MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – A call to Jefferson County 911 dispatchers early Tuesday claiming a person was firing gunshots near a Madras truck stop prompted an emergency “shelter in place” alert to residents and a major manhunt in two locations, but law enforcement found nothing to indicate the report was true. “There is an active
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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 can stream KTVZ content for free – anytime, anywhere, with ease, on popular platforms like Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and Roku devices.With KTVZ+, you’ll have the ability to watch breaking
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A fire heavily damaged a Madras home on Wednesday and displaced a resident, Jefferson County Fire and EMS reported. Fire crews were dispatched around 11:45 a.m. to the report of a building on fire in the Fairgrounds Road area, said Deputy Chief of Prevention Jared Earnest. Deputies arrived first and confirmed
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College is accepting proposals for a commissioned outdoor sculptural installation, with a compensation of up to $30,000, to become part of the Madras campus’s newly expanded site. The deadline for applications is Friday, March 7. Visit cocc.edu/departments/foundation/growing-together or contact madrasartcall@cocc.edu or 541-383-7225 to learn more. The art acquisition is being made possible
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — With recent national attention on immigration enforcement, the Madras Police Department issued a statement Wednesday, saying it “seeks to provide clarity regarding state law restrictions on immigration enforcement in Oregon.” Here’s their statement, in full: The federal government has initiated immigration enforcement actions in major cities across the United States. We
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Madras Police Department, in partnership with Project ChildSafe, is offering free firearm safety kits to residents as part of a nationwide initiative to promote responsible gun ownership. The safety kits, which include a cable-style gun lock, are available for pickup at the Madras Police Department during normal business hours, the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles Health System announced Monday the recipients of a variety of Community Benefit grants, awarding more than $155,000 to 29 organizations in Central Oregon. Here’s their full announcement: The grants were awarded to provide basic needs, to support local diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, to sponsor local events and as
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St. Charles Health System announced Wednesday plans to open a pilot community pharmacy in Madras late this spring, helping to fill a critical health need and improving access to prescription medication for the region. Many community organizations came together to open this new pharmacy through funding and support, including the Central Oregon Health Council, which
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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 Christmas tree this holiday season. On December 28th and 29th, as well as January 4th and 5th, the Scouts will be collecting trees across the region, making it easier for
Continue Reading MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — An award of $250,000 from the Maybelle Clark Macdonald Fund to Central Oregon Community College’s “Growing Together” fundraising campaign, with an additional $50,000 set in matching funds, is a major investment in the 24,000-square-foot educational facility and community resource taking shape at the Madras campus. The project, to open in the winter of
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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 region due to snowfall earlier in the day, authorities said.
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Jefferson County Fire & EMS agency is facing allegations, including misuse of agency funds, potential layoffs, a budget crisis and an issue relating to the staff’s retirement accounts. In July of 2022, Jefferson County Fire District #1, and Jefferson County Emergency Medical Service – also known as EMS, officially consolidated
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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 stretch north of Redmond is one of the most dangerous corridors in Oregon. The focus is improvements from the High Bridge to Madras in Jefferson County. US 97 is an
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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, the second person accused in the September 2022 fatal shooting of a Madras man who authorities had listed as missing and endangered.
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Police Chief Timothy Plummer and the Madras Police Department are taking steps to ensure road safety during the busy Thanksgiving holiday travel period. With support from a grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the department will participate in the Speeding Slows You Down high-visibility
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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 community and the culmination of the largest funded project to date by the Madras Redevelopment Commission (MRC). Initiative Brewing’s opening marks the successful realization of a longstanding goal to bring
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U.S. Highway 26 reopened just north of Madras Wednesday morning, but ODOT advised drivers to still expect slow traffic after an outdoor carport tossed airborne in high winds blew across a street and took out 10 Pacific Power poles Tuesday night.
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The windstorm sweeping through the region serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of Central Oregon’s weather, as heavy winds often coincide with power outages, as Simon Gutiérrez, Spokesperson for Pacific Power, continues urging residents to remain cautious and avoid areas with fallen power lines.
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A Heart of Oregon Corps youth crew helped to reduce wildfire danger in a high-risk area – a crucial step, as made clear this summer there when the 5,200 acre Elk Lane Fire moved swiftly toward Madras and threatened area homes.
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – A more than century-old Madras home was heavily damaged Saturday morning by an attic fire traced to faulty wiring for a light fixture, but a bystander knocked on the door to alert the occupants, who escaped the burning home unharmed, along with their pets. Jefferson County Fire & EMS crews were
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