Bucking the trend: St. Charles opens community pharmacy in Madras
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles’ new community pharmacy in Madras opened to the public on Monday, bucking the nationwide trend of pharmacy…
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Two small brushfires tackled in SE Madras, where Level 1 pre-evacuation alert is now lifted, and Crooked River Ranch
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two small brushfires broke out at midday Thursday in Madras and Crooked River Ranch and were quickly being tackled by fire…
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Madras Pioneer awards Yashira Chavero 2025’s ‘Amazing Kid’ honor for Jefferson County
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Madras High Senior known for her leadership and tenacity, has won the 2025 Amazing Kid for Jefferson County. Her photo and…
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Madras Police issue dozens of citations, make 2 arrests during high-visibility holiday weekend traffic patrols
Madras, OR – Over the course of the Memorial Day weekend, the Madras Police Department conducted enhanced traffic enforcement as part of the…
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75% of staff will be laid off after Madras Aquatic Center permanent levy fails to pass – again
Just over 50 percent of Jefferson County voters who took part in Tuesday’s Special Election voted for the Madras Aquatic Center Recreation District…
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Central Oregon honors the fallen: Memorial Day observances planned across the High Desert
Update: Adding video. BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregonians will be honoring service members who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country at…
Continue Reading Madras Police Department plans speeding, ‘Move Over Law’ enforcement patrols over Memorial Day weekend
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — This Memorial Day weekend, the Madras Police Department will be conducting High-Visibility Enforcement patrols, with a…
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NAMIWalks, mental health awareness community events coming up Sunday in Bend and Madras
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregonians are lacing up and doubling down to advance the cause of “Mental Health for All” at this…
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Senator Merkley hosts three Central Oregon Town Halls
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Senator Jeff Merkley held three town halls for Oregonians in Jefferson, Crook, and Deschutes counties on Saturday. “There…
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More Central Oregon beef returning to your table soon with planned Madras-area meat processing facility
More home-grown beef should be returning to Central Oregon shelves in coming years as The Symons Beef Company soon will start building a…
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Caught on video: Madras Police seek tips to find whoever threw concrete block through financial institution’s window
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Madras Police released a security video Tuesday as they seek the public’s help in a vandalism investigation after someone…
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Jefferson County Fire teams up with Red Cross for ‘Sound the Alarm’
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Volunteers with the American Red Cross, Jefferson County Fire and EMS, and Warm Springs Fire and Safety, installed free…
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‘We are one community’: Latino Community Association leader speaks about Latino Fest cancellation
The Latino Community Association announced Monday that it is canceling this fall’s Central Oregon Latino Fest in Madras over safety fears due to…
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Caught on camera: Madras police receive graffiti-tagger tips after releasing security video
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – A Madras police release of security video showing at least one alleged graffiti tagger has brought in tips officers are busy…
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‘Incredibly disheartening’: COCC hit by loss of $3 million in expected federal funds for Madras Campus expansion
(Update: Adding video) Project still due for completion by next January; school will seek other funds MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A recent continuing…
Continue Reading Madras police chase, quickly arrest man accused of stealing knife at one store, threatening worker at another
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – A man who stole a knife from the Madras Bi-Mart and threatened a Domino’s Pizza worker with it ran away Tuesday afternoon…
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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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