WASHINGTON (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Department of Justice has opened a sweeping investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department. The Wednesday announcement came 24 hours after of the conviction of former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin on second and third-degree murder charges and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd last May. Attorney General Merrick Garland…… MORE
Greenville ISD Teacher Under Investigation Over Offensive Photo Sent to a Student’s Mother
Greenville, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Greenville ISD officials have issued a statement to the school community regarding a photo which it has confirmed includes a district teacher who is white, with her foot on the neck of an African American student. The picture was reportedly emailed to the mother of the student involved on Tuesday with…… MORE
Texas COVID Stats Slightly Up; Young People Hit Harder by Variants; TAMU Chimes In
Austin, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – State health officials on Tuesday reported above-average numbers of new COVID-19 cases and deaths. The Texas Department of State Health Services reported almost 4,400 new cases and 59 new deaths Tuesday. Johns Hopkins University (JHU) researchers have calculated rolling seven-day averages of almost 3,400 cases and 55 deaths daily. Among 13…… MORE
Seagoville Police: Staged Abduction Triggered Amber Alert; Plano Man Arrested
Seagoville, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – A Plano man has been arrested in connection with a staged abduction stemming from an Amber Alert issued early Monday. Seagoville Police early Monday issued an Amber Alert for two East Texas girls — 16-year old Devany Betancourt and 17-year old Marina Nelson (pictured right) — after the girls were were…… MORE
Record Chill Today, Strong Storms Friday
Today, Mostly Sunny, Unseasonably Cool, 63 / 48, Light Northeast Winds Thursday, Increasing Clouds, Breezy, 65 / 57, Winds SE10-20 Friday, Showers early, Strong Storms Afternoon/Evening, 73 / 58, Winds S10-20 Saturday, Clearing, Windy, Mild, 76 / 55, Winds NW15-20 Sunday, Sunny and Warmer, 82 / 62… MORE