TX Mom Drops Lawsuit over Emerson Cole Food Allergy Tragedy
A Texas mother has withdrawn her federal lawsuit over the death of her 10-year-old daughter, Emerson Kate Cole. The girl suffered a fatal allergic reaction while eating her lunch at school. Chelsea Kroger Acosta, Emerson’s mom, decided to drop the legal action against the Amarillo Independent School District in...
WT student accused of shooting 3 cats with blow dart, killing 1, indicted by...
CANYON, Texas (KVII) — A WT student accused of shooting three cats with a blow dart, killing one of them, was indicted. A Randall County grand jury indicted Landon Hasenkamp, 19, for animal cruelty involving the killing or serious injury of a non-livestock animal. On Oct. 17, the Canyon...
Decision Made: Amarillo Names Its Next Police Chief
Well, it's been a long road to find the next Amarillo Chief of Police, but the search has officially come to an end. Back in late November, we were introduced to the three finalists for the position, and we had a feeling the decision would come before the end of the year.
Amarillo Police Department program highlights community helping to prevent impaired driving
Community efforts of preventing impaired driving were highlighted during a stakeholder briefing featuring Andrea’s Project, the Texas Department of Transportation Amarillo District, and the Amarillo Police Department this month at the Harrington Cancer and Health Foundation.
Nicole ‘Nikki’ Moore’s remains still missing after 9 years; police still seeking info, answers
On Dec. 11, 2016, then-28-year-old Nicole Shante “Nikki” Moore was reported missing after not being seen by or making contact with her family in more than a week. Nine years later, the Amarillo Police Department is continuing to search for answers for her son and family members.
Amarillo Fire Department: 1 woman, 3 pets die after fire on Albert Ave
Amarillo Fire Department officials have confirmed that the person who was in critical condition after a fire on Albert Avenue, has now died.
Accident at FM 1151 and FM 1258
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Randall County Sheriff’s Office issued an alert shortly after 7 p.m. to avoid the area of FM 1151 and FM 1258 due to an accident. Randall County’s initial alert was for a motorcycle accident. However, DPS has informed us that a motor vehicle disregarded...
Court Ruling Ends Amarillo College’s Legal Fight With Film Studio
A judge ruled in favor of Amarillo College, ordering Sharpened Iron Studios to immediately vacate the leased property after a months-long legal dispute.
Amarillo Crime Stoppers seeks man wanted on drug, assault of family member charges
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — Amarillo Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for a man wanted on a drug charge and a bond surrender for an assault of a family/household member charge. Valdemar Guzman Castilleja, 35, is wanted by the Potter County Sheriff's Office for possession of a controlled substance,...
It’s Official Marshalls Is Opening in Amarillo
Amarillo to welcome Marshalls in 2026 at in the Shops at Soncy. New shopping destination boosts local retail options and economy.

















