Latest local news, weather and high school sports from Amarillo

15 minutes ago  With devastation across parts of the Midwest, businesses like EF-5 Tornado Shelters are helping residents around the Panhandle prepare for severe weather.

Yesterday at 6:55 PM  A severe weather outbreak across Oklahoma, Kansas, and Missouri spawning tornadoes that have caused complete destruction.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Lady Bug Termite and Pest and Palo Duro Animal Hospital offer advice for how to avoid and cure pest infestations as summer approaches.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Residents and small businesses around Amarillo are trying to reduce waste and increase recycling efforts throughout the city.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  KB Recycling and Republic Services explain the services they offer to Amarillo residents, in place of a city-wide recycling program from the city of Amarillo.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Amarillo Mayor Paul Harpole and City Commissioner Dr. Brian Eades explain why the city doesn't have offer a recycling service to local residents.

Friday, April 19, 2013  Potter County's Fire Department is waiting word on their fallen friends, they've come to know over years spent in West.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  The Ogallala Aquifer Program hosted their 2013 workshop to promote the newest water efficiency programs and research.

Friday, February 15, 2013  Meteor falls in Russia's Chelyabinsk region; 500 injured by explosions

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  The spotted brothers are introducing new genes to the endangered species' captive population because unlike most zoo babies, their father was born in the wild.

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  The USDA Farm Service Agency has announced 34 counties in Texas have been authorized for emergency grazing use of the Conservation Reserve Program for the fiscal year 2013.