WASHINGTON (AP) – The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by a hefty three-quarters of a point for a second straight time in its most aggressive drive in three decades to tame high inflation. The Fed’s move will raise its key rate, which affects many consumer and business loans, to its highest level since…… MORE
In Rare Contact, US Offers Russia Deal for Griner, Whelan
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Biden administration has offered a deal to Russia aimed at bringing home WNBA star Brittney Griner and another jailed American Paul Whelan. That’s according to Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who also revealed that he had asked to speak with his Kremlin counterpart for the first time in months. The statement…… MORE
TXDOT Launches ‘Be Safe. Drive Smart’ Campaign with Walking Human Billboards
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – According to TXDOT, 177 walkers were killed in DFW due to crashes in 2021. Increasing the death rate by 15 percent, when compared to the year before. On Wednesday, July 27, TXDOT launched their ‘Be Safe. Drive Smart’ campaign to remind drivers about road safety rules. Their campaign will last until Thursday,…… MORE
Dallas Police Arrest Man Who Allegedly Assaulted a Woman after Car Accident
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Police have arrested a man in connection with an alleged assault last month after a car accident on the Central Expressway. The victim told police that she was driving on the expressway near the Bryan Street exit around midnight on Saturday, June 23 when her car was side-swiped. She told police…… MORE
FBI to Hold Hiring Event in DFW this Week
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The FBI Dallas Field Office is hosting an in-person information session in the DFW-area on Thursday night to encourage job-seekers to join the FBI as a Special Agent. “It is important that the FBI represent the people we are sworn to protect and serve and we are looking for highly qualified candidates who…… MORE
Biden Tests Negative for COVID-19, Ends ‘strict isolation’
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden is ending his COVID-19 isolation after testing negative for the virus on Tuesday night and again on Wednesday. That’s according to a letter the White House released Wednesday from Biden’s physician. Dr. Kevin O’Connor writes that Biden has completed his course of treatment with the drug Paxlovid…… MORE
WNBA Star and Baylor Alum Brittney Griner Testifies at Russia Drug Trial
Griner testified on Wednesday that a language interpreter translated only a fraction of what was said during her initial questioning. KHIMKI, Russia (AP) – The drug trial of American basketball star Brittney Griner has resumed in a Russian court. Griner testified on Wednesday that a language interpreter translated only a fraction of what was said…… MORE
Will YOUR Neighborhood be Next? Seriously.
EXTREME GRASS FIRE DANGER IN THE DFW AREA TILL FURTHER NOTICE. WBAP WX CENTER FORECAST 5A 7-27-22 TODAY…SUNNY, BREEZY AND HOT… HIGH NEAR 103 WINDS SOUTH 15-20 MPH AND GUSTY TONIGHT…CLEAR, BREEZY AND WARM.. LOWS 80-83 TOMORROW…SUNNY, BREEZY AND HOT.. HIGH NEAR 102 / LOW NEAR 84 WINDS SOUTH 10-20…… MORE
Clay Jenkins Stricken With COVID
(WBAP/KLIF) — Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins has tested positive for COVID-19. Jenkins made the announcement on Twitter, Thursday night, saying the positive test was the result of daily personal testing. According to the Dallas County Judge, he is asymptomatic and will work remotely as he isolates at home. Jenkins is fully vaccinated and has…… MORE
WATCH: Dallas Police Shoot Dallas Love Field Shooter
UPDATED 5:24: Watch Press Conference and BodyCam Video below The woman accused of firing shots inside Dallas Love Field on Monday has a long criminal history. Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia says Portia Odufuwa first tried to buy a gun in 2016 but was denied because of an outstanding traffic warrant. In 2019 she was…… MORE
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