Large Grant Awarded to Help Prevent Gang, Gun Violence Among Youth in South Fort Worth

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- The Fort Worth Police Department was awarded a $500k grant from the U.S Department of Justice to help reduce crime in the city. “It was a competitive grant. Very competitive,” said Deputy Chief Neil Noakes. “There weren’t that many awarded across the country out so we are very blessed to receive this…MORE

UNT Football Game Postponed Due to Number of COVID-19 Cases

DENTON (WBAP/KLIF)- The University of North Texas football game against Louisiana Tech scheduled for Saturday, has been postponed due to the number of COVID-19 cases and subsequent contact tracing within the program. “We are very disappointed to announce the postponement of our game against Louisiana Tech this weekend,” Vice President and Director of Athletics Wren…MORE

Reward Money Increased in Dallas Murder of SMU Student

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Crimestoppers increased reward money this week for information in the recent murder of an SMU student in Downtown Dallas. According to the Dallas Police Department,  19-year-old Robert “Jaden” Urrea was shot and killed Halloween morning near Jackson and Harwood Streets in Downtown Dallas. DPD has released photos and surveillance of the suspect vehicle…MORE

751,000 Americans Sought First-Time Jobless Benefits Last Week

AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) – The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell slightly last week to 751,000, a still-historically high level that shows that many employers keep cutting jobs in the face of the accelerating pandemic. A surge in viral cases and Congress’ failure so far to provide more aid for struggling individuals…MORE

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