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Marion County judge faces safety concerns after alleged tirade, unsecured gun

July 12, 2026 10:08 pm Tracee Tuesday

MARION COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Three Marion County judges say they fear for their safety after a colleague’s alleged alcohol-fueled, sexist tirade…

Tribute to fallen soldiers ride through Central Oregon, honoring military heroes

July 12, 2026 9:42 pm Tracee Tuesday

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The sound of motorcycles carried a message of remembrance and gratitude through Central Oregon as Tribute to Fallen Soldiers…

Traders transport khat branches at a khat market in Aweday

‘I’m a dead man walking’: The Ethiopian migrants waiting on Saudi Arabia’s death row

July 12, 2026 9:01 pm CNN Newsource

By Muhammad Darwish, Nimi Princewill, CNN (CNN) — Amanuel wakes up each day not knowing if it will be his last. A rap at his cell door could…

Fir Fire sparks near Prineville, crews quickly contain spread

July 12, 2026 4:28 pm Gregory Deffenbaugh

(Update: 7:24pm; Air attack has lined the fire with retardant.) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A small wildfire burning east of Prineville drew a swift…

McConnell says after weeks of speculation that hospitalization was due to a fall

July 12, 2026 2:33 pm CNN Newsource

By Annie Grayer, Isabelle D’Antonio, CNN (CNN) — Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky on Sunday announced, after weeks of speculation,…

Fire breaks out at a pub in Bangkok, killing at least 27 people, officials say

July 12, 2026 12:37 pm CNN Newsource

Story by Associated Press Bangkok (AP) — A huge fire engulfed a pub in Bangkok early on Monday morning local time, killing at least 27 people…

Senator Lindsey Graham has passed away, Oregon Senator Merkley mourns death in statement

July 12, 2026 11:06 am Claire Elmer

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, released a statement Sunday following the death of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, R-South…

Visitors hike up Angel's Landing at Utah's Zion National Park in 2025.

20 years after his wife fell to her death in Utah, a youth pastor’s story unravels

July 12, 2026 3:30 am CNN Newsource

By Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN (CNN) — Richard Gudenkauf walked his daughter down the aisle in September 1996 with a frown on his face. The bride,…

Central Oregon residents protest ICE actions, call for accountability

July 11, 2026 11:43 pm Tracee Tuesday

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Dozens of Central Oregon residents gathered in Bend this week to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, citing…

Argentina's forward (10) Lionel Messi runs with the ball followed by Switzerland's forward Zeki Amdouni (23) during the 2026 World Cup football tournament quarter-final match between Argentina and Switzerland at the Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City on July 11

Argentina survives Switzerland to set up a box-office showdown with England in the World Cup semifinal

July 11, 2026 9:02 pm CNN Newsource

By Kyle Feldscher and CNN Staff Argentina once again has pulled a rabbit out of their hats to survive another dramatic challenge, and they are…

Police respond to an active shooter at the Salsa on St. Clair event in Toronto Saturday.

2 killed in mass shooting at Canada’s largest Latin street festival in Toronto, police say

July 11, 2026 5:55 pm CNN Newsource

By Emma Tucker, Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — Two people were killed and several others injured after at least two shooters exchanged gunfire amid…

28-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murdering former UK lawmaker

July 11, 2026 4:24 pm CNN Newsource

By Max Saltman, CNN (CNN) — A 28-year-old man was arrested Saturday evening in South Yorkshire, England, “on suspicion of the murder of”…

Sparse snow covers a ski slope in Santiago

This summer ski destination in the Andes isn’t getting enough snow

July 11, 2026 12:18 pm CNN Newsource

By Cristopher Ulloa, CNN Santiago, Chile (CNN) — The classic postcard images of the Chilean capital of Santiago surrounded by the snow-covered…

Decision 2026: Survey gives Drazan a slight lead over Kotek in Oregon governor’s race

July 11, 2026 11:30 am KGW

By: Jamie ParfittPORTLAND, Ore. — A newly released phone survey of Oregon voters suggests that the 2026 gubernatorial race is shaping up…

Children play at a temporary shelter site in the Cesar Nieves baseball stadium in the La Angustia neighborhood of Catia La Mar

For these children, the earthquakes in Venezuela changed everything

July 11, 2026 10:51 am CNN Newsource

By Osmary Hernández, Rocío Muñoz-Ledo, CNN La Guaira, Venezuela (CNN) — Ten-year-old Maria keeps reliving the moment she lost her mother and…

Redmond honors fallen firefighter Michael Kienzle with emotional procession, memorial service

July 11, 2026 10:45 am Gregory Deffenbaugh

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibr9fbXYzzc REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon community is honoring the life of Redmond Firefighter and…

Rapidly growing wildfire threatens homes and communities in Jackson County

July 11, 2026 9:56 am Gregory Deffenbaugh

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon State Fire Marshal is mobilizing four structural task forces and its Blue Incident Management Team to the…

Sheriff’s Office locates missing rooster, searching for owner

July 11, 2026 9:49 am Gregory Deffenbaugh

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After locating a missing goat’s owner, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the community’s help in locating the…

This Just In: Wanted Suspect, Gabriel Dean Christensen, Arrested

July 11, 2026 9:38 am Gregory Deffenbaugh

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gabriel Dean Christensen, 41, was arrested yesterday evening in Bend after a pursuit at the Stillwater Crossing Apartments.…

Colt Gray enters court for a status hearing at the Barrow County Courthouse on December 9 in Winder

Court documents indicate teen in Apalachee High School mass shooting to change plea later this month

July 11, 2026 8:50 am CNN Newsource

By Andy Rose, Eric Levenson, Devon M. Sayers, CNN (CNN) — The teenager who opened fire at his Georgia high school in September 2024, killing…