Mother of Madras man who died in officer-involved shooting speaks out
Social media has been abuzz with flyers for a scheduled protest Wednesday afternoon in front of Madras City Hall in honor of Allan Warner Jr. who…
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Jefferson County DA releases name, initial details of deadly Madras officer-involved shooting
Acting Jefferson County District Attorney Steven Leriche on Friday identified the man killed in Thursday evening’s officer-involved shooting along…
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911 caller claims shots fired near Madras truck stop, prompting area alert, manhunt – but police find no sign it was true
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – A call to Jefferson County 911 dispatchers early Tuesday claiming a person was firing gunshots near a Madras truck stop…
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KTVZ announces launch of KTVZ+, now available for streaming on Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and Roku devices
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – KTVZ is excited to announce the launch of KTVZ+, bringing 24/7 streaming access from Central Oregon’s News Leader. Now, viewers…
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Fire damages Madras home; Red Cross called in to assist resident with housing
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A fire heavily damaged a Madras home on Wednesday and displaced a resident, Jefferson County Fire and EMS reported. Fire crews…
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COCC seeks artist for $30K Madras campus commission
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College is accepting proposals for a commissioned outdoor sculptural installation, with a…
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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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Madras PD partners with Project ChildSafe, makes firearm safety kits available
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Madras Police Department, in partnership with Project ChildSafe, is offering free firearm safety kits to residents as…
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St. Charles awards $155K in grants to 29 Centra Oregon organizations
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles Health System announced Monday the recipients of a variety of Community Benefit grants, awarding more than $155,000…
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Avoiding a ‘pharmacy desert’: St. Charles to open community pharmacy in Madras at former Hometown Drug site
St. Charles Health System announced Wednesday plans to open a pilot community pharmacy in Madras late this spring, helping to fill a critical health…
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Boy Scouts to Collect Christmas Trees in Central Oregon: December 28-29 and January 4-5
BEND, Ore (KTVZ) — The Boy Scouts of Central Oregon are once again offering a convenient and eco-friendly service to help you dispose of your…
Continue Reading COCC’s ‘Growing Together’ campaign for Madras campus receives $300K from Maybelle Clark Macdonald Fund
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — An award of $250,000 from the Maybelle Clark Macdonald Fund to Central Oregon Community College’s “Growing Together”…
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Serious-injury two-vehicle crash closes icy Highway 97 south of Madras for about two hours
A two-vehicle, serious-injury crash closed U.S. Highway 97 south of Madras for about two hours Thursday night amid continued icy roads across the…
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Jefferson County Fire & EMS under fire over allegations including misuse of agency funds; Fire Chief Blake responds
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Jefferson County Fire & EMS agency is facing allegations, including misuse of agency funds, potential layoffs, a…
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ODOT holds Open House for Madras community to learn about safety & transportation improvements to US 97
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — ODOT is working to make US Highway 97 safer for all travelers, and has been studying the cause of crashes. The Highway 97…
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Second suspect appears in court, not-guilty pleas entered in 2022 kidnapping, fatal shooting of Madras man
A Madras man who was serving time in a California prison on drug crimes has been returned to Central Oregon to face murder, kidnap and other charges,…
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Madras Police launch ‘Speeding Slows You Down’ enforcement campaign during busy Thanksgiving holiday travel period
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Police Chief Timothy Plummer and the Madras Police Department are taking steps to ensure road safety during the busy…
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City of Madras celebrates grand opening of Initiative Brewing, largest redevelopment-funded project to date
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – The City of Madras said Thursday it’s proud to announce the grand opening of Initiative Brewing, an exciting addition to our…
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C.O.’s stormy aftermath: Airborne shed took out 10 Madras power poles and lines; teepee shredded, portable toilet tossed
U.S. Highway 26 reopened just north of Madras Wednesday morning, but ODOT advised drivers to still expect slow traffic after an outdoor carport…
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As strong storm sweeps through state with high winds, Pacific Power, C.O. Tree Experts, DCSO offer tips to be prepared
The windstorm sweeping through the region serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of Central Oregon’s weather, as heavy winds often…
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