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City of Rockwall Names New Police Chief

City of Rockwall Names New Police Chief

ROCKWALL (WBAP/KLIF) – Longtime Dallas Police Officer Max Geron was announced Friday as the Next Rockwall Police Chief. “Chief Geron brings a great attitude, skill set and broad range of experience, as well great appreciation and respect for the Rockwall Police Department, and the resolve to continue the great tradition of service to our citizens and…MORE

Dallas County Deputy Accused of Assault During Jail Transport

Dallas County Deputy Accused of Assault During Jail Transport

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an alleged assault by one of its deputies who was arrested and released on bond Thursday. According to Sheriff Marion Brown, Deputy Austin Palmer is on paid leave after being charged with Official Oppression and Assault. The charges stem from a complaint from a suspect…MORE

Eleven US Troops Flown to Medical Centers after Iran Strike

Eleven US Troops Flown to Medical Centers after Iran Strike

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Pentagon’s chief spokesman says 11 U.S. troops were flown out of Iraq for evaluation of concussion-like symptoms in the days following an Iranian missile strike. President Donald Trump had said the strike caused no harm to American forces. The spokesman, Jonathan Hoffman, told reporters that one of the 11 was flown…MORE

Gas Prices Drop Statewide, DFW Prices Well Below National Average

Gas Prices Drop Statewide, DFW Prices Well Below National Average

Dallas/Fort Worth  (WBAP/KLIF News) – Despite fears over the lasting impact of the tensions between the United States and Iran would have on the global oil marketplace, gas prices have dropped statewide this week. Triple A Texas’ Daniel Armbruster said consumers are saving money at the pump right now. “We saw a seven cent decrease…MORE

State of Emergency in VA Ahead of Pro-Gun Rally as Judge Upholds Ban on All Weapons

State of Emergency in VA Ahead of Pro-Gun Rally as Judge Upholds Ban on All Weapons

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) – A judge has upheld the Virginia governor’s ban on all types of weapons at a pro-gun rally planned for next week. Gov. Ralph Northam had announced the ban on Wednesday as he declared a state of emergency over threats of “armed militia groups storming our Capitol.” The judge’s order Thursday came…MORE