Mitch McConnell announces he’ll retire, ending his four-decade Senate career
Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., the longest-serving Senate leader in history, announced on his 83rd birthday Thursday that he won’t seek re-election…
Continue ReadingNews
Alleged burglars targeted pro athletes and evaded authorities for months — until they took a selfie
By Chelsea Bailey and Josh Campbell, CNN (CNN) — After months of working to bring down the criminals responsible for a string of high-profile…
Continue ReadingChatter and rumors about ICE went on for days at school of Texas girl who died by suicide
By Ashley Killough and Ed Lavandera, CNN Gainesville, Texas (CNN) — In late January, students at Jocelynn Rojo Carranza’s school spread…
Continue ReadingYoung voters are powering the rise of Germany’s far-right AfD party
By Sebastian Shukla and Claudia Otto, CNN Thuringia, Germany (CNN) — On a wet evening in Suhl, in the former East Germany, a smattering of…
Continue ReadingWalmart warns of a slower 2025. That’s a bad sign for America’s economy
By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — During America’s inflation crisis, shoppers have flooded to Walmart for groceries and clothing,…
Continue Reading5 things to know for Feb. 20: Pentagon cuts, Israeli hostages, Arizona plane crash, Ukraine, Birthright citizenship
By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — There is currently about a 3% chance that an asteroid the size of a large building could collide with Earth in…
Continue Reading‘That training kicked in’: How flight attendants leapt into action after Toronto plane crash
By Dakin Andone and Alexandra Skores, CNN (CNN) — After Delta Flight 4819’s cabin rolled over and came to rest in a terrifying crash landing…
Continue ReadingHamas stages macabre ceremony to release bodies of four Israeli hostages, said to include Bibas children and their mother
By Mick Krever, Ivana Kottasová, Mohammad Al Sawalhi, Kareem Khadder, Lucas Lilieholm and Edward Szekeres, CNN (CNN) — Hamas on Thursday put…
Continue Reading
Oregon worker representatives react to former Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s confirmation hearing
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Former Oregon U.S. Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer, President Trump’s nominee for labor secretary. testified before the…
Continue Reading
Redmond Police Department honored as regional Agency of the Year by Western States Information Network
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond Police Department was recognized Wednesday as the Western States Information Network’s Oregon Region 2 Agency of…
Continue ReadingAppeals court leaves block on Trump’s birthright citizenship order in place, setting up Supreme Court showdown
By Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — An appeals court will not allow the Trump administration to end birthright citizenship for certain children of…
Continue Reading
Cuts in federal workforce having impacts on Central Oregon national forests
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Impacts are being felt and layoffs are occurring on Central Oregon national forests under the Trump administration’s recent…
Continue Reading
Federal funding issues pose uncertainty for the Council on Aging of Central Oregon
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Some local organizations are concerned about how the uncertainty around federal funding will impact their…
Continue ReadingAlleged burglars targeted pro athletes and evaded authorities for months — until they took a selfie
KCAL, KCBS, WABC, WCBS, CNN By Chelsea Bailey and Josh Campbell, CNN (CNN) — After months of working to bring down the criminals responsible…
Continue Reading
Deschutes County seeks volunteer to serve on Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council Board
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Board County of Commissioners is accepting applications from Deschutes County residents who are interested in serving on the…
Continue ReadingDefense secretary orders military to prepare for major budget cuts
CNN By Oren Liebermann, CNN (CNN) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the military to prepare plans to make drastic budget cuts over…
Continue Reading2 dead after 2 small planes collide midair in Arizona, officials say
By Alexandra Skores and Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — Two people are dead after two small aircraft collided in midair at an Arizona airport…
Continue ReadingOregon Department of Revenue begins sending out tax refunds; here’s how to find out the status of yours
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) –The Oregon Department of Revenue has begun distributing refunds for the 2024 tax year. Through Feb. 17, the department has…
Continue ReadingGas hidden within mountains, a budget iPhone, how to avoid pneumonia: Catch up on the day’s stories
By Daniel Wine, CNN Editor’s Note: CNN’s 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and…
Continue Reading
Wyden backs bill to raise minimum age to buy assault weapons, high-capacity ammunition from 18 to 21
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., said Wednesday he is joining legislation to raise the minimum age to buy assault weapons and…
Continue Reading