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Lancaster Woman Warns Residents About Poisonous Hemlock After Terrifying Reaction

Lancaster Woman Warns Residents About Poisonous Hemlock After Terrifying Reaction

LANCASTER (WBAP/KLIF News ) – A Lancaster woman is urging her neighbors to be careful after an encounter with the potentially deadly poisonous hemlock plant sent her to the hospital. In a Facebook post on Lancaster, TX Talks late last month, Kenzie Kizer said the incident was sparked by a letter from the city ordering…MORE

Itasca ISD Superintendent Suspended Following Arrest in Online Child Sex Sting

Itasca ISD Superintendent Suspended Following Arrest in Online Child Sex Sting

Itasca, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – The Itasca ISD School Board voted [Monday] to suspend Superintendent Michael Stephens following his arrest last week in connection with a months long undercover online child sex sting. Itasca ISD’s Keith Boles will assume the role beginning tomorrow. He previously served as interim superintendent. The 47-year old Stephens was arrested Thursday…MORE

Rain chances will linger into Monday mainly after 10AM

Rain chances will linger into Monday mainly after 10AM

A few strong storms could have gusty winds and small hail. Localized heavy rain may also lead to minor flooding issues. Monday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Monday Night A 20…MORE

Eight Arrests Made in an Organized ATM Theft Ring

Eight Arrests Made in an Organized ATM Theft Ring

PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – The Plano Police Department arrested 8 people this month in connection to a recent string of ATM theft in the metroplex. According to Plano PD, on June 1, at approximately 6:00 a.m., investigators and SWAT Officers arrested eight suspects accused of actively burglarizing an ATM machine at a 7-Eleven convenience store in…MORE

President Biden Signs Debt Ceiling Bill

President Biden Signs Debt Ceiling Bill

Washington (AP) — With just two days to spare, President Joe Biden signed legislation on Saturday that lifts the nation’s debt ceiling, averting an unprecedented default on the federal government’s debt. The White House announced the signing, done in private at the White House, in an emailed statement in which Biden thanked congressional leaders for…MORE