Madras-area farm now offering beef, pork delivery to homes
For close to a decade, Casad Family Farms near Madras has been selling locally raised beef and pork, primarily to area restaurants. Now it’s offering…
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Madras residents escape early-morning house fire; Jefferson County Fire crews confine it to living room
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – A fire early Friday morning caused about $5,000 damage to a Madras manufactured home but no injuries, according to Jefferson…
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Madras Police wrap up busy 2023 with string of arrests; new police chief, more officers help improve safety
It’s been a busy 2023 for the Madras Police Department, including a new police chief and new officers joining the ranks. And the last week of the…
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Senator Ron Wyden holds his first town hall of the year in Madras; high school students take part
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Senator Ron Wyden came to Central Oregon Wednesday for his first town hall meeting of the new year, held at the…
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Update: La Pine man who failed to return to memory care facility after doctor’s appointment found safe in Madras
Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies said Wednesday a missing La Pine man who left a doctor’s appointment Tuesday morning and didn’t return to…
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Senator Ron Wyden kicks off new year with Madras town hall, start of seven-county swing
Senator Ron Wyden begins his 2024 town hall schedule with seven in-person town halls this week, the first in Madras on Wednesday…
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Warm Springs man pleads not guilty to assault; manslaughter charge not filed in man’s death at Madras homeless camp
A Warm Springs man arrested Wednesday on manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges in the death of another man at a Madras homeless camp…
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MountainStar Family Relief Nursery holds fundraising effort with quick deadline in bid to buy Madras facility
MountainStar Family Relief Nursery says it’s thrilled to invite the community to invest in the long-term stability of its child abuse prevention…
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Madras HS bomb threat call prompts lockdown; students bused to fairgrounds as school cleared, deemed safe
A telephoned bomb threat involving Madras High School Thursday morning prompted a lockdown, followed by the evacuation of all students, who were…
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St. Charles Foundation helps 22 staff members pursue health care careers with $55,000 in scholarships
“Today is Giving Tuesday. It’s an incredible time to think about giving back and paying it forward,” Jenny O’Bryan, executive director of the St.…
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Madras sees recent rash of car thefts; several victims left their vehicles running unattended to warm up
Madras has seen a recent string of car thefts, many tied to the cold weather and people warming up cars who leave them unattended, keys in the…
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Nonprofit Thistle & Nest building 160 affordable homes in region, now accepting applications
Thistle & Nest, a Central Oregon-based nonprofit started back in March, has announced the launch of “an ambitious and impactful affordable…
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COCC’s Madras campus expansion plans receive a $1 million boost, in gift from JTMF Foundation
Central Oregon Community College’s long-planned Madras campus expansion just moved closer to its fundraising goal thanks to a recently awarded $1…
Continue Reading Madras garage fire causes $124,000 damage; cause under investigation
A garage fire did an estimated $124,000 in damage to a home in northeast Madras Thursday night, and the cause is under…
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‘Coffee for a Cure’ gives back Friday at The Human Bean in Madras; sheriff, fire official to compete in fundraiser
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Human Bean of Madras is inviting customers to “drink pink” on Friday, October 20th for the company’s annual Coffee…
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Madras man, already in jail, charged in stabbing last month at homeless camp
A 40-year-old Madras man who was already in jail on a parole violation charge has been charged with assault in connection with a stabbing last month…
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SAIF to hold free ag safety seminars in 17 cities, including Madras
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — SAIF will be touring the state during the next few months to offer free agriculture and construction safety sessions. SAIF has…
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City of Madras, ODOT invite public to open house on South Madras Concept Area Refinement Plan
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Madras and Oregon Department of Transportation are inviting the public to an open house Thursday evening to talk…
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Madras man home from hospital, recovering from injuries after being Tased, attacked by teens at Skate Park
A Madras man is home from the hospital and recovering under the care of his sister after he says he was attacked by several young people at the…
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Madras chase of Klamath Falls man suspected of energy drink theft from coffee stand ends in arrest at gunpoint
A Klamath Falls man suspected in the theft of an energy drink from a Madras coffee stand Wednesday afternoon fled pursuing officers who heard shots…
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