(WBAP/KLIF) — Crime analysts and police officers have come together in Fort Worth to reduce homicides and shootings. The Fort Worth Police Department began the Violent Crimes Initiative in April to coordinate efforts between crime analysts, narcotics officers, gang units, and the patrol division. Fort Worth Captain Ray Bush says the initiative has resulted in…… MORE
WISE COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF) – The mother of the 7-year-old Wise County girl who Police say was kidnapped and murdered by a contracted Fed Ex driver is committed to finding accountability in her daughter’s death. Athena was found dead last week after a FedEx driver kidnapped and killed her after making a Christmas delivery to her…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – A Dallas minor has been charged with murder after the deadly hit-and-run crash that killed 82-year-old Florence Kristine Kelly last month. Dallas Police said a 12-year-old boy was arrested on Wednesday but they are not releasing his name at this time. The crash happened on November 7 at the intersection…… MORE
Griner was released in exchange for convicted Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, known as the ‘Merchant of Death’ Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) – Russia has freed WNBA star Brittney Griner in a dramatic high-level prisoner exchange, with the U.S. releasing notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout. The swap was confirmed by U.S. officials with direct…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — Authorities across the country are concerned about copycat attacks on local power grids, after last weekend’s incident in North Carolina. Two electrical substations in Moore County, NC, were were destroyed by gunfire, which left nearly 40,000 residents in the dark. ONCOR’s Kerri Dunn says security measures are in place, locally, for similar attacks,…… MORE