Latest local news, weather and high school sports from Amarillo

Thursday, May 03, 2012  A lot of people are anxious to get out and enjoy our warm weather but as we continue to break record after record, it's important to remember how to stay safe under the sun.

Wednesday, May 02, 2012  The Oklahoma Climatological Survey reports that the average daily temperature from January through April is the warmest on record in the state.

Friday, January 06, 2012  The National Weather Service says 2011 was Texas' driest year on record as well as its second hottest.

Wednesday, August 31, 2011  Recent fires ignited by the improper disposal of smoking materials are prompting local fire officials to remind residents of the continued dangers of wildfire season.

Monday, August 01, 2011  According to the National Weather Service, July 2011 was the H O T T E S T month EVER for Amarillo!

Wednesday, July 27, 2011  Following Monday's death in the Palo Duro Canyon, we wanted to look into what you need to do to stay safe if you do anything strenuous in that area, especially with our record breaking heat.

Wednesday, July 20, 2011  Amarillo has hit 100 degrees 26 times in 2011, which ties the record which was set back in 1953.

Friday, June 24, 2011  Amarillo hits all time record high

Sunday, June 12, 2011  While we may be sweating our way through the dog days of summer, our pets are also feeling the heat.

Tuesday, August 03, 2010  Blistering hot weather that settled over middle America is suspected in the deaths of at least two people and raising concerns in several states.

Thursday, July 08, 2010  The likelihood of just 80- or 90-degree weather in the East sounds downright delectable after four days of a steamy heat wave.

Tuesday, July 06, 2010  Post-holiday temps soaring in the East; utilities bracing for possible record usage

Tuesday, July 06, 2010  With a scorching holiday weekend in the rearview mirror, a real summer sizzle is about to wash over parts of the United States.