By Eric Levenson, Andi Babineau, CNN (CNN) — Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old man accused of fatally shooting conservative political activist Charlie Kirk, appeared in a Utah court Thursday for the first time in-person since his arrest. Robinson wore a light blue shirt, a striped tie and khaki pants, and was seen on camera speaking to
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(Update: Video Added) UMATILLA INDIAN RESERVATION, Ore. (KTVZ) — The FBI is asking for the public’s help to identify additional victims of Aaron William Pizer, who pleaded guilty to sexually abusing two minors on the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. Federal authorities say they believe Pizer may have contacted or assaulted additional victims,
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Community Foundation announced Wednesday, it donated $720,000 in grants to 30 Black-led nonprofits across the state of Oregon. Read the full press release from Oregon Community Foundation, including all recipients of the grants, below: Oregon Community Foundation today announced $720,000 in new capacity-building grants to 30 Black-led, Black-serving nonprofits
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, December 11th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/. It’s under the Contests tab on KTVZ.COM.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From a decrease in reported graffiti across town to potential changes to roundabouts, KTVZ News asked Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler your pressing questions Thursday morning. Make sure to submit your questions for the mayor here. You can remain anonymous if you wish.
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BEND, Ore (KTVZ) -Temperatures for the next few days will be about 20 degrees above the seasonal average. Highs will range from the mid 50s to the lower 60s when normal for this time of year is 41 degrees.Central Oregon cities broke records yesterday and have the potential to break a few more in the
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By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Time has announced that the “architects of AI” are its Person of the Year. Certainly, AI is wrapping up an extraordinary year, and many AI business executives have become household names. But Time’s big annual event came on a lousy day for the industry. Oracle (ORCL) shares
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is celebrating a special act of kindness that helped a local family in need. During this year’s Shop With a Cop event, deputies met a child whose family was going through a tough time and discovered there were no beds for the kids to sleep in. That encounter led
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The Oregon Ducks are headed to the College Football Playoff, and for the first time, they’ll get to do it at home. Oregon is 11–1 this season, with their only loss coming to top-ranked Indiana. Despite battling injuries at wide receiver all year, the Ducks’ offense has continued to roll. Head coach Dan Lanning says the
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ)–Sawyer is in the 4th Grade at Miller Elementary School and enjoys reading and writing. Her favorite type of books are graphic novels and comic books, which are always fun. He love of reading comes from her teacher, who always makes learning enjoyable. She is a competitive skier and can be seen at
Continue ReadingIt’s that time of the year again! We share photos you’ve sent us of you getting into the holiday spirit and decorating your homes. Today we had five submissions ranging from a classic holiday showcase to a light party with Holiday magic on full display. There’s no party like a light party! Please don’t forget
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Japan’s government has issued a rare “megaquake advisory” after a 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off the country’s northern coast on Tuesday, warning that a much larger offshore quake could generate a towering tsunami in the coming days.
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Earlier this year, Deschutes County amended its outdoor lighting ordinance to reduce light pollution and protect Central Oregon’s night skies while maintaining public safety. They take effect in less than two weeks.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon National Guard’s Youth Challenge Program graduated its 70th cadet class Wednesday, to the cheers of families, friends and proud teens who had been considered “at risk” and headed for trouble, but now have found a new path forward. Students at the facility east of Bend, Oregon’s only accredited statewide
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ)– Today the region will be in transition from wet to dry as the “Atmospheric River” shifts north into Washington State and British Columbia. Central Oregon did not get much rain over the past few days, just off and on light rain for the most part, while Portland and NW Oregon saw several
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A plea hearing on a 50-count indictment has been delayed until next month for an Alfalfa-area woman accused of running a puppy mill from her home.
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(Update: Adding video) SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County is encouraging community members to review a draft of the Greater Sisters Community Wildfire Protection Plan and provide their feedback by Saturday, January 10. “A Community Wildfire Protection Plan is a valuable tool for areas at risk from wildfires,” said Deschutes County Forester Kevin Moriarty. “Communities across
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Bright Wood Corp., a 60-plus-year fixture of Central Oregon’s timber roots and the region’s second-largest private employer, is being acquired by Andersen Corporation, the nationwide window and door maker, in a deal announced Wednesday. Bright Wood, the largest independent manufacturer of window and patio door components and engineered dimension lumber in
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By Toni Odejimi and Laura Sharman, CNN (CNN) — The Powerball jackpot has risen to an estimated $1 billion after nobody held the lucky grand prize ticket in Wednesday’s drawing. The winning numbers were 10, 16, 29, 33, 69, and red Powerball 22, with a Power Play multiplier of 3. While nobody snagged the $930
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By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Federal Reserve on Wednesday lowered interest rates again in a continued effort to keep the labor market intact, despite objections from several key Fed officials who believe the central bank should be prioritizing the higher cost of living instead. However, it may be the last rate cut
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