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'Means the world': Bend local Bella Emry reflects on American Idol journey and local roots
3+ hour, 33+ min ago (555+ words) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Under bright lights and national attention, 22-year-old Bella Emry is quickly becoming a name to watch. But behind her recent appearance on American Idol lies a story rooted in small-town Oregon, family influence, and a deep connection…...
UPDATE: La Grande man killed, Bend man injured in head-on crash on Highway 97 south of Madras
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (193+ words) (Update: OSP releases names, other crash details) MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Oregon State Police on Monday released the name of a La Grande man who was killed in a head-on crash on Highway 97 south of Madras. A Bend man was injured…...
Prineville pastor pleads no contest in shooting of neighborhood cat that left 'Pumpkin' permanently blind
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (344+ words) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) -- A Prineville pastor accused of shooting a neighborhood cat, leaving it permanently blind, entered a no-contest plea to an animal abuse charge Thursday in a deal with prosecutors that will have the case dismissed if he performs…...
Video shows after-school fight; superintendent says parents encouraged it
7+ mon, 3+ day ago (310+ words) NORTH COLLEGE HILL, Ohio (WLWT) " A group of students were seen fighting just off campus in North College Hill, according to the district's superintendent. Video provided to WLWT shows part of the fight taking place. Superintendent Eugene Blalock Jr. says…...
Redmond High announces Teacher of the Year
6+ mon, 1+ day ago (125+ words) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) - Excitement is building at Redmond High School this morning with a special announcement on the way. The school is hosting a surprise reveal for the Regional Teacher of the Year award. The recognition comes from a partnership…...
She spent years hoping to find a diamond for her engagement ring. She found one in an Arkansas park
7+ mon, 4+ day ago (517+ words) By Martin Goillandeau, CNN (CNN) " Some people search for "the one" before they get married. For Micherre Fox, hers appeared at her feet " a glimmering diamond in the rough. About two years ago, the 31-year-old New Yorker decided she wanted…...
Students question University of Arkansas over communication after false shooter reports
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (409+ words) FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas (KHBS, KHOG) " Students at the University of Arkansas are speaking out after false reports of an active shooter left the campus on edge Monday afternoon. While police responded within minutes, many say the university's communication during the events…...
Most popular and emerging diamond shapes by state
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (726+ words) Here's a look at the most popular and emerging diamond shape trends in select states'and the styles that may complement them best. Most popular: Round Brilliant Emerging: Heart, Rose, and Kite In the Golden State, creativity meets romance. While timeless…...
Family reunites with lost cat after seeing her on KTVZ
7+ mon, 3+ day ago (147+ words) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) - A cat is back home with her family after they spotted her on KTVZ News. Brightside Animal Shelter says the family recognized their cat, "Marcy," during our Clear the Shelters segment. They came into the shelter today…...
New prison would exacerbate Fort Smith's current water transmission challenges
7+ mon, 4+ week ago (472+ words) FORT SMITH, Ark. (KHBS, KHOG) " A recent engineering study revealed that Fort Smith is already struggling to meet water demand during peak periods, raising concerns about providing water to a planned 3,000-bed prison in Franklin County. The study indicated that…...