Kevin Welch

Assignments Manager

Assignment Manager Kevin Welch is a native of Amarillo but spent his youth moving across the country before arriving back in the Panhandle more than 20 years ago.

He came to NewsChannel 10 in April 2016 with more than two decades of journalism experience. He works with reporters and other staff to develop daily and long-term news coverage.

His email is kwelch@newschannel10.com

Kevin lives in Wildorado with his wife Karen. They enjoy travel, dining and gardening.

Recent Articles by Kevin

AEDC votes to spend $3.5 million on land in Randall County for possible business park

The Amarillo Economic Development Corporation may be starting its second business park, this time in Randall County.

Kaitlin Johnson and Kevin Welch

Published June 10, 2019 at 3:49 PM

AISD Superintendent responds to complaint in regards to AISD trustee

Amarillo Independent School District Superintendent Doug Loomis has issued a response to the complaint filed by Dr. Marc Henson regarding the resignation of Coach Kori Clements.

Cassie Stafford, Kevin Welch and Kaitlin Johnson

Published April 23, 2019 at 2:56 PM

EXCLUSIVE: Watch NewsChannel 10′s full interview with Greta Van Susteren on Mueller report

We talked with Greta Van Susteren today while Congress and the public waited for the Justice Department to release the Mueller investigation report.

Kevin Welch

Published April 18, 2019 at 5:04 PM

Decision on New Mexico ‘racino’ put on hold

Discussion of whether a horseracing track and casino could come to Eastern New Mexico didn’t even make it out of the starting gate today due to legal action by another candidate.

Kaitlin Johnson and Kevin Welch

Published December 6, 2018 at 4:22 PM

Neighbors react to arrest of former Sunray police chief, wife

A former Sunray police chief and his wife are in jail charged with injury to a child.

Kaitlin Johnson, Kevin Welch and Cassie Stafford

Published October 29, 2018 at 1:55 PM

Fairly Group gives around $27K back to AEDC

Alex Fairly of the Fairly Group did something unique at today's Amarillo Economic Development Corporation meeting - he gave back money.

Kevin Welch

Published August 22, 2018 at 4:16 PM

The Office of Emergency Management is warning people to avoid an area of downtown due to a natural gas leak from a four-inch line.

Kevin Welch

Published July 26, 2018 at 4:03 PM

Fighting fire like devils: Los Diablos leave Mexico to fight American fires

You could smell smoke in the darkness before dawn last week on the edge of the canyon where a wildfire had been burning for days near Goodnight.

Kevin Welch

Published May 22, 2018 at 10:14 PM

Seven office holders not running for re-election

With early voting in the primaries starting tomorrow, the public is looking at losing more than 135 years of experience.

Kevin Welch

Published February 19, 2018 at 11:37 AM

An Amarillo doctor faces charges of sexual assault and indecency with a child.

Kevin Welch

Published December 22, 2017 at 2:00 PM

Ruby Tequila's workers ready to continue case

A federal judge gave approval Wednesday to carry on with the case that says the owners and managers of the former Ruby Tequila restaurants in Amarillo and Lubbock didn't pay employees fairly and failed to warn of mass layoffs.

Kevin Welch

Published November 9, 2017 at 3:19 PM

Amarillo College and Ascension Academy helping students complete education earlier

Amarillo College is partnering with Ascension Academy to help students save money and complete their education earlier.

Kevin Welch

Published October 24, 2017 at 1:46 PM

Billy Glenn Ivy Jr. indicted on murder for hire charges

A Potter County grand jury indicted Billy Glenn Ivy Jr. on Thursday on two counts of paying and promising to pay men to kill two others.

Kevin Welch

Published October 13, 2017 at 4:04 PM

Burgess case awaiting appeal court ruling

The case of Herring bank board member Campbell Burgess in which the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation imposed a civil fee and said he must leave banking is pending in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Kevin Welch

Published October 2, 2017 at 10:56 AM

FDIC posts ruling on former CEO of Herring Bank for misuse of funds

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation has posted a final ruling in the case of Campbell Burgess, former President and CEO of Herring Bank.

Kevin Welch

Published September 29, 2017 at 6:03 PM

Bell Helicopter announced Wednesday that construction of an experimental aircraft in Amarillo is finished, and the aircraft is ready for testing.

Kevin Welch

Published September 7, 2017 at 5:02 PM

City of Amarillo furthering plans for hospitality hub

The board working on turning a district on I-40 in east Amarillo into a hospitality hub is getting close to finalizing its plans.

Kevin Welch

Published September 1, 2017 at 3:07 PM

Canyon EDC giving towards opening a Joe Taco restaurant in Canyon

The Canyon City Commission could decide Tuesday on an incentive deal to lure Amarillo's Joe Taco to open a location on the courthouse square.

Kevin Welch

Published September 1, 2017 at 2:55 PM

Amarillo National Bank helping ease financial burden for Harvey victims

Amarillo National Bank is trying to make recovery from the recent torrential rain downstate a little easier.

Kevin Welch

Published August 30, 2017 at 4:04 PM

Board members of the Amarillo Economic Development Corporation voted unanimously today to offer up to $8 million for the expansion of a corporate headquarters here.

Kevin Welch

Published August 16, 2017 at 6:00 PM

Amarillo City Council votes to increase traffic light cameras

The Amarillo City Council is considering renewing and possibly expanding its contract for red-light cameras.

Kevin Welch

Published August 15, 2017 at 8:19 PM

Childress doctor arrested for wiretapping

A Childress doctor has been arrested after an investigation by the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Kevin Welch

Published August 4, 2017 at 11:29 AM

LGC holds tour of Amarillo's new convention hotel

While the sound of power saws filled the air, crews are continuing work on Amarillo's new convention hotel.

Kevin Welch

Published August 2, 2017 at 4:54 PM

Former policeman suing Randall County for $12M

A former policeman is suing Randall County for $12 million saying the county unfairly sent him to prison where he was abused and beaten by Mexican Mafia gang members who found out he had been in law enforcement.

Kevin Welch

Published July 27, 2017 at 5:05 PM

Downtown stadium attracts national attention

While negotiations continue on a contract to bring the San Antonio Missions to Amarillo, the opportunity to build a downtown stadium for the team to play in is attracting national attention.