Putin Recognizes Separatist Eastern Ukrainian Regions as Independent; Orders Forces to “Maintain Peace” in Regions

MOSCOW (AP) – Russian President President Vladimir Putin has recognized the independence of separatist regions in eastern Ukraine. The move will severely ratchet up tensions with the West amid fears that his country could invade Ukraine at any moment and use skirmishes as a pretext for an attack. Putin followed the recognition by ordering forces…MORE

Dallas County Adjusts COVID-19 Threat Level

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Guidance is changing as COVID-19 trends continue to fall in Dallas County. The county’s Public Health Committee adjusted the COVID threat level from Red, stay at home, to Orange, Extreme Caution, as the number of COVID cases and hospitalizations is dropping. County Judge Clay Jenkins said on Monday that doctors now believe…MORE

Euless Police Investigating Weekend Hit-and-Run

EULESS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Euless Police are investigating a weekend hit-and-run crash that left a woman critically injured. After putting out a call to the public to help identify the driver of a dark-colored Chevrolet Silverado or GMC extended cab pickup truck on Sunday, the department announced Monday morning that the person of interest had…MORE

Denton: Another Move Afoot to Decriminalize Low Level Marijuana Crimes

Denton (WBAP/KLIF) – There is another effort in Denton to take the sting out of low level marijuana offenses. An advocacy group known as ‘Decriminalize Denton‘ has launched a petition drive to get the measure on the November ballot. The specific ordinance reads in part, with limited exceptions, “officers shall not issue citations or make…MORE