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[VIDEO] Young North Texas Bull Rider Dies ‘Doing what he loved’

[VIDEO] Young North Texas Bull Rider Dies ‘Doing what he loved’

Joshua, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Family and friends are mourning the death of an up-and-coming young bull rider from Joshua. 19-year old Peter ‘Chase’ Bishop suffered fatal injuries after being bucked off and run over while practicing. Brother, Steven Bishop says he’s gotten dozens of sympathy messages from hundreds of bull riders around the country.  The…MORE

Did Kobe Bryant Have a Fear of Helicopters?

Did Kobe Bryant Have a Fear of Helicopters?

LOS ANGELES (WBAP/KLIF News) — When NBA superstar Kobe Bryant and his daughter died in a helicopter crash this week they left behind their wife and mother, Vanessa, plus three other children. If there is a silver lining to be found in the tragic cloud that lingers over five families and the entire world it…MORE

Former Youth Ministry Worker in Allen Arrested on Child Porn Charges

Former Youth Ministry Worker in Allen Arrested on Child Porn Charges

Allen, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Acting on a cyber tip, Allen police arrested a man on child porn charges. 56-year old Stephen Dennis DePaula was taken into custody at his home, where they found ‘many years’ of hidden camera footage that appeared to show people bathing and using a restroom. DePaula is a former youth ministry…MORE

CDC:  Avoid All Non-Essential Travel To China

CDC: Avoid All Non-Essential Travel To China

Washington (WBAP/KLIF) – The Centers for Disease Control is recommending travelers avoid all non-essential travel to China because of the coronavirus outbreak there.  The Level 3 warning, the highest level issued by the CDC, was announced Monday night.  The CDC says there is limited access to adequate medical care in affected areas.  The only other…MORE

Denton Police Roll Out New Badges and Patches

Denton Police Roll Out New Badges and Patches

DENTON (WBAP/KLIF)-The Denton Police Department is rolling out new badges and patches. Officer Ryan Grelle says they were planning to get them for the department’s 115th anniversary. “Originally it was going to be our sesquicentennial badge, we were going to do it for the anniversary in 2023 so we were trying to figure out what…MORE