FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- The heat is on in North Texas. Since March 1st, MedStar crews have already treated 91 patients with a primary clinical impression of a heat-related illness. Matt Zavadsky with MedStar said just this past weekend, crews responded to 27 heat calls and 17 patients were serious enough to require transport to the…… MORE
Dallas Police Chief Renee Hall Lays Out Plan to Build Trust, Address Use of Force and Racial Bias
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- In light of recent events, the Dallas Police Department plans to implement several policies to proactively address challenges between law enforcement and communities of color. During a Public Safety Committee meeting, Dallas Chief Renee Hall laid out plans to build a foundation of trust between the community and law enforcement. This is part of Project…… MORE
Funeral Services for George Floyd Held in Texas
HOUSTON (WBAP/KLIF) – Thousands of people lined up outside a Houston church on Monday to pay their respects for George Floyd who died in Minneapolis Police custody. Many were taken by the bus load. The public viewing began two days of services in the city where Floyd grew up. Inside Fountain of Praise Church the…… MORE
Officer Charged in Floyd’s Death Held on $1 Million Bond
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – A Minneapolis police officer charged with second-degree murder in George Floyd’s death will remain in custody on $1 million bond. Derek Chauvin said almost nothing during an 11-minute hearing Monday in which he appeared on closed-circuit television from the state’s maximum security prison in Oak Park Heights. His attorney, Eric Nelson, did…… MORE
Lone Soldier Stages One-Man Prostest Outside the Utah Capitol
Utah (WBAP/KLIF) – This lone Marine staged a one-man demonstration Saaturday in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. Witnesses say that the unnamed soldier stood in place for 3 hours and that it was so hot that his shoes began melting. I need to meet this Marine. He stood outside the Utah Capitol by…… MORE