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Fire in Deep Ellum

Fire in Deep Ellum

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) A four alarm fire broke out near the Deep Ellum District in Dallas on Wednesday night. Firefighters received multiple 911 calls late in the afternoon responding to a blaze 1805 Chestnut street, a meat distribution center. Over 100 firefighters were on the scene fighting the fire before it was eventually extinguished. According to Dallas…MORE

Department of Justice Launches Nationwide Strategic Plan to Reduce Gun Violence

Department of Justice Launches Nationwide Strategic Plan to Reduce Gun Violence

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- The Department of Justice launches a nation-wide initiative aimed at reducing gun violence and enforcing federal gun laws. Project Guardian helps to target people who shouldn’t be in possession of a gun by having coordinated federal prosecution for suspects arrested with a gun and have a history of domestic violence. In addition, the initiative…MORE

Dallas County DA’s Office Enhancing Penalties for Looters in Tornado Damaged Areas

Dallas County DA’s Office Enhancing Penalties for Looters in Tornado Damaged Areas

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- The Dallas County Criminal District Attorney’s office is enhancing penalties for anyone caught looting in tornado damaged areas of Dallas County. “It ranges anywhere from shop lifting, or breaking into someones home and assaults in case someone get in a fight in a disaster zone we can seek an enhancement there,” said Assistant…MORE

Frisco Student Arrested for Carrying BB Gun on School Bus

Frisco Student Arrested for Carrying BB Gun on School Bus

FRISCO (WBAP/KLIF) A high school student in Frisco is facing a felony charge after bringing a BB gun on a school bus, according to the Frisco Police Department. According to Frisco PD, Officers were made aware of a report that a student from Lone Star High School was in possession of a gun on the…MORE

Two North Texas Mayors Unite in Support of USMCA

Two North Texas Mayors Unite in Support of USMCA

PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price and Plano Mayor Harry LaRosiliere joined forces with fellow mayors across the country Wednesday supporting full ratification of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, also known as the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) 2.0. Bilateral trade between North Texas and Canada totals $9.47 billion annually, and between North Texas…MORE