[Video footage courtesy of our media partner WFAA TV] DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The civil trial against the City of Dallas and four Dallas police officers in the 2016 death of Tony Timpa was delayed just as jury was set to begin Monday. After years of legal wrangling, Timpa’s family was set to get…… MORE
Dallas Pastor Named Head of Civil Rights Organization Founded by Rev. Jessie Jackson Sr.
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A North Texas mega-church pastor was named the new president of the longtime civil rights organization Rainbow Push in Chicago. On Sunday during a service on the Windy City’s South side, Rev. Jessie Jackson Sr. transferred leadership of the organization he founded over 50 years ago to Rev. Dr. Frederick Haynes III…… MORE
WATCH LIVE: Triple Attempted Capital Murder Trial of a Former Timberview HS Student
Tarrant County, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – The triple attempted capital murder trial of a former Timberview High School student in Arlington is getting underway in a Tarrant County courtroom . Timothy Simpkins was 18 when he allegedly shot 15-year old Zacchaeus Selby during a fight in a classroom on October 6, 2021. Selby, who was critically…… MORE
Excessive Heat Warning Until 9PM Tuesday; Real Feel up to 108 Degrees
An Ozone Action Day is also in effect for DFW and surrounding areas due to poor air quality resulting from elevated levels of ozone. DTake extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.…… MORE
LISTEN: Vegas Big Cats find Forever Home in Wylie
WYLIE (WBAP/KLIF) – The Mirage Las Vegas’ recently named In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Sanctuary and Educational Center in Wylie, as one of two sanctuaries that is now the forever home to big cats from the famed Secret Garden of Siegfried & Roy in Las Vegas. In May, In-Sync Exotics’ transport team returned home with two male white lions and three leopards. The In-Sync transport team then returned to Vegas at the end…… MORE