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Madras man killed in Highway 197 rollover crash near Dufur

December 1, 2021 3:22 pm KTVZ News Partners

A 25-year-old Madras man was killed Wednesday morning in a rollover crash on U.S. Highway 197 about two miles north of Dufur, Oregon State Police…

‘Real, real tough’: C.O. farmers, ranchers share struggles, issues with Reps. Bentz, Feenstra

November 12, 2021 11:56 am KTVZ

Central Oregon farmers and ranchers met Friday with Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Ore., and fellow freshman Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, to share their…

Smoky kitchen fire at Madras apartment claims 2 dogs’ lives

October 23, 2021 4:52 pm KTVZ News Partners

A kitchen fire filled a Madras apartment with smoke on Saturday, claiming two dogs’ lives, Jefferson County Fire District No. 1…

Madras boy, 8, back home recovering after being hit by car; neighbors voice street safety concerns

October 11, 2021 11:59 am KTVZ

Liam Mantiega, an 8-year-old Madras boy, is back home, recovering from injuries he suffered after getting hit by a car and dragged 20 feet on…

Madras boy, 8, struck by car, seriously injured after crashing scooter on street

October 8, 2021 4:46 pm KTVZ

An 8-year-old Madras boy was seriously injured when his non-motorized kick scooter crashed onto a southeast Madras street and he was hit by a car,…

Judge hears arguments in Jefferson County lawsuit challenging Gov. Brown’s vaccine mandate

October 6, 2021 3:45 pm Barney Lerten

A retired Oregon Supreme Court justice heard arguments in a virtual courtroom Wednesday in a lawsuit filed by several Oregon State Police troopers…

Fire damages Madras home office; resident suffers smoke inhalation trying to put it out

October 4, 2021 1:03 pm Barney Lerten

A Madras resident was treated for smoke inhalation Monday morning after he tried to put out a fire that broke out in a home office, a fire official…

Free household hazardous waste collection event set for Saturday in Madras

September 28, 2021 2:29 pm KTVZ News Partners

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, Jefferson County Public Works, City of Madras, Jefferson County Fire District and Madras Sanitary are…

COCC, Jefferson County, NeighborImpact partner on COVID-19 vaccine clinic

September 7, 2021 3:01 pm KTVZ News Partners

Central Oregon Community College and Jefferson County Public Health, together with NeighborImpact, are bringing a free COVID-19 vaccination clinic to…

Crime Stoppers: Madras PD release security photo, seek tips to find truck stop theft suspect

September 7, 2021 2:33 pm KTVZ News Partners

Police released a security-camera image Tuesday as they seek help from the public in identifying and locating a recent theft suspect who they say…

20th Oregon Airshow of the Cascades set to fly high at Madras Airport

August 26, 2021 9:38 pm KTVZ

The 20th Airshow of the Cascades is set for Friday and Saturday at the Madras Airport, featuring a wide variety of planes on displays, aerial…

City of Madras awarding COVID relief grants to small businesses

August 26, 2021 11:26 am KTVZ News Partners

NeighborImpact has remaining funds, provided by a Community Development Block Grant awarded to the City of Madras by Business Oregon, for small…

Restored B-17s highlight Air Show of the Cascades

August 23, 2021 7:24 pm KTVZ

The Madras Airport as of Monday is hosting not one, but two restored B-17 WWII bombers, one based there as part of the Erickson Aircraft Collection.…

Madras motorcyclist killed in collision with Jeep on Highway 97

August 21, 2021 5:59 pm Barney Lerten

A 50-year-old Madras man was killed Saturday evening when his motorcycle and a Jeep Wrangler collided on Highway 97 on the north end of Madras,…

New Deer Ridge prison superintendent charged in Bend with DUII, resisting arrest

August 19, 2021 3:26 pm Barney Lerten

The recently appointed superintendent of Deer Ridge Correctional Institution near Madras was arrested early Thursday morning on charges of drunken…

Housing Works to celebrate opening of Madras, Redmond affordable housing projects

August 17, 2021 4:37 pm KTVZ News Partners

Housing Works soon will stage a pair of celebrations to mark the completion of two affordable housing projects, adding 23 units in Madras and 67…

B-17 ‘Flying Fortress’ Sentimental Journey to visit Madras Airport

August 16, 2021 9:28 pm KTVZ News Partners

The Airbase Arizona Flying Museum is bringing one of the most iconic warplanes from World War II to visit Madras Municipal Airport, August…

NeighborImpact helps city of Madras secure $1.5 million grant for planned homeless facility

August 3, 2021 11:16 am KTVZ News Partners

NeighborImpact said Tuesday it provided-grant writing services and technical assistance to help secure a $1.5 million federal grant, with the city of…