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Deschutes County Sheriff Ty Rupert Town Hall series continues in Sisters

January 20, 2026 9:31 am KTVZ

SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office announced that Sheriff Ty Rupert will hold a Town Hall meeting in Sisters on Wednesday,…

BLOOD SHORTAGE: American Red Cross urges blood donations

January 20, 2026 9:38 am Kelsey Merison

(UPDATE: Adding Video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — It’s National Blood Donor Month, and right now, the American Red Cross says there’s an urgent need for…

Mt. Bachelor’s RendezVan 2026 camping passes go on sale Wednesday

January 20, 2026 8:36 am Kelsey Merison

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Camping passes for Mt. Bachelor’s RendezVan 2026 will go on sale at 12:00 p.m. PST on Wednesday, January 21st. The resort’s…

Defense rests in former Uvalde school officer’s trial, closing arguments begin Wednesday

January 20, 2026 8:30 am CNN Newsource

By Matthew J. Friedman, Shimon Prokupecz, Rachel Clarke, CNN (CNN) — Attorneys for Adrian Gonzales, the former Uvalde school police officer who…

Syrian government forces stand in the grounds of the al-Shaddadah prison after taking control of the facility in the countryside of the city of Hasakah on Tuesday.

Why the fate of ISIS prisoners in Syria is back on the radar

January 20, 2026 8:27 am CNN Newsource

By Nadeen Ebrahim, Eyad Kourdi, CNN (CNN) — Questions have emerged over the fate of thousands of Islamic State prisoners in northeastern Syria…

A clash between high pressure supplying Arctic air and moisture from a storm near the Gulf Coast will create a widespread

One of the most extreme winter storms in years is set to deliver damaging ice and heavy snow to nearly half the US

January 20, 2026 8:20 am CNN Newsource

By Meteorologist Chris Dolce, CNN (CNN) — A major winter storm — among the most extreme and widespread in years — is set to lash more than…

Pictured is a file photo of Diego Garcia. The US and UK built a military base on Diego Garcia

What are the Chagos Islands and why does Trump think Britain would be stupid to give them up?

January 20, 2026 7:13 am CNN Newsource

By Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — Donald Trump has accused the United Kingdom of “stupidity” over its plan to hand over ownership of the…

People attend a prayer service at Covenant Medical Center after the first death in the Texas measles outbreak was reported on February 26

The US had a record-breaking year for measles. It may be the start of a deadly comeback

January 20, 2026 4:30 am CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Tuesday marks one year since a measles outbreak started in West Texas, and there have been new cases in the…

5 things to know for Jan. 20: Davos 2026, Anti-ICE protests, Epstein files, Solar radiation storm, Indiana Hoosiers

January 20, 2026 3:53 am CNN Newsource

By Alexandra Banner, CNN Construction is underway at the White House’s East Wing for President Donald Trump’s sprawling new ballroom — but a…

A protester demonstrates at the proposed site of China's new embassy in London

Britain approves ‘mega’ Chinese embassy in London despite national security fears

January 20, 2026 3:21 am CNN Newsource

By Christian Edwards, CNN London (CNN) — Britain’s government has green-lit plans for China to build a “mega” embassy close to London’s…

A member of the Los Angeles Metro Police fires a sponge round during a protest against federal immigration sweeps in downtown Los Angeles

Blood. Pain. Disorientation. Here’s what protesters say ‘less-lethal’ weapons feel like

January 20, 2026 3:00 am CNN Newsource

By Graham Hurley, CNN (CNN) — Vincent Hawkins still has the megaphone he was holding when his face was mangled by a tear gas canister. Blood…

The headquarters of the European Central Bank seen behind the transshipment station for containers on January 19

Dow tumbles more than 850 points and dollar slides over Greenland and tariff threats

January 20, 2026 12:27 am CNN Newsource

By John Towfighi, CNN New York (CNN) — Investors revived the “Sell America” trade Tuesday and sold off US stocks, bonds and the dollar amid…

Four shark attacks in two days. Why Australia’s beaches are so dangerous this year

January 19, 2026 11:44 pm CNN Newsource

By Hilary Whiteman, CNN Brisbane, Australia (CNN) — Australia’s long summer school holidays usually draws crowds to the beach but a spate of…

Federal law enforcement agents outside a private residence in St. Paul

Trump administration asks judge to reject Minnesota’s bid to stop immigration crackdown

January 19, 2026 11:43 pm CNN Newsource

By Hanna Park, Matthew Rehbein, Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — The Department of Justice asked a federal judge Monday to reject a bid by Minnesota…

Volunteers lend a hand at Stirrup Purpose equine therapy in Bend

January 19, 2026 8:51 pm Tracee Tuesday

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Volunteers rolled up their sleeves Monday at Stirrup Purpose, an equine therapy nonprofit, on the east side of Bend known…

It’s National Passenger Safety Week: Speaking up can help save lives on Central Oregon roads

January 19, 2026 5:45 pm Claire Elmer

The phrase “backseat driver” usually gets a bad rap — but safety advocates are giving it a new, potentially life-saving meaning this week.

The…

To help preserve night skies, Sisters launches residential outdoor lighting rebate program

January 19, 2026 6:08 pm Barney Lerten

SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Sisters has launched an outdoor lighting rebate program for residential property owners, to help defray the costs…

Local Sleep in Heavenly Peace chapter holds bed-building training on Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

January 19, 2026 5:31 pm Tyson Beauchemin

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On this Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, many people were giving their time to local charities, including Sleep in…

Senators Merkley, Wyden raise concerns over Postal Service postmark practices, impacts on vote-by-mail

January 19, 2026 3:59 pm Barney Lerten

WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley and California Senator Alex Padilla, ranking member of the Senate Committee on Rules and…

Ice covers the water in the harbor on March 8

Even some Trump advisers are wary of a military pursuit of Greenland. Is an off-ramp possible?

January 19, 2026 3:27 pm CNN Newsource

By Kevin Liptak, Alayna Treene, Kylie Atwood, Zachary Cohen, Natasha Bertrand, Adam Cancryn, CNN (CNN) — Flying home this month from an…