Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – There are now two new I-35W ramps into downtown Fort worth. The new toll ramps connect the interstate’s TexPress toll lanes to Belknap and Weatherford Streets downtown. They’re open as crews to continue doing work in the area for the next several weeks. the new ramps are expected to ease congestion…… MORE
Highland Park, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – A 37-year old woman is jailed on multiple charges after leading several police agencies on a one-and-a-half hour high-speed chase Monday. Police say Natalie Butler took off from Highland Park shortly before 1am Monday morning, and was finally stopped by Dallas County Deputies in Frisco around 2:30am. The chase began…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – One man is in custody and two others at large in connection to last week’s shooting death in the parking garage at The Shops at Park Lane in Dallas. According to Dallas Police, 23-year-old Rene Montanez Jr. was arrested Saturday for his involvement in the murder of former Highland Park High School student,…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – A Dallas County judge has set a trial date for the adoptive mother of Sherin Mathews, the Richardson toddler found dead in a culvert in 2017. Sini Mathews is accused of leaving Sherin home alone the night the three-year-old was reported missing. The judge set Mathews’ trial for April 15th with a…… MORE
White Settlement, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – A man in White Settlement really didn’t want to go to jail, but made a not so smart move to in an effort to avoid it. The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports that 19-year old Matthew Jude Gorman pleaded with with police to let him go after a foot chase in…… MORE
UPDATED: 9:01AM Grapevine, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Grapevine fire officials say an early morning fire has completely destroyed Baker’s Ribs restaurant off Highway 26 and Bass Pro Drive. Grapevine Fire Chief Darrell Brown says crews may not be able to go inside the structure to investigate the cause because all of the walls are at risk…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – School districts across Northeast Texas are showing support for students and staff at Athens ISD following a Friday collision with a train and a school bus that left an Athens middle school student dead and a 9-year-old girl and the bus driver hurt. More than 10 school districts are encouraging students to wear…… MORE
DALLAS – WBAP/KLIF – A seven year old boy hit by a car in Lake Highlands last Monday has died of his injuries. Dallas Police say Alberto Meija died despite airlifting for treatment. Police say the accident happened on busy northbound Skillman Road near Audelia. Dallas Police indicate no charges are likely to be filed against…… MORE
DALLAS (AP) – A former Dallas police officer and two suspended officers have been convicted on gambling-related charges. The Dallas Morning News reports court records show ex-officer Edrick Smith and Senior Cpls. Rogers Williams and Edward Van Meter each took plea agreements earlier this month. Smith pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of attempted gambling…… MORE
UPDATE: 1-25 7:35 pm Names of the injured now released; 13 year old Christopher Bonilla died in the crash 9 year old Joselyne Torres, operated on and in stable condition late Saturday at Dallas Children’s Hospital 78 year old bus driver John Stevens of Mabank, treated and released. ************************************************************************* ATHENS, TX – WBAP/KLIF –…… MORE
