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Apartment Building Hit By Crane Condemned; Victim Identified

Apartment Building Hit By Crane Condemned; Victim Identified

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The woman killed in the crane accident during powerful storms Sunday has been identified 29-year old Kiersten Symone Smith. Smith’s older sister posted a tribute to her on Facebook Monday. Toni Smith said “Kiersten had a lot of great things happening in her life when it ended so tragically and abruptly.” She…MORE

Facebook Builds Solar Farm In W. Texas

Facebook Builds Solar Farm In W. Texas

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) – Facebook is building a massive solar farm in West Texas that’s believed to be one of the largest solar projects in the nation. Boston-based renewable energy developer Longroad Energy recently announced it was partnering with the social media giant on the $416 million project. It comes as Menlo Park, California-based Facebook…MORE

The fire still burning, Witten wants his snaps with Cowboys

The fire still burning, Witten wants his snaps with Cowboys

FRISCO, Texas (AP) By SCHUYLER DIXON — Jason Witten talks a lot about just wanting to blend in now that he’s back for a club-record 16th season with the Dallas Cowboys following a year in retirement. Ask about playing time among a group of decidedly younger tight ends, and, well, the franchise leader in catches…MORE

OSHA Investigating Crane Operator in Dallas Crane Collapse

OSHA Investigating Crane Operator in Dallas Crane Collapse

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A forensic investigation is underway into a deadly crane collapse Sunday in Dallas when a severe thunderstorm blew through the area. Investigators with OSHA are on the scene of the collapse this week. A 29-year-old woman was killed and five other people hurt when a crane from a nearby construction site crashed into the Elan City Lights…MORE

Damaging Winds Left Hundreds of Thousands without Power, Downed Trees in DFW

Damaging Winds Left Hundreds of Thousands without Power, Downed Trees in DFW

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- The DFW Metroplex suffered severe weather Sunday afternoon with over hundreds of thousands of power outages and hundreds of downed trees. The storm even caused a crane to fall onto a Deep Ellum Apartment, killing one and injuring five. Joey Picca with the National Weather Service says they reported 71 MPH wind gusts out of…MORE

Donations Wanted to Help Family of Grand Prairie Officer Killed in the Line of Duty

Donations Wanted to Help Family of Grand Prairie Officer Killed in the Line of Duty

GRAND PRAIRIE (WBAP/KLIF)- The Grand Prairie Police Benevolent Association has set up a donation page for officer A.J. Castaneda who died in the line of duty Friday morning. JJ Wallis, President of the Grand Prairie Police Officer’s Association said the money goes directly to the Castaneda family. “His mom and dad are very humble and…MORE

Apartment Residents Return for Belongings Following Dallas Crane Collapse

Apartment Residents Return for Belongings Following Dallas Crane Collapse

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Residents of the Dallas apartment complex severely damaged when a crane collapsed on top of it Sunday are left wondering where to go next. According to Dallas-Fire-Rescue, winds higher than 70 mph are believed to have caused the crane to come down, killing one person and injuring five others at the Elan City…MORE

Arlington Police Warn Public About Thieves Targeting Starbucks Locations

ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF News) – Arlington police are among several North Texas law enforcement agencies investigating a string of thefts at area Starbucks. In the last few months, there have been several incidents of unsuspecting customers reporting to police their Apple Macbook laptops had been stolen. Investigators said the suspects stand by customers sitting with their laptops,…MORE

Fort Worth: Demonstrators Demand Answers After Police Shoot Armed Suspect

Fort Worth: Demonstrators Demand Answers After Police Shoot Armed Suspect

Demonstrators gathered at the site of an shooting involving a fort worth police officer Sunday. A 20-year old armed aggravated assault suspect was shot and killed after police say he ‘became non-compliant’ during his arrest after a chase on East Berry, where protesters demanded answers last night. The incident began about 4 p.m. when officers…MORE