Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The jury in the murder trial of former Balch Springs Police officer Roy Oliver has begun its second of deliberations. Oliver faces life in prison if convicted of killing an unarmed teen last year. Officers had been dispatched to reports of underage drinking at a party. 15-year old Jordan Edwards was in…… MORE
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The Dallas Police Association Supports DFR’s New Policy on Violent Calls
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Fire Department will now only respond to violent calls by setting up a safe zone until police arrive. This, after an incident over the weekend where fire fighters had to pin down a domestic violence suspect who was carrying a knife and threatening his wife. Dallas Police Association President Mike…… MORE
Few Concessions by Incumbent Governor Abbott on Proposed Debate Scheduling
DALLAS – (WBAP/KLIF) – Democratic candidate for Texas Governor Lupe Valdez continues to have little luck in persuading Republican Governor Greg Abbott to agree to debates beyond the one hour, one night deal sealed for Friday, September 28th at 7 pm – Texas “Football Friday Night”. While Abbott has newly agreed to add Spanish language…… MORE
President Trump Announces Preliminary Trade Deal with Mexico, Seeks to Terminate NAFTA
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump said he intends to terminate the North American Free Trade Agreement and call its replacement “the United States-Mexico Trade Agreement” – a name that would exclude the third NAFTA partner, Canada. Trump made the comments in the Oval Office Monday morning, after announcing an “understanding” with Mexico that could…… MORE
Nearly 2 Dozen Cattle Die After Big Rig Overturns
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A large 18-wheeler carrying dozens of small cows crashed early this morning, leaving several of the cows dead. An official with Lonestar Hazmat says 23 cows died in the crash; the rest were taken off the truck and taken away from the scene. The truck was on its way to the panhandle…… MORE
One Dead; 7 Others Injured in Fort Worth Crash, Southwest Loop 820 Saturday.
FORT WORTH – (WBAP/KLIF) – A rollover accident on Southwest Loop 820 near the Chisholm Trail Parkway Sunday afternoon killed one person, critically injured another, and caused minor injuries to six other people. Medstar’s Matt Zavadsky says one person was ejected in that crash; another suffered critical injuries, had to be cut out of the…… MORE
At least 3 dead and 9 Injured By Gunfire With Additional Injuries in Mass Shooting; Jacksonville, Florida
(Update 7:20 pm 8-26-2018) JACKSONVILLE – (WBAP/KLIF) – Three people are now confirmed dead by gunfire, nine others are being treated for gunshot wounds and several others were injured trying to escape gunfire in a mass shooting at a Jacksonville, Florida mall known as The Landing. It happened Sunday afternoon, inside the Chicago Pizza restaurant…… MORE
Senator John McCain Passes Away at the Age of 81
WESTWOOD ONE – (WBAP/KLIF) – Called an American hero by many citizens, Senator John McCain passed away at 4:28 pm, with his wife and family at his side, after a long battle with a particularly aggressive form of brain cancer. The naval bomber pilot, prisoner of war, conservative maverick, giant of the Senate, twice-beaten presidential…… MORE
Wildfire Central Texas; Horseshoe Bay Airport – Buildings Threatened
HORSESHOE BAY – (WBAP/KLIF) – UPDATE 7 PM; At least 150 homes near the Horseshoe Bay Airport now evacuated; voluntary evacuations are called for residents of the Highlands, Uplands and HorseShoe Bay South neighborhoods. Fire still pegged at 400 acres and 10% contained. Voluntary evacuations have been called for anyone in the path of a…… MORE
Deadly TRE – Semi Crash in East Fort Worth
FORT WORTH – (WBAP/KLIF) – Two people are confirmed dead; of 11 taken to area hospitals by Medstar bus, Medstar’s Matt Zavadsky reports 2 in critical condition, 3 in serious, and 6 with minor injuries not life-threatening. Zavadsky says 30 other non injured passengers were taken by Medstar Ambulance bus to a nearby retail business…… MORE
