(Update: adding video) CULVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Culver School District has hired a new superintendent, months after a third-party investigation into former Superintendent Stefanie Garber led to her resignation. The Problem Solvers first reported on the concerns inside the district in February. Records reviewed by KTVZ News provide a deeper look at what staff
Continue Reading
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Voters in Madras will be electing a new Mayor in November. Mayor Mike Lepin has announced he is not running for reelection. Lepin has served as Mayor since 2023.Voters in Madras will also be electing three City Council Members on the November ballot.Below are the offices voters will see on their
Continue Reading
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jefferson County Fire and EMS responded to a structure fire today in the 600 block of Southeast Turner Street. The incident, initially reported as an explosion in a residence, resulted in no injuries to the four occupants who had safely exited the home. The cause of the fire is currently under
Continue Reading
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Graduating seniors from the Jefferson County School District made a special stop this week. Graduates returned to their elementary and middle schools to walk the halls one last time– but this time they returned in caps and gowns. The district says it loves this annual tradition, and that it always brings lots
Continue Reading
JEFFERSON COUNTY (KTVZ) — A 6-year-old child died on May 23, 2026, after being struck by a vehicle towing a travel trailer near Link Creek Campground at Suttle Lake. The child was transported via air ambulance to St. Charles Bend, where they were later pronounced deceased. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is leading the response
Continue Reading
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Mill 3 Fire, burning in the northwest region of Jefferson County near Warm Springs, was first reported on May 23, 2026, at 6:42 p.m. The single update from Watch Duty notes the size at six acres with the cause of the blaze currently undetermined. Additional incident details from the
Continue Reading
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon residents are invited to a free Affordable Homeownership Fair on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at Redmond City Hall. NeighborImpact HomeSource will host the event, connecting attendees with local affordable housing developers and resources for homebuyer education and eligibility. The fair is part of NeighborWorks Week, which
Continue Reading
Jefferson County, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new wildfire, dubbed the Seagull fire, has ignited in Jefferson County near Warm Springs, and is currently listed as a one-acre blaze according to the National Interagency Fire Center. They report it started at 4:16 PM. As the fire situation evolves, KTVZ will continue to provide the latest updates
Continue Reading
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Summer is quickly approaching, which means many are getting their boats ready for the season. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is urging residents to get their boats inspected now for the 2026 season. There’s a boat inspection scheduled at Madras Marine on Saturday, May 16th from 9 a.m-1 p.m. You’ll need to
Continue Reading
Editor’s Note: The pictures and video provided for this story have been removed. The original photographer did not give permission for use to the person who shared the content with KTVZ News.WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new viewer video shows what appears to be a cougar and possibly two cubs along a rural road
Continue Reading
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — An elderly man was transported to a hospital on Tuesday, May 5, after reportedly slipping and injuring himself on the Black Butte Trail Head. The incident was reported around 11:30 a.m., prompting a response from multiple local agencies. Multiple local agencies collaborated in the rescue operation after the initial report
Continue Reading
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jefferson County School District 509J has received a three-year summer learning grant from the Oregon Department of Education. The funding will allow the district to sustain its summer programming for students at no extra cost. This initiative aims to strengthen literacy and support student success across all grade levels. The
Continue Reading
CULVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — A wildfire that broke out in a southwest Culver neighborhood has been contained to two acres. The blaze, designated the 0152 Fire, was reported around 3 PM in a neighborhood south of Madras in Jefferson County. Neighbors initially called in the fire and used garden hoses to fight the flames. Fire
Continue Reading
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Central Oregon dog whose story captured the community’s attention now has a happy ending. “Mama Eva,” a 6-year-old Cane Corso who survived a roughly 40-mile trek across Jefferson County late last year, has been adopted after months of recovery at BrightSide Animal Center in Redmond. The dog was first spotted
Continue Reading
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A wildfire first reported at 3:50 PM in northern Jefferson County has been contained at 28 acres, according to WATCH DUTY. The wildfire grew from 4 acres to 28 acres before being fully contained in just about 3 hours. No evacuation orders were issued. The fire, known as the 0127 fire,
Continue Reading
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department, in collaboration with Jefferson County Emergency Management, is set to conduct a crucial county-wide test of the Emergency Alert System today. Residents may receive messages on their phones, landlines and emails between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., but no action is required. This test aims to
Continue Reading
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Marine Board is conducting its annual marine law enforcement training in Jefferson County. The training, which began yesterday and runs until May 8th, aims to enhance officers’ boat maneuvering skills and knowledge of boating safety rules. The training provides law enforcement officers with hands-on experience, allowing them
Continue Reading
MADRAS, ORE. (KTVZ) — Jefferson County Fire & EMS crews responded to a structure fire at a single-family home in the 600 block of NE Chapel Street in Madras, Ore., early on Monday, April 27th. The fire, caused by a debris pile that had smoldered overnight, was contained to the home’s exterior and no injuries
Continue Reading
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Livestock Auction recently held a feeder sale, drawing a large crowd and featuring nearly one thousand cattle on the auction block. The event highlighted the robust state of the cattle industry, which remains strong while other sectors may be struggling. Feeder cattle are defined as being under one
Continue Reading
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Transform your yard into a fire-resistant haven with these stunning plant options that not only enhance your home’s defensible space but also keep the skies clear of smoke. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office posted to Facebook on Monday, “Please don’t plant fire-bombs next to your porch. Swap the dry brush
Continue Reading