Latest local news, weather and high school sports from Amarillo

Sunday, April 28, 2013  A grassfire west of the Canadian River is well under control, according to authorities.

Sunday, March 17, 2013  Autism is something that touches the lives of millions throughout the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Autism affects 1-in-88 children. While the number may seem like a small ratio, for families living with Autism, it's a journey that they struggle with every day.

Monday, December 10, 2012  A 55-year-old woman was killed in a head-on collision four miles east of Wheeler Monday morning, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Sunday, November 25, 2012  A 56-year-old Amarillo man was killed early Sunday morning in a crash on Interstate-40 about 12 miles east of Shamrock, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  A 31-year-old Oklahoma man was killed in a two-vehicle crash Wednesday morning, the Texas Department of Public Safety said.

Friday, September 28, 2012  A wheelchair-accessible van is being donated to the family of the Vega football player who suffered a spinal cord injury last year.

Monday, September 10, 2012  A 30-year-old truck driver was killed early Sunday morning after police said the truck he was driving lost control and overturned.

Thursday, August 23, 2012  DNA evidence has identified an Amarillo man as a suspect in a home invasion and sexual assault.

Thursday, August 16, 2012  Wheeler County deputies respond to an explosion at a RV park. Officers find drugs, guns and bombs.

Wednesday, June 06, 2012  Many across the Panhandle were awakened early Wednesday morning by a massive orange haze.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012  There's more oil in the Texas Panhandle! Apache Petroleum is now drilling in Wheeler and while that's great news for the mineral rights owner, the "landowner" hasn't been too impressed with the way the operation is being carried out.

Sunday, January 29, 2012  An accident in Wheeler County Saturday night has killed three people.

Wednesday, January 18, 2012  On Sept. 29, a hush came over the crowd as junior varsity football player Luis Morales collided with a retaining wall after he was pushed out of bounds.

Friday, October 14, 2011  After a tragic accident on the football field, one Vega High School student, Luis Morales, remains unable to walk -- paralyzed from the waist down.

Wednesday, September 21, 2011  An Oklahoma man was killed Tuesday evening in a two-vehicle crash 12 miles east of Wheeler.