Pet Pals: Meet Jet, the Australian cattle dog looking for a forever home
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week’s Pet Pals brought us the loving and sweet Australian cattle dog – Jet! Jet loves people and is extremely smart, but…
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Caleb and Dahnte Cegers trials delayed yet again; victim Taylor Wyss’s family enraged by more delays
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After having their respective trials delayed, Dahnte and Caleb Cegers will be back in court on Tuesday, Jan. 21 to determine…
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Rainbow Lift at Mt.Bachelor closed until further notice after backup power failure
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A major power outage this week at Mt.Bachelor temporarily closed all lifts, and Rainbow Chair experienced a backup power…
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Southern Oregon man on the run since 2019 arrested in Cambodia, accused of a felony sex crime in Josephine County
(Update: adding video from 5PM broadcast) JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Today, a 41-year-old southern Oregon man is sitting in a Cambodian jail…
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Ducks fan pack the house at local bars, despite devastating loss
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Though the outcome was not what Big E’s and its patrons were hoping for, many people came out to watch the game with locals, and…
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Meet the first Central Oregon baby born in the New Year
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Weighing in at 8 pounds 6 ounces, Nicholas Mark Patrick Nauser, was the first Central Oregon baby born in the New Year. He was…
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Central Oregon remembers beloved La Pine woman who passed away in fatal Friday evening crash on Highway 97
LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Tonight family and friends are mourning the devastating loss of Rebecka Ann Perrine who lost her life after being struck head…
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Dylan on the Ducks: sights, sounds, and behind the scenes from Day 1 in Pasadena
PASADENA, CA. (KTVZ) — From press conferences, to practice – the first day in Pasadena kept everyone busy, including NewsChannel 21’s Dylan…
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Furry Friends: the loving & loyal Millie needs a forever home
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Despite being on television 3 times, and even being adopted, the loving and loyal Millie is once again at the shelter, looking…
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Big Lots closing in Bend as company fails to find buyer, many local employees soon without a job
(Updating with breaking news video from 5PM KTVZ broadcast) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An email from Big Lots’ CEO sent to employees around the country,…
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Crook County Superintendent Melissa Skinner is under fire with community members over accusations of suspect hiring decisions and nepotism
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – The trouble continues for Crook County Superintendent Melissa Skinner as a group looking to oust her from her role has…
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Pet Pals: Adopt this adorable 2-month-old kitty Ms. Claws; she loves to purr and cuddle up
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Pet Pals this week brought an adorable 2-month-old kitten called Ms. Claws, not to be confused with Mrs. Claus. She is looking…
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WATCH: Central Oregon’s Top Stories Today
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In less than 90 seconds watch Central Oregon’s top stories today, Wednesday, November…
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Central Oregon high schoolers represent the region in Salem, take second in Hoopla 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) –This weekend, Central Oregon high schoolers made the trip to Salem to play in the NW Hoopla 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament. Their…
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WATCH: Demolition of Bend High’s 69-year-old auditorium begins; hope is to clear site before students return in fall
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – After two sprinkler leaks caused the historic auditorium to shut down, officials deemed the building, “unsafe to occupy”.…
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Teamwork makes the dream work: Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Oregon Ducks football build 200 beds for kids in need
EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) — It was a packed house at Autzen Stadium on Saturday as 35 volunteers with the nonprofit Sleep In Heavenly Peace in Bend made…
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Exclusive: Rookie Prineville PD officer caught on camera urinating outside bar is back on patrol after reprimand, suspension
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — After NewsChannel 21 broke the news in January of rookie Prineville Police Officer Jacob Gentry urinating outside a…
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NewsChannel 21 exclusive: Lost driver speeds onto Bend Airport runway; plans for fence, gates are in the works
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Municipal Airport manager confirmed a tip to NewsChannel 21 and provided some details about a woman who was lost and…
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Suspect in Bend McMenamins incident calls police after NewsChannel 21 report, is cited
A Bend man facing harassment and disorderly conduct charges for his alleged actions at the downtown McMenamins called police Tuesday evening after a…
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Long-time lawn sign stolen from world’s last Blockbuster, in Bend; store manager hopes it gets returned
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A sign pointing customers in the right direction for over 20 years has been stolen from the front lawn of the world’s last…
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