Category Archives: Promo Reel

DART Driver on Administrative Leave After Fatal Pedestrian Accident

DART Driver on Administrative Leave After Fatal Pedestrian Accident

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – A DART bus driver is on administrative leave after a pedestrian was hit by the bus he was driving. DART’s Morgan Lyons said the driver told police that he felt something odd as he made a turn at the intersection of Samuell Boulevard and Hunnicut Road around 1 Wednesday morning. “The operator made a…MORE

Farmers Branch: Shootout During Traffic Stop Leaves Officer Injured, Woman Dead

Farmers Branch: Shootout During Traffic Stop Leaves Officer Injured, Woman Dead

Farmers Branch (WBAP/KLIF) – A routine traffic stop in Farmers Branch Tuesday night turned into a deadly shootout between the responding police officer and a passenger in the car. The Farmers Branch Police Department’s Kris Garrett said as the officer approached the driver, a woman in the car, identified as 38-year-old Brook Camacho, allegedly fired at the…MORE

Police Search for Suspects in Dallas Triple Shooting

Police Search for Suspects in Dallas Triple Shooting

Dallas, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Police Department has released an image of two males they believe were involved in a triple shooting last Thursday at a gas station on Harry Hines Blvd. A black male with black curly hair is suspected fo shooting a male, female and 9-year old child at a Mobil gas…MORE

Cities Sue Defense Department Over Gun-check System Failures

NEW YORK (AP) – Three large U.S. cities have filed a federal lawsuit against the Defense Department, saying many service members who are disqualified from gun ownership weren’t reported to the national background check system. New York City, San Francisco and Philadelphia filed the lawsuit Tuesday in Virginia. The cities argue the Defense Department failed…MORE

Richardson Community Plans Bench Dedication for Sherin Mathews

Richardson Community Plans Bench Dedication for Sherin Mathews

DALLAS  (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Richardson community continues to show love and support for Sherin Mathews, the 3-year-old girl who vanished in October and was later found dead in a culvert. Shanna Poteet, administrator of the Facebook page Love & Justice for Sherin, said residents have organized a bench dedication and memorial service for her. “Basically, it’s…MORE

5 Fire Crews Battle Blaze at Downtown Denton Mini Mall

5 Fire Crews Battle Blaze at Downtown Denton Mini Mall

Denton, TX (WBAP/KLIF – Multiple fire crews battled a 3-alarm blaze at the downtown Denton Mini Mall in the city’s Town Square Tuesday morning. Fort Worth Fire Department confirms that a ladder crew and a battalion chief were sent to assist with the blaze that broke out around 4a.. Crews from 3 other communities were…MORE

Irving Teen Killed After Christmas Eve Drug Sale

Irving Teen Killed After Christmas Eve Drug Sale

UPDATED 12/26/17 7:02AM IRVING (WBAP/KLIF) – Irving police continue a search for two suspects in connection with the shooting death of a plano teen Sunday night.   17-year old Brett Adkins was killed in an apparent drug deal gon bad. Police say he drove to Irving for a drug sale when a fight broke out. …MORE

Denton County Burn Ban

Denton County Burn Ban

  (WBAP/KLIF) Denton County has placed the “Burn Ban” in effect. The ban is to maintain the amount of controlled burning that is done by Denton County residents. Roland Asebedo, with the Denton County Emergency Services and Fire Marshal Assistant Chief says: “Each day the Denton County Emergency Services post on their website as to whether…MORE

President Trump Signs GOP-Backed Tax Bill

President Trump Signs GOP-Backed Tax Bill

(CNN) — President Donald Trump signed the Republican tax cut bill Friday morning before leaving for his Christmas break in Florida. He also signed the continuing resolution that will keep the government open through January 19. That includes $4 billions for missile defense. The House and Senate passed the tax measure into law earlier this week,…MORE

Fire Alarm Prompts Evacuation at Love Field

Fire Alarm Prompts Evacuation at Love Field

UPDATED 12/22/17   6:54AM  Dallas Love Field officials say a short evacuation at the airport this morning resulted from smoke generated by an over-heated component in an AC unit. Firefighters had the issue resolved in less than 20 minutes before travelers were let back into the airport. The brief disruption had caused massive delays flight delays.…MORE