(WBAP/KLIF) — A former Keller police officer accused of using excessive force was indicted by a Tarrant County grand jury, Friday. The grand jury handed down an indictment on a charge of official oppression against Blake Shimanek, a former sergeant with the Keller Police Department. The charge stems from a much-publicized incident where Shimanek allegedly pepper-sprayed…… MORE
WATCH: Mesquite Police Release Body Cam Video of Deadly Shooting Involving Two Officers
MESQUITE (WBAP/KLIF)- On Tuesday, May 4 at 7:45 am, the Mesquite Police Department received a 911 hang-up call, where a woman was heard screaming and crying in the background. MPD dispatch was able to locate the address based on a prior call from the same phone number. In response to this call, officers were dispatched…… MORE
Mesquite announces $650,000 investment in Northridge Shopping Center
MESQUITE (WBAP/KLIF)- Dallas-based developer CenterPoint Commercial Properties will invest approximately $650,000 to improve the Northridge Shopping Center located at 1805 North Galloway Avenue. The improvements will include façade enhancements, new tenant signage, roof repairs and storefront renovations. In 2020 the developer purchased the shopping center, which was constructed in 1960, and has proposed plans to…… MORE
Texarkana Man Accused of Streaming Video About Looking for a Policeman to Kill Faces June Trial
TEXARKANA, Texas (AP) – A Texas man charged with the attempted capital murder of a peace officer is set for trial next month in Bowie County. The Texarkana Gazette reports that Bowie County District Attorney Jerry Rochelle said the state is ready to present the case to a jury June 1. According to a probable…… MORE
US Hiring Slowed to 266,000 Added Jobs in April, Unemployment Rises to 6.1%
AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) – America’s employers added just 266,000 jobs last month, sharply lower than in March and a sign that some businesses are struggling to find enough workers as the economic recovery strengthens; analysts predicted up to 1,000,000 jobs. With viral cases declining and states and localities easing restrictions, businesses have added…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: A Strange Vatican Conference, and Idiots of the Week
What do the Pope, Dr. Fauci, the Pfizer and Moderna CEOs, and Aerosmith have in common? They’ll all be at a three-day COVID conference at the Vatican. Dave and Amy talk about it, then Scott Sidway brings us his “Idiot of the Week” candidates.… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Billy Crystal’s Back On The Big Screen (Movie Reviews)
It’s Friday, which means Frank Swietek joins Dave & Amy to review the newest movies releasing to theaters and streaming services. This week includes an animated film, a Billy Crystal comedy, and a college-based thriller.… MORE
KLIF Morning News: A Stunning Admission about President Biden, and “Foxmania”
President Biden’s press secretary has ADMITTED something about him that many people believed to be true anyway. Does it surprise you? Listen to this segment from Dave and Amy to find out what it is, right after a discussion about a lawyer claiming one of the Capitol rioters took part in it because he had…… MORE
29 Caught After Jumping From Back of Semi Near San Antonio; Dozens More Ran Off
SAN ANTONIO (AP) – A police official in Texas says 29 people out of up to 1000 have been recovered from a big rig that was stopped near San Antonio, including one person who was taken to a hospital. Lt. Jesse Salame says a passerby called police to report a suspicious semitruck. An officer performed…… MORE
Dry Until Mother’s Day
Today, Sunny, Breezy, 84 / 65, Winds S15-20 Saturday, PtCldy, Windy, More Humid, 86 / 68, Winds S20-30 Sunday, Mostly Cloudy, Windy, Humid, Showers by afternoon, 85 / 63 Monday, Cloudy, Breezy, Scattered showers and storms, 74 / 62 Tuesday, Mostly Cloudy, More scattered showers and storms, 71 / 62… MORE
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