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Fort Worth Police Cleared in Drug Raid Death

Fort Worth Police Cleared in Drug Raid Death

(WBAP/KLIF) FORT WORTH — It took jurors less than thirty minutes to clear two Fort Worth police officers in a wrongful death lawsuit, Wednesday. The family of 34 year old Jermain Darden sued Fort Worth police in federal court, claiming they used excessive force during a 2013 drug raid. Defense attorneys argued that Darden refused to…MORE

Much Needed Public Library Opening in North Fort Worth this Summer

Much Needed Public Library Opening in North Fort Worth this Summer

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- The City of Fort Worth is getting a new public library in far North Fort Worth. The 15,000 square foot Golden Triangle Library is set to open this Summer. Theresa Davis with the Fort Worth Library said the city’s library system is significantly behind Fort Worth’s population, so this is much needed.…MORE

Dallas County Grand Jury to Decide Fate of Elderly Man Charged For Hitting, Killing 12-year-old with Car

Dallas County Grand Jury to Decide Fate of Elderly Man Charged For Hitting, Killing 12-year-old with Car

CARROLLTON (WBAP/KLIF)- A Dallas County Grand Jury will determine if a man should be charged with criminally negligent homicide for a crash that reportedly killed a young boy in Carrollton. Carrollton police say 78-year-old Andrew Hewett was driving a van that hit and killed 12-year-old Victor Garcia days before Christmas. Jole DeVito with the Carrollton Police…MORE

Allen Man Charged in El Paso Walmart Massacre Appears in Federal Court

Allen Man Charged in El Paso Walmart Massacre Appears in Federal Court

(WBAP/KLIF) – The Allen man charged in last year’s El Paso Walmart massacre that left 22 people dead made his first federal court appearance Wednesday. The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced last week that Patrick Crusius faces 90 Federal Hate crime charges. 22 of them are punishable by death. He’s also facing the death penalty on…MORE

Heavy Rains Cause Chaos Along North Texas Roads

Heavy Rains Cause Chaos Along North Texas Roads

DALLAS/FORT WORTH  (WBAP/KLIF News) – Heavy rains have been drenching the Metroplex over the past two days and the situation led to chaos on the roads for drivers and first responders. The rain led to ponding along I-45 near the I-30 East bound ramp near downtown Dallas during Wednesday’s morning rush, forcing drivers to approach…MORE