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O.J. Simpson Granted Parole

O.J. Simpson Granted Parole

(WBAP/KLIF News/CNN) — A Nevada parole board granted O.J. Simpson parole Thursday. “You are low risk to re-offend on our guidelines,” parole board member Tony Corda said. Simpson was sentenced in 2008 to up to 33 years in prison for kidnapping, armed robbery and assault with a deadly weapon. He could be released as early…MORE

Dallas Police Suspend Investigation Into Uptown Bar Fight Allegedly Involving Ezekiel Elliott

Dallas Police Suspend Investigation Into Uptown Bar Fight Allegedly Involving Ezekiel Elliott

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Dallas Police Department has suspended its investigation into a fight at an Uptown bar that allegedly involved Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott. The department said investigators made numerous attempts to contact the victim through various ways but have not been able to make contact. The incident occurred at the Clutch Bar off Cedar…MORE

Federal Judge Orders Texas to Lower Temperature in Sweltering Prison

Federal Judge Orders Texas to Lower Temperature in Sweltering Prison

HOUSTON (AP) – A federal judge has given state prison officials 15 days to come up with a plan to lower the temperature to 88 degrees (31.11 Celsius) inside a Southeast Texas prison where attorneys for inmates say the sweltering summer heat is endangering their health. U.S. District Judge Keith Ellison’s preliminary injunction applies to…MORE

Explosive Fire Destroys Boat Dock at Lake Texoma

Explosive Fire Destroys Boat Dock at Lake Texoma

POTTSBORO  (WBAP/KLIF News) – A large fire and multiple explosions destroyed a dock at the Highport Marina at Lake Texoma Wednesday morning. The fire started at the U Dock and quickly spread, damaging up to 20 boats in the process. Five departments responded and fought the blaze from boats of their own. No one was injured.…MORE

The City of Dallas Hires First Female Chief to Lead Police Department

The City of Dallas Hires First Female Chief to Lead Police Department

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Dallas Police Department has a new police chief and she’s making history. City Manager T.C. Broadnax announced that U.Renee Hall is the first female police chief in Dallas. Hall said she has the experience and leadership needed to be successful as Chief. “This job is about skill. It’s about the ability…MORE

Allen Man Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison for Sexually Abusing a Child

Allen Man Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison for Sexually Abusing a Child

MCKINNEY (WBAP/KLIF News) – An Allen man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for sexually abusing a child that was related to him. Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis said James Schafer sexually abused the child for several years and it started when she was six years old. Authorities became aware of the abuse in…MORE

North Texas Traffic Stop Turns Into Proposal

North Texas Traffic Stop Turns Into Proposal

GRAPEVINE (WBAP/KLIF News) – A North Texas woman got the surprise of a lifetime when a traffic stop by a Grapevine police officer turned into a proposal. The Grapevine Police Department’s Amanda McNew said dispatcher Stephen Smith told his girlfriend, Amanda Radican, that he had to work the extra shift the morning of July 7th. He left his…MORE

Concerns About Growing Homeless Population Prompts DART to Increase Security at Two Downtown Dallas Stops

Concerns About Growing Homeless Population Prompts DART to Increase Security at Two Downtown Dallas Stops

DALLAS  (WBAP/KLIF News) – Security will be increased at a couple of DART stations in downtown Dallas after passengers raised concerns about the growing homeless population. Angela Johnson and Daniel Marvin board the train at the Baylor Medical Center stop every day. Johnson told WFAA TV she’s recently noticed a change in the area. “There’s a greater presence…MORE

Texas Health Officials See a Spike in Food-Born Illness

Texas Health Officials See a Spike in Food-Born Illness

DALLAS  (WBAP/KLIF News) – Texas health officials have reported an increase in reports of a food-born illness that is often linked to produce. The Department of State Health Services said 68 cases of cyclosporiasis have been reported in the last month. The department’s Chris Van Deusen said they’re seeing a spike in cases this Summer.…MORE

Tarrant County Confirms First West Nile-Related Death

Tarrant County Confirms First West Nile-Related Death

TARRANT COUNTY  (WBAP/KLIF News) – Tarrant County Public Health has reported its first West Nile-related death of the 2017 season. The person was a senior citizen and had previous health conditions. The department’s Russell Jones said this is the second case that has been reported this year and that they do expect to see more hospitalizations…MORE