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‘Growling prowler’ Arrested in Denton

‘Growling prowler’ Arrested in Denton

Denton, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Police have arrested a suspected prowler accused of growling at and exposing himself to residents in South Denton. Police say that between Sunday and Monday, there were four separate calls about a prowler in the area of Woodbrook Street near South Lakes Park. Witnesses say the suspect quickly ran off after…MORE

Paxton Whistlerblowers Say He’s ‘Lying’ to Texans

Paxton Whistlerblowers Say He’s ‘Lying’ to Texans

Austin, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Fomer staffers of Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office blasted him issued a rare public statement as legal proceedings continue in their whistleblower case. The group accuses Paxton of lying about them and the investigation according ot the Texas Tribune. The statement reads in part, “The most basic qualifications of an attorney…MORE

$250,000 Reward for Missing San Antonio Toddler Lina Sadar Khil

$250,000 Reward for Missing San Antonio Toddler Lina Sadar Khil

SAN ANTONIO (WBAP/KLIF News) – The reward to find a 4-year-old who vanished from a playground in San Antonio two months ago has increased to $250,000. Lina Sadar Khil was last seen on the playground at the Villa Del Cabo apartment complex, where her family lives, on December 20. Police issued an Amber Alert after…MORE

Attorneys for accused Austin officers awaiting indictments

Attorneys for accused Austin officers awaiting indictments

Attorneys for eight of the 19 Austin, Texas, police officers facing indictments stemming from tactics used during the 2020 protests over racial injustice said Monday they have yet to receive the indictments. Attorney Ken Ervin said during a news conference in Austin that the indictments are expected to be released Tuesday and that defense attorneys…MORE

Hail Storm Causes Damage in Parts of  North Texas

Hail Storm Causes Damage in Parts of North Texas

Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – A round of strong to severe storms made their way across North Texas Monday night and dropped large amounts of hail in some parts of the area. Storm warnings were issued by the National Weather Service from Parker and Palo Pinto to Denton and Collin counties as the storms rolled through.…MORE

Putin Recognizes Separatist Eastern Ukrainian Regions as Independent; Orders Forces to “Maintain Peace” in Regions

Putin Recognizes Separatist Eastern Ukrainian Regions as Independent; Orders Forces to “Maintain Peace” in Regions

MOSCOW (AP) – Russian President President Vladimir Putin has recognized the independence of separatist regions in eastern Ukraine. The move will severely ratchet up tensions with the West amid fears that his country could invade Ukraine at any moment and use skirmishes as a pretext for an attack. Putin followed the recognition by ordering forces…MORE

Dallas County Adjusts COVID-19 Threat Level

Dallas County Adjusts COVID-19 Threat Level

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Guidance is changing as COVID-19 trends continue to fall in Dallas County. The county’s Public Health Committee adjusted the COVID threat level from Red, stay at home, to Orange, Extreme Caution, as the number of COVID cases and hospitalizations is dropping. County Judge Clay Jenkins said on Monday that doctors now believe…MORE

Euless Police Investigating Weekend Hit-and-Run

Euless Police Investigating Weekend Hit-and-Run

EULESS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Euless Police are investigating a weekend hit-and-run crash that left a woman critically injured. After putting out a call to the public to help identify the driver of a dark-colored Chevrolet Silverado or GMC extended cab pickup truck on Sunday, the department announced Monday morning that the person of interest had…MORE

Denton: Another Move Afoot to Decriminalize Low Level Marijuana Crimes

Denton: Another Move Afoot to Decriminalize Low Level Marijuana Crimes

Denton (WBAP/KLIF) – There is another effort in Denton to take the sting out of low level marijuana offenses. An advocacy group known as ‘Decriminalize Denton‘ has launched a petition drive to get the measure on the November ballot. The specific ordinance reads in part, with limited exceptions, “officers shall not issue citations or make…MORE

Kennedale ISD: Water Main Break Causes Extensive Damage at Middle School [WATCH]

Kennedale ISD: Water Main Break Causes Extensive Damage at Middle School [WATCH]

Kennedale, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Extensive flood damage at Kennedale ISD’s James Arthur Intermediate School has forced a cancellation of classes until further notice after a water main break destroyed 10 classrooms. The damage was discovered Sunday, capping off more of a rough 2 years according KISD Superintendent Chad Gee. The Kennedale ISD board will hold…MORE