Alyssa Riggs
NewsChannel 10 Reporter
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Alyssa is a WTAMU graduate and is a reporter for NewsChannel 10. She is excited to transition to this new role after being a newsroom intern and a video journalist.
She graduated from West Texas A&M University with a Bachelors of Art in advertising, public relations, and applied communication.
Alyssa grew up watching NewsChannel 10’s sister station with her family in Waco, Texas and is excited to be a part of making something the whole family can watch.
When not at the station, Alyssa loves traveling, watching theatre productions, eating good food and calling her mom.
Alyssa is looking forward to serving the Texas Panhandle through NewsChannel 10!
If you have a story idea, email her at Alyssa.Riggs@newschannel10.com.
Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 9:17 AM CDT
|By Alyssa Riggs
Memorial Day weekend is impacting air travel across the country and at the Rick Husband International Airport
Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 6:59 AM CDT
|By Alyssa Riggs
The Amarillo Police Department Cold Case Unit has sent DNA to the Texas Rangers to be tested in connection to unsolved murders.
Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 9:53 AM CDT
|By Alyssa Riggs
One year ago a school shooting occurred at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas. The event impacted lives across the country and implemented changes across the nation, especially in the state of Texas.
Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 11:43 AM CDT
|By Alyssa Riggs and KyLeah Frazier
The RANGE, which stands for “Regional Accelerator and New Growth Engine,” wants to make Amarillo a global food hub.
Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 8:11 AM CDT
|By Alyssa Riggs
If you’ve been out to Thompson Park this week, you may have seen fish floating in the lake and on the bank.
Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 8:15 AM CDT
|By Alyssa Riggs
The hotel industry is growing in Amarillo with three new properties opening on the west end of town in the next year and a half, including a Microtel by Wyndham and a Hampton by Hilton set to open in the fall.
Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 12:14 PM CDT
|By Alyssa Riggs
Natural Grocers has finished construction while Market Street has had to adjust its timeline.
Updated: May. 8, 2023 at 10:11 AM CDT
|By Alyssa Riggs
Jump and smash your way into this week’s edition of New in Amarillo with Urban Air and legacy Airsoft and Gaming: Legacy Smash
Updated: May. 4, 2023 at 12:55 PM CDT
|By Alyssa Riggs
Acts Community is opening a new senior center in downtown Amarillo at 816 S. Van Buren.
Updated: May. 3, 2023 at 8:34 AM CDT
|By Alyssa Riggs
Potter County has started using bullet-resistant shields on school campuses and on patrol. School Resource Officers have full-sized shields and smaller shields on their assigned campus.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2023 at 10:37 AM CDT
|By Alyssa Riggs
Esports is becoming a popular extracurricular activity in schools across the Texas Panhandle.
Updated: Apr. 24, 2023 at 6:51 PM CDT
|By Alyssa Riggs
This week’s New in Amarillo features the re-opening of an Amarillo business and a new business for adventure seekers.
Updated: Apr. 20, 2023 at 12:30 PM CDT
|By Alyssa Riggs
Dr. Glendon Forgey, President at Frank Phillips College survived the Oklahoma City Bombing 28 years ago and shared his story with students and faculty.
Updated: Apr. 18, 2023 at 12:55 PM CDT
|By Alyssa Riggs
Arts in the Sunset will exhibit reproduced works of Michelangelo’s renowned ceiling paintings from the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel reproduced in a format that allows visitors to see the masterpieces in person.
Updated: Apr. 17, 2023 at 9:17 AM CDT
|By Alyssa Riggs
Whether you like fast food or sit-down restaurants we’ve got you covered.
Updated: Apr. 13, 2023 at 6:12 PM CDT
|By Alyssa Riggs
A group in Canyon is working to make children safer and you can be a part of the organization.
Officials: 1 critically injured, thousands of cattle killed in South Fork Dairy explosion in Dimmitt
Updated: Apr. 11, 2023 at 9:47 PM CDT
|By Alyssa Riggs, Vanessa Garcia and Tamlyn Cochran
Multiple sources are reporting that one person was airlifted after an explosion at South Fork Dairy in Dimmitt last night.
Updated: Apr. 10, 2023 at 6:47 AM CDT
|By Alyssa Riggs
Panhandle-based businesses are expanding to Amarillo. This week’s spotlight is on the industrial field with two businesses made by families in the Panhandle.
Updated: Apr. 4, 2023 at 11:10 AM CDT
|By Alyssa Riggs
Today marks the six month anniversary of a deadly crash in Dalhart that took two heroes away from the community.
Updated: Apr. 3, 2023 at 9:29 AM CDT
|By Alyssa Riggs
Business is expanding in Amarillo with new locations on the horizon for two restaurants and another restaurant changing its new name.
Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 1:52 PM CDT
|By Alyssa Riggs
Today the City of Amarillo debuted the results of a two-year project at the Martin Road Complex.
Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 8:46 AM CDT
|By Alyssa Riggs
The 74-year-old Potter County Memorial Stadium is being demolished.
Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 12:07 PM CDT
|By Alyssa Riggs
Three big businesses are coming to Amarillo, offering more variety for where you make a pit stop.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 9:48 AM CDT
|By Alyssa Riggs
The former hospital St. Anthony’s is converting to the Commons at St. Anthony’s, an independent senior living facility.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 6:29 PM CDT
|By Alyssa Riggs
From the laps of luxury, to a burger on the go and a taste of the islands the latest edition of New in Amarillo is all about experiences.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 9:33 AM CDT
|By Alyssa Riggs
From Latin food to Latin drinks there are a few new options for you to try.
Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 10:10 AM CST
|By Alyssa Riggs
The city of Amarillo has started the process of creating a new Comprehensive City Plan.
Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 11:58 AM CST
|By Alyssa Riggs
New places to eat and drink are continuing to pop up in Amarillo, including one place with a new location and one with a new name.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 5:15 PM CST
|By Alyssa Riggs
The 100 Club of the Texas Panhandle has come to the aid of many in the area, including one Amarillo police officer who was injured in the line of duty.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2023 at 9:24 AM CST
|By Alyssa Riggs
Agencies in the Texas Panhandle area are prepared for high wind speeds today.
Updated: Feb. 17, 2023 at 8:19 AM CST
|By Alyssa Riggs
The 100 Club of the Texas Panhandle has come to the aid of many in our area and is working to replenish its funding.
Updated: Feb. 16, 2023 at 9:16 AM CST
|By Alyssa Riggs
Valentine’s Day is over but one Canyon ISD school is still celebrating.
Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 10:38 AM CST
|By Alyssa Riggs
If you’re looking for love this valentines day there are a few things you need to watch out for. With the likelihood of you getting flowers and chocolates today, there is also a chance to fall victim to a romance scam.
Updated: Feb. 10, 2023 at 6:35 AM CST
|By Alyssa Riggs
The 100 Club of the Texas Panhandle’s bandfest is on February 18 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Updated: Feb. 9, 2023 at 9:40 AM CST
|By Alyssa Riggs
A massive car burglary has impacted the city of Canyon and West Texas A&M University.
Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 8:54 AM CST
|By Alyssa Riggs
In 2022 8,914 animals came through the Amarillo Animal Management & Welfare building.
Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 6:57 AM CST
|By Alyssa Riggs
With inflation rising and wages struggling to keep up, River Road High School teachers have created a library for teachers.
Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 5:13 PM CST
|By Alyssa Riggs
No matter what your drink of choice is these three businesses are sure to have something you’ll like.
Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 7:54 AM CST
|By Alyssa Riggs
The Potter County Detention Center is currently holding 25 inmates who are waiting to be admitted to a state mental health hospital.
Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 9:11 AM CST
|By Alyssa Riggs
Randall County Sheriff’s Office is holding a graduation today for its student academy.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 8:18 AM CST
|By Alyssa Riggs
A Portales Municipal School Bus crashed before school began on Wednesday at the intersection of Bethel highway and south Roosevelt road, northwest of the city.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 5:14 PM CST
|By Kaitlin Johnson, Alyssa Riggs and Tamlyn Cochran
Dalhart ISD has released a statement regarding the reports of misconduct at a basketball game over the weekend.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 10:08 AM CST
|By Alyssa Riggs
The Amarillo Police Department will be using drones as the latest way to help fight crime.
Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 7:05 AM CST
|By Alyssa Riggs
There are multiple events today happening in Amarillo today in honor of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
Updated: Dec. 29, 2022 at 6:31 AM CST
|By Alyssa Riggs
The Amarillo Police Department is starting a Cold Case investigation unit.
Updated: Dec. 28, 2022 at 9:43 AM CST
|By Alyssa Riggs
Weather conditions and staff shortages continue to play a role in hectic travel this holiday season.
Updated: Dec. 21, 2022 at 1:25 PM CST
|By Alyssa Riggs
Winter is here and with it comes overnight dangers for the homeless population.
Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 5:13 PM CST
|By Alyssa Riggs
An investigation is still going on for a missing Potter County man.
Updated: Dec. 19, 2022 at 8:52 AM CST
|By Alyssa Riggs
One food truck is providing support to a family in need today and you can help.
Updated: Dec. 16, 2022 at 9:25 AM CST
|By Alyssa Riggs
The Amarillo zoo will host a winter camp for kids.
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