DALLAS – (WBAP/KLIF) – In a unanimous vote, the Federal Open Market Committee has lowered its benchmark overnight borrowing rate by a quarter percentage point, to a target range of 4.50%-4.75%.The Fed justifies easing the rate as it supports employment as as much of a priority as stopping inflation. This rate sets what banks charge…… MORE
Search ends for Wylie Woman – She is Found Safe
WYLIE (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Wylie Police have found a woman who was declared missing earlier this week. The woman, 45-year-old Melonie Ballenger, was found safe, police say. Ballenger is currently getting medical attention and is being reunited with her family, police added. (Previous Story) The search for a Wylie woman who vanished is intensifying.…… MORE
City of Richardson CANCELS Boil Water Notice
RICHARDSON (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The City of Richardson has lifted a boil water notice for residents in the southwest region of the city, indicating the water is now safe to drink after an equipment malfunction Wednesday. in a statement issued Friday, the city said the public water system took the necessary actions to restore…… MORE
Dallas Voters Approve Proposition to Decriminalize Marijuana
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Dallas voters overwhelmingly approved a proposition that would decriminalize small amounts of marijuana. However, its recreational use is still illegal in Texas. Proposition “R” or the “Dallas Freedom Act” is a petition-driven amendment and was spearheaded by Ground Game Texas and was met with fierce support as well as backlash.…… MORE
Former President Donald Trump Wins Second Term, AP Projects
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, sparked a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, was convicted of felony charges and survived two assassination attempts. With a win in Wisconsin, Trump…… MORE