Six people killed in Ohio plane crash
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (CNN) — A small plane crashed in northeast Ohio on Sunday. Six people on board the plane died.
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Sunrise Birthdays: Monday, June 30th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, June 30th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/. It’s under the Contests tab on KTVZ.COM.
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Viewer spots two foxes near Murphy Rd in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Check out what one of our viewers caught on camera. Two foxes hanging out in the rocks off of 27th Street and Murphy Road in Bend. It’s common to see foxes around Bend. The Sierra Nevada and Rocky Mountain red fox species both live here. If you ever do see a fox,
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Pet Pals: Adorable kittens Dipsy and Po need to go!
Bend, OR. – (KTVZ): a dose of cute from the Bend Humane Society! Meet Dipsy and Po, two adorable kittens who stopped by our station today in search of their forever homes. These playful littermates are full of energy and purrs, and ready to bring joy to a loving family. The Bend Humane Society says
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VIDEO: Navigating Bend’s protected intersections
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend has released an informational video helping residents navigate the safety improvements at Wall Street and Olney Avenue near downtown. The new protected intersection is similar to the one installed at Wilson Avenue and Third Street. Many cities have adopted these types of safety improvements to reduce speeding
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Tickets are available for the Great Drake Park Duck Race with all proceeds going to a good cause
Bend, Ore. — The race is on! Tickets are now on sale for the 36th annual Great Drake Park Duck Race, a beloved Bend tradition that sends thousands of rubber ducks floating down the Deschutes River — all for a great cause. From now through September 7th, you can buy a $5 raffle ticket for
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Kids’ Calf Scramble brings the fun at the Crooked River Roundup
PRINEVILLE, Ore. — KTVZ sponsored a crowd-favorite event at the 80th Crooked River Roundup: the high-energy Calf Scramble. During intermission, kids ages 6 to 12 dashed into the arena, racing to grab a ribbon tied to a calf’s tail. The scramble lasted less than a minute, with young Titus claiming the prize — a shiny
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“Really concerning:” Local reaction to public land sale proposal, blocked in US Senate
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A contentious topic this past week: the possible sale of public land. The provision brought forth by Utah Senator Mike Lee as part of the Trump Administration’s Big Beautiful Bill, aimed to sell swaths of Forest Service and and Beurau of Land Management land. That provision, though, was blocked Tuesday
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Save the Date: From free bingo to a weekend-long outdoor adventure expo, here are a few Central Oregon weekend events
Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Matthew Draxton highlights three local events, from a night of free bingo to a celebration at Crux Fermentation Project! For many more and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.
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Sunrise Birthdays: Friday, June 27th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, June 27th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/. It’s under the Contests tab on KTVZ.COM.
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Furry Friends: Rocco the Doberman has a heart of gold
This week’s Furry Friend is Rocco, a 6-year-old Doberman looking for his forever home at Brightside Animal Center in Redmond. Rocco is blind in both eyes but he doesn’t let that slow him down in the slightest! “While he’s been here with us, he’s been amazing. We don’t necessarily consider them downfalls, he is blind
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Out and About: Summer on the water, winter on the mountains
More amazing photos of this gorgeous place we call home, Central Oregon. Even with 90 degree temperatures and summer fun on the water, the mountain is still blanketed in snow. Don’t forget to share with us your awesome photos under the share tab.
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Big Ol’ Fish: Carson with an unbelievable catch, no wonder he isn’t sharing the fishing spot
Another great week of anglers across Central Oregon with their amazing catches. This catch by Carson blew us away. Awesome job Carson, keep em coming. Be sure to share your catches with us under the share tab.
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4th of July fireworks in Redmond could look different if ban is approved
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Due to the ongoing weather conditions that are prime for vegetation and wildfires, Redmond’s City Council will be holding a special meeting on July 1st at 4:00 p.m. to discuss if fireworks should be banned in city limits for the 4th of July holiday. Redmond Mayor Ed Fitch says he’s hesitant
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Sunrise Birthdays: Thursday, June 26th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, June 26th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/. It’s under the Contests tab on KTVZ.COM.
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Junior Forecaster: June is the month for June, who enjoys the great outdoors
Our Junior Forecaster has the name of June, so it was only fitting to have her help John Carroll out with the forecast in the month of June. She enjoys getting out in the sunshine hiking, as well swimming, kayaking in area lakes. June is heading into the third grade at Three Rivers Elementary School
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Street Paving Work in the City of Bend Kicks off June 30
As part of the City’s annual street preservation program, contractors will begin paving some busy streets around the community starting June 30 and this work will continue through July. With paving, old asphalt is ground out and replaced or a new layer of asphalt is paved on top of the existing roadway. The process can
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Oregon Congresswoman Janelle Bynum sees three bipartisan bills pass house, now onto senate
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ)– Oregon’s 5th district congresswoman Janelle Bynum celebrates a major legislative win tonight. Three of her bipartisan bills aimed at helping small businesses pass the House and are now headed to the U.S. Senate. The measures focus on improving access to capital for entrepreneurs, especially in rural areas and cutting red tape for
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Pets from welfare investigation up for adoption
Redmond, Ore. (KTVZ) — Eighteen dogs, and seventeen cats taken in by Brightside Animal Center are becoming available for adoption this week. These pets were surreded to the shelter as part of an active welfare investigation at a farm north of Redmond. The conditions of these dogs and cats vary greatly, with some of them needing
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Habitat for Humanity of La Pine Sunriver Announces $2.1 Million in Funding and Launches Final Fundraising Phase for Park View Infrastructure
La Pine, OR — Habitat for Humanity of La Pine Sunriver (HFHLPS) is excited to announce the award of a $2.1 million grant from Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) as part of the Local Innovation and Fast Track (LIFT) Housing Program to support the launch of Park View, a new 34-home affordable housing development
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