NWS/FW – (WBAP/KLIF)- A strong earthquake measuring a preliminary magnitude of 5.3 on the Richter scale struck outside of Midland, Texas, Friday night, about 5:35 pm as people were driving home or sitting down to dinner. In part, because the quake was shallow, about three miles below the surface, shaking was intense, and the possibility…… MORE
WATCH: Sentencing Phase of Trial Underway for Former Fort Worth Police Officer Aaron Dean
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The sentencing phase of testimony began Friday in the trial for former Fort Worth Police Officer Aaron Dean. A Tarrant County jury on Thursday convicted dean on the lesser charge of manslaughter instead of murder in the 2019 shooting death of Atatiana Jefferson during an open door call. Dr.…… MORE
January 6th Committee to Vote Monday on Riot Criminal Referrals
WASHINGTON (AP) – The House committee investigating the Capitol riot will hold its final meeting Monday, wrapping up its year-and-a-half-long inquiry by asking the Justice Department to investigate potential crimes. The committee is expected to release its final report on Wednesday. The chairman, Rep. Bennie Thompson, has said the committee will make criminal referrals to…… MORE
Aaron Dean Found Guilty of Manslaughter in Death of Atatiana Jefferson
UPDATE: FT. WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – Former Ft. Worth Police Officer Aaron Dean has been found guilty of manslaughter in the 2019 death of Atatiana Jefferson. Jurors received the case Wednesday morning and returned the verdict Thursday afternoon. Dean and his partner responded to an open-door call at Jefferson’s home and she was shot through a…… MORE