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Three Killed, Several Injured in Fiery 35W Crash Near Denton

Three Killed, Several Injured in Fiery 35W Crash Near Denton

UPDATE 11-12-2019 5:50 PM- Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s office has identified all three victims of the crash. The identification of 30 year old Jennifer Kara Ferguson was released today.  Those of 59 year old Paul Buckley Sachs of Fort Worth and 63 year old Ann Marie Cole of Denton were released Monday. Witnesses say the…MORE

UNT Staff Member Resigns After Using Racial Slur During Discussion on Free Speech

UNT Staff Member Resigns After Using Racial Slur During Discussion on Free Speech

DENTON (WBAP/KLIF)- A member of the University of North Texas legal staff has resigned after using a racial slur. Caitlin Sewell used the slur in an example for a discussion on free speech at the “When Hate Comes to Campus” event. “You’re just a dumb [n-word] and I hate you…that alone, that’s protective speech but if…MORE

Dallas Veterans Day Parade and Events Feature WWII Heroes

Dallas Veterans Day Parade and Events Feature WWII Heroes

DALLAS – WBAP/KLIF – Thousands are expected to attend both opening ceremonies and the actual parade for Veterans Day in Dallas, which will wind through city streets starting at 11 am on Monday. This year’s ceremonies and parade are hosted by the Greater Dallas Veterans Foundation, commemorating the 75th anniversary of the D Day invasion. …MORE

City of Fort Worth Selects Panel to Review Police Department Policies

City of Fort Worth Selects Panel to Review Police Department Policies

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Fort Worth announced Friday it is establishing a panel of national experts to review police department policies and practices in the wake of several Officer involved shootings this year. The panel will be asked to provide recommendations on changes the police department should implement to improve and retain public…MORE

Dallas Mayor Appoints Local Attorney to Review City Ethics Code

Dallas Mayor Appoints Local Attorney to Review City Ethics Code

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson tackled ethics reform in the city on Friday with the announcement of an Ethics Reform Czar. Dallas Attorney Tim Powers was appointed as the Chairman of the city’s Ethics Advisory Commission. Powers is a managing partner of the international law firm Haynes & Boone. He is tasked with…MORE