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Dallas Police Officers Killed in July 7th Ambush Honored

Dallas Police Officers Killed in July 7th Ambush Honored

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The four Dallas police officers who were killed by a lone gunman in the downtown district July 7th, 2016 were honored Tuesday by members of the “We Remember” Memorial Bicycle Trek. It’s a group of cyclists who are biking more than 2300 miles across Texas, visiting each city that lost an officer…MORE

City of Plano’s Service Center Recovering from Weekend Hail Storms

PLANO (WBAP/KLIF News) – The City of Plano is recovering from hail storms that ravaged parts of the city on Saturday. The city’s Parkway Service Center on Plano Parkway was especially hit hard. The hail damaged a large amount of equipment and hundreds of cars had their windshields busted out. That number includes 15 new police…MORE

One Person Killed After Crane Collapse in Downtown Dallas

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – One person was killed and two were injured after a crane collapsed at a work-site in the Dallas Arts District Monday afternoon. Dallas Fire Rescues Jason Evans said a crane tipped over near Ross and Highway 75 just before 3 p.m., crushing one person on the ground. “We got here, we saw…MORE

North Texas Criminology Professor Weighs in on Workplace Shootings

STEPHENSVILLE (WBAP/KLIF News) – A workplace shooting in Dallas that left two people dead Monday morning, has brought the topic of workplace safety back to the forefront. Dr. Alex Del Carmen, head of the school of criminology at Tarleton State University, said when police arrive at a shooting location they have to quickly assess the situation. “The…MORE

Fort Worth Police Honor Three Middle-School Heroes Who Helped Catch Burglary Suspect

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Fort Worth Police Department honored three Glenn Crest Middle School students who helped police officers catch a burglary suspect last month. As the students headed to the auditorium Thursday afternoon, David Willis, Kenyon Maloney and Travontae Barker had no idea that the assembly was for them. The department presented each…MORE

Plano Police Seeking Public’s Help in Local Woman’s Death

PLANO (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Plano Police Department is investigating how the body of Megan Leigh Getrum wound up in Lake Ray Hubbard. Getrum was reported missing on Tuesday after family members got worried when they didn’t hear from her over the weekend. Her body was found Saturday morning when a passerby noticed a body floating…MORE

5 People Rescued from House Explosion in Navarro County

5 People Rescued from House Explosion in Navarro County

DAWSON  (WBAP/KLIF News) – Three people were air-lifted to Parkland Hospital in Dallas after a house exploded late Thursday night. It happened around 11 along West Highway in Dawson, about 70 miles south of Dallas. The Navarro County Sheriff’s Department said when emergency crews arrived, five people were trapped inside the burning, partially-collapsed home. Two…MORE

DeSoto Police Search for Suspect in Elderly Man’s Murder

DESOTO (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Desoto Police Department is asking the public to help solve the murder of 81-year-old T.G. Grady. He was shot to death as he sat in his truck in front of his home last Saturday. Investigators said surveillance video shows an armed person of interest in the area just before the shooting.…MORE

Fort Worth Police Dealing with Spike in Hit and Run Accidents

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Fort Worth Police Department said it is seeing an increase in hit and run accidents. In the past month, there have been two accidents involving children under the age of 10. One accident claimed the life of 7-year-old Aja Hill, who was hit while riding her scooter outside her grandparents…MORE