WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump said he’s “looking forward” to being interviewed by special counsel Robert Mueller. Speaking to reporters Wednesday, Trump says he’d be willing to answer questions under oath. Mueller is investigating Russian interference in the 2016 election, but his probe has expanded to include potential misdeeds by those in Trump’s orbit and the…… MORE
Ellis County Judge Orders Psychiatric Evaluation, Juvenile Detention for Accused Italy High School Shooter
ELLIS COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF News) – A judge has decided that the teenager accused of shooting an Italy High School student this week must stay in juvenile detention. Ellis County District Attorney Patrick Wilson said the boy has proven that he’s a danger to himself and others. “It’s our position, certainly by default, that when a…… MORE
Deaf Child Hears First-Time Sounds with Harlem Globetrotters and Dallas Mavericks Drumline
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – A 4-year-old who was born deaf received a special surprise from a world-famous basketball team that brought tears to his parents eyes. Jace Lee, who recently underwent surgery for a cochlear implant, got his own personal show as Harlem Globetrotters star Handles Franklin perform tricks to the sounds of the Dallas Mavericks Drumline…… MORE
Elderly Disabled Navy Veteran Assaulted, Run Over During Carjacking
RICHLAND HILLS (WBAP/KLIF News) – An elderly disabled Navy veteran is recovering after a violent robbery earlier this month left him with two broken legs and a stolen truck. Richland Hills Police said the incident occurred at a Shell gas station on Airport Freeway near Handley Ederville Road just before 6:30 a.m. on January 15th. The…… MORE
Former USA Gymnastics Team Doctor Sentenced to Up to 175 Years in Prison for Multiple Sexual Assaults
LANSING, Mich. (AP) – A Michigan judge sentenced former USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar to 40 to 175 in prison for multiple sexual assaults of women and girls. At the Wednesday’s sentencing hearing, Judge Rosemarie Aquilina told Nassar, “I just signed your death warrant.” The sentence capped a remarkable seven-day hearing that brought more than 150 victims…… MORE
Texas tops all states in maternal post-partum deaths
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — The number of women who die from childbirth is continuing to climb in the United States and Texas has the sad distinction of being at the top of the list. According to an article in Spectrum News, there are a number of factors involved in rising maternal mortality rates including drug…… MORE
Six N. Texas Toys ‘R Us and Babies ‘R Us Locations To Close
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) In an effort to climb out of bankruptcy, Toys R Us announced Tuesday it will close up 182 stores nationwide. The company says some of the closings may not happen if the company can secure cheaper leases. A total of eight Toys R Us and Babies R Us stores in Texas are…… MORE
Dallas: Two Arrests Made in Mass Dead Dog Dumping Investigation
Dallas, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Two arrests have been made in connection with the dumping of dead dogs in southern Dallas. 25-year old Nieman Coleman and 24-Year old Demarcus Wilson are the first people caught on cameras installed since the initial discovery of the dogs along Dowdy Ferry Road over the past few years. WFAA reports…… MORE
Six Confirmed Measles Cases in Waxahachie
Waxahachie, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas Health Department now a says six people have come down with measles. This, after one infected person visited the Show Biz movie theatre two weeks ago. The Department says the spreading of the disease is not directly connected to the theatre, though they urge those who have been to…… MORE
Ellis County Community Rallies Around High School Shooting Victim, GoFundMe Account Started
ITALY,Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – Family and friends of the victim of a shooting at Italy High School in Ellis County said she’s in “good spirits” despite a long-road to recovery. According to a GoFundMe account set up for 15-year-old Noelle “Cricket” Jones, she sustained serious injuries including a bullet lodged in her neck, another removed from her abdomen and her…… MORE
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