A massive crane used for Deschutes County Courthouse construction has been removed

KTVZ on September 15, 2025

Claire Elmer

(Update: adding video)

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As crews continue construction on the Deschutes County courthouse expansion project, a major piece of equipment has been removed.

Commuters may notice, a northern portion of Bond Street will be closed between Greenwood Avenue and Wall Street while a large tower crane used in construction, is dismantled. The closure began this past Friday morning and is scheduled to remain in place through Monday evening.

Northbound traffic on Bond is being detoured, with drivers directed to turn left on Greenwood and then right on Wall Street to continue north. Barricades are in place at the Bond and Greenwood intersection. Pedestrian access remains open on the west sidewalk, but city officials urge caution near the site.

The crane removal is part of a $46.8 million expansion that will nearly double the courthouse’s size. The three-story addition will include new courtrooms, judges’ chambers, and updated security features. Construction is expected to be completed in the summer of 2026.

City officials are reminding drivers to plan ahead, expect delays, and follow posted detour signs in the area.

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YPD arrests suspicious person at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church

KYMA on September 15, 2025

Dillon Fuhrman

UPDATE (5:34 PM): The Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church released a statement Sunday regarding an incident at the church.

In a post to Facebook, it happened during the 11:00 a.m. Mass when a man’s behavior caught the attention of several parishioners after he entered the church.

After being questioned about his actions, the church said, “The man ran out of the church to an apartment across the street,” prompting them to call the Yuma Police Department (YPD), who then responded.

At the same time, the parishioners secured the church, with YPD asking them to remain inside until “the situation was resolved,” the church said.

For the parishioners arriving for the 12:30 p.m. Mass, the church said they were asked to wait in the hall until the 11:00 a.m. Mass exited the church.

The church said, “There was no immediate danger or threat of violence at St. Francis,” and “all services and events will continue as scheduled.”

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – The Yuma Police Department (YPD) is investigating after receiving reports of a suspicious person at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Sunday.

Police said when they arrived, they found the person and chased them. There were other police units present during that time.

YPD confirmed one person is now in custody.

KYMA will keep you updated on this developing story.

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Crews contain RV Fire in Juniper Ridge’s Temporary Short Stay Area

KTVZ on September 14, 2025

KTVZ – News Team

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Late Sunday morning, Deschutes County 911 received several reports of an RV fire in the Juniper Ridge Temporary Short Stay Area (TSSA).

When crews arrived, just south of Wiley Circle and about 75 yards east of Highway 97, they found a Class C motorhome fully engulfed in flames.

The fire spread to some nearby vegetation and combustible materials, but thanks to fuel-reduction work done earlier this year, the flames didn’t get far.

Firefighters quickly knocked the blaze down with help from the U.S. Forest Service, Cloverdale Fire District, Oregon State Police, and the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office.

Two individuals and a dog were displaced by the fire, a cat is still unaccounted for. 

REACH was contacted to provide assistance to the occupants of the RV.  

Investigators couldn’t determine an exact cause, but believe the fire was accidental.

Officials say this is an example of why defensible space matters. Earlier thinning and vegetation removal in the Juniper Ridge area helped contain the spread of the fire.

Here is information on what simple steps to take to create defensible space around your home or business: https://www.bendoregon.gov/government/departments/fire-rescue/emergency-preparedness/own-your-zone.

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Suspect in Palm Springs bomb threat released on $5,000 bail

KESQ on September 14, 2025

KESQ News Team

Update 9/15/25:

A 54-year-old Cathedral City man suspected of making a phony bomb threat in Palm Springs was released on $5,000 bail on Monday.

Jail records show he is scheduled to appear in court on Nov. 20.

Update 9/14/25 – 4:44 pm: Palm Springs Police are clearing the scene after police dogs did not detect explosives. Suspect vehicle being removed from the scene.

Update 9/14/25: Palm Springs Police have confirmed a suspect is in custody. The area remains closed.

Original Report:

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Roads have been closed as police investigate a possible bomb threat outside a business in Downtown Palm Springs.

North Palm Canyon from Tahquitz Canyon to Arenas Road, and North Indian Canyon from La Plaza to Belardo Road have been shut down by police.

Witness reports suggest a man drove up to a restaurant, and claimed the vehicle contained a bomb.

Our cameras have captured a suspect vehicle parked in the middle of Palm Canyon Drive, outside of Jimmy B’s Palm Springs and the Sonny Bono Statue, being checked by police and dogs.

We have reached out to the Palm Springs Police Department for more information, including whether or not any suspects have been taken into custody as a result of that threat.

Stay with News Channel 3 for any updates in this breaking story.

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Car crashes into utility box, cutting off power for nearly 2,000 in the middle of the Broncos game

KRDO on September 14, 2025

Michael Logerwell

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Not even an hour into the football game between the Denver Broncos and the Indianapolis Colts, a power outage cut TV screens to black and made laptop screens freeze.

The Colorado Springs Police Department says at 2:53 p.m., they received calls about a one-car crash near the intersection of Voyager Parkway and Ridgeline Drive. Police say the car rolled into a CSU utility box, causing a power outage in the area.

According to the CSU Outage Map, 1,478 customers are without power, and the estimated time power will be back on is 6:43 p.m.

Police say that after the car made impact with the utility box, everyone inside the vehicle was able to get out of the car before it caught on fire. No one was taken to the hospital because of the crash.

Also of note, while police officers, firefighters and an ambulance were on the way, none were the actual first responder. The police department says that right after the crash, a citizen grabbed a fire extinguisher and was putting out the fire before anyone else arrived.

Updates for when the power will come back on can be found here, and for those who are slated to miss the rest of the Broncos game, you can tune in to KRDO13 News at 10 p.m. and Spots Extra with Rob Namnoum and Danny Mata tonight at 10:30 p.m.

