According to the Dallas Fire Department, two firefighters were released from a local hospital with minor injuries after an accident with two other vehicles. The accident occurred at N. Jim Miller Rd and Interstate 30 Thursday. Engine 32 was on its way to a call when the driver slowed for a red light then proceeded through…… MORE
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Dallas Police Raise Awareness for Upcoming Special Olympics
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Dallas police ran seven miles from headquarters to Southern Methodist University Thursday morning as part of their annual torch run to kickoff the Special Olympics next week. Sergeant Thomas Sible said the officers ran by four elementary schools along the way to give high-fives to kids. “They high five us…they get our…… MORE
Texas Senate Committee Passed Deal to Save Dallas Police and Firefighter Pension
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) – A Texas Senate Committee has unanimously passed a deal that aims to save the Dallas Police and Firefighter Pension Fund. Senators Royce West and Don Huffines held long negotiations to help hammer out a deal. Mayor Mike Rawlings did not support the original House bill that passed earlier this month, saying it…… MORE
1 Killed in Road Rage Incident in Richardson, Suspect on the Run
RICHARDSON (WBAP/KLIF News) – Richardson police are investigating a road rage shooting that left one person dead Thursday morning. Officers were called to the scene along U.S 75 near Campbell Road around 6:30. Sergeant Kevin Perlich said when officers got the scene, they found one person dead inside a car on the side of the road. He said…… MORE
DART and Dallas Police Honor Fallen DART Officer Killed in July 7th Ambush
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – A sea of Dallas and DART police officers gathered at the Illinois Rail Station Thursday morning to pay honor the DART officer who was killed in the July 7th ambush in downtown last year. Dallas residents were also on hand to pay tribute to Officer Brent Thompson as National Police Week is commemorated…… MORE