Region 16 hosts 2nd Regional Spanish Spelling Bee
Region 16 hosted the second Regional Spanish Spelling Bee on March 31.
Man pleads guilty to methamphetamine distribution
A man has entered a plea agreement for alleged federal methamphetamine distribution charges.
2 in custody following pursuit that ended in a crash in Potter County
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Two are in custody following pursuit that began in Carson County and ended in Potter County. The Texas Department of Public Safety says the pursuit began on westbound I-40 in Carson County and ended in a crash on Loop 335 just north of I-40. Officials say...
City of Amarillo launches anonymous portal for reporting foodborne illnesses
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — The City of Amarillo launched an anonymous portal for reporting foodborne illnesses. The portal allows residents to provide confidential information to the health department regarding possible food poisoning from eating at restaurants and food trucks. According to the CDC, foodborne...
Man sentenced to 20 years for fentanyl distribution
According to court documents filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas Amarillo Division, a man accused of selling fentanyl pills has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison.
Toot’n Totum named 2026 Chain of the Year
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - A national convenience store group recently named Toot’n Totum its 2026 Chain of the Year. CStore Decisions named the Amarillo-based chain as the 37th winner of the award, which recognizes operational excellence, innovation, and future-focused direction, says Erin Del Conte, editor-in-chief...
Amarillo Crime Stoppers seek burglary suspect in crime of the week
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — Amarillo police are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect after a home burglary in central Amarillo. On Saturday, March 22, APD responded to a burglary call in the 700 block of Southwest 11th Avenue. Officers determined an unknown suspect entered the residence...
A Texas Panhandle Favorite Is Opening A Dedicated Pecan Store In Amarillo
Were you lucky enough growing up to pick up pecans in your grandparents' backyard? There was something about picking up a pecan, cracking it, and eating the heart of it right off the tree. If you weren't lucky enough to have a pecan tree on your property, then buying pecans from the store was your only choice....
Amarillo Police investigate firearm incident that put 2 schools into lockdown Wednesday
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Amarillo Police Department reported that two schools were placed in secure status as a precaution after a man discharged a firearm in a backyard. According to APD, officers were dispatched to the 4600 block of Bowie on Wednesday regarding a report of a person discharging a firearm in...
Amarillo man charged, accused of aggravated assault in 2024 incident
An Amarillo man has been charged and arrested for an alleged aggravated assault with a deadly weapon from December 2024.

















