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Tuesday, February 26, 2013  Deaths of teen drivers increased sharply in first 6 months of last year, reversing trend

Tuesday, January 22, 2013  Every single day there are more than 15 people killed at the hands of distracted drivers. Even after the cell phone ban went into effect here in Amarillo, people continue to use their phones and drive while distracted.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012  So far in 2012, 29 fatalities have happened and 10 of those involved impaired drivers, according to the Amarillo Police Department.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012  A solider from Paducah had a close call last weekend as he stepped on an improvised explosive device (IED).

Thursday, August 09, 2012  A state audit indicates traffic fatalities in Texas have declined nearly 15 percent since 2006.

Thursday, August 09, 2012  Although many in the Panhandle have enjoyed the recent rainfall, unfortunately, that means there might be more mosquitoes out. That also raises concern about the West Nile virus.

Tuesday, March 27, 2012  Inez Mills drives to the Senior Citizens Association to volunteer five days a week. "And then I drive to church on Sunday," said Mills. Mills will be turning turns 95 in September.

Saturday, December 10, 2011  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released some new data showing a four percent rise in pedestrian fatalities over the last year.

Tuesday, August 09, 2011  Motorcycle helmet laws have come into question after motorcycle wrecks took the lives of two men over the weekend.

Sunday, July 31, 2011  Americans really want their Yellow Dot.

Wednesday, April 27, 2011  You simply won't believe these statistics regarding distracted driving. They are nothing short of alarming.

Monday, February 21, 2011  Strong earthquake strikes near Christchurch, New Zealand; unconfirmed reports of fatalities

Monday, February 07, 2011  Two men from Amarillo are dead following a traffic accident in Potter County.

Tuesday, August 24, 2010  State officials say traffic fatalities in Texas dropped 11 percent in 2009 to the lowest number since 1993.

Wednesday, July 21, 2010  A nonprofit group in Washington says the number of police officers who have died in the line of duty is up 43 percent so far this year.