Kaitlin Johnson

Digital Content Manager at KFDA

Kaitlin was born and raised in Amarillo. She is the Digital Content Manager 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.

When she's not at the station, Kaitlin spends her free time watching movies, reading and hanging out with her family and friends.

Recent Articles by Kaitlin

Caprock Canyons State Park closed for repairs

Caprock Canyons State Park is closed for repairs until March 3.

Kaitlin Johnson

Published February 26, 2021 at 4:29 PM

Texas Highway Patrol Trooper from Pampa recognized with Lifesaving Award for saving choking child

The Texas Public Safety Commission and Texas Department of Public Safety recognized a Texas Highway Patrol Trooper from Pampa with a Lifesaving Award.

Kaitlin Johnson

Published February 11, 2021 at 2:45 PM

Texas DFPS asking for help finding missing children last seen in Amarillo

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services is asking for help locating two children who were last seen in Amarillo.

Kaitlin Johnson

Published February 2, 2021 at 11:46 AM

Texas Rangers arrest Stinnett Chief of Police for fraudulent marriage annulment document

The Texas Rangers have arrested Stinnett’s Chief of Police Jason Collier.

Kaitlin Johnson

Published January 28, 2021 at 4:35 PM

Stinnett Chief of Police placed on administrative leave pending investigation

The City of Stinnett has placed the Chief of Police on administrative leave pending an investigation.

Kaitlin Johnson

Published January 27, 2021 at 3:00 PM

Public hearing to discuss 2021 legislative redistricting process

A public hearing will take place next week to discuss the 2021 legislative redistricting process.

Kaitlin Johnson

Published January 22, 2021 at 10:33 AM

Amarillo police officers injured by drunk driver released from hospital

The two Amarillo police officers hit by a drunk driver over the weekend have been released from the hospital.

Kaitlin Johnson

Published January 4, 2021 at 3:28 PM

DSHS reports 1,260 new COVID-19 cases, 1,908 recoveries, 49 deaths in Tx Panhandle counties

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.

Kaitlin Johnson

Published December 14, 2020 at 11:18 AM

Officials: Gas explosion caused house fire in Amarillo

The Amarillo Fire Marshal’s Office says a gas explosion caused a house fire in Amarillo this morning.

Kaitlin Johnson

Published December 9, 2020 at 1:42 PM

Amarillo hospitals starting to see COVID-19 and flu coinfections

City leaders and health experts gave an update on COVID-19 in a news conference Wednesday morning.

Kaitlin Johnson

Published December 2, 2020 at 11:58 AM

Texas DSHS reports 1,247 new COVID-19 cases, 2,047 recoveries, 50 deaths in Tx Panhandle counties

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.

Kaitlin Johnson

Published November 30, 2020 at 12:26 PM

Amarillo health care workers ‘pleading for help’ as hospital capacity becomes more critical

City leaders and health experts gave an update on COVID-19 in Amarillo during a news conference Wednesday morning.

Kaitlin Johnson

Published November 18, 2020 at 12:16 PM

‘We can only do so much’: City leaders discuss mobile morgues arriving in Amarillo

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.

Kaitlin Johnson

Published November 13, 2020 at 4:18 PM

Gov. Abbott releases statement on Election recounts, disputes

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.

Kaitlin Johnson

Published November 10, 2020 at 12:10 PM

Potter County joins 15 other Tx Panhandle counties with Burn Bans

Potter County joined 15 other counties in the Texas Panhandle that are under a burn ban today.

Kaitlin Johnson

Published November 9, 2020 at 3:03 PM

Amarillo hospital capacity remains critical, causing shortage of available ambulances

City leaders and health experts gave an update on COVID-19 in the area during a news conference Wednesday morning.

Kaitlin Johnson

Published November 4, 2020 at 12:04 PM

Residents around Tx Panhandle experiencing power outages due to winter storm

Residents around the Texas Panhandle are experiencing power outages due to the winter storm.

Kaitlin Johnson

Published October 29, 2020 at 11:58 AM

Officials investigating cause of fire at abandoned church in Amarillo

Crews remain on the scene of a fire at an abandoned church in Amarillo this morning.

Kaitlin Johnson

Published October 26, 2020 at 11:41 AM

Criminal Complaint: Man arrested $1 million worth of meth found during traffic stop in Oldham County

A man faces federal charges after officials report finding $1 million worth of meth during a traffic stop in Oldham County.

Kaitlin Johnson

Published October 23, 2020 at 3:13 PM

Potter County deputy finds $90,000 worth of meth during I-40 traffic stop

Two people face federal charges after a Potter County Sheriff’s deputy found around $90,000 worth of meth during a traffic stop, according to a criminal complaint.

Kaitlin Johnson

Published October 21, 2020 at 10:25 AM

Amarillo police searching for missing 19-year-old man

The Amarillo Police Department is searching for a missing 19-year-old man.

Kaitlin Johnson

Published October 20, 2020 at 2:20 PM

Criminal Complaint: Man facing charges after nearly $2 million worth of heroin found during traffic stop on I-40

A man faces federal charges after a Texas Highway Patrol Trooper found nearly $2 million worth of heroin during a traffic stop, according to a criminal complaint.

Kaitlin Johnson

Published October 6, 2020 at 10:32 AM

DPS Highway Patrol Troopers rescue 500th child during traffic stop

DPS Highway Patrol Troopers rescued the 500th child during a traffic stop since implementing specialized training through the Interdiction for the Protection of Children (IPC) program.