Kaitlin Johnson
Assistant News Director at KFDA NewsChannel 10
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Kaitlin was born and raised in Amarillo. She is the Assistant News Director for NewsChannel 10.
She attended West Texas A&M University where she graduated with a degree in broadcasting electronic media and a minor in communication studies.
Kaitlin first came to NewsChannel 10 as an intern in 2012 and officially joined the team as an Assistant Producer in 2016. During her time at the station, she has worked at producing newscasts and managing the station's digital content.
When she's not at the station, Kaitlin spends her free time watching movies, reading and hanging out with her family and friends.
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A man police arrested after an explosion in the Paramount Terrace neighborhood in late July will find out soon if he’ll remain in jail until his trial for possessing explosives.
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Southwest Airlines has added daily flights from Amarillo to Austin.
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One person has died after a grain silo accident in Bovina.
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Amarillo police have identified the suspect who was killed in an officer-involved shooting near South Bivins and Southeast 5th Avenue.
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The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services now says that genital mutilation of a child for purposes of gender transitioning through reassignment surgery constitutes child abuse.
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A 17-year-old was arrested in Randall County after court documents say she drowned and killed a cat.
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The man accused of causing an explosion at a home on Lenwood Drive near Paramount in Amarillo has now been federally charged.
The Texas Rangers are investigating the death of a man found unresponsive in the Moore County Jail.
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The Amarillo Police Department is investigating an overnight mass shooting that left six people wounded.
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Walmart will host a free Wellness Day in stores throughout Texas to empower customers to prioritize their health.
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An Amarillo woman will spend nearly three years in prison for harassing a sex trafficking victim in an attempt to prevent her from testifying against her trafficker, according to the Acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas.
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Governor Greg Abbott signed two bills today that are aimed at expanding TeleHealth, TeleMedicine and broadband access across the state of Texas.
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The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has responded to Governor Greg Abbott’s recent directives to improve electric grid reliability.
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Gray County Sheriff Michael Ryan has been arrested and charged with abuse of official capacity.
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Two former Clovis residents have been identified as two of the five victims in the hot air balloon crash in Albuquerque, New Mexico, according to the Eastern New Mexico News.
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Police have identified the man found dead in an apartment after running from Canyon police and shooting at officers early this morning.
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Court documents reveal the details leading up to the drive-by shooting that killed an Amarillo teenager.
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One person faces federal charges after a DPS trooper reported finding meth during a traffic stop on I-40 in Carson County last week, according to a criminal complaint.
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Xcel Energy announced it has set a new regional wind energy record.
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A fisherman from Amarillo drowned at Lake Arrowhead Saturday night, according to the Times Record News.
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Two people face federal charges after a DPS trooper reports finding drugs during a traffic stop on U.S. 287 in Donley County.
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Amarillo police have arrested a 17-year-old for the death of an 18-year-old girl after a drive-by shooting that happened in May.
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The State of Texas has redesigned the state portal in order to help Texans access more resources.
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Recent thunderstorms have caused a significant rock slide in Palo Duro Canyon.
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An Amarillo man’s murder case remains in limbo after the state won an appeal yesterday.
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Amarillo police has identified the student who is currently detained after carrying a weapon into Tascosa High school.
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Two people face federal charges for having nearly $1 million worth of meth and suspected fentanyl during a traffic stop in Carson County, according to a criminal complaint.
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Texans can purchase emergency supplies tax free this weekend during the state’s sales tax holiday for emergency preparation supplies.
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Miami ISD Superintendent Donna Hale released a statement after the indictment of three students on multiple charges, including sexual assault.
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The Randall County Sheriff’s Office has released surveillance video of a missing Amarillo woman.
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The Texas Department of Public Safety will hold a Memorial Highway dedication ceremony in honor of Texas Highway Patrol Trooper Matthew Dewayne Myrick.
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The United States navy has awarded Bell Flight a $182 million contract for the production and delivery of two V-22 variants for the Air Force.
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The Amarillo Zoo has a new bear cub.
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One person is facing charges after deputies in Moore County found a person dead in the roadway on U.S. Highway 287.
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Caprock Canyons State Park is closed for repairs until March 3.
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The Texas Public Safety Commission and Texas Department of Public Safety recognized a Texas Highway Patrol Trooper from Pampa with a Lifesaving Award.
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The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services is asking for help locating two children who were last seen in Amarillo.
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The Texas Rangers have arrested Stinnett’s Chief of Police Jason Collier.
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The City of Stinnett has placed the Chief of Police on administrative leave pending an investigation.
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A public hearing will take place next week to discuss the 2021 legislative redistricting process.
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The two Amarillo police officers hit by a drunk driver over the weekend have been released from the hospital.
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The Texas Department of State Health Services reported 1,260 new COVID-19 cases, 1,908 recoveries and 49 deaths across counties in the Texas Panhandle.
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The Amarillo Fire Marshal’s Office says a gas explosion caused a house fire in Amarillo this morning.
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City leaders and health experts gave an update on COVID-19 in a news conference Wednesday morning.
The Texas Department of State Health Services is reporting 1,247 new COVID-19 cases, 2,047 recoveries and 50 deaths in Texas Panhandle counties.
City leaders and health experts gave an update on COVID-19 in Amarillo during a news conference Wednesday morning.
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Mayor Nelson addressed the people of Amarillo through a video on Facebook Thursday night over the rapid spread of COVID-19 cases in the city.
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Governor Greg Abbott has released a statement as President Trump’s campaign continues to fight the election results after Joe Biden claimed victory over the weekend.
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Potter County joined 15 other counties in the Texas Panhandle that are under a burn ban today.
City leaders and health experts gave an update on COVID-19 in the area during a news conference Wednesday morning.