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Argentine national caught in Bend following Mexico femicide investigation

Argentine national caught in Deschutes County following Mexico femicide investigation

July 23, 2026 8:39 am Kelsey Merison

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Juan Manuel Reverter, an Argentine national suspected in the high-profile femicide of model Agostina Jalabert, was arrested…

Diagrams depicting preliminary findings from Nolan Wells' independent autopsy are shown during a press conference Wednesday.

An independent autopsy couldn’t determine how Nolan Wells died. Here’s what experts say could happen next

July 23, 2026 8:30 am CNN Newsource

By Dalia Faheid, Diana Anos, Elise Haulund, CNN (CNN) — An independent autopsy could not determine why a Mississippi teenager was found dead in…

There’s Good News: Think Wild Central Oregon dedicated to helping wildlife recover through wildfire season

July 23, 2026 8:00 am Kelsey Merison

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild Central Oregon is once again stepping up to help out our local wildlife population. The nonprofit wildlife hospital…

Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue responds to lightning strike during Thursday night storm, offers reminder for residents

July 23, 2026 7:53 am Kelsey Merison

CROOKED RIVER RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue crews responded to a reported lightning strike during Thursday night’s…

YOU’RE INVITED: Tumalo Lavender to host first annual ‘Tumalo Lavender Festival’

July 23, 2026 7:35 am Kelsey Merison

TUMALO, Ore. (KTVZ) Happening next weekend, head on out to Tumalo Lavender for the first annual Tumalo Lavender Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.!…

New school bus riders invited to join Ready, Set, Ride! program in Bend

July 23, 2026 7:34 am Kelsey Merison

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As summer flies by, the school year quickly approaches. For Bend-La Pine Schools, new bus riders, kindergarten students, and…

Madison Police Chief John Patterson speaks at a news conference in Madison

Officials identify Wisconsin man killed in police shooting that reignited protests in city with troubled use-of-force history

July 23, 2026 12:51 am CNN

CNN By Julianna Bragg, Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — The man who was shot and killed after authorities say he pulled a knife and injured an officer…

Officials identify Wisconsin man killed in police shooting that reignited protests in city with troubled use-of-force history

July 22, 2026 8:29 pm CNN Newsource

By Julianna Bragg, Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — The man who was shot and killed after authorities say he pulled a knife and injured an officer during…

Bend doctor warns wildfire smoke can harm more than your lungs

July 22, 2026 7:46 pm Campbell Porter, Tyson Beauchemin

(KTVZ) — Poor air quality caused by wildfire smoke in Central Oregon is leading to significant health concerns, according to Saint Charles’ Head of…

Bend Fire urges residents to sign up for Deschutes Alerts, practice evacuation routes amid wildfire concerns

July 22, 2026 7:34 pm Campbell Porter, Tyson Beauchemin

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire and Rescue is currently receiving numerous public inquiries concerning wildfire safety, emergency alerts and…

TRAFFIC ALERT: U.S. 26 closed over Ochocos due to wildfire

July 22, 2026 7:12 pm Tracee Tuesday

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — U.S. Highway 26 is closed over the Ochoco Mountains between Prineville and Mitchell due to active wildfire and related…

Jefferson County Fair Opens Amid Wildfire Smoke, Bringing Community Together

July 22, 2026 6:54 pm Lance Campbell

MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Wildfire smoke has been hanging over much of Central Oregon this week, but in Jefferson County on Wednesday, the focus shifted…

Strong storms down trees, traps vehicles near Sunriver airport

July 22, 2026 6:19 pm Tracee Tuesday

SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — A sudden and powerful storm swept through parts of Sunriver Wednesday afternoon, toppling trees, blocking roads and briefly…

BREAKING NEWS: Crook County declares state of emergency as multiple wildfires continue to threaten communities

July 22, 2026 5:09 pm Claire Elmer

CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County commissioners declared a state of emergency Wednesday as multiple wildfires continue burning across the…

FIRE ALERT: Evacuations continue as the Akawa Butte Fire approaches Sisters

July 22, 2026 4:22 pm Spencer Sacks

(Update: adding link to Genasys Protect, video) SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fire officials and the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office have elevated more…

Trial date set in Redmond murder case

July 22, 2026 4:30 pm Claire Elmer

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Redmond woman charged with killing her mother last summer appeared in court Tuesday for a status hearing, where a trial date…

Oregon officials urge drivers to prepare for wildfire season as smoke, road closures increase

July 22, 2026 2:27 pm Campbell Porter

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — State officials are urging Oregonians to plan ahead, stay informed and travel prepared as wildfire activity increases across…

Chaos and cover-ups, going rogue, surveillance selfies: Catch up on the day’s stories

July 22, 2026 2:16 pm CNN Newsource

By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! A leopard slipped into a liquor store, jumped over the counter and started attacking an employee.…

Firefighting aircraft and helicopters try to bring a fire under control on the slopes of Mount Longa near Palermo

How arsonists used cats to spread Italy’s wildfires

July 22, 2026 12:37 pm CNN Newsource

By Max Saltman, Sharon Braithwaite, CNN (CNN) — As wildfires blazed in southern Italy this week, authorities probing for arson found a grisly…

A person holds a flyer that reads "Justice for Nolan" outside the National Action Network headquarters in New York City on July 10.

Preliminary independent autopsy results for Nolan Wells leave key questions unanswered

July 22, 2026 9:49 am CNN

CNN By Alisha Ebrahimji, Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — Weeks after an 18-year-old’s body was found floating face-down near an island off the…