Latest local news, weather and high school sports from Amarillo

Yesterday at 9:52 PM  While kids are counting down the days until their summer break, parents may have some difficulty trying to figure out what they are going to do to keep their kids busy. Luckily, there are many summer camps in Amarillo to help keep their kids productive.

Sunday, May 05, 2013  The Amarillo Youth Choir presented its final concert of the season Sunday afternoon in its spring concert.

Monday, April 29, 2013  Sheds, stables, attics searched for suspect in stabbing death of 8-year-old girl in Northern California

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  The Amarillo Teen Pregnancy Prevention Coalition held a meeting Wednesday afternoon to discuss the issue of teen pregnancy in the area. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in five teen births is a repeat birth.

Friday, April 05, 2013  One parent has been pushing for a girls wrestling team at Randall High School.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  The United Way announced which local organizations will be receiving funding Tuesday afternoon.

Monday, March 25, 2013  Local mountain bikers may have to find another trail to ride after Girl Scout Ranch closed its gates last week.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  UPDATE: The victim of the shooting has been identified as 28-year-old Vionna Taiann Taupule. Taupule is expected to a make a full recovery and her injuries are not life threatening. Brandon Allen Stallings is the man who shot Taupule as is believed to be her ex-boyfriend. APD is still investigating the shooting and no formal charges have been filed at this time.

Monday, February 18, 2013  The Maverick Boys and Girls Club of Amarillo named Kimber Daniel as their new Executive Director and President. She was selected after serving as Interim Executive Director.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Westover Park Junior High School students are stepping up to give back to some sick patients in our area by raising money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Olympian, Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius charged with murder in shooting of girlfriend

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  Chicago police say two gang members charged in the death of a 15-year-old honor student mistook her and her friends for members of a rival gang.

Thursday, January 17, 2013  Notre Dame said Te'o was duped into an online relationship with a woman whose "death" from leukemia was faked.

Saturday, January 12, 2013  Pantex engineers host "Smart Cookie Saturday" for young girls looking to pursue a career in engineering.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  A Tulsa man facing a child neglect charge after police found his 18-month-old daughter locked in a metal dog cage in November is to have a preliminary hearing.