Snow report: Sunday December 21st
All snow and mountain resorts are open. No significant snow accumulation but we’ll see if those numbers increase on…
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Oregon to face Ohio State in the Rose Bowl following OSU’s decisive win over Tennessee
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Ducks will face The Ohio State Buckeyes in The Rose Bowl following Ohio State’s win over Tennessee in the first round…
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Bethlehem Inn remembers lives lost to homelessness with vigils, reflecting on tragedy in the community
(Update: Adding video, comments from Bethlehem Inn staff, Redmond mayor) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The community came together, on Saturday, at…
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Deschutes County deputies investigating a suspicious death at camp in the La Pine area
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies are investigating a suspicious death that was discovered at a La Pine-area campsite…
Continue ReadingTrump has claimed his victory was a mandate. Washington’s realities are already challenging that
CNN By Steve Contorno, CNN (CNN) — Donald Trump has yet to arrive in Washington, but he is already confronting the limitations of his electoral…
Continue ReadingFDA approves weight-loss drug Zepbound for obstructive sleep apnea
By Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the first prescription medicine for obstructive sleep apnea:…
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ODOT receives $33.2 million federal grant to build first Interstate 5 wildlife overcrossing in southern Oregon
ASHLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A $33.2 million federal grant will allow the Oregon Department of Transportation to build the state’s first wildlife…
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Mazama Energy receives $20 million Dept. of Energy grant to test super-hot rock geothermal system at Newberry Volcano
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon is not just known for its breathtaking landscapes, it’s now leading the way in geothermal energy innovation.…
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OSP: One person was killed in early-morning crash that closed Highway 97 south of Redmond
(updated with new information on crash; deceased person’s name released) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – One person was killed early Friday morning in a…
Continue ReadingDeath toll rises to five with more than 200 injured in German Christmas market attack
By Catherine Nicholls, Frederik Pleitgen, Nadine Schmidt, Benjamin Brown and Lauren Kent, CNN Berlin (CNN) — At least five people – including…
Continue ReadingWinning numbers drawn as Mega Millions Jackpot grows to nearly $1 billion
By Artemis Moshtaghian, CNN (CNN) — While shoppers rush to find the perfect holiday gift, the real treasure might just be hidden in one lucky…
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Interior Department sending $37.4 million to three C.O. irrigation districts for canal-piping projects
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — The U.S. Department of the Interior announced Friday a $37.4 million investment through President Biden’s Investing in…
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Bend man arrested in guns-drawn traffic stop, accused of firing shots in SE Bend home during domestic dispute
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend man was arrested during a guns-drawn traffic stop in northeast Bend Friday morning, accused of firing two shots during a…
Continue ReadingWinter weather could put a damper on holiday travel
CNN By Robert Shackelford and Hanna Park, CNN (CNN) — As Christmas approaches and an expected record number of people across the country set…
Continue ReadingThe Fed’s go-to inflation gauge ticked up less than expected last month
By Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge moved slightly higher in November — but not as much as…
Continue ReadingHow Luigi Mangione’s notebook helped federal prosecutors build their case and what’s next as he faces mounting charges
CNN By Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — It was writings laid bare in a notebook found in Luigi Mangione’s possession, authorities say, that would…
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More raw milk recalled in California after discovery of bird flu virus in farm tank
By Katherine Dillinger, CNN (CNN) — The California Department of Food and Agriculture has issued a statewide recall of raw milk produced and…
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Big Lots closing in Bend as company fails to find buyer, many local employees soon without a job
(Updating with breaking news video from 5PM KTVZ broadcast) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An email from Big Lots’ CEO sent to employees around the country,…
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‘A personal tribute to our fallen hero’: Patagonia’s film ‘Papsura: Peak of Evil’ premieres in Bend on Friday
Patagonia is releasing a dramatic new snowboarding film, Papsura: Peak of Evil, with its premiere taking place in Bend…
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Audio leaks and revealing details emerge in Crook County controversy over schools superintendent
On Monday, December 9th, the Crook County School Board met for what local publication the Prineville Review is saying was an illegal executive…
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