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It’s the Biggest Wrestling Show of the Year

It’s the Biggest Wrestling Show of the Year

ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Superbowl of professional wrestling is coming to Arlington. The attendance record for a Wrestlemania event is more than 93,000 , set in 1987 at Wrestlemania 3. AT&T Stadium hopes to break that record. “We’ve got suites and field seats, party passes and standing room only tickets. So, as you start…MORE

Animal Abuse Investigation in Northeast Texas

Animal Abuse Investigation in Northeast Texas

HOPKINS COUNTY, TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Eleven horses are being cared for after they were found abandoned in northeast Texas Maura Davies with the SPCA of Texas says one of the horses is badly injured and it’s not clear if it’ll survive. “There are many of the others that, even from pictures look to me…MORE

Former Prosecutor Disappointed by Execution Stay

Former Prosecutor Disappointed by Execution Stay

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The lead prosecutor on the John Battaglia murder case says he’s disappointed the convicted murderer’s execution has been stayed. Saying there’s no better candidate for the death penalty, Attorney Howard Blackmon says Battaglia wanted to get back at his ex-wife for leaving him. “It was to take out his vengeance on…MORE

Police Officer Indicted in Shooting

Police Officer Indicted in Shooting

TARRANT COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF News) – A Fort Worth police officer is facing a charges of aggravated assault by a public servant after he shot a man that he thought was holding a knife. The Tarrant County DA’s office says officer Courtney Johnson was responding to a call of a suspicious person. “The officer arrived on…MORE

Many Americans Not Worried About an Airport Attack Domestically

Many Americans Not Worried About an Airport Attack Domestically

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Many domestic travelers don’t seem concerned about a Brussels-style attack on a U.S. airport. Flyers like Kim Shevlin say they’re not worried about a terror attack on an American airport. “I just figure things happen in life and if it’s your time, it’s your time. You can’t be too nervous about…MORE

Police Officer Charged With Murder Resigns

Police Officer Charged With Murder Resigns

FARMERS BRANCH (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Farmers Branch Police Officer charged in the shooting death of a teenager has resigned from the department. Addison Police say Ken Johnson intentionally shot 16-year-old Jose Cruz while Johnson was off-duty. Johnson has claimed he was chasing after Cruz and another teen after he caught them breaking into his…MORE

There Will Soon be a Hail Sale

PLANO (WBAP/KLIF News) – Some North Texas car dealerships are trying to sell hail damaged vehicles. Wednesday night’s hail storm caused damage to cars at three of Ray Huffines dealerships in Plano. “We’re getting the insurance companies to come out and do their evaluations. Some of the cars we’ll repair and some people just prefer…MORE

Hundreds of Insurance Claims Filed, Already

Hundreds of Insurance Claims Filed, Already

PLANO (WBAP/KLIF News) – If your car or home is damaged from hail, hire someone with a good reputation to fix them. State Farm’s Chris Pilcic recommends doing a lot of research before allowing a contractor or body shop to do repairs. “You don’t want to pay anybody up front, you want to get everything…MORE

DCTA is Expanding its Service

DCTA is Expanding its Service

HIGHLAND VILLAGE (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Denton County Transportation Authority is expanding its service into Highland Village, starting in April. The new Community On-Demand service will connect riders to most areas of the city. “Say you need to rush home in the middle of the day and you’re using the service to commute, you can…MORE

Dallas Police Want More Body Cameras

Dallas Police Want More Body Cameras

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Dallas Police Department is working to get several hundred body cameras for their officers by the end of this year. Deputy Police Chief Andy Acord explains the cameras will be very beneficial for the department. “Officer training, officer safety, protecting the officers and citizens from any type of false allegations.…MORE