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Tarrant County Fire Marshall: Firework Safety, Rules, Tips and Regulations

Tarrant County Fire Marshall: Firework Safety, Rules, Tips and Regulations

TARRANT COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF)- With Fourth of July approaching, the Tarrant County Fire Marshall reminds people about firework safety. Fire Marshall Randy Renois said it’s illegal to ignite fire works in the city but you are allowed in the unincorporated areas if you own land or have permission. He said if you aren’t safe, and don’t…MORE

Man Wanted after Trying to set McKinney Business on Fire

Man Wanted after Trying to set McKinney Business on Fire

MCKINNEY (WBAP/KLIF) – A man suspected of trying to torch a McKinney business is wanted by fire investigators. According to the McKinney Fire Department, on Monday, May 27, a man broke the window at First Choice Muffler Shop located at 1516 South McDonald St. and poured a liquid accelerant inside. After two failed attempts to light…MORE

[VIDEO] In Japan, Trump Jokes to Putin: ‘Don’t Meddle in the Election’

[VIDEO] In Japan, Trump Jokes to Putin: ‘Don’t Meddle in the Election’

OSAKA, Japan (AP) — With a smirk and a finger point, President Donald Trump dryly told Russia’s Vladimir Putin “Don’t meddle in the election” in their first meeting since the special counsel concluded that Russia extensively interfered with the 2016 campaign. The leaders traded brief remarks Friday, the first time they sat together since Helsinki,…MORE

Politicians’ Tweets Could Get Slapped With Warning Labels

Politicians’ Tweets Could Get Slapped With Warning Labels

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Presidents and other world leaders and political figures who use Twitter to threaten or abuse others could find their tweets slapped with warning labels. The new policy , announced by the company on Thursday, comes amid complaints from activists and others that President Donald Trump has gotten a free pass from Twitter to…MORE

DART Expands Rail Capacity to Accommodate More Riders

DART Expands Rail Capacity to Accommodate More Riders

DALLAS  (WBAP/KLIF)- The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced today a $60.76 million grant agreement with Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) for construction of the Red and Blue Line Platform Extensions, which will allow DART to accommodate more riders and longer trains. “This Federal investment will improve mobility for thousands of…MORE

Chants of ‘Free the Children Now’ at Texas Migrant Facility

Chants of ‘Free the Children Now’ at Texas Migrant Facility

CLINT, Texas (AP) – A group of people chanted “free the children now” as they brought water and diapers to the door of a facility in Texas where migrant children are being housed. The group gathered Thursday at the Border Patrol station in Clint, holding American flags and signs that read “Families Belong Together” and…MORE

Two Children Shot in Fort Worth

Two Children Shot in Fort Worth

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – Fort Worth police are investigating after two children ages 5 and 7 years old were shot Thursday morning. Officers say the children got hold of a shot gun and one was shot in the chest the other in the arm with one fire. “One is in stable condition the other is…MORE

Farmers Branch Police Officer Indicted for Murder

Farmers Branch Police Officer Indicted for Murder

Updated: June 27, 2019 at 11:34 AM FARMERS BRANCH (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Farmers Branch police officer involved in the fatal shooting of a stolen vehicle suspect in Dallas earlier this month has been indicted for murder. Officer Michael Dunn allegedly shot and fatally wounded the driver of a truck that was reported stolen out…MORE