Portland gang leader sentenced to 12 years in prison for drug trafficking, weapon possession
(Update: Adding video) PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A known leader of Portland’s 18th Street Gang was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison…
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‘Ready for closure’: Victim’s daughters react after high court allows evidence in trial of 2020 murder suspect Randall Kilby
Previously excluded evidence has been ruled admissible in a Bend murder trial by the Oregon Supreme Court. The trial of Randall Kilby in the fatal…
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Short-staffed Teacher Standards and Practices Commission details process when an educator is charged with a crime
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The commission that oversees teacher certifications in the State of Oregon says they will revoke licenses…
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Update: Warm Springs police say runaway teen has been found
(Update: Missing teen found) WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Warm Springs Police turned to the public Friday for help in locating a 14-year-old who…
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Bend Park and Rec District and Bend Police teaming up on reminders about dog leash rules
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend has a reputation for making lists for its love of dogs; however, one of the most common complaints and pleas for help from…
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Multi-agency investigation leads to nearly 10-year prison sentence for Bend sex offender, drug dealer
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A previously convicted local sex offender was sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison Friday following a multi-agency…
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Pilot Butte Middle School teacher to receive National Award of Valor for role in getting gun away from 12-year-old student
The National Association of School Resource Officers announced Thursday that it will present its National Award of Valor to Katie Tiktin, a teacher…
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Evelyn Weaver’s mother, friend react to arrest of Canadian man in Bend woman’s killing nearly two years ago
A Canadian man whose extradition is being sought by the United States has been arrested and detained in Canada in connection with the July 2023…
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Update: Bend man shot in SW Bend apartments, suspect in custody while investigation continues
(Update: adding video and interview with apartment resident) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Multiple agencies are conducting an investigation at the…
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Caught on video: Madras Police seek tips to find whoever threw concrete block through financial institution’s window
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Madras Police released a security video Tuesday as they seek the public’s help in a vandalism investigation after someone…
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Problem Solvers: Judge issues ban on animals, weapons for La Pine-area man accused of animal abuse caught on camera
Richardson respected the Judge’s ruling but stressed as a Vietnam Veteran with Traumatic Brain Injury, those dogs were his…
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Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies arrest jailed Level 3 sex offender on new charges
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Level 3 registered sex offender has been arrested on new charges of encouraging child sex abuse while in the Deschutes County…
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Road rage caught on camera: Beaverton Police arrest driver suspected of running motorcyclist off Highway 26
Beaverton police have arrested the suspected driver of a minivan that sideswiped a motorcyclist on Highway 26 on Monday morning in what appeared to…
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Family of Taylor Wyss reveals Dahnte Cegers, brother of Caleb Cegers, pleaded guilty to hindering prosecution
Caleb Cegers, who is charged with shooting and killing Redmond resident Taylor Wyss in downtown Bend in 2023, was back in court for a status hearing…
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S. Deschutes County woman, parents plead not guilty in attempted murder, child abuse case; trial expected next spring
A south Deschutes County woman accused of attempted murder and her parents entered not guilty pleas Monday in a high-profile child abuse…
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Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield hosts Bend town hall
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Attorney General Dan Rayfield as part of his series of federal oversight forums, paid a visit to Bend on…
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Viewer video shows unattended fires at homeless camp near Sisters High School; one person cited
SISTERS, Ore. –(KTVZ)– Dramatic video shows unattended fires in the forest just outside of Sisters. These videos sent to KTVZ News Friday show…
Continue Reading Problem Solvers: La Pine-area man charged with animal abuse as Humane Society cares for victim dog, 2 companions
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A La Pine-area man was formally charged Friday with aggravated animal abuse for hitting his dog with a shovel as photos of his…
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La Pine-area drug raid turns up illegal marijuana grow; resident cited on felony charges
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A drug raid late Wednesday night on a La Pine-area home turned up an illegal marijuana operation, and a resident was cited on…
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Amtrak passenger arrested in Chemult, accused of stabbing fellow rider, waving scissors at others
CHEMULT, Ore. (KTVZ) – An Amtrak passenger was arrested on assault and other charges Wednesday night at the Amtrak train station in Chemult, accused…
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