KVII-TV (Amarillo, TX)

KVII-TV, which operates on virtual channel 7, is a television station affiliated with ABC and is based in Amarillo, Texas. It is owned by the Sinclair Broadcast Group. Additionally, KVII-TV runs a satellite station, KVIH-TV, which broadcasts on digital channel 12 in Clovis, New Mexico. The KVII transmitter is situated north of Amarillo in Potter County, while the station's studios are located at One Broadcast Center, housed in a distinctive pyramid-shaped building in downtown Amarillo, right across from KAMR-TV/KCPN-LP/KCIT.

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#217629

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#44730

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Oklahoma storm chasers oppose licensing bill, fear increased danger

1 week ago | abc7amarillo.com | Raygan Lopez

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma lawmakers are considering a controversial bill that would require storm chasers to obtain a license and equip their vehicles with track
Former Amarillo, Canyon ISD teacher, indicted on child sex crimes after 6th arrest

1 week ago | abc7amarillo.com | Jamie Burch

A former Amarillo and Canyon ISD teacher accused of child sex crimes was indicted Wednesday following his sixth arrest. A Randall County grand jury indicted Patrick Kenneth Farmer, 57, on one count of indecency with a child sexual contact. According to the criminal complaint obtained by ABC 7 News, Farmer touched the genitals of a girl under the age of 17. The alleged incident happened in December 2000.
Amarillo man indicted after being arrested with 100-500 child pornography images

1 week ago | abc7amarillo.com | Jamie Burch

TOPICS:AmarilloNicholas DavisChild pornographyIndictmentRandall CountyMinorPossessionEvidenceAn Amarillo man was indicted Wednesday, less than a week after being arrested with what police said was 100-500 images of child pornography. A Randall County grand jury indicted Nicholas Davis, 23, for possession of child porn child younger than 10, tampering with physical evidence, and online solicitation of a minor.
Judge will not recuse himself from murder case involving 2 women found in buried freezer

1 week ago | abc7amarillo.com | Jamie Burch

A district judge in Texas County, Oklahoma will not recuse himself from the murder case involving two women who were found buried in a freezer. Judge Jon K. Parsley denied a motion filed by Tad Cullum's attorney and said said the statutory language used was "inapplicable to the facts in this situation.'Cullum, his girlfriend Tifany Adams, Cole and Cora Twombly, and Paul Grice, are charged with kidnapping and killing Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley.
High Plains wheat farmers await rain for healthy harvest amid price uncertainties

1 week ago | abc7amarillo.com | Drew Powell

The rain and snow the region received on April 4 and April 5, turned out to be a blessing for wheat growers on the High Plains and in parts of the South Plains that received more than three inches of water. More moisture is needed over the next two to three weeks to ensure the fulfillment of the crop before its harvested in late May or in June.
House explosion in NW Austin leaves multiple people injured and homes damaged

1 week ago | abc7amarillo.com | Isabella Bass |Tara Brolley

AUSTIN, Texas — A house exploded in northwest Austin Sunday morning, destroying the residence and damaging 24 neighboring properties. The explosion occurred around 11:23 a.m., with residents across Austin and surrounding cities reporting they heard the loud boom as far north as Georgetown. Austin Fire Department crews rescued three people from the wreckage of the two-story home at 10407 Double Spur Loop.
World Championship Blacksmith competition comes to Amarillo for first time

1 week ago | abc7amarillo.com | Drew Powell

AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — From 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. 86 contestants competed in the annual World Championship Blacksmith competition at the Tri State Fairgrounds in Amarillo. The contestants were from 28 states and six countries who spent a few days inside the Vance Reed Livestock Center after traveling to Amarillo to compete. The competition is not for men only as women entered competing for cash prizes. “There’s actually a lot more women coming into this field,” said Loren Altman, contestant.
Police recover 13 lbs. meth, $26,000 during traffic stops, search of Amarillo apartment

1 week ago | abc7amarillo.com | Jamie Burch

Police arrested two women, and recovered 13 lbs. of meth and $26,000 in cash during two traffic stops and the search of an Amarillo apartment. Brandi Lorraine Duncan and Noemi Paola Salazar are charged with possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine. According to federal court records, the DEA, Potter Cotter Sheriff's Office and Amarillo police were conducting surveillance on Duncan on Tuesday .
Police drone captures chase, crash, and capture of man they say lied about being robbed

1 week ago | abc7amarillo.com | Jamie Burch

An Amarillo Police Department drone captured the chase, crash and capture of a man they say lied about being robbed. ABC 7 News had the exclusive story April 4. According to Amarillo police, a man was causing problems at Zombiez Bar & Grill. When he refused to leave after being kicked out, the bar called police. The man then stepped outside and called 911 claiming he had been robbed. But the robbery never happened. Police said the man tried to shoot himself, and witnesses took his gun from him.
Sections of Osage Street closing Monday, through end of April, for construction study

1 week ago | abc7amarillo.com | Jamie Burch

TOPICS:Osage StreetConstruction studyLane closures34th Avenue58th AvenueGeotechnical dataAlternate routesCOA Capital ProjectsSections of Osage Street -- from 34th to 58th Avenue -- will be closed from Monday through end of April for a construction study. A consultant will gather information about the physical and engineering properties of the ground, specifically soils and rocks. The geotechnical data will be used for the future design of the project.