What you need to know about the House speaker election
By Clare Foran, Ethan Cohen and Haley Talbot, CNN (CNN) — The 119th Congress will begin on Friday, ushering in a new era of Republican control…
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Klamath community comes together for families of 4 residents killed in Highway 97 car crash near Chiloquin
(Update: adding video from 5PM broadcast) KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. (KOBI-5) – Community efforts are underway to help the families of four Klamath…
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‘Life has to go on’: Grieving husband remembers wife after tragic fatal car crash in Terrebonne
(UPDATE: Adding video, comments from husband) TERREBONNE, Ore. (KTVZ)– Daniel Perrine is remembering the legacy of his wife Becka, who tragically…
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Southern Oregon man on the run since 2019 arrested in Cambodia, accused of a felony sex crime in Josephine County
(Update: adding video from 5PM broadcast) JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Today, a 41-year-old southern Oregon man is sitting in a Cambodian jail…
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The White House Approves Federal Disaster Assistance for Oregon Following Wildfires
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – In response to the devastating wildfires that swept through Oregon this summer, President Joe Biden has authorized federal…
Continue ReadingA visual timeline of the New Year’s attack that left at least 14 dead in New Orleans
By Caroll Alvarado, Elizabeth Wolfe and Avery Schmitz, CNN New Orleans’ famed Bourbon Street devolved into a grisly crime scene just hours into the…
Continue ReadingWill Howard finds redemption as Ohio State trounces No. 1 Oregon to book Cotton Bowl showdown with Texas
By Homero De La Fuente, CNN (CNN) — The No. 8 seed Ohio State Buckeyes delivered a statement win at the Rose Bowl, dismantling No. 1 seed…
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Pet Pics Sweepstakes: This pet’s New Years resolution – more ice cream!
In this week’s New Years edition of Pet Pics, we show you the most festive pets around Central Oregon, including one who seems to be paws-itively…
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Jefferson County police investigating after structure fire in Madras
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A structure fire this morning in Madras was extinguished by Jefferson County fire, before it could spread to a home on the…
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Ducks fan pack the house at local bars, despite devastating loss
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Though the outcome was not what Big E’s and its patrons were hoping for, many people came out to watch the game with locals, and…
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New Year’s day sparks resolutions for Central Oregonians
(Update: Adding video, comments from Bend residents) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — 2025 is here and it could mean some big changes for some…
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Fireworks, gas tanks and camping fuel used in Tesla Cybertruck explosion outside Las Vegas Trump Hotel
By Chelsea Bailey, Brynn Gingras, John Miller and Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN (CNN) — Authorities believe fireworks, gas tanks and camping fuel…
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Meet the first Central Oregon baby born in the New Year
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Weighing in at 8 pounds 6 ounces, Nicholas Mark Patrick Nauser, was the first Central Oregon baby born in the New Year. He was…
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KGW: Landlords sue Shari’s for millions in unpaid rent after chain shutters Oregon locations
PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — Roughly 15 different landlord companies across Oregon have now filed lawsuits against Shari’s Restaurants for failing to pay…
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15 dead, dozens more injured after car intentionally drives into New Orleans crowd
NBC NEWS — A Texas man plowed a pickup truck flying an ISIS flag through New Year’s Day revelers on Bourbon Street in New Orleans on Wednesday,…
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Oregon prepares to play in the Rose Bowl against Ohio State, Dylan Anderman reports LIVE from Los Angeles
NewsChannel 21’s Dylan Anderman talks all thing Rose Bowl, ahead of the anticipated rematch between Ohio State and…
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Local dispensary weighs in on new Redmond marijuana laws
(Update: Adding video, comments from Tokyo Starfish, Mayor Ed Fitch) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The 2025 new year is bringing marijuana to Redmond thanks…
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Scouting America provides community, teaches young people valuable skills
(Update: Adding video, comments from scouts, Troop 23’s committee chair) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Scouting America which has programs such…
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Oregon Ducks laser focused on winning Rose Bowl, punching their ticket to the playoff semifinals
PASADENA, CA (KTVZ) — With less than 24 hours away from playing in the Rose Bowl, the Oregon Ducks are laser focused on toppling Ohio State and…
Continue Reading Central Oregon remembers beloved La Pine woman who passed away in fatal Friday evening crash on Highway 97
LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Tonight family and friends are mourning the devastating loss of Rebecka Ann Perrine who lost her life after being struck head…
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