EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) The Oregon Webfoots made history on March 27, 1939, by winning the first-ever NCAA basketball tournament. The team defeated the Ohio State Buckeyes with a score of 46-33 to claim the inaugural national title. This landmark victory marked the beginning of what would become the nationwide phenomenon now known as March Madness.
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UPDATE: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Members of 100+ Women Who Care of Central Oregon have collectively donated $19,500 as of April 15 to M Perfectly, a Central Oregon nonprofit dedicated to ensuring the long-term success of women in recovery. M Perfectly’s mission is simple yet powerful: to equip women in recovery with the education, opportunities, and resources
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon (BBBSCO) has launched “The Big Draft” recruitment campaign this week. It’s a partnership with the NFL Inspire Change Initiative. Together, they aim to find mentors for 85 youth in Central Oregon currently on a waitlist. “The Big Draft” is a national recruitment effort designed
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SEATTLE, Wash. (KOMO) — A 70-year-old Washington woman is turning personal tragedy into an opportunity for connection by offering her extra Seattle Mariners season ticket to strangers. Rhenda Strub, of Olympia, has found solace at the ballpark after the death of her son and now uses social media to find companions to join her for
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For Friday evening’s Pet Pals segment, Lynne Ouchida of the Humane Society of Central Oregon brought by Minnie, a shy 2 1/2-year-old pooch who she says will “stick to you like Velcro,” once she comes out of her shell with her new, patient owner.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The interactive art exhibit “Seeds of Abundance” has been transformed by the public. The exhibit, which was first reported on by KTVZ last month, features two distinct interactive elements. People were invited to contribute bits of nature, tying them together with string and sharing their thoughts on art, Central Oregon’s nature,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mike and Logan Heagerty, a father-son inventor duo, have developed a new mobility chair called the “Lift Lite” here in Bend. The chair uses leverage and body strength to help users sit and stand, without electric assistance. The invention stems from Mike Heagerty’s personal experience several years ago. Mike fell ill,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild has introduced two new wildlife ambassador animals, a western toad and a gopher snake, to help educate the community on wildlife and habitat conservation. These animals will participate in education and outreach programs across Central Oregon. The ambassador animals, both native herpetofauna, will visit classrooms and community events to
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Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three local events, from RendezVan at Mt. Bachelor to the annual Salmon Run in Bend. For many more and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jeff Bekos, founder of “One Dad’s Mission,” arrived in Bend Thursday as part of his cross-country cycling journey to visit every Ronald McDonald House in the United States. The aim of “One Dad’s Mission” is to raise awareness about the critical support Ronald McDonald Houses provide to families. Bekos’ wife supports
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, April 16th. 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) — Automated Traffic Enforcement cameras officially went live in Bend on April 15th, marking a new phase in the city’s effort to reduce crashes and improve safety on its busiest roads. The system begins with a 30-day warning period before formal citations and fines are issued. The cameras are positioned at key
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Once again our Jr. Forecaster is a big fan of mathematics, for a very good reason, he is good at it. He is also a fan of baseball, for a very good reason, he is good at that as well. Boone is a fifth grade student at Miller Elementary School, and is a fan of
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WARREN, Michigan (KTVZ) — A community dog treat and toy stand, built by Trisha Rowe and her daughters, has become a popular spot in a quiet Warren, Michigan neighborhood. The family created the free stand to bring joy to local dogs and their owners passing by their home. KTVZ first aired this story on Sunrise
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, April 15th. 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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This week we had an impressive array of pets. From this (not so) sweet Chiquita to garden helpers, it was a full pet pic segment. As the weather changes, Central Oregonians are going to be hitting the parks and trails with their feline friends more often, next time your out grab some photos. You can
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Home gardeners should prepare to protect sensitive plants from possible upcoming cold weather. Dropping temperatures can damage vulnerable plants and fruit tree blossoms. Normally, early spring would be a time for planting. But, Central Oregonians should hold off for now. Some plants might already have cold damage. Amy Jo Detweiler, a
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Editor’s Note: The Prineville Review is a content partner with KTVZ News through the Oregon Journalism ProjectBy: Justin Alderman Alfalfa, Ore. (Prineville Review) – State and county officials have confirmed that boundary-change filings submitted by Alfalfa Fire District Chief Chad LaVallee last year improperly classified Juniper Acres properties as annexed into the district, a sequence of events that resulted
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend is reducing the size of its “Temporary Safe Stay Area,” known as “Dirtworld,” by half. This effort aims to be completed by June 1 and affects approximately 30 people remaining in the area slated for closure. The city intends to shrink the camp to mitigate fire risks,
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, April 13th. 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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