BAKER CITY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jeffrey Thomas Higgins, a 54-year-old Baker City man, pleaded guilty to investment advisor fraud after orchestrating a nearly 17-year scheme. Higgins stole client stock shares, sold them, and funneled the proceeds into his personal bank account, defrauding at least 14 investors of more than $1.6 million. The fraud scheme spanned
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Expect a cloudy start to Wednesday with a chance for a passing shower this morning. Skies will gradually become sunnier throughout the day. There is a slight chance for a isolated thunderstorms today across parts of eastern Oregon. For Central Oregon, the best chance for a rumble of thunder will be
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Redmond’s long-anticipated Hub Aquatic and Recreation Center is nearing completion, but officials now say the opening will likely come later than originally planned. The 56,000-square-foot facility, located at Southwest 35th Street and Lava Avenue, is expected to open in late summer or early fall, according to the Redmond Area Park and
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jefferson County Fire and EMS responded to a structure fire today in the 600 block of Southeast Turner Street. The incident, initially reported as an explosion in a residence, resulted in no injuries to the four occupants who had safely exited the home. The cause of the fire is currently under
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) Gov. Tina Kotek today announced Chris Warner as the interim director of the Oregon Department of Transportation, with the changes set to take effect at the end of the month. Emerald Bogue will serve as the Governor’s Chief of Staff. This appointment allows Lisa Sumption to return to the Oregon Parks and
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bureau of Land Management will temporarily close portions of the Millican Plateau and North Millican off-highway vehicle trail systems from June 5-7, 2026. The closure is for the annual King of Kastle side-by-side race and is intended to ensure the safety of both participants and the public. Below is a
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(KTVZ) — U.S. Representatives Janelle Bynum of Oregon, Chris Pappas of N.H., Don Bacon of Nebraska and Mike Lawler of New York introduced bipartisan legislation today in Washington, D.C. The SAFEGUARD Veterans Act aims to crack down on “claim sharks” exploiting veterans and survivors by charging fees for assistance with Department of Veterans Affairs benefits.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The Summit Storm boys and girls track and field teams are once again on top of Oregon’s 5A classification. For the third time in the last four years, both programs captured team state championships, continuing one of the most dominant stretches in state history. The Summit boys ran away with the team
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) Mark T. Eager, 34, of New Jersey, was sentenced last Friday in Portland, Ore., to 135 months in federal prison for conspiring to distribute fentanyl. He also received five years of supervised release. The sentencing followed a multi-agency investigation into Eager’s drug trafficking activities, which occurred from November 2023 through June 2024.
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Well above normal temperatures today are likely to be a one and done. There will be high temperatures in the 80s today as the skies remain clear during peak heating. The chance for the region returning to the 80s the rest of the week is much less. If you enjoy the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An Oregon resident, Dr. Stephen Kornfeld, could be back in Oregon and under quarantine through June 21 after returning to the state June 1 from a Nebraska quarantine facility. Kornfeld was previously aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius, where an outbreak of the Andes strain of hantavirus occurred. The state did
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hank Simmons, a longtime community leader, businessman, and rodeo advocate, has been named the 2026 Grand Marshal of the Crooked River Roundup in Prineville. He steps into the role after Susie Yancey Pape’ withdrew due to health reasons. The Crooked River Roundup board of directors expressed heartfelt support and well wishes
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bethlehem Inn, Central Oregon’s leading emergency shelter, raised $425,000 at its annual ‘Spotlight on Homelessness’ fundraiser held on May 12th. The event took place at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon in Bend. The $425,000 was raised thanks to title sponsor Les Schwab Tires, other sponsors, individual contributors, the Bethlehem
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Good morning! Today will be the warmest day of the week with daytime highs in the upper 70s and low 80s. Expect mostly sunny skies with an increase in clouds late in the day. A weak weather system could bring a chance for light rain tomorrow, with isolated storm chances mainly
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rimrock Trails Treatment Services and the Kiefer Magical Legacy Fund announced the recipients of the 2026 Kiefer Leutschaft Memorial Scholarships on June 1st. Four graduating seniors from Redmond High School and Crook County High School each received a one-time $2,500 scholarship to pursue higher education in behavioral health and related fields.
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OREGON (KTVZ) — It might be a good idea to fill your gas tank as soon as possible. Gas prices reached a one-month low Monday, settling at a national average of $4.32 per gallon. That’s based on oil prices where traders built in the possibility of a deal with Iran to reopen the Strait of
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JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Graduating seniors from the Jefferson County School District made a special stop this week. Graduates returned to their elementary and middle schools to walk the halls one last time– but this time they returned in caps and gowns. The district says it loves this annual tradition, and that it always brings lots
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(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 32-year-old man from Texas was shot in the stomach late Friday night in Bend, leading to the arrest of a woman from Wisconsin. The incident occurred around 11:53 p.m. on May 29 in the 300 block of SW Century Drive. The incident began with a verbal altercation
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Despite recent rain and even some late-season snow, Central Oregon’s water outlook remains concerning as the region heads into summer. According to the Water Master, as of Monday, the upper Deschutes basin sits at 0% on snowpack and 78% of yearly precipitation for this date — a sign that recent storms
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The Meteorological Summer is defined by the three warmest months of the year, June, July and August. The Astronomical Summer is defined by the relationship between the earth and the sun, Summer Solstice to Autumnal Equinox. So why the difference? Exact dates for the Meteorological Summer define the climatological record keeping
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