One man dead after crashing into semi-trailer on Tuesday
A 65-year-old man died Tuesday after his SUV left the roadway and crashed into a parked semi-trailer along Interstate 27, according to the Amarillo Police Department.
Amarillo man represents himself, gets maximum prison sentence
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - An Amarillo man elected to represent himself in court for a probation violation and was sentenced to the maximum amount of time in prison allowed by law. The Randall County District Attorney’s Office charged Dustin Lee Jones, 44, with continuous violence against the family in October...
Uncertainty Surrounds Tyson Foods Shifts Amid Market Instability
Concerns are rising among Tyson Foods employees and their families over potential layoffs and shift changes. The uncertainty stems from a lack of communication from supervisors and management regarding the future of certain shifts, particularly the C shift in sanitation and PBX. The query was raised on social media...
Now Open: New medical supply store brings expanded supply options
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — A new medical supply store is now open in southwest Amarillo, aiming to make mobility equipment and daily-living aids more accessible for families across the Texas Panhandle. Brace Yourself Store recently opened its Amarillo location after operating its first store in Lubbock for several...
Unraveling the Mystery of Amarillo’s Unpleasant Aroma
Residents of Amarillo have recently taken to social media to voice their concerns about a new and unpleasant odor permeating the east side of town. The smell, described as a mix of "boiling dog hair and chicken," starts around the Big Texan and continues east on i40. Locals are speculating that the source of the...
Two people arrested after police seize nearly $350K in meth and fentanyl in Texas
TEXAS — Amarillo authorities arrested two men on Nov. 20 following a drug bust that uncovered approximately $348,000 worth of methamphetamine and fentanyl, according to court documents. The Amarillo Police Department received information that Jose Magana-Reyes and an unidentified man were traveling from New Mexico to...
Texas broadband plan approved, bringing major upgrades to rural communities
Rural communities across Texas, including portions of the Texas Panhandle, are expected to see improvements to high-speed internet access after the federal government approved the state's broadband expansion plan.
Cold Air Coming
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Temperatures will drop well below freezing early Wednesday morning across the Panhandles. Still cool on Wednesday but a breezy south wind will not be as strong as Tuesday and make is feel less chilly. The forecast looks quiet for Thanksgiving but the coldest air of the...
Police respond to wreck at Canyon Drive and Lipscomb St.
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Police responded to a wreck in the area of Canyon Drive and Lipscomb St. just before 7 p.m. Tuesday evening. We are awaiting additional details. Please avoid the area until crews can investigate the area.
The Bridge warns of digital blackmail scheme impacting kids in Amarillo area
Nearly 100 children fall victim to online sextortion every day, and experts with The Bridge Children’s Advocacy Center say this crime is happening to children in Amarillo.

















