Panhandle law enforcement agencies share resources at regular meeting
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Texas Panhandle Peace Officers Association (TPPOA) hosted its regular meeting to provide updates to local law enforcement agencies. The association brings together Panhandle law enforcement officials to network, offer trainings and share ideas. The meeting offers updates from different...
Amarillo Police Were Called Tuesday For Burglary, Vandalism & A Dog Theft
Amarillo Police were called Tuesday to the 4500 block of South Soncy on a vehicle burglary where the victim reported the theft of a small .380-caliber hand gun. APD Officers were called to the Market Street United in the 2500 block of South Georgia for the theft of several meat items and a basket of other groceries....
AC board elects new vice chair following John Betancourt’s DWI arrest, suspension
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — The Amarillo College Board of Regents elected a new vice chair following John Betancourt's DWI arrest and suspension. Michelle Fortunato was approved by unanimous vote Tuesday, including Betancourt. “I think it’s a good choice, given everything that we’ve got going, and that Michele would be...
Special events set up for our 50 & Better crowds
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Amarillo Parks and Recreation Department is making sure that the people of the city are having a great time living here no matter their age. Our friend Kari Bachman joined us in the studio to talk about the fun events the department has set up for everyone who is older […]
Memphis man to be honored in Amarillo
The Texas Panhandle War Memorial in Amarillo will honor a longtime Memphis resident this weekend for his service during World War II. The late Cleatus Lebow and the USS Indianapolis will be the honored in a new permanent exhibit Saturday, February 7, as part of the Memorial’s “Reflections on Military Service.” The...
Amarillo Unemployment Drops as Hiring Increases
Jobs climb in Amarillo and Panhandle with falling unemployment and rising wages signaling strong hiring market.
18 years later: Amarillo police still seeking justice for Crystal Booker
It’s been 18 years since 21-year-old Crystal Booker was found murdered in a vacant field off Interstate 40, but investigators say they’re not giving up on finding her killer.
Potter County grand jury ‘no bills’ roommate in fatal October trailer fire
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - A Potter County grand jury no-billed a man’s murder charge. In October, Amarillo Fire Department crews responded to a trailer fire near Northwest 5th and North Lamar Street. After extinguishing the fire, firefighters found the body of a man inside the trailer. Amarillo police later...
Randall County Sheriffs Made Arrests Monday for Endangering A Child, Drugs & A Bench...
Randall County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Qvon Elliot Yarbrough, age 22 Monday at 10:10am for two counts of Speeding, three counts of No Driver’s License, four counts of no Car Insurance, Display of Expired License Plates, no Seatbelt, three counts of Driving While License is Invalid, Open Alcohol Container in a...
Potter County Sheriff’s Made Arrests Monday For Assault, Tampering & Failure To Register
Potter County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 40-year-old Matthew Joseph Abendroth Monday at 7:48pm in the 1500 block of South Coulter for Assault of Hospital Personnel on Hospital Property. Deputies arrested Sheldon Jerome Benton, age 31 Monday at 7:17pm in the 4300 block of I-40 East for Criminal Trespass. 29-year-old...

















