New Year means New Laws
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Last year during the 2025 legislative session over 34 hundred bills were introduced. Of that number hundreds were passed. These…
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U.S. captures Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in surprise military raid
NEW YORK CITY, NY (NBC) — Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is in U.S. custody in New York tonight after a surprise overnight military operation…
Continue Reading ‘We are going to run the country’: Trump says U.S. will govern Venezuela until there’s a ‘proper transition’
By NBC News’ Alexandra Marquez, Tom Winter, and Chloe Atkins (NBC) – President Donald Trump on Saturday said that the U.S. will “run” Venezuela…
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Mild weekend with rain showers, plus some mountain snow at night
Bend, Ore (KTVZ)— Rain, possibly mixed with a little snow at times, is expected to return to the region today as a complex pattern continues to add…
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“It’s just been an honor to be his mother.” – Justin Jiminez’s Mother Remembers Her Son Following His Death
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — “My son was a reflection of everything this guy was not. and, I’ll never be able to wrap my mind around that.” Justin…
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon celebrates National Mentoring Month, calls for new volunteers
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– January is National Mentoring Month, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon, a program of J Bar J Youth Services, is…
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Pet Pals: 2 bonded cats ready for their new home
We got to have these adorable bonded cats in studio today for Pet Pals. They are nice, sweet, loving and animal friendly. They could be just the…
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BREAKING NEWS: Person of Interest in Redmond Homicide Arrested in Crooked River Ranch
(UPDATE: Vandenberg caught and arrested) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office has located and arrested Don Henry Vandenberg Jr.…
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Dylan on The Ducks: Oregon beats Texas Tech; Bound for rematch against Indiana in Peach Bowl
MIAMI, Fl. (KTVZ)– The Oregon Ducks are heading to the Peach Bowl and it’s a rematch fans have been waiting for. After making their first-ever…
Continue Reading Cloudy and periods of rain Saturday with some mountain snow, Sunday will see mainly mountain snow
Bend, Ore (KTVZ)— Rain, possibly mixed with a little snow, is expected to return to the region Saturday as a complex pattern continues to add…
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Snow Report: Not a good start to the New Year, but snow is expected this weekend
Check with the resort you plan on attending as there are some changes in the hours of operations. Mt. Hood Meadows is closed today and Saturday due…
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At least 40 dead after fire sweeps through Swiss ski resort bar
By Elmira Aliieva and Carolin Sri-Narayana (NBC) – At least 40 people are dead and more the 100 others were severely injured after a…
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Redmond Municipal Airport searching for interested local businesses for food, retail, and vending concessions
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Friday, January 2nd, the Redmond Municipal Airport announced it is currently seeking interested businesses for…
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Madras City Council narrows down Chief of Police candidates to five
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – The City of Madras has identified five finalists for the Chief of Police position: Jamie Carrico, Jeffrey Lee, William…
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Bend Police crack down on drunk driving during Christmas and New Year’s
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day, Bend Police arrested at least 12 people for driving under the influence of drugs or…
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Injured minor airlifted from Mt. Bachelor to St. Charles, condition unknown
DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor ski patrol responded to a minor guest on the afternoon of December 31, providing immediate care…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Friday, January 2nd
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, January 2nd. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Furry Friends: Samantha the sweet senior pup
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week’s Furry Friend is Samantha, an 8-9 year old mixed breed looking for her forever home at Brightside Animal Center in…
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Save the Date: A weekend of music and trivia in Central Oregon
Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three local events, from a free, live piano concert at…
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Brief clearing today, chances for spotty showers through the weekend
BEND, Ore (KTVZ) – There is a chance for a little patchy ice this morning in Jefferson County but freezing rain and ice are more of a concern further…
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