Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The winds were the most notable feature this afternoon as they came out of the SSW at around 20 – 25 mph at times. They were out ahead of a cold front that is expected to cross the region this evening. Rain will be associated with the frontal passage, but not
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Law enforcement agencies across Central Oregon are ramping up patrols for Spring Break, launching a three-day traffic safety campaign aimed at reducing crashes and saving lives. The initiative, called the “Spring Break Blitz,” runs from March 25 through March 27 and comes as the region prepares for an influx of visitors,
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SHAWNEE, Kan. (KMBC9) —This goat may only have two working hooves, but he doesn’t let it slow him down. “Wheelie Nelson,” a goat in Shawnee, Kansas, has been partially paralyzed since birth. Pulling himself along with his front two legs, he makes his way around his backyard, a little bell signifying that he’s on the
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County Foundation opened its 2026 Scholarship Applications on March 16th, offering funding opportunities for local students pursuing higher education. Graduating Crook County High School seniors and current students continuing or returning to higher education have until April 17th, 2026, to submit their applications. The Prineville-based organization is looking to
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Expect mostly cloudy skies on the mountain with moderate to strong winds. Rain chances increase later today, and a little light snow may return tomorrow as colder air moves in. A big shoutout to resort crews working hard to keep the snow groomed and conditions as enjoyable as possible this spring. Some resorts are still
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire and Rescue took to social media Monday to share an update on a tiny survivor. According to the agency, many concerned residents have reached out in recent weeks following a structure fire in SE Bend. ‘Dude’ the tortoise was rescued from the fire and is alive and well. Now,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Clouds will increase today, but temperatures stay mild with highs in the low to mid 60s. We saw a little light rain overnight, and there is another chance for showers this evening. Winds will pick up and become gusty at times. Cooler air moves in Wednesday as a cold front passes
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) The Oregon Department of Forestry deployed 21 firefighters and one agency representative to North Carolina over the weekend. The deployment was made under state-to-state mutual aid agreements to assist with regional fire management efforts. These agreements, along with the Northwest Compact, allow fire management organizations to share resources and create a more
Continue Reading Lots of folks have journeyed to the mountains for some lovely spring skiing. The temperatures are mild and the snow, although soft, is still plentiful on Bachelor, Timberline and Mt. Hood Meadows. The week will unfortunately see some rain Tuesday and a rain snow mix on Wednesday morning so the conditions will not be ideal.
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By Riane Lumer, Alison Main, Aileen Graef, CNN (CNN) — Immigration agents will deploy to airports on Monday under the direction of border czar Tom Homan, President Donald Trump said Sunday, as talks to fund the Department of Homeland Security have yet to yield a breakthrough. Trump first threatened Saturday that if lawmakers didn’t reach
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend native and Team USA Olympian Hunter Hess placed third in the Snow League Men’s Championship in LAAX Switzerland this week. The performance also secured Hess’s third place in the overall season championship rankings with a total of 116 points. Hess, a professional halfpipe skier representing the United States, competed against
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By Logan Reardon (WNBC-TV)NBC continues to own Sunday nights.After two decades of Sunday Night Football, the network took over NBA coverage for Sunday Night Basketball this season. Now, it’s time for another sport: Sunday Night Baseball.The MLB season has arrived, and the biggest matchups and stars will be on NBC and Peacock every week. From Shohei Ohtani to Aaron Judge, expect
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – A mixture of clouds and sunshine today will allow us to once again get well above our normal 53 for this time of year. Expect to see some clouds arrive overnight but Tuesday will stay dry and above normal with highs in the low to middle 60s. Clouds arrive after
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CINCINATTI, OH (NBC) — At Pleasant Hill Middle School in Cincinnati, basketball coach Dez Scruggs is inspiring the next generation of players. As a player he was diagnosed with a rare condition that left him legally blind, but Scruggs was determined to stay on the court, and managed to find his footing as a coach.
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CABIN BUTTE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Discover Your Northwest will host the first annual Care for the Land ‘Spring Trash Bash’ on May 30th in the Cabin Butte National Forest Closure Area. The community cleanup event is scheduled to run from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event, part of the Care for the Land program,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Community Foundation has appointed three new leaders to executive and advisory positions to support the organization’s recent growth. The hires include a vice president for corporate finance and accounting, a director of culturally responsive programs and a senior adviser for community development finance. These newly created roles are designed
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PORTLAND, Ore. (CSI) — Oregon ranks as the fifth least affordable state in the nation as rising costs for essential household expenses continue to outpace income growth. A new report from the Common Sense Institute finds that Oregon households must now spend approximately $18,300 more annually to cover basic needs compared to 2019. The analysis,
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OREGON (KTVZ) — The Heritage Apple Corps has launched the Heritage Fruit Tree Registry to document historic fruit trees across Central Oregon. Created by Peter Loverso, the registry serves as a publicly accessible resource to help the local community learn about the region’s agricultural history. The project incorporates years of research and fieldwork, much of
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Lightning arena football team will host a community event this Friday at the Les Schwab Tire Center in Prineville. The gathering, which runs from 2 to 4 p.m., serves as a promotional event for the team’s 2026 season. The event at 1250 NE Third Street will offer fans the
Continue Reading We have a nice day ahead for spring skiing. The snow had a chance to firm up overnight, so expect a harder surface early before it softens as temperatures warm. It will be a mild afternoon with highs near 50 degrees today. Changes arrive midweek with cooler temperatures and chances for both rain and snow
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