Choose your location
NewsTalk 940 AM
Going Camping? Here’s How To Not Start Another Wildfire In Amarillo
It's only the middle of May and we've dealt with a lot of wildfire issues already in and around the Amarillo area. We all know about the devastation of the Smokehouse Creek Fire we dealt with earlier this year. More than 1 million acres burned and becoming the largest wildfire...
Terrifying Dashcam Footage Released of Louisville Bridge Accident
Back on March 1st, the world watched intently as an 18-wheeler dangled off the Clark Memorial Bridge in Louisville after being struck by a pickup truck. We were captivated by the images and by the daring rescue of the driver. Trevor Branham, 33, was arrested later that month in connection...
The FINAL Lubbock’s Mugshot Monday (Maybe): 49 People Arrested For the Week of 4/20
It's true. This is the very last issue of Lubbock's Mugshot Monday (possibly). Simply put, as a staff, we believe in the premise of 'innocent until proven guilty'. Over the previous year, we have struggled with the ethical and moral dilemmas that come with posting mugshots. With the presence of...
UMass Dartmouth Commencement Speaker Gifts Each Grad $1000
NORTH DARTMOUTH (WBSM) — The UMass Dartmouth Class of 2024 may have had to graduate in the middle of a storm, but it was commencement speaker Robert Hale who made it rain. Hale announced at the end of his speech, which focused on the concept of giving, that he and his wife Karen were giving every graduate $1,000 in cash.
Everyone Gets Potatoes – Free Potato Giveaway in Amarillo
Everyone is always complaining about the price of groceries in Amarillo. Heck, groceries are high everywhere. So when you can get good quality produce for free you need to take advantage of it. Potatoes are pretty much a staple at everyone's home. I am going to kind of feel like...
The Curse Has Recently Been Strong With this Amarillo Building
Amarillo, Texas is home to amazing buildings, but many of them are considered to be cursed. Author's Note: When I say "cursed," I don't mean haunted or with evil spirits. I mean that this particular building or area has had numerous businesses open and close soon thereafter. This edition of...
Something New Being Built At Bell & Loop 335?
Lately we've seen a lot of different projects being built around Amarillo. Some of those projects have been confirmed as to what they are, some are still keeping us in the dark so they can surprise us. A few of the projects are a bit behind schedule, such as the...
From Midland To Arlington; Deadly Virus Appears In Texas For 2024
Every year we have to be aware of the presence of a sometimes deadly disease that makes its way into Texas. It usually shows up in the late spring and summer months, which happens to be mosquito season in Texas. This year, we've already seen instances of mosquitos carrying West Nile virus in the Lone Star State.
[VIDEO] Texas Car Accidents Have Always Been a Part of Life
As long as there have been cars on our Texas roads there have been car accidents. Some things just never change. The only thing that does change is the type of vehicle and the people. The location changes as well. I know it seems that there are a lot more...
Amarillo Man Sentenced For Deadly 2018 Robbery of La Bella’s Pizza
A Potter County man's convoluted journey through the justice system came to an end on Monday as he pled guilty to a murder he didn't commit. On January 9, 2018, Ruben Ryel Rios and Clayton Jerrell Morgan, 36, were in the act of robbing La Bella Pizza at 3801 Olsen when an employee confronted them with a firearm.
NewsTalk 940 AM
9K+
Posts
25M+
Views
NewsTalk 940 AM - News. Money. Sports. Home of the Amarillo Sod Poodles. Live and local on-air, online and through our free mobile app.
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.