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Local Restaurants Throw out Thousands of Dollars Worth of Food Amid Power Outages

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A number of area restaurants are still in the dark after Sunday’s storms. From Deep Ellum to Highland Park Village to Lakewood and more, Guidelive.com reports that dozens of eateries have been forced to throw away thousands of dollars worth of food. Jimmy Park, (picture below), chef and owner of Nori Handroll…MORE

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