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Fort Worth Officer Fired for Social Media Post, Retired Sergeant Claps Back

Fort Worth Officer Fired for Social Media Post, Retired Sergeant Claps Back

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – A Fort Worth Police Officer being investigated over a social media post was fired on Thursday. According to the Fort Worth Police Department, administration was made aware of what it calls a “racially insensitive” and “grossly inappropriate” Facebook post which surfaced on a page shared by Officer Roger Ballard and his…MORE

837,000 Americans Filed First-Time Unemployment Claims Last Week

837,000 Americans Filed First-Time Unemployment Claims Last Week

WASHINGTON (WBAP/KLIF News) – The latest jobless claims report shows the COVID-19 pandemic still has a tight grip on the nation’s economy. According to the Labor Department, 837,000 Americans filed first time unemployment benefits last week. That figure is down from 873,000 the previous week. The weekly numbers are seven times higher than the average…MORE

Victims Committee Eyes Subpoenas For Boy Scouts Records

Victims Committee Eyes Subpoenas For Boy Scouts Records

DOVER, Del. (AP) – The official committee representing survivors of childhood sexual abuse in the Boy Scouts of America bankruptcy is asking the judge for permission to issue subpoenas for information it claims is being withheld by the organization and its local councils. Committee attorneys say they need to review financial records, troop rosters and…MORE

Globe Life Field will Allow Fans for MLB NLCS and World Series

Globe Life Field will Allow Fans for MLB NLCS and World Series

ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)- Arlington’s Globe Life Field can finally welcome fans, but it will be limited. Major League Baseball will allow a limited number of fans to attend the National League Championship Series and World Series hosted at Globe Life Field. In conjunction with the Texas Rangers, MLB will make approximately 11,500 tickets available for each…MORE