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Boeing Tells Shareholders 737 Max Software Upgrade is Almost Complete

Boeing Tells Shareholders 737 Max Software Upgrade is Almost Complete

Chicago, IL (WBAP/KLIF) – Boeing shareholders are meeting in Chicago as company faces new questions about safety of its 737 Max jet. The meeting comes on the six-month anniversary of the first of two deadly crashes involving the Max, which is now grounded by safety regulators around the world. Boeing CEO says the company is…MORE

A murder trial with an unusual defense begins today

A murder trial with an unusual defense begins today

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Trial begins today in Dallas for 25 year old Thomas Johnson who has already admitted he murdered Dave Stevens three and a half years ago on White Rock Trail. Stevens was hacked to death with a machete for no apparent reason. Johnson admitted killing him at the time, but his attorneys have…MORE

Immigrant-heavy GOP states OK with census citizen question

Immigrant-heavy GOP states OK with census citizen question

PHOENIX (AP) — It’s not just Democratic-leaning states at risk of losing federal money and clout in Congress if the Supreme Court says the upcoming census can include a citizenship question. Fast-growing Arizona, Florida and Texas all have large groups of immigrants, especially Hispanics, who might choose to sit out the census, but are led…MORE

Search underway for missing teenager

Search underway for missing teenager

The Dallas a police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Critical Missing Person Delencia Ryles.  On April 28, 2019, at about 8:00 PM, Ms. Ryles was last seen on foot in the 8800 block of Park Lane. Ms. Ryles may be a danger to herself or others.  The following is a description of Ms. Ryles:…MORE

A Texas Non-Profit Receives A Grant to Review Old Cases in Dallas County

A Texas Non-Profit Receives A Grant to Review Old Cases in Dallas County

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News)- Some old criminal cases in Dallas County may get a second look after a grant from the Texas Bar Association. The $25,000 grant was awarded this month, to the Innocence Project of Texas, a-non profit based in Fort Worth, that provides legal and investigative services to those who have been wrongfully convicted.…MORE

Longtime Texas Broadcaster Roger Emrich, Dead At Age 62

Longtime Texas Broadcaster Roger Emrich, Dead At Age 62

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Roger Emrich, the iconic announcer for the Dallas Cowboys, died Saturday at the age of 62. Emrich was a longtime voice at AT&T Stadium. A tweet from the Dallas Cowboys offered condolences to the family, saying “the DFW sports world has lost a true legend…” and that his “booming voice” will…MORE

Texas Tech Athlete Shot After An Altercation in Lubbock

Texas Tech Athlete Shot After An Altercation in Lubbock

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) – Authorities and school officials say a Texas Tech University football player was one of two people shot following an altercation in Lubbock. Police spokeswoman Tiffany Pelt says the shooting happened around 6 p.m. Saturday at an apartment complex about one mile east of campus. Pelt says shots were fired after a…MORE

A kangaroo has been caught in a subdivision near Austin

A kangaroo has been caught in a subdivision near Austin

Wimberley (WBAP/KLIF) – Some very adaptable wranglers caught a kangaroo Saturday near the town of Wimberley. They had been looking for the animal, named Harry, for about a week. Ever since he simply hopped out of his enclosure at an exotic animal park near Austin, and went exploring. Harry was seen a number of times…MORE

Dallas Police looking for murder suspect

Dallas Police looking for murder suspect

Dallas (Dallas PD) – On April 24, 2019, at about 12:38 pm, Dallas officers responded to a Shooting call at 6271 Highland Hills Drive, the Highland Park Apartments. Upon arrival, the victim, Raymond Dupree B/M/28, was found inside his vehicle with several gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to an area hospital where he was later…MORE

Four People Hospitalized After Shooting At California Synagogue

Four People Hospitalized After Shooting At California Synagogue

POWAY, Calif. (AP) – The Latest on a shooting at a synagogue in Southern California (all times local): 1:30 p.m. A hospital says it’s treating four people injured in a synagogue outside San Diego but didn’t know the extent of their injuries. Derryl Acosta, a spokesman for Palomar Health Medical Center Hospital, says the four…MORE