MILWAUKEE (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, who had been tight-lipped about his switch from the Democrat to the GOP, spoke about his decision at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee Tuesday night. He told the crowd his switch was inspired by activists protesting on his front lawn. “I’ve been a Democrat my…… MORE
MILAWAUKEE – (WBAP/KLIF)- Investigation is underway into the police-related shooting death of a man reported in a Milwaukee park about one mile from the site of the Republican National Convention. The name of the man shot has not been released, nor the identity or department of the officer(s) from which the reported fatal shot came.…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – A Dallas police sergeant is on administrative leave after being accused of posting “aim better” on social media after the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump over the weekend. According to DPD, the department received an internal complaint on July 13 about Sergeant Arturo Martinez’s alleged comment. The situation…… MORE
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Republican National Convention resumes Tuesday with a focus on immigration. The issue is central to former President Donald Trump’s political brand that helped endear him to the GOP base when he began his first campaign in 2015. Trump appeared triumphantly at the convention’s opening night Monday with a bandage over his…… MORE
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers’ Teoscar Hernández won the Home Run Derby when he beat local star Bobby Witt Jr. of the Kansas City Royals 14-13 in the final round. The 31-year-old Hernández hit 49 homers over three rounds that totaled 3.98 miles. He is the first Dodgers player to win the derby.…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) — Chair Jerome Powell said the Federal Reserve is becoming more convinced that inflation is headed back to its 2% target and said the Fed would cut rates before the pace of price increases actually reached that point. “We’ve had three better readings, and if you average them, that’s a pretty good pace,”…… MORE
NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon Prime Day is here. And experts are reminding consumers to be wary of scams. Deceptions such as phony emails from people impersonating online retailers like Amazon are nothing new. But the Better Business Bureau says phishing attempts increase amid the heavy spending seen during significant sales events. Amazon’s two days…… MORE
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Houston area’s main utility company says it expects to have power restored to most residents by Wednesday. But Gov. Greg Abbott continued to criticize CenterPoint Energy on Monday for its storm preparation and response. He said the company seems “incapable of doing their job.” Yet some energy experts are questioning…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – UVALDE, TX – A Texas judge has ruled that the school district and sheriff’s office in Uvalde must release records and documents related to the Robb Elementary School shooting. This includes police body camera footage, e-mails, 9-1-1 calls, and other forms of communication linked to the shooting and the investigation. A group of…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – TARRANT CO. – On Monday public health officials in Tarrant County stated that the patient contacted the more serious neuro-invasive form of the disease, which can be deadly. Symptoms include neck stiffness, disorientation, muscle weakness, and tremors. Last May, authorities in Tarrant County reported the first positive mosquito pool for this season. The…… MORE
