Manhunt underway after conservative activist Charlie Kirk shot dead on Utah campus
The shooter who killed prominent conservative activist Charlie Kirk remains at large, after what police called a “targeted attack” on a Utah…
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Multi-generational Oregon family business opens in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A multi-generational family business has made its way to Bend. The Portland-based luxury home appliance company, Basco…
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Bat found in Deschutes County tests positive for rabies
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Public Health urges residents to take necessary precautions to protect their families and pets after a cat…
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Samson Garner found guilty on all counts mere hours after closing arguments concluded in trial for attempted mass shooting at Smith Rock
On late Thursday afternoon at the Deschutes County Courthouse, the jury announced they had reached a unanimous verdict in the trial of Samson Garner…
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Protesters rally after Prineville pastor accused of shooting cat, owner says pet survived
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – A Prineville pastor is facing community backlash after allegations surfaced that he shot a neighborhood cat and placed it…
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Bend’s Veo bike-share program off to strong start, though challenges persist
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Bend officials say the city’s Veo bike-share program had a strong summer overall. Since its launch,…
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Central Oregon man recalls 9/11 experience, serving in the National Guard
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — When it comes to remembering September 11th, many of us weren’t there on that fateful day, but our lives…
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Ask the Mayor: Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler discusses bus stop renovations, west-side low income housing, ADU’s impact on parking, and more
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ). — From bus stop renovations, to west-side low income housing, to ADU impacts on street parking, to parking regulations, and to…
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‘Heartwarmers’ joined by First Interstate Bank volunteers for a day of gift-making
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Every September 10th, First Interstate Bank has a “volunteer day”, where bank staff are given time off to help out local…
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Downtown Redmond’s Carnaval Mexican Grill announces closure after 6 years in business
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A popular Mexican food restaurant in downtown Redmond announced it will be closing its doors. Carnaval Mexican Grill shared…
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World Suicide Prevention Day: NAMI Central Oregon offers hope and support
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Mental illness in the United States has been steadily increasing in recent years. According to the National Institute of Mental…
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City of Sisters at the forefront of ODOT Funding Bill
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the Oregon House and Senate discuss and debate the ODOT funding bill in the special session, the sisters maintenance site has…
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Final day of testimony concludes in Samson Garner trial before closing arguments begin
The trial of Samson Garner neared its end on Wednesday as final witnesses were called. Garner is the man accused of planning a mass shooting at…
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NFL and College Football games airing this week on the networks of KTVZ
09/12 – College Football – FOX (KFXO-TV) 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. – Kansas State @ Arizona 09/13 – College Football – The CW (NTVZ-TV)1:00 p.m. – 1:30…
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Bend’s Education Center marks 100 years with centennial celebration
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Education Center is celebrating 100 years, and the community is invited to join the festivities. “It…
Continue Reading Where to watch the Oregon State vs. Oregon football game on September 20
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fans eager to watch the Oregon State vs. Oregon football game on September 20 will need to tune in to the Big Ten Network at…
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Firefighting crews continue mop-up efforts of Marks Creek Fire as Flash Flood Watch Issued in Central Oregon Fire Area
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Firefighting crews continued mop-up efforts around the perimeter of the fire throughout the day yesterday and overnight,…
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Deschutes County sees surge in Emergency Alert Registrations following Flat Fire
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Deschutes County Alerts program has seen a significant jump in new registrations following the…
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Prineville Honors 9/11 victims with memorial and flag display
PRINEVILLE, Ore. {KTVZ} – Volunteers in Prineville are preparing a powerful remembrance memorial to honor the victims of the September 11th…
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Prosecution cross-examines Samson Garner in trial over alleged Smith Rock mass shooting attempt
The trial of Samson Garner — the man accused of planning a mass shooting at Smith Rock in late 2023 — continued Tuesday at the Deschutes County…
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