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Teen dies after being struck by vehicle on S. 4th Avenue

KYMA on September 14, 2025

Dillon Fuhrman

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – The Yuma Police Department (YPD) arrested a man after a teenager was struck by a vehicle during a fight Saturday night.

According to a post on Facebook, it happened before 8:00 p.m. in the area of S. Fourth Avenue and 14th Place.

Upon arrival, YPD, along with the Yuma Fire Department (YFD), found an unresponsive 17-year-old boy in a nearby parking lot, with officers and YFD performing life-saving measures before the boy was taken to Onvida Health where he later died.

YPD says it started as a road rage incident which led to a fight between three people in the parking lot, but during the fight, the victim was struck by a vehicle driven by a 19-year-old man.

After their Investigations Unit took over, YPD says the 19-year-old man was arrested and booked for domestic violence-first degree murder and attempted first degree murder while another person involved, a 36-year-old man, was questioned and released.

The investigation remains ongoing. If anyone has information regarding the case, call YPD at (928) 783-4421 or 78-CRIME at (928) 782-7463 to remain anonymous.

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Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrations Adjust in the Coachella Valley Amid Immigration Concerns

KESQ on September 14, 2025

Timothy Foster

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated every year from September 15 to October 15 as a time to honor and recognize the many contributions, diverse cultures, and rich histories of the Latino community in the United States. The month begins on September 15, marking the independence anniversaries of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua, with Mexico and Chile also commemorating their independence during this period.

In the Coachella Valley, the month has traditionally been honored with a large-scale community celebration in partnership with the City of Coachella: Fiestas Patrias – El Grito, which has drawn more than 15,000 attendees at Rancho Las Flores Park in past years.

However, due to recent immigration activity in the area and out of an abundance of caution, organizers say they have chosen not to hold a major in-person gathering this year. Instead, the focus will shift to a series of smaller, more personal events, alongside a broadcast celebration of El Grito on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino. The ceremony will be aired live on Telemundo 15 from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m.

“We want to prioritize the safety of our community and avoid drawing unwanted attention,” organizers shared in a statement.

In addition to the televised event, the celebration will highlight inspiring stories from local community members and encourage residents to support local businesses throughout the month.

Residents can still take part in the tradition by attending the “Noches de Fuego” celebration at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino or by tuning into Telemundo 15 to watch the El Grito broadcast live.

Gulf California Broadcast stations, including KUNA Telemundo 15, La Poderosa 96.7 FM, KESQ-ABC, KPSP-CBS, KDFX-FOX, and KCWQ-CW, will also provide coverage and updates throughout Hispanic Heritage Month.

Even though this year’s celebration looks different, organizers say the spirit remains the same: honoring heritage and celebrating together as a community.

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Eleven drivers arrested on suspicion of DUI in Santa Maria

KEYT on September 14, 2025

Christer Schmidt

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – The Santa Maria Police Department arrested eleven drivers on suspicion of DUI during a DUI checkpoint conducted on Saturday.

The checkpoint was held at 1400 South Broadway from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

Eleven drivers were cited for driving without a license.

Three drivers were cited for driving on a suspended license.

362 vehicles passed through the checkpoint, and 152 of those vehicles were screened.

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Man in hospital after falling from balcony in Isla Vista

KEYT on September 14, 2025

Christer Schmidt

ISLA VISTA, Calif. (KEYT) – A man fell around 40 feet from a patio during a party in Isla Vista.

The man hit beach rocks below the cliff.

The patient was in critical condition and was carried in a litter basket up beach access stairs by Santa Barbara County Firefighters, Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office officers, and American Medical Response paramedics.

He is currently at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital.

“Another terrifying reminder of how dangerous these cliffs can be,” said Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors member Laura Capps. “With the school year beginning next week, it’s critical that all – landlords, tenants, County agencies, UCSB, SBCC, IVCSD, and the entire community – work together now to strengthen cliff safety. I am praying for this man’s full recovery.”

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Early morning roll-over car crash in south Bend closed northbound highway lanes for hours

KTVZ on September 14, 2025

Claire Elmer

(Update: adding video)

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Just before 3 a.m. on Sunday morning, Bend Police responded to a roll-over car crash on Highway 97 near Murphy Road. When first responders arrived, they found the car on fire.

According to witnesses, the single vehicle involved was traveling northbound at about 80 mph on Highway 97 before leaving the road and driving onto an embankment on Murphy Road. The vehicle rolled several times before coming to rest.

Bend Police were able to remove both occupants from the burning vehicle. The driver, a 31-year old man from Portland, was partially ejected and sustained critical injuries. The passenger, a 29-year old Redmond resident, was ejected and sustained injuries; he is in stable condition.

Northbound lanes on Highway 97 were closed for approximately 4.5 hours as officials investigated.

You can read the full statement from Bend Police below:

At approximately 2:53 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 14, Bend Police responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on the northbound lanes of the Bend Parkway near Murphy Road.

Witnesses reported the vehicle, a blue Volkswagen Passat, was traveling at approximately 80 MPH before driving off the road and onto the embankment near Murphy Road. The vehicle rolled several times, ejecting the passenger and partially ejecting the driver.

As officers arrived on scene, the vehicle was in flames. Officers pulled the driver from the burning vehicle and both men were transported to St. Charles. The driver, a 31-year-old Portland resident, was critically injured. The passenger, a 29-year-old Redmond resident, was injured but in stable condition.

The northbound lanes of the Parkway were shut down for approximately 4.5 hours as traffic reconstruction team members investigated the scene.

This is an ongoing investigation. Bend Police would like to thank the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and the Oregon Department of Transportation for their assistance on this incident.

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