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Uber Reports More Than 3,000 Sexual Assaults On 2018 Rides

Uber Reports More Than 3,000 Sexual Assaults On 2018 Rides

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – In a long anticipated safety report, ride-sharing giant Uber says more than 3,000 sexual assaults were reported during its U.S. rides in 2018. That figure includes 235 rapes. The company hailed the report released Thursday as the first of its kind. The company said it provides a look into the traffic…MORE

Bears Deal Cowboys Third Straight Loss

Bears Deal Cowboys Third Straight Loss

CHICAGO (AP) — Mitchell Trubisky threw three touchdown passes and ran for a score in the Chicago Bears’ 31-24 victory over Dak Prescott and the slumping Dallas Cowboys on Thursday night. In a matchup between disappointing teams that made the playoffs last season, the Bears (7-6) came away with their fourth win in five games.…MORE

Fort Worth’s Vision Zero Policy to Reduce Pedestrian Fatality Rate

Fort Worth’s Vision Zero Policy to Reduce Pedestrian Fatality Rate

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- The City of Fort Worth is implementing a policy to reduce traffic and pedestrian deaths in the city. District 9 Councilwoman Ann Zadeh said traffic fatalities are a growing problem in Fort Worth. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) designated Fort Worth as a Focus City, one that has a high rate of…MORE

Fort Worth Formally Named Ed Kraus as Chief of Police

Fort Worth Formally Named Ed Kraus as Chief of Police

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- The City of Fort Worth officially announces Ed Kraus as the permanent Police Chief for the Fort Worth Police Department.  Kraus has been with the department for 27 years. The department has been under fire after recent officer involved shootings and Kraus says he’s determined to keep improving community relations moving forward.…MORE