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Vice President Mike Pence Visits North, West Texas

Vice President Mike Pence Visits North, West Texas

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Vice President Mike Pence made a stop in Dallas Wednesday before heading to West Texas. The Vice President spoke at a Donald Trump Victory event in Dallas Wednesday afternoon. It was a private fundraiser, closed to the public. Pence then flew to Midland to tour the Permian Basin Oil Field and Diamondback…MORE

Red Cross Gives Tips for Predicted Severe Weather in North Texas

Red Cross Gives Tips for Predicted Severe Weather in North Texas

DALLAS/FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Severe weather, high winds and possibly hail across the Metroplex is predicted for Wednesday evening. SEE: Multiple Threats & Outbreaks Timeline Dan Halyburton with The American Red Cross said to make sure you have extra batteries or a portable charger to stay in touch if power goes out. “Tune into radio stations and weather…MORE

Triple Fatality Car-vs-Semi Accident Closes EB I-30 Between Dolphin & Ferguson

Triple Fatality Car-vs-Semi Accident Closes EB I-30 Between Dolphin & Ferguson

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A major triple fatality crash continues is expected to affect I-30 EB at near Dolphin throughout the morning. According to witnesses, a car was going over 100mph when it hit a semi, clipping it and causing it to roll over around 2:30AM. I-30 eastbound is expected to be closed at least until…MORE

Police: Texas Man Offered $200 to Beat Transgender Woman

Police: Texas Man Offered $200 to Beat Transgender Woman

DALLAS (AP) — Dallas police say a man was offered $200 to beat a transgender woman in an attack that was recorded as a crowd gathered to holler and watch. A police affidavit released Monday says the woman accidentally backed into a vehiclebefore the driver of that vehicle pointed a gun at her and refused to let her…MORE

Dallas County District Attorney Clarifies New Theft Policy

Dallas County District Attorney Clarifies New Theft Policy

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot is clarifying his new policy not to prosecute theft of what he called “necessary items” under $750. Creuzot told WBAP’s ‘Rick Roberts Show’ Tuesday that the policy only applies to people stealing to survive, not someone who plans to re-sell stolen items. “If the individual is…MORE

Baby Boom at Grand Prairie Fire Department

Baby Boom at Grand Prairie Fire Department

GRAND PRAIRIE (WBAP/KLIF)- The Grand Prairie Fire Department is experiencing a baby boom! Ten babies have joined the fire family and the department said they couldn’t be happier. 7 girls and 3 boys, range between 3-12 months in age. Future local firefighters perhaps?MORE

Former U.S. Swimmer Sues Cooper Clinic Following Suspension

Former U.S. Swimmer Sues Cooper Clinic Following Suspension

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – A former University of Texas swimmer is suing the Cooper Clinic in Dallas following a suspension that halted her swimming career. Madisyn Cox, a former member of the U.S. National Swim Team, filed a lawsuit Monday against an affiliate of the Cooper Clinic for negligently producing and selling its Cooper Complete Elite…MORE

Various Tributes from the United States Honor Notre Dame Cathedral

Various Tributes from the United States Honor Notre Dame Cathedral

PARIS (AP) – The White House says the bells of Notre Dame cathedral “will sound again.” Press secretary Sarah Sanders says President Donald Trump offered his condolences Tuesday to French President Emmanuel Macron over the fire that caused major damage to the iconic building. She says America stands with the French, the city of Paris…MORE

VP Mike Pence to Visit Dallas Wednesday

VP Mike Pence to Visit Dallas Wednesday

(WBAP/KLIF) – Vice President Mike Pence will be in Texas Wednesday. Pence will visit both Dallas and Midland, attending a fundraiser in Dallas and then touring an oil rig in West Texas. The Vice President visited the Lone Star State numerous times last year. One of those trips was to speak at the National Rifle…MORE