FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) – The murder trial for former Fort Worth police officer Aaron Dean has been delayed until May 16, 2022 with jury selection beginning May 9th. Dean’s attorneys argued some of their expert witnesses were not available for the scheduled start of the trial in January 10. He’s charged in the shooting…… MORE
NORTH TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Two more North Texans have been arrested for allegedly assaulting officers in the Jan.6 riots at the U.S. Capitol. The Department of Justice said 43-year-old Donald Hazard of Hurst and 44-year-old Lucas Denny of Mansfield are charged with several federal offenses including assaulting an officer, obstruction, conspiracy and civil disorder.…… MORE
Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – The Tarrant County Public Health Director on Tuesday reported an increase in COVID-19 cases. Vinny Taneja reported “110 cases per 100,000 population or “400-500 cases every day.” The county’s community spread went back to ‘High‘ this week after being lowered to ‘Substantial‘ last month. TCPH on Tuesday, reported five COVID-19 deaths.…… MORE
LAS VEGAS (AP) — O.J. Simpson is a free man. The 74-year-old former football hero and actor, acquitted California murder defendant and convicted Las Vegas armed robber was granted good behavior credits and discharged from parole effective Dec. 1, Nevada State Police spokeswoman Kim Yoko Smith said Tuesday. “Mr. Simpson is a completely free man…… MORE
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Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – In connection with a December 6th crash that left a 72-year old motorcyclist hospitalized with serious injuries, McKinney Police have determined that Prosper Mayor Ray Smith left the scene instead of stopping to determine if a person was involved and render aid if needed. Meantime, police have identified the at-fault driver…… MORE
UNDATED (AP) The U.S. death toll from COVID-19 has topped 800,000. That is according to the count kept by Johns Hopkins University. The once-unimaginable milestone was hit Tuesday. It’s seen as doubly tragic, given that more than 200,000 of those lives were lost after the vaccine became available practically for the asking last spring. The…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) – The House has voted to hold former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows in contempt of Congress after he ceased to cooperate with the Jan. 6 committee investigating the Capitol insurrection. It is the first time the House has voted to hold a former member in contempt since the 1830s. The…… MORE
PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – Plano City Council members, on Monday, unanimously approved new names for three City Buildings to honor three long-time dedicated civil servants. The Gerald P. Cosgrove Public Works Service Center, formerly the Parkway Service Center, honors the legacy left by the beloved late Director of Public Works Jerry Cosgrove. The Gregory W. Rushin…… MORE
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) – Former Governor Andrew Cuomo was ordered by New York’s ethics commission Tuesday to give up the millions he was paid to write a book about his response to the pandemic. An attorney for Cuomo immediately called the action unconstitutional and promised a fight. Cuomo was directed to turn over proceeds earned…… MORE
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) – Former Governor Andrew Cuomo was ordered by New York’s ethics commission Tuesday to give up the millions he was paid to write a book about his response to the pandemic. An attorney for Cuomo immediately called the action unconstitutional and promised a fight. Cuomo was directed to turn over proceeds earned…… MORE
