In the fall of 2024, KTVZ’s Problem Solvers broke the story of a resident at Aspen Ridge Memory Care facility passing away after being left in the sun on a hot August day. This spawned a multi-part series, investigating claims made by former staff and resident familiy members of alleged abuse and neglect.
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Last month, NewsChannel 21 reported claims involving a car dealership in Prineville allegedly scamming customers. Tonight: new details to share, including word of an FBI investigation.
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The owner of a Prineville car dealership is under fire after claims he’s scammed several clients selling their vehicles.
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Last week, NewsChannel 21 brought you a story surrounding the growth of Redmond after three downtown units in the Old Creamery Building on Southwest 6th Street were sold, with plans for revitalization.
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Fifteen-year-old Maria Koertje found her passion at the age of 11 when she joined Madras Pep and Cheer, coach Ashley Manteiga’s first team.
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Multiple allegations against a Central Oregon cheer coach have some parents fearing for the safety of their children, but the coach is denying their claims. Parents of children with Central Oregon Diamond Elite are alleging physical and emotional abuse by coach Ashley Garcia Manteiga. Several parents of the children, ages 8-12,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Monica and Michelle are former employees at Saving Grace, the only nonprofit in Central Oregon providing resources for victims of domestic violence. During their year of employment, both were dealing with their own cases. Michelle says she left her job as a bilingual advocate when she was denied domestic violence services. “I would
Continue Reading(Update: adding video, comment from family members) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Family members of residents have reached out to NewsChannel 21 after multiple Special Report’s on Bend’s Aspen Ridge Memory Care. After the death of a resident who was left in the sun, the facility is under state investigation and licensing conditions have been imposed.
Continue ReadingAspen Ridge Memory Care in Bend has been categorized as putting residents in “immediate jeopardy condition” by the Oregon Department of Human Services, in the wake of a resident’s recent tragic death.
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A tragic death at a DAWNS House residence is bringing to light a list of alleged harassment and bullying.
Continue ReadingDiona Browning described the recent death of a resident of Aspen Ridge Memory Care: “So she would wear a fleece jacket or a fleece vest. And on a very hot day, she was left outside – and apparently they forgot about her.”
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A Redmond baby who was born with a brain disorder that caused him to have seizures led to him undergoing surgery to remove half his brain. Since that surgery, he is making progress, much to his family’s relief and support.
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The Battle Mountain Complex is a coordinated effort to stop the Monkey Creek, Snake and Boneyard fires in Eastern Oregon, just one group of fires among the more than 100 major blazes that broke out around the state during the fiery month of July.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The duties of Bend police officers this week include a heightened effort to get drunk drivers off the road over the Fourth of July holiday. During a recent ride-along, Tracee Tuesday witnessed a DUII arrest after what started as a routine evening. During the ride-along with Officer Zachary Childers, NewsChannel 21 captured
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When it’s time to put the skis away, Mt. Bachelor gears up for zipline season.
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Central Oregon’s 2023-24 ski and snowboard season started with a delay.
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Summer is just about here, meaning it’s almost time to put the skis and snowboards away. In a Special Report Friday on NewsChannel 21 at Six, Jillian Fortner looks back at the 2023-24 ski season and how it compares to past years, with its slow and thin start, followed by plenty of snow – and
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — According to preliminary data from the Homeless Leadership Coalition’s 2024 Point-In-Time Count, the number of homelessness in Redmond has declined from 262 people in January 2023 to 169 in January of this year. Colton Hill was a former participant in the Safe Parking Program that allows nonprofits, businesses, and religions or public
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Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity is hosting their first Women’s Build Week since 2019, a rewarding experience for all involved.
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“With the lack of water in the basin and junior water holders, there’s not a whole lot you can do in the immediate time frame,” said Madras farmer Phil Fine.
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