WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s employers added a solid 223,000 jobs in December, evidence that the economy remains healthy even as the Federal Reserve is rapidly raising interest rates to try to slow economic growth and the pace of hiring. The December job growth, though a decent gain, amounted to the lowest monthly increase in two…… MORE
AP Sports Writer AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Texas has fired basketball coach Chris Beard, who faces a felony domestic family violence charge after his fiancée told police he strangled and bit her. The Associated Press has obtained the termination letter that was sent to Beard’s attorney. Beard had been suspended without pay since Dec. 12.…… MORE
Update at 2:20pm: Two people familiar with the decision say the NFL won’t resume the Bills-Bengals game that was suspended Monday night after Buffalo safety Damar Hamlin collapsed and went into cardiac arrest on the field. The Bills-Bengals game had major playoff implications. Buffalo entered Monday night needing a win to maintain the AFC’s No.…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Dallas Fire Rescue investigators said arson is the cause of a fire that erupted at an apartment complex in southeast Oak Cliff early Thursday morning. A woman, her son and another man are now hospitalized with injuries. The woman is facing life-threatening burns. DFR said firefighters responded to the fire…… MORE
Recent alleged crimes committed by state parolees, including the double fatal shooting at Methodist Dallas Hospital prompts Governor Abbott to seek stricter ankle monitor laws. Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan highlighting the need for legislative action during the 88th Legislative Session to create…… MORE
Celina, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – The Celina Police Department issued an AMBER Alert for 17- year old Alexis Vidler. She’s a white, female, 5’5”, 138 lbs, brown hair, hazel eyes. The suspect vehicle is a black 2022 Mitsubishi Mmirage with Texas license plate RYT5102. The suspect was last seen in Celina. Police say that she was…… MORE
Update at 1:15pm: An Amber Alert for an an abducted teenage girl in Celina has been canceled after the teenager was found unharmed. The 17 year old was found at a residence near Princeton, Texas. She has been returned to the custody of child protective service and the Amber Alert has been canceled. Original Story:…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — One of the founders of Dave & Buster’s has died. James “Buster” Corley was one of the co-founders of the successful entertainment company and died at his home near White Rock Lake. Dallas Police say the 72-year-old apparently died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Officers found Corley and had him taken to a…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — A record one-million Fentanyl pills and 7,000 pounds of methamphetamine has been seized by the Drug Enforcement Division’s Dallas Office during 2022. Most of the smuggled Fentanyl is pressed into counterfeit pain pills that appear strikingly similar to prescription medication. The DEA Dallas Field Division’s Eduardo Chavez says just two milligrams of the…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — One person was killed in a gunfight at a Fort Worth Dick’s Sporting Goods. The incident happened at around 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, outside a Dick’s Sporting Goods at Alliance Town Center. Fort Worth Police say it started as a hit-and-run accident at a nearby Olive Garden restaurant. The person’s vehicle that was hit…… MORE
