Sex offender who escaped from prison in Texas has been captured, officials say
By Paradise Afshar and Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — The convicted sex offender who escaped Sunday from a prison near Houston was captured in a nearby…
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‘Armed and extremely dangerous’ Grants Pass homicide suspect shot, killed by police after chase
GRANTS PASS, Ore. (KTVZ) – A wanted suspect in a Grants Pass shooting death, deemed “armed and extremely dangerous” by police was shot and…
Continue Reading15 suspected drug smugglers killed in clash with Thai soldiers near Myanmar border, officials say
BANGKOK (AP) — Fifteen suspected drug smugglers have been killed and about 2 million methamphetamine tablets seized in northern Thailand near the…
Continue ReadingStephen Curry’s 3-pointer streak ends at 268 games in Warriors’ win in Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Stephen Curry’s NBA-record 3-pointer streak ended at 268 games Sunday night in the Golden State Warriors’ 118-114 victory…
Continue ReadingCongo’s elections face enormous logistical problems sparking concerns about the vote’s credibility
By SAM MEDNICK Associated Press DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Congo’s president says he has confidence an upcoming vote will be rolled out credibly, as…
Continue ReadingSome Trump fake electors from 2020 haven’t faded away. They have roles in how the 2024 race is run
By GABE STERN Associated Press/Report for America VIRGINIA CITY, Nev. (AP) — The man who will oversee elections in one rural county in Nevada next…
Continue ReadingThe late Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman to serve on the Supreme Court, honored as trailblazer
By LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, was…
Continue ReadingWhat to stream this week: Bradley Cooper conducts, Lidia Bastianich cooks and Percy Jackson quests
By The Associated Press This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include Bradley Cooper’s loving look at the life of Leonard Bernstein in…
Continue ReadingWhat about Bob? Some NJ Democrats want Menendez to move on so they can fight for his Senate seat
By MIKE CATALINI Associated Press TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — For years in New Jersey, any Democrat weighing a run for statewide office had to grapple…
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City of Redmond road and traffic report: Week of Dec. 16-22
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the city of Redmond’s road and traffic report for the week of Dec. 16-22. SW Reindeer Ave between 39th & 41st,…
Continue ReadingThat’s a wrap: Bryant Gumbel and HBO’s ‘Real Sports’ air their last episode after 29 years
By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — For the last few years of its life, HBO’s “Real Sports” taped its episodes on the same…
Continue ReadingHow the White House got involved in the border talks on Capitol Hill — with Ukraine aid at stake
By SEUNG MIN KIM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Top Biden administration officials have ramped up their involvement in the recent border talks…
Continue ReadingA gloomy mood hangs over Ukraine’s soldiers as war with Russia grinds on
By SAMYA KULLAB Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A gloomy mood hangs over Ukraine’s soldiers nearly two years after Russia invaded their…
Continue ReadingIn Israel’s killing of 3 hostages, some see the same excessive force directed at Palestinians
By TIA GOLDENBERG Associated Press TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israelis were left stunned and speechless when three hostages held by Hamas were killed…
Continue ReadingStudy bolsters evidence that severe obesity increasing in young US kids
By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A new study adds to evidence that severe obesity is becoming more common in young U.S. children.…
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Deschutes County Fair Association sets annual meeting, will crown 2024 rodeo queen, introduce grand marshal
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Fair Association’s annual meeting is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 15, 2024 at the Deschutes County Fair…
Continue ReadingKlay Thompson scores 28 points to help Warriors hold off Trail Blazers, 118-114
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Klay Thompson scored 28 points on a night Stephen Curry’s NBA-record 3-pointer streak ended at 268 games and the Golden…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of Dec. 17-23
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of Dec. 17-23. Skyline Ranch Road Crack Sealing (Bend…
Continue ReadingNorth Korea test fires ballistic missile with potential to reach entire US, Japan says
By Brad Lendon and Gawon Bae, CNN Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — North Korea launched a possible intercontinental ballistic missile on Monday…
Continue ReadingRavens beat mistake-prone Jaguars 23-7 for 4th consecutive victory and clinch AFC playoff spot
By MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Lamar Jackson threw a touchdown pass and made the play of night when he avoided a…
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