Instagram is apparently trying to create a platform for kids under 13, but a lot of state’s attorney generals aren’t a fan of the idea. Dave and Amy talk to Adam Rizzieri, chief marketing officer at Agency Partner Interactive, about it.… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Liz Cheney’s Last Stand
Congresswoman Liz Cheney made her final appeal ahead of Wednesday’s vote to remove her from Congressional Republican leadership. Republicans eventually voted her out Wednesday morning. Fox’s Rachel Sutherland joined Dave and Amy to talk about the impact of the decision.… MORE
2 Texas Deputies Killed, City Worker Wounded in Attack
EDEN, Texas (AP) – Authorities say a man shot two West Texas sheriff’s deputies dead and critically wounded a city employee while answering a dog complaint. Twenty-eight-year-old Jeffrey Nicholas has been charged with capital murder and jailed with a $4 million bond. The Texas Department of Public Safety says the Monday night attack happened at…… MORE
Texas Officials Back Pardoning Floyd for 2004 Drug Arrest
HOUSTON (AP) — Top leaders in the Texas county where George Floyd grew up supported a resolution Tuesday calling for him to be posthumously pardoned for a 2004 drug arrest by a former Houston police officer now facing murder charges in a separate case. The five members of Harris County Commissioners Court unanimously approved the resolution in…… MORE
House GOP Ousts Defiant Trump Critic Liz Cheney From Top Post
UPDATED 8:23AM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) – House Republicans have ousted Rep. Liz Cheney from her post as the chamber’s No. 3 GOP leader, punishing her after she repeatedly rebuked former President Donald Trump for his false claims of election fraud and his role in fomenting the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. She is Congress’ highest-ranking…… MORE
Number Of Children Traveling Alone At Border Eases In April
SAN DIEGO (AP) – The number of unaccompanied children encountered on the U.S. border with Mexico in April eased from an all-time high a month earlier, while more adults are coming without families. Authorities encountered nearly 17,200 children traveling alone, down 9% from March but still far above the previous high in May 2019. Family…… MORE
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Tuesday Rain: .81″ Milder….drier days ahead… Today|Rain shower/drizzle…this morning with overcast skies during the afternoon hours. STILL COOL!!! High 66F. Winds NNE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. Tonight|Cloudy skies early, followed by partial clearing. Low 54F. Winds NNE at 10 to 15 mph. Tomorrow|Partly cloudy skies. High 73F. Winds…… MORE
Tarrant County Plans to Open Mental Health Jail Diversion Center
TARRANT COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF)- A long-term plan to create a mental health jail diversion center – and provide an alternative to putting people with mental health needs behind bars – appears to be on the fast track. Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley said Tuesday during the Commissioners Court meeting that he would like to see the…… MORE
Plano Police Respond to Backlash Over Protest Response
PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – The Plano Police Department is responding to backlash over its response to a recent protest through city streets. According to Plano Police, an officer was dispatched to a reported Traffic Hazard call on May 2 where the caller stated there was a malfunction in the traffic signal light at the intersection of…… MORE
Tarrant County is Opening Two New COVID-19 Vaccination Sites
TARRANT COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF)-Tarrant County residents will have more options for COVID-19 vaccinations with two new sites opening this week. In White Settlement, a new drive-thru site will open Wednesday in the parking lot of the Splash Dayz Water Park. The drive-thru site at 405 N. Las Vegas Trail will be open 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday…… MORE
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