REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies rescued 23 Pit Bull Mixes – four adults and 19 puppies suffering from heat exhaustion – from a Redmond property earlier this week, and the two owners now each face nearly two-dozen counts of animal neglect, officials said Thursday. The animal neglect case comes just days after
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Judge had urged her not to speak; Jessica Andersch said she killed to protect her son BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Redmond woman facing a murder charge in the fatal stabbing of her mother two months ago admitted the crime during a court hearing Thursday, claiming she did so to protect her son. Despite a
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Firefighters working through the night held the lines on the 50-acre Pine Fire that broke out Wednesday in southeastern Crook County, sheriff’s deputies said Thursday morning as the evacuation alert was lowered from Level 3 GO NOW to Level 2 GET SET in the area.
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SISTERS, Ore. {KTVZ} — In Sisters Wednesday night — a debate over public art is stirring strong opinions. At the heart of it — a proposed bronze statue honoring rodeo legend Lane Frost and the famous bull, Red Rock. The Sisters City Council met for a workshop and regular meeting, with one agenda item generating plenty
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(Update: adding new details about the seizures, the criminal history of the suspect) TUMALO, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ is learning new information about the past and present of a Tumalo man who had 33 Toy Australian Shepherds seized from his property, which was found covered in feces. Most of the dogs were newborn puppies, and
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A Bend man facing numerous child sexual exploitation and drug charges after a 2024 raid on his home fled to Florida, then to Thailand before his trial. The FBI located him, and he has been extradited to Deschutes County, where he’s being held on $1.5 million bail.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An intentionally set fire, possibly involving fireworks, broke out along the Bend Parkway and was stopped quickly by fire crews on Wednesday afternoon. The fire was reported shortly after 2 p.m. beside the northbound parkway south of Reed Market Road. “Fire crews were able to stop it quickly before it threatened
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Oregon’s jobless rate rose to 5% in July, the highest in four years, as its seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment declined by 2,700 jobs in July after a revised loss of 8,600 jobs in June, the Oregon Employment Department reported Wednesday.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The first full week of August was another week with just small price changes at the gas pumps around the U.S., Oregon and the High Desert, AAA Oregon/Idaho reported Tuesday. Here’s their full report: Most states, including Oregon, are seeing fluctuations of a nickel or less. Crude oil prices dipped below
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(Update: Adding video) La PiNE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A La Pine man was killed in the weekend collision of his motorcycle with an SUV at the intersection of Burgess and Huntington roads, Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies said Wednesday. On Saturday at around 12:30 p.m., deputies responded to several 911 calls reporting a serious crash involving
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(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend man was arrested Wednesday afternoon on assault and other charges, accused of stabbing his older brother in the lip early Wednesday morning, police said. Around 1 a.m., Bend Police responded to a report of a domestic dispute. Neighbors at an apartment building in the 600 block
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Madras and Jefferson County said Tuesday they are proud to announce the kickoff of a collaborative strategic planning process aimed at creating a shared vision for the community’s future. The process began with the first joint City Council and County Commission work session, held on Monday, August 11,
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A southwest Redmond home was badly damaged Tuesday afternoon in a house fire that put up a smoke plume visible across a wide area and spread to two neighboring properties, an official said.
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The City of Redmond celebrated a major milestone for both law enforcement and the people of Redmond — a state-of-the-art Public Safety Facility is now complete.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The first day of school is Wednesday, September 3, and the Bend-La Pine Transportation Department is preparing families and students for bus ridership with two different programs. Winnie the Pooh School Bus Safety The first is the return of the Winnie the Pooh School Bus Safety program. New bus riders, kindergarten
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LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) – The La Pine Community Kitchen says it’s seeing a increase in visitors, but donations aren’t keeping pace. The nonprofit organization is dedicated to helping the community by offering not only food, but also clothing and hygiene essentials to those in need. Staff report more people are walking through their doors
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With this week’s scorching forecast, the most popular way to cool off is to head to the water. Whether it’s the river, a community pool, or one of our park’s splash pads, Central Oregonians have a variety to choose from.
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Two hikers in the Badlands Wilderness Area east of Bend ran out of food and water, got lost, and one experienced a medical issue Sunday afternoon, prompting a call for help and a successful rescue effort, authorities said.
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BEND, Ore. (KTV) — The Central Oregon Health Council is working to improve the health and well-being of everyone in our region. The organization brings together community partners, agencies, and service providers to tackle issues ranging from access to care and healthy food to housing and behavioral health. By fostering collaboration and funding innovative projects,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With triple-digit heat such as what areas of Central Oregon are experiencing this week, the risks of heatstroke go way up. Heatstroke happens when the body’s temperature exceeds 104°F. It’s more than just overheating, and can damage your internal organs – and even your brain. Fortunately, Bend Fire and Rescue’s Emergency
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