Suspect in NYC stabbings charged with attempted murder, hate crimes, held without bail
By Mark Morales, Lila Dominus, CNN (CNN) — A man who allegedly stabbed two people in separate incidents in New York City went before a judge…
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Secret court, ‘desert ghosts,’ a journey worth telling: Catch up on the day’s stories
By Gina Park, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! How good are you at badminton? More importantly, could you beat a robot? At a Chinese mall, visitors…
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FIRE ALERT: US 97 Closed in Jefferson County due to Wildfire
UPDATE: ODOT has closed US 97 northeast of Madras due to the Ten Mile Fire JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — A civil authority issued a fire warning…
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Hot in the city? Free movies help Italians ‘chill’ in Rome
Barbie Latza Nadeau Rome (CNN) — The city of Rome is launching “The Big Chill” initiative, named after the 1983 blockbuster movie, offering…
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Sisters Athletic Club offers free services to Akawa Butte Fire evacuees and firefighters
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sisters Athletic Club opened its facilities today to offer free showers and Wi-Fi access to evacuees and firefighters…
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Redmond High main building closed for school year after asbestos disturbance
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The main academic building at Redmond High School will close for the 2026-27 school year after construction activities…
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Deschutes County Home Lost in Akawa Butte Fire, Sheriff says
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office has informed KTVZ News, a home in the Stevens Canyon area north of Sisters has been…
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Problem Solvers: DIY air purifiers offer affordable relief amid Central Oregon smoke from ongoing wildfires
(Update: adding EPA instructions) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As wildfire smoke continues to affect Central Oregon, many commercial air purifiers have sold…
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Central Oregon fairgrounds provide refuge for livestock during wildfire evacuations
CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — As wildfire evacuation orders continue to be issued across Central Oregon, it’s not just people who need a safe place…
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Wyden, Merkley Demand Enhanced Wildfire Prevention and Response Assistance from Trump Administration
Bend ORE. (KTVZ) — After KTVZ reached out to the offices of Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley regarding the wildfires burning across Central…
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‘Up in smoke’: Attacks on ‘Russia’s Amazon’ bring Putin’s war closer to home
By Nathan Hodge, Anna Chernova, CNN (CNN) — A series of Ukrainian strikes on the warehouses of Russia’s largest online retailer has sent…
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Saudi-US nuclear deal sparks fear of arms race across the Middle East
By Mostafa Salem, Tal Shalev, Leila Gharagozlou, CNN (CNN) — For two decades, oil-rich Saudi Arabia has sought nuclear technology. Now an…
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Argentine national caught in Deschutes County following Mexico femicide investigation
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Juan Manuel Reverter, an Argentine national suspected in the high-profile femicide of model Agostina Jalabert, was arrested…
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An independent autopsy couldn’t determine how Nolan Wells died. Here’s what experts say could happen next
By Dalia Faheid, Diana Anos, Elise Haulund, CNN (CNN) — An independent autopsy could not determine why a Mississippi teenager was found dead in…
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There’s Good News: Think Wild Central Oregon dedicated to helping wildlife recover through wildfire season
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild Central Oregon is once again stepping up to help out our local wildlife population. The nonprofit wildlife hospital…
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Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue responds to lightning strike during Thursday night storm, offers reminder for residents
CROOKED RIVER RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue crews responded to a reported lightning strike during Thursday night’s…
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YOU’RE INVITED: Tumalo Lavender to host first annual ‘Tumalo Lavender Festival’
TUMALO, Ore. (KTVZ) Happening next weekend, head on out to Tumalo Lavender for the first annual Tumalo Lavender Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.!…
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New school bus riders invited to join Ready, Set, Ride! program in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As summer flies by, the school year quickly approaches. For Bend-La Pine Schools, new bus riders, kindergarten students, and…
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Officials identify Wisconsin man killed in police shooting that reignited protests in city with troubled use-of-force history
CNN By Julianna Bragg, Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — The man who was shot and killed after authorities say he pulled a knife and injured an officer…
Continue Reading Officials identify Wisconsin man killed in police shooting that reignited protests in city with troubled use-of-force history
By Julianna Bragg, Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — The man who was shot and killed after authorities say he pulled a knife and injured an officer during…
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