Amarillo PD fighting release of body worn camera from investigation into assistant chief
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — The Amarillo Police Department -- which claims to be "committed to transparency and public accountability" -- is fighting the release of body worn camera video from the investigation into now retired Assistant Chief Ken Funtek. Funtek was involved in a minor crash on June 19...
Randall County Sheriff’s Department Sunday Arrests
Randall County Deputies arrested 35-year-old Hanaa Eshag Coco Sunday morning at 12:20 for failure to identify as a fugitive by giving false information. Deputies arrested Ashley Marie Turner, age 41 Sunday at 3:08pm for possession of drug paraphernalia. Sunday evening at 6:57, Deputies arrested 34-year-old Mason...
Amarillo Crime Stoppers offer increased reward for information in murder investigation
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Amarillo Crime Stoppers is offering an increased reward for information in a July 27 murder investigation. Police are still asking for the public’s help in the murder of Damarian Grear. Around 4:18 a.m. that morning, officers responded to the area of NW 2nd and N...
Amarillo Schools Say Phone Ban Helped End Vaping, Fights
It's been an issue in classrooms here in Amarillo for a bit now, and schools have long grappled with how to deal with it. Cellphones and other electronics are being used in the classroom during learning hours. Between cell phones, tablets, and smartwatches, teachers have struggled to keep kids off...
Storms cause flooding, damage across Amarillo Monday evening
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - A severe storm made it’s way into Amarillo and across the Panhandle Monday evening causing flooding and damage to multiple parts of the city. Heavy rainfall, strong-winds and large hail swept through the area that flooded residential areas and caused damage to property. This included...
Iconic Amarillo Drive-In to Close as Owner Retires
Lately, we've seen some restaurants disappear from the Amarillo landscape. Some have been chains, some local, but many of them are dearly missed. The economy has been the biggest culprit in these places going out of business. Rising food prices, fewer and fewer people going out to eat, and because of that, we're...
Long John Silver’s Return to Amarillo Breaks Records
Long John Silver’s comeback ignites Amarillo into a frenzy—mile-long lines, hours-long waits and record-breaking sales on day one and week one
Paige Jones highlights resources available to help prepare kids mentally for school
Golden Spread Farmers Market organizers highlight importance of purchasing locally grown products. Golden Spread Farmers Market organizers highlight importance of purchasing locally grown products. Mental health expert shares how to prepare for the new school year. Updated: Aug. 10, 2025 at 11:21 AM CDT. Mental...
Amarillo Families Can Meet Bluey at Hodgetown
Bluey is headed to Amarillo’s Hodgetown for two days of meet and greets, and families are buzzing. The popular character will appear in multiple sessions on Sept. 13–14. VIP tickets are encouraged for photos and shorter lines.
RCSO: Gas pipeline to be blown out Aug. 12 in Randall County
The Randall County Sheriff’s Office sent out an advisory Monday morning, Aug. 11, warning residents about a pipeline being blown out northwest of Canyon on Tuesday. On Tuesday, Aug. 12, between 8 a.m. and noon, a gas company will be blowing out a pipeline between Arnot Road and Canyon Country Club. A map photo...
