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WATCH LIVE: DNI Testifies Over Whistleblower Report Regarding President Trump & Ukraine’s Leader

WATCH LIVE: DNI Testifies Over Whistleblower Report Regarding President Trump & Ukraine’s Leader

Washington (WBAP/KLIF) – The Director of National Intelligence is facing Congress on Thursday as Washington in the controversy over whistle-blower report over statement’s President Trump purportedly made to the leader of Ukraine. . Acting Director of National Intelligence Joseph Maguire is testifying about the origins of the allegations before the House Permanent Select Committee on…MORE

WATCH LIVE: Day 4 Former DPD Officer Amber Guyger on Trial for Murder

WATCH LIVE: Day 4 Former DPD Officer Amber Guyger on Trial for Murder

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Testimony in the murder trial for former Dallas Police officer Amber Guyger continues this week in a Dallas County courtroom.   Watch: Day 1, Day 2, Day 3   — Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – On Day 3 of the trial, DPS Trooper David Armstrong, who led the state investigation into the police shooting of…MORE

Dallas SWAT Fatally Shoots Suspect Linked to Murder of Restaurant Worker

Dallas SWAT Fatally Shoots Suspect Linked to Murder of Restaurant Worker

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A capital murder suspect was shot dead by Dallas SWAT overnight. The man was wanted for a robbery and fatal shooting at a Dallas restaurant on Lamar Wednesday afternoon. Multiple suspects were tracked to the Solaris Apartments on Skillman Ave. in North Dallas around 12:30 this morning. During a chase shots were…MORE

The Judge In El Paso Mass Shooting Case Recuses Herself

The Judge In El Paso Mass Shooting Case Recuses Herself

EL PASO, Texas (AP) – The judge presiding over the case of a man accused of killing 22 people at an El Paso Walmart has recused herself, saying she knew one of those killed. State District Judge Angie Juárez Barill announced her recusal from the capital murder case of Patrick Crusius in a statement issued…MORE

City of Fort Worth Approves New Ordinance to Fix Homeless Encampment Issue

City of Fort Worth Approves New Ordinance to Fix Homeless Encampment Issue

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- The Fort Worth City Council approved an ordinance change that makes it easier for police and code compliance officers to limit unauthorized camping on private property. Communications will place all unauthorized camping complaints that come through 911 or the non-emergency number on a “hot list” to be directed to The Homeless Outreach…MORE

Trump Answers Questions in Impeachment Inquiry Aftermath

Trump Answers Questions in Impeachment Inquiry Aftermath

NEW YORK (AP) – President Donald Trump says the diplomacy he conducted this week is being overshadowed by a conversation in which he urged Ukraine’s president to investigate Democratic political rival Joe Biden. Trump is telling reporters at a news conference that he met with nearly 20 different world leaders during three days in New…MORE

Dallas City Council Approves Street Name Change to ‘Nowitzki Way’

Dallas City Council Approves Street Name Change to ‘Nowitzki Way’

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – An NBA legend will soon have a street named after him in Dallas. A portion of Olive Street that runs in front of the American Airlines Center will be renamed “Nowitzki Way” in honor of recently retired Dallas Mavericks Star Dirk Nowitzki. The city council officially approved the name change Wednesday. Councilman…MORE

WATCH LIVE: Day 3 Former DPD Officer Amber Guyger on Trial for Murder

WATCH LIVE: Day 3 Former DPD Officer Amber Guyger on Trial for Murder

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Testimony in the murder trial for former Dallas Police officer Amber Guyger continues this week in a Dallas County courtroom. Guyger told police last September that she shot and killed Botham Jean after mistaking his apartment for her own. Watch: Amber Guyger Trial:  Day 1, Day 2, (WBAP/KLIF) UPDATE 5:07PM Day 3 of Amber…MORE

Ukraine’s Zelenskiy: ‘Nobody Pushed Me’

Ukraine’s Zelenskiy: ‘Nobody Pushed Me’

NEW YORK (AP) – President Donald Trump says he placed “no pressure” on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to investigate Democratic political rival Joe Biden. Trump commented Wednesday during a meeting in New York with Zelenskiy on the sidelines of the annual U.N. General Assembly. Asked about their July telephone call, Zelenskiy said it was a…MORE

Plano Police Chief Promoted, Search for New Chief to Begin Next Month

Plano Police Chief Promoted, Search for New Chief to Begin Next Month

PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – The Plano Police Chief has been promoted to another position with the city. Plano City Manager Mark Israelson has named Greg Rushin Deputy City Manager. Since May, Rushin has served as interim deputy city manager, while continuing his leadership of the police department. He will have responsibility for public safety, which includes…MORE