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
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
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 (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
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