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WNBA’s Griner gets Support at Trial from Character Witnesses

WNBA’s Griner gets Support at Trial from Character Witnesses

KHIMKI, Russia (AP) – The drug possession trial of WNBA star Brittney Griner has resumed, with the head of the Russian club she plays for in the offseason and a teammate from that squad testifying in support of her character and what she has meant for women’s basketball in the country. Griner, who pleaded guilty…MORE

Fort Worth Police Officer Arrested on Burglary Charges

Fort Worth Police Officer Arrested on Burglary Charges

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News ) – A veteran Fort Worth Police officer has been arrested on burglary charges. According to the department, Detective Bryan Lafaurie forced his way into a house with a gun last Friday, July 8, to confront some teens he suspected of stealing his property. Lafaurie was off-duty at the time. After…MORE

Fort Worth Police Teaching Free Active Shooter Response Training Courses

Fort Worth Police Teaching Free Active Shooter Response Training Courses

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The Fort Worth Police Department is teaching educators across North Texas how to respond in the event of an active shooter. Sergeant Christopher Leary is the supervisor of the Reality Based Training Unit and said most teachers aren’t trained on how to respond and may encourage students to hide.…MORE

FWISD Student Meals Available to Parents Beginning July 18 at Summer Locations

FWISD Student Meals Available to Parents Beginning July 18 at Summer Locations

New service allows meal pick-up without student being present Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Thanks to a regulatory change, FWISD Child Nutrition Services will offer parents and students the opportunity to pick-up daily breakfast and lunch to-go bags at participating campuses (one per student) beginning July 18. Students do not have to be present, nor are they…MORE

Suspect Found Dead After Double Shooting &  SWAT Situation in North Dallas

Suspect Found Dead After Double Shooting & SWAT Situation in North Dallas

UPDATED: 8:46AM Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A hours long SWAT situation ended with a shooting suspect found dead inside an apartment in North Dallas around 7 a.m. The situation unfolded at the Lake Highlands Apartments on Audelia Road, north of LPJ Freeway when police say the suspect fatally shot a woman and seriously wounded her 14-year…MORE