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Sansom Park Police Officer Shot in Face During Training Exercise in ICU

Sansom Park Police Officer Shot in Face During Training Exercise in ICU

“My heart almost stopped,” said the Lake Worth police chief in reaction to the news. Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – The condition of a Sansom Park police officer shot during a training exercise Saturday has been upgraded from critical to stable. A GoFundme page identifies Lina Mino as the Sansom Park police officer who was accidentally…MORE

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80; chance of thunderstorms after 9am

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80; chance of thunderstorms after 9am

Isolated to scattered showers with a few rumbles of thunder will also be possible Monday. Rainfall accumulations look light with many locations remaining dry.  Monday A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9am. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming southeast…MORE

Former President Clinton to Hold Rally in South Texas

Former President Clinton to Hold Rally in South Texas

(WBAP/KLIF) – Former President Bill Clinton is slated to campaign for Democrats in South Texas on Monday. The region has been a strong focus for Republicans and Democrats ahead of Tuesday’s midterm elections. Former President Donald Trump stumped for Republicans in the Rio Grande Valley last month. Political experts say the GOP is showing momentum…MORE

NWS Confirms Tornado Damage in Northeast Texas

NWS Confirms Tornado Damage in Northeast Texas

(WBAP/KLIF) – At least two tornadoes touched down in Northeast Texas on Friday, according to the National Weather Service. Extensive storm damage was reported around the Sulphur Springs area. National Weather Service teams are assessing the destruction. The NWS confirmed an EF 2 tornado near Athens in Henderson County. NWS also confirmed a high end…MORE

More Details in Police High-Speed Chase Involving Baby

More Details in Police High-Speed Chase Involving Baby

(WBAP/KLIF) — Two brothers involved in a high speed chase with a baby in tow are behind bars. The incident occurred, Thursday, when Andy Guevara was driving a stolen Dodge Charger near Rockwall, sparking a police chase. Guevara ended up ditching the stolen car and, then, jumped into a white SUV driven by his brother,…MORE

Judge Glen Whitley Gives His Final ‘State of the County’

Judge Glen Whitley Gives His Final ‘State of the County’

(WBAP/KLIF) — More than a quarter century of service ends for a Tarrant County judge. After 26 years of service, Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley gave his final ‘State of the County’ address, Friday, at the Worthington Renaissance Hotel in Fort Worth. A packed house at the Worthington heard Judge Whitley’s final State of the…MORE

Severe Weather Powers through North Texas

Severe Weather Powers through North Texas

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Severe Weather moved through North Texas and impacted areas of the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex. Several tornado warnings were issued south, west and north of the immediate metroplex with footage of a tornado on the ground in southeastern Kaufman County. DFW Airport recorded a 63 mile per hour wind gust at one…MORE

Arlington Police Seeking Information in Fatal Hit-and-Run

Arlington Police Seeking Information in Fatal Hit-and-Run

ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Arlington Police are asking the public to help solve a deadly hit-and-run. It happened Saturday, October 22, on West Division Street between Davis and Fielder. 68-year-old Charlotte Rankin was hit by a car traveling westbound on Division as she tried to cross the roadway. Investigators say the driver never stopped…MORE

Severe Weather Predicted Today in North Texas

Severe Weather Predicted Today in North Texas

Severe weather is expected across North Texas on Friday; late morning through afternoon. The storms are expected to accompany the leading edge of another arriving cold front, and will move east affecting East Texas through Friday evening and the overnight hours. Tornadoes, strong winds, heavy rainfall and large sized hail are all possible with this…MORE

All Eyes On 3 Key Denton County Races on Election Day

All Eyes On 3 Key Denton County Races on Election Day

(WBAP/KLIF) — With early-voting coming to an end on Saturday, election officials are impressed with Mid-Term Election turnout. Denton County Republican Party Executive Director Sina Tidwell believes a Red Wave is appearing at county polling stations. Denton county voters are keying in on three local races on November 8th, Election Day. Those races include State…MORE