Karl Wehmhoener
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Xcel to move forward with $900M wind farm in New Mexico
PORTALES, N.M. (AP) — Xcel Energy says construction on a $900 million wind farm will begin later this year in eastern New Mexico. The utility announced its plans to go forward with the Sagamore Wind Project on Wednesday, saying it will make up the final component of a major wind energy expansion that was first […] → Read More
Randall County Sheriff’s Department looking for Ellis Eugene Nash
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – Randall County Sheriff’s Department is looking for 48-year-old Ellis Eugene Nash. Nash is wanted for Assault of a Family / Household Member Impeding Breath / Circulation. He’s 6′ tall, weighs 185 pounds, has brown eyes and is bald. Information on his whereabouts can be called into the Randall County Sheriff’s Office […] → Read More
DPS: Five pounds of Cocaine seized during Carson County traffic stop
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – DPS seized nearly five pounds of cocaine Saturday, after an I-40 traffic stop in Carson County. At 7:40 p.m., a DPS Trooper stopped a 2018 Hyundai Elantra traveling east on I-40 near Conway, for a traffic violation. The Trooper then discovered two vacuum-sealed blocks of cocaine located underneath the back seat. […] → Read More
First Responders rescuing a person stuck in Hereford Grain Silo
HEREFORD, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – First responders are on scene at a grain silo attempting to a rescue a person that fell in. Deaf Smith Sheriff’s Department, Hereford Fire and Friona EMS are on the scene helping in the situation. Lifestar is also on scene. We will have more information as it becomes available. → Read More
Amarillo Crime Stoppers looking for kidnapping suspect Tristen Woods
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – Amarillo Crime Stoppers “Fugitive of the Week” is 25-year-old Tristen Zamonze Zunta Woods. Tristen is wanted by Potter County for Kidnapping. Tristen is 6’01” tall, 165lbs, black eyes and black hair. If you know Tristen’s location, call Amarillo Crime Stoppers at 806-374-4400. You can also submit a tip online at amapolice.org […] → Read More
$1 million worth of cocaine found in banana shipment to Washington grocery stores
BELLINGHAM, WA (NBC NEWS) – Three Safeway grocery stores in Washington state got more than they expected in a recent shipment of bananas. More than a million dollars of cocaine. The King County Sheriff’s Office shares this picture of one of the shipments. They say they recovered 22 kilos, nearly 50 pounds, of cocaine from […] → Read More
Amarillo Police investigating fatal wreck at 9th and Soncy
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – Amarillo Police are investigating fatal wreck at 9th and Soncy. Officials say the driver of a Camero is dead after pulling out in front of a truck. Amarillo Police say the driver of the Camero pulled out heading east on 9th and got hit by a truck heading south on Soncy. […] → Read More
Amarillo Police looking for vehicle in fatal hit and run in NE Amarillo
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – Amarillo Police continue to look for a red Dodge truck involved in a fatal hit and run in northeast Amarillo. Officials say officers responded to the hit and run at 10:26 Sunday night on the 5900 Block Of NE 9th Avenue. Amarillo Police say 55-year-old Khan Naing was lying in the […] → Read More
Center City hosting last High Noon the Square of 2019
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – Center City presents High Noon on the Square with free entertainment every Wednesday at noon at the Potter County Courthouse at 501 S. Fillmore St. in downtown Amarillo. Insufficient Funds will perform today High Noon on the Square. Joe Taco will serve fajitas for $8. Free parking is available in the […] → Read More
Midland man arrested on 10 charges of sex crimes on a child in Hutchinson County
HUTCHINSON COUNTY, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – 51-year-old Anthony Ortega, of Midland, is charged for 10 counts of sex crimes on a child younger than 17 years of age. Officials say Ortega was arrested on July 18 of this year by the Hutchinson County Sheriff’s Department. Ortega is charged with eight counts of sexual assault of a […] → Read More
Texas Rangers investigating after inmate dies at Potter County Jail
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – On August 4 at 12:29 a.m., officers at the Potter County Detention Center noticed a male inmate in medical distress. Officers were with the inmate when he went into cardiac arrest. Life-saving measures were initiated and a call placed to EMS and Fire Rescue. EMS and Fire Rescue personnel arrived at […] → Read More
Pampa man arrested after Roberts County chase ends in Hemphill County
PAMPA, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – On Sunday evening at 7:13, Pampa Police Department responded to a report of a stolen vehicle’s location on the 1000 block of East Frederick. When officers arrived, they attempted to stop the vehicle. At that time the suspect fled East on Highway 60 towards Roberts County. The high-speed chase ended in […] → Read More
Amarillo Police looking for missing 71-year-old woman with Alzheimer’s
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – Amarillo Police need your help finding 71-year-old Dao Bui. Bui was last seen today around 3:30 AM in the area of Amarillo Boulevard East and Charlotte. Officials say Bui has either Dementia or Alzheimer’s. Bui is described as being 5’2’’ tall and weighing 110 pounds. She was last seen wearing a […] → Read More
Amarillo Police looking for parents of lost child
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – Amarillo Police responded to the area of SW 3rd and Fairmont on a found child just after 12 p.m. The male child ran into 3rd street almost getting struck by vehicles. Officers have searched the area and not been able to locate the parents. The child says that he is 3 […] → Read More
At least 52 dead in Brazil prison riot
(FOX NEWS) – A gruesome prison riot in Brazil Monday. At least 52 prisoners were killed by other inmates during clashes between organized crime groups at Altamira Prison. Authorities say 16 of the victims were decapitated, some others asphyxiated. Inmates set fires preventing authorities from entering parts of the facility for about five hours. The […] → Read More
New Mexico wreck leaves 2 Fritch residents dead
HOBBS, New Mexico (KAMR/KCIT) – On Wednesday morning, the New Mexico State Police investigated a fatal crash near the intersection of U.S. 62/180 and State Road 529, west of Hobbs, NM. The initial investigation indicated a 2019 Drag Tanker/Trailer Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) was traveling south on State Road 529 approaching the intersection of U.S. […] → Read More
Big Texan Motel named one of ‘coolest motels in America’
The website, Budget Travel, named the Big Texas Motel one of the coolest motels in America. The website describes their choices for motels as: Over the past few years, creative hoteliers have been taking rundown vintage motor lodges and sprucing them up with modern amenities without sacrificing any of the nostalgic charm. Here are a […] → Read More
105 pounds of Marijuana seized during I-40 traffic stop in Carson County
DPS seized 105 pounds of marijuana Thursday, after a Texas Highway Patrol Trooper stopped a vehicle in Carson County. At 7:26 p.m., a DPS Trooper stopped a 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan traveling east on I-40 near Conway, for a traffic violation. A DPS canine unit arrived on scene and alerted on the vehicle. The Trooper […] → Read More
Discovery Center, Discover All Night Tonight
Discovery Center is taking night at the museum to a whole new level! If you’ve ever wanted to spend the night at the Discovery Center, Discover All Night is your chance! This family sleepover experience allows you camping excitement among our exhibits…without the bugs! Discover All Night will offer plenty of time exploring our exhibits. […] → Read More
13th Annual Armed Forces Golf OPS
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — A fundraising golf tournament to support the needs of our local veterans community. The event is open to, both, military and non-military players. The event is at Palo Duro Creek Golf Course Saturday, July 13 check-in at 8 a.m. and play begins at 9 a.m. The fundraiser provides funding for: The […] → Read More