UPDATE: 10:33 A.M. RICHARDSON (WBAP/KLIF) – Richardson Police tell WBAP/KLIF that 9-year-old Alex Mata was found safe on Wednesday morning. The search for the boy has ended. RICHARDSON (WBAP/KLIF) – The Richardson Police Department said early Wednesday that it is looking for a missing 9-year-old boy who left his home at 901 S. Coit Road…… MORE
US revises up last quarter’s economic growth to 2.9% rate
AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) – The U.S. economy grew at a 2.9% annual rate from July through September despite high interest rates and chronic inflation, the government said Wednesday in an upgrade from its initial estimate. Last quarter’s rise in the U.S. gross domestic product, or the economy’s total output of goods and services,…… MORE
Frisco Police to hold Town Hall on Recent Robberies
FRISCO (WBAP/KLIF) – The Frisco Police Department is holding a Town Hall meeting Wednesday night to discuss a recent string of robberies that investigators say is targeting South Asian women. According to Frisco Police, Officers responded to Bramble Mead Ln. regarding a theft on November 20. The victim was walking on the sidewalk and was…… MORE
McKinney Promotes Ellenburg to Police Chief
MCKINNEY (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of McKinney announced on Tuesday that Assistant Chief Joe Ellenburg has been appointed as Chief of the McKinney Police Department. Ellenburg has been serving as Interim Police Chief following Chief Greg Conley’s move to Director of Public Safety in October. According to the City of McKinney, Chief Ellenburg has more…… MORE
Windy and Cooler today..Wetter this Weekend
WBAP WX CENTER FCST: 11-30-22 TODAY…SUNNY, WINDY AND COOL… HIGH NEAR 52 (WIND CHILLS 30’S AND 40’S) WINDS NORTHEAST 15-20 MPH AND GUSTY TONIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY AND COLD.. LOWS 33-36 TOMORROW…MOSTLY CLOUDY AND MILD.. HIGH NEAR 53 / LOW NEAR 49 WINDS SOUTHEAST 5-10 MPH FRIDAY…CLOUDY EARLY..CLEARING, WINDY AND WARMER BY…… MORE
ERCOT Says Texas Power Grid Stronger Than Ever
(WBAP/KLIF) — As winter approaches, Texans are again reminded of winter storm Uri and its effects in 2021. ERCOT has come under scrutiny since the power grid failure claimed the lives of 246 Texans. During a Tuesday press conference, Public Utility Commission of Texas Chairman Peter Lake says they’ve made additional improvements this year, including…… MORE
Oath Keepers Boss Guilty of Seditious Conspiracy in 1/6 Case
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) – Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes has been convicted of seditious conspiracy for a violent plot to overturn Democrat Joe Biden’s presidential win, handing the Justice Department a major victory in its massive prosecution of the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection. A Washington, D.C., jury found Rhodes guilty of sedition after three…… MORE
Carrollton Names New Police Chief
CARROLLTON (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Carrollton has selected Roberto Arredondo as its new Police Chief. Arredondo has more than 25 years of law enforcement experience and is currently Chief of Police for the Victoria, Texas Police Department. Arredondo beat out close to 50 candidates who applied for the job. He joined the Dallas Police…… MORE
Pulisic Goal Advances US in World Cup with 1-0 Win over Iran
DOHA, Qatar (AP) – Christian Pulisic scored while crashing headfirst into the goalkeeper late in the 38th minute and the United States advanced to the knockout rounds of the World Cup with a 1-0 win over Iran in a politically charged rematch of their famous meeting a quarter-century ago. Pulisic sprawled on the field and…… MORE
DART Resumes Nine Major Bus Routes
(WBAP/KLIF) — A hiring push by Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is resulting in the return of nine major bus routes. In June, DART was forced to suspend 31 bus routes due to an exodus of drivers entering retirement during the COVID pandemic. According to DART Director of External Communications, Gordon Shattles, a more attractive…… MORE
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