IRVING (WBAP/KLIF) – Two irving Police Officers are being credited for saving a man’s life. Irving Police Chief Jeff Spivey said this week that Officer’s Kyle Chaison and Daniel Wilson responded last month to a call of a man threatening to jump from a bridge on to the road below. When the Officer’s arrived to the scene…… MORE
Coppell ISD Middle School Sees Alarming Spike in Flu Cases
COPPELL (WBAP/KLIF News) – More than 300 Coppell Middle School West students were absent with flu-like symptoms on both Monday and Tuesday, prompting district officials to take measures to stop the illness from spreading. The district sent a letter to parents that said a custodial team is going to deep clean and disinfect the classrooms…… MORE
Fort Worth is Trying to Lure Stanley Black & Decker From Farmers Branch
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Officials at the Stanley Black & Decker plant in Farmers Branch is eyeing Fort Worth and Dayton, Ohio as it plans an expansion. The Fort Worth Star-Telegram says the company is planning to add a third production line to continue making its famous hand tools. Fort Worth is actively pursuing the…… MORE
Fort Worth Police Sergeant Fired for Using Excessive Force Reinstated
UPDATED: 11:55 AM Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – A fired Fort Worth Police sergeant has been reinstated during a hearing this morning. Former Sgt Kenneth Pierce was fired in 2017 for ordering rookie officer to use taser on a woman who called to report domestic violence. Members of United Fort Worth, as well as the domestic violence victim,…… MORE
Another Frisco Jogger Attacked By A Coyote
Frisco (WBAP/KLIF) – Another jogger has been attacked by a coyote in Frisco. It happened at 6:40am Tuesday morning in the area of Eldorado Parkway and Tangerine Lane. Frisco police say the man was able to fend off the coyote who managed to bite him. He was later taken to the hospital by a family…… MORE
Texas inmate set to be executed for Houston officer’s death
HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — A 61-year-old Texas inmate was set to be executed Wednesday for killing a Houston police officer more than three decades ago during a robbery. Robert Jennings was condemned for the July 1988 slaying of Officer Elston Howard during a robbery at an adult bookstore. Jennings would be the first inmate put…… MORE
DART Launches Human Trafficking Awareness Campaign
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- DART is spearheading an awareness campaign to help stop Human Trafficking. DART President Gary Thomas said it’s estimated that between 100,000 to 300,000 American Children are victims of Human Trafficking and transportation plays an important role in the illegal operation “It’s a staggering number and it’s happening right under our noses,” he said. Over 3,000 DART employees…… MORE
Second Injured Houston Officer Released from Hospital
HOUSTON (AP) – Houston police say a second undercover narcotics officer injured in a gunbattle at a suspected drug house has been released from the hospital. Five officers were injured in the Monday shooting – four were shot and one injured his knee. Police said Tuesday that a 50-year-old officer who had been shot in…… MORE
Arlington City Leaders Seek Feedback for Short Term Rental Home Regulations
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)- Arlington City Council is seeking feedback on a proposal to regulate short term rental (STR) homes. Tiffany Morgan, mother of three, lives a few houses away from an Airbnb and ten minutes from the AT&T Stadium. She said she’s concerned for her children’s safety and wants to ban STR homes completely. “We have had constant parties…… MORE
City of Fort Worth asks for Community input on New Transportation Plan
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- The City of Fort Worth is asking for your feedback on ways to improve safety and mobility for those who walk, bike and use public transportation. The city is partnering with North Central Texas Council of Governments through a Blue Zones Project to create a new plan and is hosting meetings for…… MORE
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