PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Crook County family is speaking publicly for the first time since a grand jury indicted a woman in connection with the death of their 20-month-old son at an unlicensed daycare. In a statement released by their attorney, Russell Button, the parents of Heath Rictor described the devastating loss of their
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CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State University’s football program is under new leadership. JaMarcus Shephard spoke with the media following the team’s practice session and discussed the direction of the program under his leadership.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A crowd of community members, environmental advocates, and local leaders filled the atrium at Oregon State University–Cascades Monday evening, weighing in on the future of some of Oregon’s most untouched public lands. The town hall, held April 6, focused on the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, a federal policy that has limited
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Temperatures today were once again above normal but did not approach the levels we saw Monday. Highs are still expected to stay well above normal this week and into the weekend. The chance for some isolated showers and possibly a thunderstorm exists Thursday and Friday. These will be mainly afternoon pop
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There have been some gusty winds across some of the highest peaks in the Cascades so not ideal conditions today. Apart from the winds, there was a decent amount of groomed snow at Bachelor, Timberline and Mt. Hood for a nice day. Soft snow late as the temps warmed. This week will see some rain
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon-based lifestyle brand Portland Gear is set to expand beyond its home market this spring, announcing plans to open a new retail location in Bend’s Old Mill District. The store, which will occupy the former Wild Child space at 450 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 403, marks the company’s first brick-and-mortar location
Continue Reading Above normal temperatures remain in place today, bringing another mild day on the mountain with highs in the 50s. It should be another pleasant day for spring skiing and riding. A wetter pattern returns to the Cascades midweek, bringing a slight chance for a rain and snow mix Wednesday, but highs will still hover near
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, April 7th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Happy Tuesday! Expect another sunny day with temperatures running above normal. Highs will climb into the 60s and 70s this afternoon. It could be breezy at times. Overnight, skies stay mostly clear with lows dipping into the 30s. Wednesday will be partly cloudy with a slight chance for an isolated shower
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Anglers and outdoor enthusiasts in Central Oregon have something special to look forward to this week. On Thursday, April 9th, the local fly fishing community will gather in Bend for an evening that blends camaraderie, craft, and conservation. The Fly Fishing Social will take place from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — At Worthy Brewing in Bend, sustainability is showing up in both the brewery’s hops and the produce grown for its menu. The brewery says many of its hops come from Indy Hops, an Oregon-based company that works with growers using environmentally responsible practices. Some of those hops are certified through Salmon-Safe,
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) –A new medical spa is opening in Madras on 4th Street. Revivo Med Spa is the creation of Dr. Patricia Spencer. Doctor Spenser has had a medical practice in Madras for some time, and she saw a big demand for beauty treatments. What started as a side business once or twice a
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By Jessie Yeung, CNN (CNN) — US President Donald Trump issued new threats and mused about negotiations at a White House press conference Monday as the war with Iran continues. Earlier, Tehran rejected a temporary ceasefire proposed by negotiators, and Israel announced a new strike on a petrochemical plant in southern Iran. Meanwhile, the humanitarian
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Blacksteer Steakhouse, located in Bend’s Cascade Village shopping center, has decided to close.In a Facebook post, representatives of the restaurant said, “Due to the current economic climate and business conditions, we have made the difficult decision to not renew the lease.” The post went onto say, “We are incredibly grateful for
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WASHINGTON (KTVZ – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley as well as U.S. Reps. Val Hoyle, Andrea Salinas, Janelle Bynum and Maxine Dexter today announced Monday that more than 25 Oregon airports will receive a combined federal investment of more than $27 million to make their infrastructure safer and better. “Oregonians rely on federal investments
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The sunny and mild start to the day allowed the temperature readings to get quickly into the low 70s early in the afternoon. The record in Bend is 80 set in 1924, and although it will be approached, it will be tough to see an 80-degree day. But I reserve the
Continue Reading The spring season is in full swing, and the conditions are reflecting the mild seasonal temperatures. Start early in the day to get the best snow after grooming, then as the day moves along the snow softens up. Be alert for any low snow areas and listen to the instructions from the resort you are
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By Ashley Strickland (CNN) – The Artemis II mission has broken the record for the farthest distance humans have traveled from Earth, which was set by the Apollo 13 mission in 1970. The Apollo record was 248,655 statute miles from Earth. Artemis II surpassed that marker at 1:56 p.m. ET. Artemis II is expected to
Continue Reading No new snow to report today. Temperatures are running well above normal, with highs reaching the upper 50s at the resorts. Expect beautiful conditions for spring riding! Mt. Bachelor – Outback Lift Line
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Warm spring weather continues today with temperatures running well above normal. Highs will climb into the low to mid 70s. Winds become a bit breezy later today and continue into Tuesday. Overnight lows will dip into the 30s and 40s under partly cloudy skies. We cool slightly tomorrow, but conditions remain
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