyu Wang, Robert Thwaites ...
Feb 12, 2020
Family of College Student Killed by Denton Police Officer Calls for Transparency
MCKINNEY (WBAP/KLIF) – The family of the University of North Texas student who Denton Police say was shot and killed by one of its officers is calling for the release of body cam video of the sh...
Feb 11, 2020
Powell: Economy Looks Resilient Despite Risk of China Virus
CNN File Photo WASHINGTON (AP) – Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell says the U.S. economy appears durable, with steady growth and low unemployment, but faces risks from China’s viral o...
Feb 11, 2020
VIDEO: North Texas Police Agencies Launch Public Awareness Campaign Addressing School Threats
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)- North Texas police agencies launch a public awareness campaign addressing the spike of threats made against schools. The “Fake Threat Real Regret” video features Arl...
Feb 11, 2020
City of Richardson Hopes to Boost Economy Through Music, Partners with Texas Music Office
RICHARDSON (WBAP/KLIF News) – The City of Richardson is hoping to boost its economy through a vehicle that brings different types of people together…music. The Texas Music Office will host...
Feb 11, 2020
DOJ Turns Up Heat on Sanctuary Cities
U.S. Attorney General William BarrCNN photo WASHINGTON (AP) - The Justice Department ratcheted up legal pressure Monday on local governments over "sanctuary" policies that hinder federal immigration o...
Feb 11, 2020
Man Accused of Stealing a Purse From Vehicle With Child Inside
Terren Flowers, 26 (Plano Police Department) Plano, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Plano Police say they caught a burglar in the act of stealing a purse from a woman’s car. It happened at the Costco on ...
Feb 11, 2020
Texas Sues California Over Travel Ban
Austin (WBAP/KLIF) Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit in the U.S. Supreme Court, stating California’s three year old travel ban is having a negative financial impact on Texas....
Feb 11, 2020
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson Launches Youth Employment Summer Program
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson is launching Dallas Works, a major new initiative that will connect students to summer jobs. Dallas Works will give our kids an opportunity to learn profe...
Feb 10, 2020
Collin County Child Pornographer Sentenced to Prison
MCKINNEY (WBAP/KLIF) – A Collin County man found with thousands of images of child pornography is sentenced to prison. According to the Collin County District Attorney’s Office, 35-year-ol...
Feb 10, 2020
