Latest local news, weather and high school sports from Amarillo

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  A strong storm system extending from the Panhandle into North Texas has brought hail and punishing winds that's knocked out power to thousands.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  As many as 6500 customers are without power as crews work to restore power in the area.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  Fiscal deal extends energy production tax

Monday, September 17, 2012  The Production Tax Credit, or PTC is set to expire this December, causing the future of wind farms to be uncertain.

Tuesday, August 21, 2012  PHOTO GALLERY: Power outage updates from Monday's storm

Thursday, July 26, 2012  Bids are being sought to run a wind farm meant to help power the Pantex nuclear weapons plant in the Texas Panhandle.

Friday, April 13, 2012  The maker of blockbuster documentaries "The Civil War" and "Baseball" has turned his attention to the Dust Bowl days of the 1930s.

Thursday, March 15, 2012  If you've got the runny nose, itchy and watery eyes and controllable sneezes, you're not along. Allergy season is picking up.

Thursday, March 01, 2012  The month of March is roaring in like a lion, creating extremely high fire dangers.

Tuesday, February 28, 2012  Have you looked outside lately? High winds and blowing dirt are causing brownout conditions across the Panhandle.

Tuesday, February 21, 2012  High winds in the area led to wind turbines shutting themselves down Monday afternoon.

Thursday, September 22, 2011  "It is coming", said Class 4 Winds and Renewable's Executive Director, AJ Swope as he described the booming wind industry.

Thursday, July 28, 2011  The wind and solar research that's been a mainstay at the USDA center in Bushland since 1976 is being phased out.

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

Tuesday, June 28, 2011  The Panhandle storms during Monday's early morning hours brought what the Texas Panhandle needs the most: RAIN. Deafening thunder awoke many locals, but it's probably fair to say waking up to that sound was exciting. The morning air was humid and the smell of rain overtook one's senses.