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Ice forecast for the South through early Sunday morning. Ice amounts of a quarter inch or more can begin to cause tree and power line damage. Totals of half-inch or more cause even more destruction. Additional ice will accumulate beyond that time in the Southeast.

Potentially historic winter storm to slam much of the US with destructive ice and heavy snow

January 22, 2026 6:58 am CNN Newsource

By Meteorologist Chris Dolce, CNN (CNN) — More than half of the United States is about to face one of the most sprawling and menacing winter…

Former Uvalde school district police officer Adrian Gonzales

Jury clears former Uvalde police officer of child endangerment or abandonment charges

January 22, 2026 12:28 am Barney Lerten

CNN, POOL, KIII, KENS, KSAT, KABB, WOAI, TEXAS HOUSE INVESTIGATIVE COMM By Eric Levenson, Matthew J. Friedman, Shimon Prokupecz, Rachel Clarke,…

City of Bend issues proclamation recognizing January as Human Trafficking Prevention Month

January 21, 2026 11:29 pm Tracee Tuesday

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend City Council recognized Human Trafficking Prevention Month at Wednesday night’s meeting, signing a proclamation that…

Congressman Cliff Bentz nominates 6 Central Oregon students for service academies; 16 statewide

January 21, 2026 12:31 pm Triton Notary

(UPDATE: Adding video) DESCHUTES CO, Ore. (KTVZ)– Congressman Cliff Bentz today announced the nomination of sixteen Oregon students to the United…

UPDATE: Commissioners decide to postpone Map C decision by 2 weeks after hearing from Deschutes County residents

January 20, 2026 11:23 pm Spencer Sacks

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — County Commissioners wrapped up 2 days of public input relating to the much debated Map C Plan to district Deschutes County into…

‘Now’s the time to speak up’: Crook County School Board reminds community of survey on interim superintendent

January 21, 2026 6:21 pm Claire Elmer

Crook County School Board and District leaders are asking the community to weigh in as the board considers whether to appoint Dr. Joel Hoff as the…

Oregon lawmakers seek May vote on transportation funding bill

January 21, 2026 5:29 pm Triton Notary, Spencer Sacks

(Update: Adding quotes from Governor Tina Kotek, Christine Drazan) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ)– House Speaker Julie Fahey and Senate President Rob Wagner…

Republican transportation referendum leader announces bid for Oregon governor

January 21, 2026 4:37 pm Oregon Capital Chronicle

By: Mia Maldonado (Oregon Capital Chronicle)One of the leaders behind the effort to block increases to Oregon’s gas tax has entered the race for…

COCC Wins Major Federal Grant to Train Next Generation of Central Oregon Manufacturers

January 21, 2026 11:10 am KTVZ - News Team

Central Oregon Community College (COCC) has received a $2,187,923 grant from the U.S. Department of Education to develop short-term certificates in…

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking two Artists-in-Residence at Rogue River Ranch and Cascade Siskiyou National Monument

January 21, 2026 9:46 am Silas Moreau

MEDFORD, Ore. — Do you think you have what it takes to create original work while immersed in some of Oregon’s most beautiful environments? You, or…

Fog causes minor delays at Redmond Airport, officials urge travelers to plan ahead

January 21, 2026 12:35 am Tracee Tuesday

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fog continues to hang over much of Central Oregon this week, and one of the biggest impacts has been at local airports. In…

UPDATE: Most Bend, Deschutes County leaders back six-month extension of Juniper Ridge ‘safe stay area’

January 19, 2026 3:31 pm Barney Lerten

(UPDATE: Adding video and quote from Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A majority of Bend and Deschutes…

Central Oregon residents take part in ‘Walk Out for Freedom’ protest against ICE in Bend

January 14, 2026 1:11 pm KTVZ - News Team

Update: Video from Jan 20th protest in Bend BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Protesters gathered today in both Bend and Redmond as part of the ongoing…

‘Thin’ snow coverage prompts Mt. Bachelor lift closures

January 20, 2026 6:14 pm Triton Notary

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Warm, sunny weather continues across Central Oregon, with highs in the upper 40s and light winds. The mild stretch is melting…

What’s a ‘corner crossing’? Hunters know, and two Central Oregon lawmakers want to make them clearly legal

January 20, 2026 5:32 pm KTVZ

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – State senators Mike McLane (R-Powell Butte) and Anthony Broadman (D-Bend), working with the Oregon Hunters Association,…

State Senator Broadman of Bend, colleagues to try again on bill to allow small Kei trucks on Oregon highways

January 20, 2026 2:27 pm KTVZ

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — State Representatives Virgle Osborne (R-Roseburg) and Alek Skarlatos (R-Canyonville) and Senator Anthony Broadman…

Second lady Usha Vance smiles as she listens to Vice President JD Vance

Second lady Usha Vance announces she’s pregnant with her fourth child

January 20, 2026 1:21 pm CNN Newsource

By Betsy Klein, CNN (CNN) — Second lady Usha Vance and Vice President JD Vance are expecting a baby this summer, the couple announced Tuesday.…

Oregon governor forms new committee to advise on massive data center growth

January 20, 2026 12:57 pm Oregon Capital Chronicle

Oregon’s governor is organizing a new committee of advisers to weigh in on issues arising from the rapid growth of data centers in the…

Portland police officers shooting suspect

Portland police search, unable to find man suspected of shooting two officers

January 20, 2026 12:16 pm KTVZ News Partners

By Sabrina Pierre, KGW PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — Two Portland police officers were shot and wounded Monday night in Northeast Portland, prompting a…

AAA: Oregon gas prices stay ‘calm,’ though Bend’s edged upward last week

January 20, 2026 11:48 am Barney Lerten

PORTLAND, Ore., (KTVZ) -– It’s been another calm week for gas prices across the country, with 45 states seeing pump prices change by a nickel or…

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