Mega Millions is changing everything about itself. Here’s what to know
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Mega Millions is getting a makeover — including more than doubling the price of a ticket — as the…
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WATCH THIS: Video shows woman narrowly escaping as tree smashes her car
Surveillance video shows a large tree falling across a road and smashing a waiting car in Pennsylvania. The driver was able to narrowly escape and…
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‘A reckoning’: Oregon to get over $4 million in multistate settlement with drug firm for its role in fueling opioid crisis
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced Tuesday a multistate settlement in principle with pharmaceutical company Mylan…
Continue ReadingTariffs on China set to rise to at least 104% on Wednesday, White House says
By Elisabeth Buchwald and Nectar Gan, CNN New York/Hong Kong (CNN) — President Donald Trump is set to impose an astounding 104% in levies…
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Major improvements at Bend’s Sawyer Park due next year; open house on plans coming up soon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Park and Recreation District is working on a nearly $3 million improvement project at Sawyer Park and will share project…
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Deschutes National Forest seeks public input on revised fuels reduction plan covering nearly 153,000 acres
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest announced Tuesday it is seeking public input on its Fuels Maintenance Treatments Project, covering…
Continue ReadingSupreme Court backs Trump for now on fired probationary federal employees
By John Fritze, Devan Cole and Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed the Trump administration to keep several…
Continue ReadingIRS reaches data-sharing deal with DHS to help find undocumented immigrants for deportation
By Marshall Cohen and Rene Marsh, CNN (CNN) — The Department of Homeland Security and the Internal Revenue Service finalized an agreement…
Continue ReadingScientists say they have resurrected the dire wolf
CNN By Katie Hunt, CNN (CNN) — A species of wolf that died out some 12,500 years ago lives again as the “world’s first successfully…
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Burns flooding update: Waters recede in some areas, but Silvies River again expected to reach flood stage
BURNS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Floodwaters continued to recede in Burns over the weekend, and properties in the area of North Broadway Avenue became…
Continue ReadingAmid market turmoil, Mid Oregon Credit Union CEO offers some guidance on what to do about your 401(k)
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With the stock market in the midst of some tumultuous times, many people are worried about the future of their 401(k)…
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Bend woman arrested on arson, animal abuse charges, accused of setting her home on fire, killing two cats
(Update: Adding video and comments from neighbors) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A 65-year-old Bend woman was arrested on arson and animal abuse charges…
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A sign of spring: Road to the scenic summit of Bend’s Pilot Butte reopens to vehicles next week
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department announced Monday that it will open Pilot Butte’s summit road to vehicle traffic at…
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Gratitude for a life saved on the slopes: Redmond man returns to Hoodoo to thank Ski Patrol, area medics
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A special gathering took place at Hoodoo Ski Area over the weekend, as a Redmond man returned with his wife to thank the…
Continue ReadingSupreme Court allows Trump to enforce Alien Enemies Act for rapid deportations for now
By John Fritze and Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Monday allowed President Donald Trump to enforce the Alien Enemies Act for now,…
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Oregon Lottery’s $1.3 billion Powerball winner reflects on year since big prize, still in cancer battle
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — It’s been a year since Cheng “Charlie” Saephan’s life was forever changed, as he discovered the Powerball ticket he…
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Mike Riley stepping down from longtime role as The Environmental Center’s executive director
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Environmental Center’s Board of Directors announced Monday the departure of Executive Director Mike…
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Oregon gas prices jump 21 cents in a week, but analyst expects plummeting oil prices to reverse trend
CHICAGO (KTVZ) — Average gasoline prices in Oregon have risen 21 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.94/g Monday, according to…
Continue ReadingExtreme volatility sends US stocks on a roller coaster ride as Wall Street is rattled by tariffs
By David Goldman, John Towfighi and Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — US stocks mostly fell after an extremely volatile day Monday — tumbling,…
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Air travelers have one more month to get their REAL ID driver’s license or face airport security delays
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Officials with the Transportation Security Administration and Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services reminded the public…
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