By Julianna Bragg, Bill Kirkos, CNN (CNN) — A 21-year-old woman in Chicago reported that she was sexually assaulted by a man at a fraternity house near the University of Chicago early Sunday, according to the Chicago Police Department. The woman, who is not a University of Chicago student, reported the alleged assault around 1:50
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SOUTHERN OREGON (KTVZ) — Cooler fall weather is here, but fire season isn’t over yet. The Oregon Department of Forestry says open burning, including yard debris, is still prohibited on ODF-protected lands in Jackson and Josephine counties. The current fire danger level is moderate, with an industrial fire precaution level of one. Residents are encouraged
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — It’s Indigenous Peoples’ Day, recognizing the cultures, histories and contributions of Native American and tribal communities. Here in Central Oregon, it’s a chance to honor Indigenous students, families and community members, along with generations of people who have cared for the land we call home. The day also encourages people to learn
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Today is National Farmer Day, a time to recognize the farmers and agricultural families who help keep Central Oregon running. Crook County is celebrating the hard work of local farmers who help feed our communities, support local businesses, and strengthen the local economy. The county is also thanking agricultural families who
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, Oregon emergency officials are testing the state’s ability to recover from a major volcanic eruption. The Oregon Department of Emergency Management is holding a statewide exercise this week. running through Friday. The exercise, called “Getting Through Larhar’d Times,” brings together state agencies, counties, tribes, and community partners. Participants are
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By Avni Trivedi, Mark Morales, Karina Tsui, CNN Atlanta (CNN) — Six Flags said it has temporarily closed nine rides across the country after a man died and several others were injured Monday in a roller coaster incident at an amusement park in Georgia. Police did not say how the man died or how many
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fox & Fern Coffee, located on SW Century Drive on the west side of Bend, permanently closed Sunday, October 11th, 2026. The cafe had operated at the location since May 2025. It originally opened in the space previously occupied by Kevista Coffee, which closed after accumulating more than $27,000 in state
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon School Activities Association Delegate Assembly voted today to approve girls flag football as an officially sanctioned activity. The decision makes Oregon the 25th state in the nation to sanction girls flag football. The sport will begin its inaugural season as a sanctioned activity in Spring 2027 following two years
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 32-year-old Warm Springs man was arrested Saturday night after a 44-year-old Redmond man was punched unconscious outside a concert in Bend. Bend Police arrested Hamley Wilson Sam Smith near the Midtown Ballroom on NW Greenwood Avenue on suspicion of third-degree assault, first-degree disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest. Bend Fire medics
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Are you looking for a creative way to spend time with family and friends Happening next, a new paint-your-own pottery business is coming to Bend! CeramiCafe, which started in Clackamas back in 2002, is expanding to Central Oregon. The business made the announcement on social media, saying plans are in the
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By Gloria Pazmino, CNN New York (CNN) — New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani ordered a comprehensive review of the New York Police Department’s use-of-force policies, his office announced Monday. The review – the first of its kind in about a decade – comes as Mamdani faces increasing pressure from his base, who say he
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire & Rescue will host an open house this Saturday, Oct. 17, in celebration of Fire Prevention Month. The free event will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the North Fire Station, located at 63377 NE Jamison St. in Bend. The event supports this year’s Fire Prevention Month
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County Middle School has completed construction on a new 4,000-square-foot wrestling room built through community fundraising and volunteer efforts. The facility will provide a dedicated practice space for middle school wrestlers in the district. The project was funded and built through contributions from the Crook County Mat Club, local businesses,
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OREGON (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Forestry announced an investment of $10 million today for landscape resiliency projects across Douglas, Grant, Jackson and Josephine counties. The grant funding will target more than 6,400 acres to reduce hazardous fuels, restore fire-adapted ecosystems and protect local communities from catastrophic wildfires. The state investment comes after wildfires
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By Oren Liebermann, CNN (CNN) — One teenager was killed and others were wounded in an explosion during an Israeli school trip near the Lebanon border, according to Israeli emergency response services. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said an initial review by soldiers at the scene indicated that the explosion was caused by an unexploded
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By Holly Yan, Mark Morales, Emma Tucker, Sarah Dewberry, CNN (CNN) — One moment, a man is seen running through a parking lot near Houston as an unmarked black SUV appears to pursue him from behind. Seconds later, the man is seen lying on the ground. Exactly what happened in between remains a mystery as
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By Eduardo Cuevas and Mark Morales, CNN New York (CNN) — New York City has found itself mired in the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown after officials said federal agents shot a driver while his 5-year-old was in the back seat. The Department of Homeland Security and city officials remain at odds over immigration agents’ tactics
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By Chelsea Bailey, Dianne Gallagher, CNN “Is Antoinette with you?” It was Labor Day, and the late-night call was unexpected, and a little confusing, but Elizabeth Northrup answered anyway. “No,” she told her friend over the phone, “Why, what’s going on?” There was a brief pause, then, “Something’s wrong … the police are here at
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By Nicki Brown, CNN (CNN) — Only a week after Christa Pike survived a failed execution, her attorneys appeared in a Nashville courthouse to take the first steps in what will likely be a protracted legal battle to prevent a second attempt to put her to death. Though Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee postponed executions while
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