BLM launches emergency rescue for wild horses facing food shortages in Oregon
BURNS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bureau of Land Management will launch an emergency rescue operation to remove wild horses from severe food and water…
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Crime Stoppers of Oregon to Dissolve, Board Members Cite Multiple Challenges
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The board of Crime Stoppers of Oregon has decided to dissolve the organization after operating for 43 years. Board members cited…
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Horsing Around: Three Horses Corralled in Crook County, Searching for Owner
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding the owners of three horses, which are…
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Police respond to attempted burglary at Brasada Ranch
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two individuals attempted to steal alcoholic beverages from the Ranchhouse at Brasada Ranch early Wednesday morning before…
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Decision 2026: KTVZ News to Host Debates, Town Halls and Partner in Candidate Forums for Midterm Election
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ News is launching a series of debates and town halls for the 2026 midterm election as well as participating in multiple…
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FIRE ALERT: Forward Progress Stopped for Empire Fire, Burning in North Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) –A vegetation fire that broke out Tuesday afternoon behind Empire Stone Company on the North side of Bend prompted precautionary…
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Bear Beware: Increasing presence of Black Bears as Seasons Change
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control Unit captured video last Friday of a black bear near South Century Drive…
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Federal Wildlife Officer from Oregon Killed in Oklahoma Wildfire While Evacuating Residents
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 38-year-old federal wildlife officer from Scio, Ore., is believed to have died while helping evacuate residents threatened by…
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BREAKING NEWS: Redmond Man Drowns in Kayaking Accident at Prineville Reservoir
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Dive rescue crews recovered the body of a 39-year-old Redmond man yesterday from Prineville Reservoir following a search…
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Programming Alert: KTVZ News Preempted Friday Evening for Sports Coverage
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Due to sports coverage on FOX and NBC, KTVZ News will change our broadcast schedule Friday evening, resulting in the preemption…
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Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Announce Passing of Paiute Chief Joseph Moses
WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Paiute Chief Joseph Moses passed away Thursday morning, Aug. 27, the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs announced.…
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HomeGoods Submits Permits to Remodel former Bend Big Lots Store
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — According to documents filed with the City of Bend, HomeGoods – which is owned by the same company as TJ Maxx – has submitted…
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The Local Lens – Episode 16 – Patti Adair
EDITOR’S NOTE: In this episode of The Local Lens, Spencer Sacks interviews Patti Adair who is running for reelection for Oregon’s 5th Congressional…
Continue Reading KTVZ News Schedule Changes Thursday Due to NFL Preseason Football
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Due to NFL preseason football programming Thursday evening, there are changes to the KTVZ News schedule. KTVZ News at 5 p.m. and…
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Prineville Police investigating deadly RV fire
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — One person died Tuesday night after a RV caught fire on NW Gardner Road in Prineville. Emergency crews were dispatched to…
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Actor Tim Curry Passes Away at 80, TMZ Reports
TMZ is reporting actor Tim Curry has passed away.From TMZ:Sources tell TMZ the actor — who had been plagued with serious health issues for more than…
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Update: Standoff Along Highway 26 Ends Peacefully near Mitchell
UPDATE: The Wheeler County Sheriff’s Office has released new information on the standoff situation that unfolded Friday evening along Highway 26 near…
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Decision 2026: KTVZ News Debate / Town Hall Question Submission Form
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Camera Confusion: City of Bend reminds residents Flock cameras are not traffic enforcement cameras, pilot program expired
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Following multiple high profile stories involving Flock cameras around the country, The City of Bend is reminding residents,…
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The Local Lens – Episode 15 – Rep. Janelle Bynum
EDITOR’S NOTE: In this episode of The Local Lens, Spencer Sacks interviews Rep. Janelle Bynum who is running for reelection for Oregon’s 5th…
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