BEDFORD (WBAP/KIF)- The city of Bedford approved to keep the same juvenile curfew ordinance for another 3 years. Lieutenant Mike Hager with Bedford PD said this ordinance has a direct correlation to keep crime rates down, and city leaders agree. “It keeps juveniles off the streets during peak times when things happen such as theft, teenage…… MORE
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Dallas Mayor: Tackling Childhood Poverty a Personal Priority Before Leaving Office
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings says his personal priority before leaving office in five months is putting a plan together that will work to combat childhood poverty in the city. “If I can leave this city with an organization that they’ll use to combat childhood poverty here in the coming years, I would…… MORE
Arrest Warrant Out for Dallas Priest
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – An arrest warrant is out for a Dallas priest. The Dallas County Sheriff’s Department said Tuesday Father Edmundo Paredes is accused of sexually abusing teenagers. The warrant stems from a sexual abuse charge dating bating to 1994. The Catholic Diocese of Dallas first announced allegations against Paredes last summer in front of his long…… MORE
Five Fort Worth Officers Fired Following a Custody Death Investigation
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Five Fort Worth Police Officers are fired following an investigation into an in custody death in July. Fort Worth Police say officers arrested an armed robbery suspect last summer and after the man was placed in handcuff he began complaining of medical issues. Police say no medical aid was given and he was later found dead…… MORE
UK Lawmakers Reject Brexit Deal in 432-202 Vote
LONDON (AP) – British lawmakers have rejected Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal by a huge margin, plunging U.K. politics into crisis 10 weeks before the country is due to leave the European Union. The House of Commons voted 432 -202 on Tuesday against the deal struck between Britain’s government and the EU in November.…… MORE
North Richland Hills K-9 Officer Recovering After Being Shot on Duty
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS (WBAP/KLIF) – The younger of two K-9 Officers for the North Richland Hills Police Department is recovering after being shot on duty Monday night. Police said Tuesday Koba underwent surgery after being shot while chasing a suspect who fired shots at Police. “Right now we’re just glad he’s with us,” Sergeant Melissa Andrews…… MORE
Former Rangers Pitcher John Wetteland Arrested on Sexual Abuse of a Child Charge
DENTON (WBAP/KLIF News) – Former Texas Rangers pitcher John Wetteland has been arrested on a charge of continued sexual abuse of a child under 14. Denton County Jail records show he was arrested Monday. He posted a $25,000 bond and was released the same day. Wetteland pitched for the Rangers from 1997-2000 and was the…… MORE
Uber’s Unveils “Jump” E-Bikes in Dallas, Resident Mixed About Rollout
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Uber’s “Jump” e-bikes hit the streets of Dallas Tuesday morning, giving North Texans another way to get around town without having to drive. The bright red bikes are similar to electric scooters and are activated through an app by scanning a Q-R code. The bike’s are equipped with motors to help…… MORE
Gary Morris to Honor Herb Kelleher at Public Memorial in Dallas
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A public memorial for the late Southwest Airlines co-founder Herb Kelleher has been scheduled for next Tuesday. The family has chosen award winning Broadway star Gary Morris to perform. Morris will be performing his original rendition of the classic “Wind Beneath My Wings” and “America the Beautiful” at the service in Dallas.…… MORE
Northeast Texas Teen’s Service Dog Fatally Shot
Quinlan, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Police in hunt county are trying to find the person responsible for shooting a 15-year-old’s service dog — four years after the town raised money for her to adopt him. “He was my best friend, he was always by my side,” Hannah Westmoreland, Journey’s Owner said. Journey was found shot outside Hannah Westmoreland’s…… MORE
