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UPDATE: Bend man arrested on murder charge, accused of killing wife arraigned; Next court appearance set

January 8, 2026 10:27 am KTVZ - News Team, Barney Lerten

(Update: Mitchell’s next court date set for January 20th) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Thursday afternoon, Bend man Stephen Mitchell, arrested for the murder…

Problem Solvers: Lead concerns rise near Bend Airport as some aircraft still use leaded fuel

January 15, 2026 8:15 am Jillian Fortner

(Jillian Fortner has a full report tonight) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Many small aircraft still use a type of aviation gasoline that contains lead, and…

Bend’s Volcanic Theatre Pub survives: Exclusive

January 14, 2026 11:10 pm Tracee Tuesday

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ News can exclusively tell you that one of Bend’s best-known music venues is not going anywhere after all. Owner John…

KTVZ Sunrise Meteorologist Shannon Brady signs off, moving to Arizona

KTVZ Meteorologist Shannon Brady Signs Off, Moving to Arizona for New Opportunity

January 14, 2026 10:20 am KTVZ - News Team

From left to right: Kelsey Merison (Sunrise Anchor), Carson Perl (Sunrise Audio Technician), Greg Mason (KTVZ Chief Engineer), Silas Moreau (Sunrise…

New Bend school takes a different approach to learning

January 13, 2026 11:34 pm Tracee Tuesday

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new school in Bend is changing how students learn — and how teachers teach. The Bend Leadership Academy opened its doors…

Old Boss Rambler site cleared for new building

January 13, 2026 11:22 pm Tracee Tuesday

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Demolition crews have cleared the site of the former Boss Rambler Taproom on Bend’s westside, paving the way for a major new…

UPDATE: Tips from public help Bend police find, arrest alleged hit-and-run driver accused of hitting child on bike

January 13, 2026 12:53 pm Barney Lerten

Bend police released a vehicle photo Tuesday and asked for the community’s help in finding a driver who allegedly left the scene of a crash…

Bynum applauds House passage of funding bill with nearly $1 million for Bend to replace aging water pipes

January 13, 2026 7:10 pm Barney Lerten

WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — The U.S. House on Tuesday approved a funding package that includes over $6 million for Fifth District water infrastructure…

Police K-9’s bite helps officers arrest hiding suspect after manhunt, neighborhood alert in NE Bend

January 13, 2026 3:41 pm Barney Lerten

A police K-9’s bite helped Bend police arrest a wanted Bend man found hiding in a northeast Bend backyard during an extensive search Tuesday…

Oregon and U.S. gas prices fall to lowest levels in nearly five years – but AAA says that could change soon

January 13, 2026 4:49 pm KTVZ

PORTLAND, Ore., – The national average for regular gas has been stable over the past week, and the Oregon average continues to fall. In fact,…

Two information nights set, applications open for new ‘choice’ high school in NE Bend

January 13, 2026 4:15 pm KTVZ

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools is inviting the community to learn about its new “choice option” high school during two information…

BNSF crews called to Washington flood response delay completion of Bend’s Olney Avenue project

January 13, 2026 2:22 pm KTVZ

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Work on the Olney Avenue Improvements Project continues, city officials said Tuesday, as crews proceed with the…

‘Strong Hearts, Strong Teens’: Free heart screening event for Central Oregon youth

January 13, 2026 7:55 am Claire Elmer, KTVZ - News Team

A simple heart screening could be the difference between early treatment and tragedy — and one Central Oregon student knows that firsthand.

On…

Have your say: Visit Bend seeks 4 new board members for tourism & sustainability

January 13, 2026 12:36 am KTVZ - News Team

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Visit Bend is looking for community members who want to help shape the city’s future in tourism, recreation, and…

Oregon Adaptive Sports brings inclusive snow program back to the slopes

January 13, 2026 12:09 am KTVZ - News Team

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A beloved Central Oregon winter tradition is back on the mountain. Oregon Adaptive Sports has relaunched its long-running Ski…

City of Bend invites students to tell the story of 100 years of exceptional water

January 12, 2026 7:50 pm Triton Notary

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The City of Bend has launched its 2026 One Water Student Video Contest to honor the 100th anniversary of the City’s Water…

Caleb Cegers’ murder trial postponed to April in 2023 downtown Bend shooting of Taylor Wyss

January 12, 2026 3:51 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The trial of Bend murder suspect Caleb Cegers has been pushed back another three months,…

Bend man pleads not guilty to 27 counts of sexual abuse, luring minors online; two trials set for October

January 12, 2026 5:58 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend man arrested four times last year pleaded not guilty Monday to nearly 30 counts in two…

Prison inmate serving 30-year sentence for 2001 killing of girlfriend in Bend dies at age 76

January 12, 2026 11:16 am Barney Lerten

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — An Oregon State Penitentiary inmate serving a 30-year term for killing his girlfriend in Bend nearly 35 years ago has died in…

Making a Difference: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon asks you to step up and become a mentor

January 9, 2026 5:19 am Kelsey Merison

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here at KTVZ News, we focus our resources on bolstering the health and well-being of Central Oregon’s youth through our 21 Cares…

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