Latest local news, weather and high school sports from Amarillo

Friday, January 18, 2013  "The Crash Reel," a documentary about Kevin Pearce's return from his life-altering accident, is set to premiere Friday night at the Sundance Film Festival.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  The Oklahoma and Texas panhandles expect an uptick in tourism following a two-part television series on the Dust Bowl, what many call the nation's worst manmade disaster.

Monday, November 19, 2012  During the 4-H food competition known as "Choose my Plate,"Ken Burns’ , an Academy Award nominee and Emmy Award winner, "The Dust Bowl," was shown to members and their parents.

Wednesday, September 05, 2012  Director Charlie Minn visited Amarillo College promoting his new documentary "Murder Capital of the World", a film focusing on the drug cartels influence in Mexico. But Minn believes a lot of the violence can be blamed on Mexico's neighbor to the North.

Monday, August 27, 2012  'Expendables 2' wins weekend, but anti-Obama doc highlights weak Hollywood newcomers

Friday, August 10, 2012  Region 16 and KACV have teamed up to bring educational learning to the public that will also help teachers prepare for the STAAR.

Thursday, July 26, 2012  Panhandle Plains Historical Museum has updated their pioneer town and it features one of the panhandles notorious jails, Old Tascosa. This cell door kept in some the areas outlaws, scoundrels and other riffraff.

Monday, April 16, 2012  Award-Winning Filmmaker Ken Burns gave people at KACV a taste of the feast to come when he spoke about and showed clips from his newest documentary, which is scheduled to air on PBS this fall.

Friday, March 09, 2012  Many Amarillo residents are working to spread the message of the now viral video campaign of "KONY 2012."

Monday, February 15, 2010  February is set aside to celebrate and honor African-American history. Monday, the Amarillo United Citizens Forum, hosted a movie night to help honor black history month.

Thursday, November 19, 2009  The award winning producer and documentary film maker Dayton Duncan will be at the Amarillo College Concert Hall Theatre tonight at 7:30 to answer the communities questions regarding his new projects.

Thursday, October 22, 2009  The Moore County Press in Dumas reports that the well known A&E channel will be setting up shop soon.