DALLAS – (WBAP/KLIF) – A Dallas firefighter on the job since 2012 has been seriously injured in a crash involving a suspected inebriated driver. Dallas Police say Kenneth Burke was riding his motorcycle early Sunday morning when he was struck and run over by 51 year old Crescencio Del Rio Rodriguez on Columbia Avenue. Burke’s…… MORE
Murder Trial of Seattle Visitor to Dallas Underway; Dallas County
DALLAS – (WBAP/KLIF) – A murder trial for the first of three suspects in the killing of a 23 year old woman visiting Dallas from Seattle is expected to get underway today in Dallas County. Lisa Dykes is one of three suspects facing trial in connection with the murder of Botello. Botello was last seen…… MORE
Senators Make Demands Over Civilian Casualties in Gaza
WASHINGTON (AP) — As a cease-fire ticked down last week and Israel prepared to resume its round-the-clock airstrikes, Sen. Bernie Sanders and a robust group of Democratic senators had a message for their president: They were done “asking nicely” for Israel to do more to reduce civilian casualties in Gaza. Lawmakers warned President Joe Biden’s…… MORE
1 Dead in Denton Apartment Fire, More Than 20 Residents Displaced
DENTON (WBAP/KLIF) – The Denton Fire Department is still investigating the cause of a deadly blaze that displaced more than 20 residents early Sunday morning. Crews were called to the Ridgecrest Apartments on Dallas Drive just west of Highway 77 just before 2:00 a.m. When they arrived on the scene, flames were shooting from the…… MORE
Portion of I-635 in Mesquite Named For Fallen Officer
MESQUITE (WBAP/KLIF News ) – A portion of 635 that runs from Laprada Drive to Cartwright/Bruton Road has been dedicated to a fallen Mesquite police officer. The Texas Department of Transportation installed signage for the Officer Richard Houston II Memorial Highway just before the two year anniversary of his death. The 20-year veteran officer was…… MORE