WSTM, CNN By Danya Gainor, Jason Carroll, Gloria Pazmino, Chris Boyette, Cindy Von Quednow, Avni Trivedi, CNN (CNN) — The former Cornell University student who says she was gang raped made an explicit accusation of sexual assault in an interview with university police in November 2024, but the district attorney said university police didn’t share
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County High School announced on Wednesday that following a generous donation, the school has purchased new drumline equipment.According to the school’s post on social media, due to the donation, the school is one step closer to establishing a marching band.”Our students are absolutely thrilled about this opportunity and are already
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — According to the Redmond Police Department, drones helped officers locate and arrest two theft suspects Tuesday morning following a burglary at a farm supply store in Redmond. Officers responded around 5:30 a.m. to Coastal Farm and Ranch Supply at 3141 S. Highway 97 after a community member called 911. Officials say
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Zoo has earned another five years of accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The announcement was made during the association’s annual conference, which took place in Portland, Ore. The Association of Zoos and Aquariums is a nonprofit organization that accredits 255 zoos and aquariums globally. To earn
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Prineville, Ore. (KTVZ)– The Oregon Health Authority downgraded the recreational health advisory for Prineville Reservoir to a precaution today. Water testing confirmed that cyanotoxin levels in the Crook County reservoir have fallen below recreational guideline values for humans. The initial health advisory for the reservoir was issued on July 27. Although toxin levels no longer
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After 24 long and rewarding years of serving the community of Bend, Fire Captain Preston Prosser is hanging up the uniform in a celebratory fashion. Prosser is retiring after more than two decades as a first responder, working as a fire captain and advanced EMT. Bend firefighters say he’s a beloved captain and
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Officers with the Bend Police Department are inviting the community to grab a cup of coffee and chat. National Coffee with a Cop Day is next Wednesday, October 7th. Officers will be at Junction Roastery and Social Club on Ninth Street in Bend from 9-10:30 a.m. The event is open to the
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — As college students return to campuses across Oregon, state officials are reminding them they may qualify for SNAP food benefits. The Oregon Department of Human Services says student eligibility rules can be complicated, and students shouldn’t assume they don’t qualify. Some exemptions include working at least 20 hours a week, participating
Continue ReadingBy Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! After some fierce competition, the Fat Bear Week winner has been crowned, and he’s a nepo baby! His name is Backpack — check out the chunky champ. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things 1️⃣ Hero passenger Chaos ensued
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening next, COCC’s ‘Fall JobFest’ is kicking off in Bend Thursday, October 1st. The event is open to everyone and takes place at the Coats Campus Center from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. You’ll get to meet employers spanning a wide variety of fields, such as healthcare, technology, trades, and more. You also
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CRESCENT, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening next, firefighters plan to conduct a prescribed burn Thursday, October 1st, about nine miles southwest of Crescent. The Deschutes National Forest says up to 42 acres could be burned, if conditions are favorable. Ignitions are expected to begin around Noon. No road or trail closures are expected, but smoke will
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(KTVZ) — Members of Oregon’s congressional delegation sent a letter to Trump administration officials today demanding an end to expedited “mega master” immigration hearings. U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, along with U.S. Reps. Janelle Bynum, Suzanne Bonamici, Andrea Salinas, Val Hoyle and Maxine Dexter, stated that fast-tracked court proceedings process hundreds of immigrant
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CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, alongside U.S. Rep. Janelle Bynum, announced $100,000 in federal awards to support wildfire recovery efforts and aid displaced residents in Central Oregon. The funding targets communities recovering from destructive wildfires that struck the region in July 2026. The funding is awarded through the NeighborWorks
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Outdoor debris burning will open at sunrise tomorrow, Oct. 1, in the Deschutes County Rural Fire Protection District #two. Central Oregon fire agencies approved the opening after determining that cooler temperatures, recent precipitation and a moderate regional fire danger level made burning safe to conduct. Central Oregon fire agencies work collaboratively
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Firefighters responded to a residential structure fire on Sept. 26th, in La Pine, quickly bringing the flames under control. The fire broke out at approximately 7:22 a.m. at 52594 Railroad St., according to the La Pine Rural Fire Protection District. All occupants evacuated safely before firefighters arrived and no civilian injuries
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation will host its annual Skyliners Ski Swap on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, at the Pavilion Ice Rink in Bend, Ore. Presented by Latitude 44 Sports, the event brings together the regional winter sports community for gear sales and activities. The annual event serves as a
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes River High School in Bend is expanding education beyond traditional classrooms by offering four vocational tracks that link academic instruction directly with professional environments. The school’s career technical education curriculum covers business, science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), construction and medicine. The career-focused tracks provide students with practical training and
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By Mostafa Salem, Sarah Tamimi, CNN (CNN) — The United States announced it had completed its withdrawal from Iraq on Wednesday, more than 20 years after invading the country to topple Saddam Hussein, in a move that was celebrated by the Iraqi government and the Pentagon – as well as Iran and its allies, who
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s congressional delegation today demanded that the Trump administration end expedited “mega master” immigration hearings, warning that fast-tracked court proceedings in Oregon and Washington are depriving immigrants of constitutional due process. The letter was signed by Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, along with Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, Andrea Salinas, Val Hoyle,
Continue Reading By Danya Gainor, Jason Carroll, Gloria Pazmino, Chris Boyette, Cindy Von Quednow, Avni Trivedi, CNN (CNN) — The former Cornell University student who says she was gang raped made an explicit accusation of sexual assault in an interview with university police in November 2024, but the district attorney said university police didn’t share that document
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