Let’s Talk Weather: Ponderosa Elementary
Members of the KTVZ weather team spoke to the kindergarten students at Ponderosa Elementary school on February 6th. The kiddos showed a great…
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Crook, Jefferson County judges join in Valentine’s Day ‘Cupid Dockets’ for special wedding ceremonies
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Inspired by Circuit Judge Raymond Crutchley’s announcement and Deschutes County’s Cupid Docket, Crook and Jefferson…
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Bend Police invite public to join in new ‘Connect Bend’ registry of security cameras, help keep community safe
– The Bend Police Department announced Thursday the launch of CONNECT BEND, a community camera registry designed to leverage existing privately owned…
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Redmond Mayor Ed Fitch delivers yearly State of the City address
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Mayor Ed Fitch delivered his annual State of the City address Thursday morning at Redmond City Hall. The address…
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Bend Mayor Kebler, city councilors voice strong support for immigrants, vow ‘pushback’ against ‘illegal’ federal actions
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler, backed by all six city councilors, took a strong stand Wednesday evening in support of immigrant…
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High Desert’s week of winter snow brings car troubles and commute delays
This week’s winter snowfall across much of the High Desert has made getting around the area more…
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Highway 97 reopens between Sunriver and La Pine after semi-truck crash, closure
A single-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck closed US Highway 97 between Sunriver and La Pine for over an hour late Wednesday afternoon, ODOT…
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Barney Lerten celebrates 20 years of impactful journalism at KTVZ
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Barney Lerten is marking an incredible 20 years of service at KTVZ-TV, becoming a cornerstone of the station’s commitment to…
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Protesters gather in downtown Bend, part of national opposition to President Trump’s actions
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rallies were held across the nation Wednesday, including Bend, protesting several Trump administration policies enacted in…
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Bend man arrested at Redmond shelter in stabbing of customer at 7-Eleven
A 20-year-old Bend man was arrested at a Redmond homeless shelter Wednesday afternoon, about 90 minutes after a customer was stabbed at a nearby…
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Bend’s Lighthouse Navigation Center declares unofficial capacity increase due to return of winter weather
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The cold, snowy weather poses dangerous risks for those living on the street, and as the snow falls, The Shepherd’s House…
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Two people killed, two seriously injured in two-vehicle crash on Highway 97 near Chiloquin
(Update: Added video) CHILOQUIN, Ore. (KTVZ) – Two people were killed and two others seriously injured Sunday evening in a crash on U.S. Highway 97…
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‘We’re following the president from the top’: Deschutes County commissioners vote 2-1 to scrap DEIA committee
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Deschutes County commissioners voted 2-1 Wednesday to terminate the county’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access…
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Madras Police Department issues statement on immigration enforcement, says state law doesn’t allow involvement
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — With recent national attention on immigration enforcement, the Madras Police Department issued a statement Wednesday, saying…
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Democratic lawmakers and protesters rally outside Treasury Department to oppose Elon Musk’s role in government
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Opponents of tech billionaire Elon Musk’s involvement in the Trump administration held a “Nobody Elected Elon” rally outside the…
Continue ReadingCentral Oregon School Closures and Delays: Wednesday, February 5th
Here’s a list of school closures and delays reported to KTVZ News: -Culver School District: 2-hour delay, buses operating on regular routes -Crook…
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Bend man admits to sharing child sex material online from day care, faces 7-year prison sentence in plea deal
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A man who was living at a northeast Bend day care facility when he was arrested last year, accused of distributing child sex…
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Six ODOT snowplows hit in past week; agency pleads not to pass on the right – it’s dangerous, often illegal
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the next winter storm moves across the state Tuesday, ODOT said its crews are working around the clock to help keep highways…
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Dozens of crashes reported as snow lingers across the High Desert; police urge drivers to make safety a priority
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Snowfall returned and lingered across much of the High Desert on Tuesday in the wake of Monday’s first round in weeks,…
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Bend Police community survey finds more than 1 in 5 feel less safe than a year ago; homelessness still key issue
A sizable majority of Bend residents say they still trust Bend Police, though more than 1 in 5 survey respondents said they feel less safe than they…
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