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No Release for Former Marine from Texas Being Held in a Russian Prison

No Release for Former Marine from Texas Being Held in a Russian Prison

Granbury, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – A Granbury family says they’ll never stop fighting to bring their son home from a Russian prison. This morning, a Russian court remanded Trevor Reed’s appeal to be released to a lower court for review and no decision was made. The former Marine’s father Joey Reed told our media partner WFAA…MORE

Today through Wednesday will be unsettled across North and Central Texas

Today through Wednesday will be unsettled across North and Central Texas

Some storms may be severe with large hail as the main threat, though damaging winds and a tornado or two are possible. Storm chances will end from west to east Wednesday with the passage of a cold front. There is a morning severe risk along the front as it passes through. Forecast: Tuesday – A…MORE

Lawmakers to Discuss Death Penalty ahead of Texas Mother’s Slated Execution

Lawmakers to Discuss Death Penalty ahead of Texas Mother’s Slated Execution

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas lawmakers will convene in Austin on Tuesday to discuss the death penalty ahead of the scheduled execution of Melissa Lucio. Members of the Criminal Justice Reform Committee are focused on bringing attention to Melissa Luicio’s case. Her execution is set for the end of this month in the killing of her…MORE

Governor Abbott Reaffirms Support for Law Enforcement at Texas Border

Governor Abbott Reaffirms Support for Law Enforcement at Texas Border

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott, on Monday, discussed the state’s ongoing border security efforts and how Texas is working with local law enforcement to mitigate the Biden administration’s ongoing border crisis at the Texas Border Sheriffs Coalition Spring Meeting in El Paso. During remarks, the Governor thanked law enforcement for their partnership in mitigating…MORE

SMU Police Issue Warning After Student Reports On-Campus Assault

SMU Police Issue Warning After Student Reports On-Campus Assault

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Southern Methodist University Police are warning the community to be on alert after a student reported an on-campus assault over the weekend. Investigators said the woman told investigators an unknown man, who smelled of alcohol, tried to choke her as she walked near Ford Stadium Gate 3 around 9:15 Saturday…MORE

FAA Seeks Biggest Fines yet Against 2 Unruly Passengers

FAA Seeks Biggest Fines yet Against 2 Unruly Passengers

WASHINGTON (AP) – The price is going up for disrupting airline flights. The Federal Aviation Administration said Friday that it’s seeking record civil fines against two passengers who assaulted other people on flights last summer. The FAA said it proposed a civil penalty of $81,950 against a passenger who struck a flight attendant on the…MORE

Biden to Nominate New ATF Director; Release Ghost Gun Rule

Biden to Nominate New ATF Director; Release Ghost Gun Rule

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is nominating an Obama-era U.S. attorney to run the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, as his administration unveils its formal rule to rein in ghost guns, privately made firearms without serial numbers that are increasingly cropping up at crime scenes, six people familiar with the matter told…MORE

Biden to Nominate New ATF Director; Release Ghost Gun Rule

Biden to Nominate New ATF Director; Release Ghost Gun Rule

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is nominating an Obama-era U.S. attorney to run the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, as his administration unveils its formal rule to rein in ghost guns, privately made firearms without serial numbers that are increasingly cropping up at crime scenes, six people familiar with the matter told…MORE

Mostly Cloudy, Breezy & Warm Today

Mostly Cloudy, Breezy & Warm Today

Monday will be partly to mostly cloudy, very breezy and warm with highs in the 80s to lower 90s. There is a low chance of thunderstorms but any storm that does manage to develop will be capable of large hail, damaging winds and a few tornadoes. South winds will prevail between 15 and 25 mph…MORE

North Texas Native Scheffler Captures 1st Major With Masters Win

North Texas Native Scheffler Captures 1st Major With Masters Win

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) – Scottie Scheffler has captured his first major championship with a three-shot victory at the Masters. The world’s top-ranked player lived up to the hype coming into Augusta after winning three of his last five tournaments. He four-putted for double-bogey at the 18th but still closed with a 1-under 71. Rory McIlroy…MORE