Bend man pleads not guilty to 27 counts of sexual abuse, luring minors online; two trials set for October
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend man arrested four times last year pleaded not guilty Monday to nearly 30 counts in two…
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New year brings Redmond’s first marijuana dispensary; second coming soon
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond’s first-ever marijuana dispensary has opened its doors. Oregrown is a well-known dispensary with over a decade of…
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Congresswoman Bynum announces Sisters town hall with Wyden
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ)– Congresswoman Janelle Bynum is kicking off 2026 with a town hall in Sisters, giving Deschutes County residents a chance to…
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Deschutes County Sheriff Ty Rupert holding more town halls in Terrebonne this week, Sisters next week
TERREBONNE, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office reminded residents Monday about this week’s community Town Hall meeting on…
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Madras Man Killed After Struck by Vehicle, OSP says
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A man was hit and killed after being struck by a vehicle on Saturday along Highway 97, near milepost 101, in Jefferson County.…
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Trump ‘immediately’ imposes 25% tariffs on countries that do business with Iran. That could include China
By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump said on Monday that countries that do business with Iran will face a new 25% tariff.…
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Apple teams up with Google Gemini for AI-powered Siri
By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — Apple plans to use Google’s Gemini artificial intelligence model to power its updated version of Siri,…
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OSU-Cascades to host MLK Day peace breakfast in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State University–Cascades will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with its annual Peace…
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Prison inmate serving 30-year sentence for 2001 killing of girlfriend in Bend dies at age 76
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — An Oregon State Penitentiary inmate serving a 30-year term for killing his girlfriend in Bend nearly 35 years ago has died in…
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Justice Department Charges Gang-Linked Undocumented Immigrant in Violent Portland Border Patrol Attack
The Justice Department has charged Luis Nino-Moncada, an undocumented immigrant and associated member of the Tren de Aragua (TdA), for violently…
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Bend Police Department to host “Tip-A-Cop” at Red Robin in Bend on Wednesday
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Police Department invites you to “Tip-A-Cop” on Wednesday at Red Robin in Bend’s Old Mill District. Read the full…
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Venezuelan opposition leader Machado to visit White House on Thursday
By Alayna Treene, CNN (CNN) — Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner, is scheduled to meet with…
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Nearly 200 Oregon Army National Guard Soldiers return home after 9 month Egypt deployment
(Update: Video Added) MEDFORD, Ore. (KTVZ) — Nearly 200 Oregon Army National Guard Soldiers, members of the 1st Battalion, 186th Infantry were…
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OVER THE WEEKEND: Central Oregon joins nationwide anti-ICE protests
People across the country — including here in Central Oregon — participated in anti-ICE protests over the weekend following the deadly shooting…
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Highway 97 vehicle vs. pedestrian crash under investigation near Madras
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A vehicle-versus-pedestrian crash along U.S. Highway 97 near Falcon Lane in Madras is under investigation. Authorities say the…
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Sen. Ron Wyden, colleagues reintroduce bill to protect food assistance for social security recipients
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) — U.S. Senator Ron Wyden says he’s joining a group of Senate and House lawmakers to reintroduce legislation aimed at…
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Sunriver Resort’s 30th annual Gingerbread Junction raises record $6,100 for Habitat for Humanity
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sunriver Resort’s beloved Gingerbread Junction competition celebrated a major milestone in December, marking its 30th…
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US carries out strikes in Syria as part of ongoing retaliation against ISIS
By Aleena Fayaz, Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — The US carried out large-scale strikes against ISIS targets in Syria on Saturday tied to an ongoing…
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High speed pursuit ends with arrest of wanted felon & seizure of firearms
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ)– A late-night high-speed chase in Madras led to the arrest of a wanted fugitive and a second suspect, along with the…
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Update: Warm Springs Woman Reported Missing Found
(Update: Warm Springs Police Dept. found her safely) WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ)– Warm Springs Police Department posted today on their Facebook page…
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