BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon law enforcement agencies are increasing patrols on local roadways. This initiative is part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s “Click It or Ticket” enforcement campaign. The campaign, which runs from May 11 through May 31 and includes Memorial Day Weekend, focuses on seat belt and child safety seat
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By Eric Levenson, Dianne Gallagher, CNN (CNN) — The South Carolina Supreme Court on Wednesday overturned Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions and ordered a new trial in the killing of his wife and son in June 2021, saying the trial was marred by the “improper” influence of the county clerk, Becky Hill. In a 5-0 ruling,
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By Kathleen Magramo, Lauren Kent, Jinky Jorgio, CNN (CNN) — The sound of gunshots rang out Wednesday evening inside the Philippine parliament, as a senator took refuge to resist arrest on allegations of crimes against humanity. The chaotic scenes unfolded as Senator Ronald Dela Rosa, former President Rodrigo Duterte’s top enforcer of a bloody war
Continue ReadingBy Alexandra Banner, CNN President Donald Trump is not giving up on his idea to add a 51st state. First, he floated annexing Canada. Now, he’s targeting a country in South America. Here’s what else you need to know to get up to speed and on with your day. 1️⃣ Price of war The Iran
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By Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — With brisk strides, Chinese leader Xi Jinping will descend 39 red-carpeted steps outside Beijing’s Great Hall of the People, a political landmark at the very heart of the Chinese capital. Each step is timed so that he walks past top officials from the Chinese and US delegations,
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By Nicki Brown, CNN (CNN) — Kouri Richins, a Utah mother who wrote a children’s book on grief after her husband’s death, was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison without parole for his murder. Judge Richard Mrazik handed down the life sentence – the most severe penalty Richins faced for her aggravated murder conviction –
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The hotly contested Oregon Republican gubernatorial race is heating up as candidates approach the May 19 primary. Education has emerged as a defining issue in the campaign, with less than a week remaining until voters head to the polls. Republican gubernatorial candidates are currently in crunch time, traveling across Oregon to
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By Kathleen Magramo, CNN (CNN) — Scurrying through the backhalls and stairwells of the Philippine Senate, trailed by aides and falling over at least once, the large, bald man was trying to evade local agents. At the center of this comedic cat-and-mouse chase was Senator Ronald Dela Rosa, a longtime ally of former Philippine President
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By Max Foster, CNN Reggio Emilia, Italy (CNN) — Catherine, Princess of Wales, has been given a rapturous welcome in Italy on her first official overseas trip since being treated for cancer. The British royal is on a two-day solo working trip with the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood, which she launched in 2021
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By Lex Harvey, CNN (CNN) — Plans to build Australia’s first Trump Tower have been scrapped just three months after being announced, with the local developer saying the Trump brand has become “toxic.” “Let’s just say that with the Iran war and everything else, the Trump brand was increasingly unpopular in Australia,” David Young, CEO
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The local advocacy group Connect Bend released an artist’s rendering of the possible crossing that would connect southern Bend neighborhoods to Century Drive. The group states the proposed crossing presents a “stark choice” for the city. The project includes a vehicular bridge over the Deschutes River. The vehicular bridge would span
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CULVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Culver School District Board of Education appointed Kevin Dinning as Superintendent of Schools. Dinning is set to officially assume his superintendent duties on July 1, 2026. The Board of Education will conduct onboarding and transition activities with Dinning over the next couple of months. These activities include scheduling community and
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Sisters Athletic Club recently completed its four-week third grade Learn to Swim program, providing essential swim instruction to 75 elementary school students in the Sisters community. The program, offered at no cost to participating families or taxpayers, equipped young swimmers with critical life safety skills and confidence in the water.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The new Bend Central Library opened on May 11th, at 61956 SE Santorini Street, establishing a major presence within the Stevens Ranch master-planned development. The Deschutes Public Library system intentionally chose the southeast Bend location for its anticipated growth. City officials confirmed that no changes to the master plan were necessary
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire and Rescue conducted a unique training exercise this Tuesday: a simulated trench rescue. The training exercise took place at a Taylor Northwest job site to prepare for real-world emergencies. The exercise simulated a worker, trapped under a concrete slab in a narrow trench. The worker was a dummy, but
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CNN By Lex Harvey, Deidre McPhillips, Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — Dr. Stephen Kornfeld was taking the trip of a lifetime aboard a cruise sailing across the Atlantic Ocean when he was called on to care for other passengers who fell ill. Now, he’s the only MV Hondius passenger in a biocontainment unit at the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Stereo Planet, a Bend business for 45 years, is reopening its doors with a new collaboration in downtown Bend. The grand reopening celebration is scheduled for Friday, June 5, 2026, at 6 p.m. at 1008 NW Bond Street. Stereo Planet is collaborating with Patrick Smith, a longtime Central Oregon resident and
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Campers of varying ability levels took to the trails and waters this weekend, experiencing the thrill of adaptive mountain biking and paddling, thanks to the collaborative efforts of the Kelly Brush Foundation and Oregon Adaptive Sports. The multi-day sports program offered participants a unique opportunity to connect with fellow adventurers and
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Our Chief Meteorologist John Carroll took a trip to Central Christian School in Redmond to speak with the 5th grade students about the weather. The students were curious how meteorologists come up with the forecast and what it takes to get it correct. The students became “weather detectives” and looked for clues in the sky
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Presley Abell, a student at Mountain View High School, has won the state-level “Celebrate the West” art competition. She is now competing against winners from 20 other states for regional recognition, with the People’s Choice poll closing May 22. You can vote in the competition here. Abell’s winning painting is titled
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