JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming (AP) – Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivered a stark message Friday: The Fed will likely impose more large interest rate hikes in coming months and is resolutely focused on taming the highest inflation in four decades. Powell acknowledged that the Fed’s continued tightening of credit will cause pain for many households…… MORE
PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – A Plano woman seen on video telling a group of women to “go back to India” is facing criminal charges. To watch the video click HERE (WARNING: STRONG LANGUAGE/VIOLENCE) According to the Plano Police Department, Officers responded to a disturbance Wednesday night in the parking lot of a business in the 3700…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – The Public Utility Commission of Texas is working to create transparency in the wake of the 2021 deadly winter storm that left millions in the dark. The PUC, on Thursday, announced the creation of the Office of Public Engagement. Once fully established, the new office will serve as a resource for Texans…… MORE
RICHARDSON (WBAP/KLIF) – The Richardson City Hall will remain closed for the foreseeable future after a fire earlier this week inside the building. According to the City of Richardson, most services are relocated to the Ray Noah Municipal Court Building on Campbell Road. Water payments, building inspection services and Brush and Bulky Item Collection returned to…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – The race for Texas Governor is focused this week on the Texas trigger law that, as of Thursday, bans most abortions in the Lone Star State. Democratic candidate for Texas Governor Beto O’Rourke released the first two TV ads of his campaign on Thursday which focus heavily on holding Governor Greg Abbott accountable…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News ) – A veteran Fort Worth police officer was arrested on a DWI charge after driving his car off the roadway Tuesday afternoon. It happened around 4:40 p.m. in the 10000 block of NW Texas 287 Southbound. When officers arrived, they identified off-duty Officer Stephen Thompson, an 18-year veteran of the…… MORE
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Months after controversy involving the Dallas city manager that could have led to his firing, T.C. Broadnax is getting a pay raise this fall. City Council gave thumbs up on Wednesday to a 3% raise after a performance review. The increase bumps his annual salary to over $423,000. Four council members and…… MORE
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Multiple fire crews remain on the scene of a fire at an abandoned high rise hotel in Dallas at I-35E at Mockingbird. The fire broke out around 5:45 a.m. When crews arrived heavy smoke was coming from the top three floors of the building. Visible on the top (8th) floor is a…… MORE
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Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Community Police Oversight Coalition is hosting a virtual townhall this evening to discuss the public safety portion of the fiscal year 2022-23 budget. Residents are invited to provide feedback on how tax dollars are spent on oversight and policing efforts, including non-law enforcement solutions to handling crime. The online event…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Podcasters from around the world are converging on Dallas, Texas this week for the 2022 Podcast Movement convention. Inside the Dallas Sheraton hotel, podcasters are using the week as an opportunity to network in a growing industry. “When I started in 2017, 24% of the U.S. population was already listening to podcasts…… MORE
