Let’s Talk Weather: John Carroll visits High Desert Christian Academy in Prineville

KTVZ on March 11, 2026

John Carroll

John Carroll took the weather show on the road and stopped by to say hello to the students at High Desert Christian Academy in Prineville. The student are in the middle of their “Weather Unit” and were very curious about how television weather forecasting is different from other types of forecasting jobs.

Great questions about tornadoes, dust devils, and wildfires with “fire-nadoes” in the blazes.

John Carroll enjoys speaking to area schools and is alway willing to find room on his schedule for a visit. Contact him at john.carroll@ktvz.com and schedule a time for John at your school.

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Chlorine tank leak in Sunrise Beach prompts hazardous material call

KMIZ on March 11, 2026

Ryan Shiner

COLIMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Hazardous material crews on Tuesday morning were called to the water tower at Grand Point Boulevard in Sunrise Beach after a 150-pound chlorine tank leaked, according to a Tuesday press release from the agency.

The tank was being changed out in a maintenance building by Camden County Public Water and Sewer District personnel when it started leaking, prompting crews to call emergency personnel at 9:04 a.m., the release says.

No evacuations were required and no injuries were reported. An isolation area of 200 feet was set up and Gran Point Boulevard was shut down while responders worked, the release says.

Hazmat technicians shut down the leak and secured the tank at 11:18 a.m. and the alarm was under control by 11:45 a.m., the release says. The scene was cleared minutes later.

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House fire destroys generations of memories

KYMA on March 11, 2026

Adrik Vargas

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – A fire last week destroyed a Yuma home filled with decades of family history.

Charles Cook, the homeowner, says the house, located in the area of Seventh Avenue and 24th Street, has been in his family since 1956.

He took over in 2008 and spent years repairing and improving it, but the home was not insured when the fire struck.

“This was not just my life, but it was my parents and my siblings. We all grew up here. And so, it’s not just the financial right now, which is a lot, but it’s family history that went up in smoke,” Cook said.

The home will have to be torn down, but Cook says not having the funds makes it even harder to face.

“I’ve been out here every day trying to get something done. But it’s just a roller coaster. Sometimes I don’t even want to get out of bed to come over here and deal with it,” he added.

Family members are working to salvage whatever they can from the debris.

Rachelle Cook, whose husband is Charles’ nephew, helped set up a GoFundMe to support Charles and the families affected by the fire. She says the effort is about helping Charles save the property if possible.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation, and people who want to donate can find the link here.

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Planned 75-unit supportive housing village near Redmond Airport receives $23 million state grant

KTVZ on March 11, 2026

Barney Lerten

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Housing and Community Services said Tuesday continues steady progress to increase the state’s housing supply by funding the creation and preservation of 329 affordable homes, including a 75-unit project near Redmond Airport. 

The Oregon Housing Stability Council approved funding for four properties located in Astoria, Redmond, and Portland, including the Mountain View Community Village planned for Deschutes County-owned land north of Oasis Village.

The project planned by Mountain View Community Development also received a $3 million grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank late last year.

According to the project summary presented to the state council, “Mountain View Community Village is a 75-unit development with 68 units of Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) and seven units of market-rate housing on 9.48 acres of land in Redmond. “

“The project consists of single-story, stand-alone cottage-style homes designed to foster privacy, space and dignity. Each cottage will include design elements that reduce stress and support stability, including private entries, durable and easy to maintain finishes, clear wayfinding and noise-reducing features.

“In addition to dedicated onsite office space for PSH services staff, the development also includes a flexible community/event space for voluntary activities such as tenant meetings, community-building events, or group workshops.

“Laundry services, green space, community gardens, and dog runs are centrally located, with additional flex space for social gatherings. Picnic tables and additional seating areas have been placed with meandering walkways throughout the development to encourage small gatherings amongst sub-communities and reduce social isolation. OHCS funds will not be used for the market-rate units.”

“Solving the affordability crisis Oregonians are facing demands that we address housing supply,” said OHCS Executive Director Andrea Bell. “In all corners of the state, we need to be united in delivering solutions that ensure every Oregonian has a safe, decent, and affordable place to live.”

According to OHCS: “These developments reflect a broad spectrum of housing types, from manufactured homes and cottage-style units to multifamily apartments, demonstrating the critical need for diverse housing options across Oregon.” 

They added, “Investing in homes of all shapes and sizes addresses the state’s housing affordability challenges, especially in rural communities where local housing needs require local solutions. The awarded projects also offer a range of service levels, including permanent supportive housing and culturally specific services, ensuring Oregonians can access housing that truly meets their needs.”

The projects were selected through the Oregon Centralized Application process – a first-of-its-kind approach that streamlines funding to help preserve and create more affordable housing faster and more efficiently.

More details about each project can be found in the Housing Stability Council meeting packet.

About Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS)

OHCS is Oregon’s housing finance agency. The state agency provides financial and program support to create and preserve opportunities for quality, affordable housing for Oregonians of low and moderate income. OHCS administers programs that provide housing stabilization. OHCS delivers these programs primarily through grants, contracts, and loan agreements with local partners and community-based providers. For more information, please visit: oregon.gov/ohcs.

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Team USA Paralympian & Bend resident, Anna Soens’ journey exemplifies Olympic courage

KTVZ on March 11, 2026

Triton Notary

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Right now, Bend native Anna Soens is in Milan-Cortina representing Team USA and Central Oregon at the Paralympic Winter Games.

Over the weekend, Soens competed in the alpine downhill event but crashed early in her run and was unable to finish.

In a heartfelt Instagram post, she reflected on the experience, writing in part:

“I came to Cortina with exactly zero downhill training or experience and I was super unsure I would even try it… I’m proud that I pushed out.”

Even with a DNF (Did not finish), Soens’ positivity didn’t waver, a trait she’s developed through years of challenges.

Ten years ago, Soens was climbing at an indoor rock gym when she fell and broke her back. Since then, she has fought to get her life back.

“I think adaptive skiing is one of the most free adaptive sports available to us,” Soens said. “You know, the lift access brings you up, and then with it being a gravity sport, we’re kind of on an even playing field with able-bodied skiers, so we can rip around just like anybody else. So that was really empowering.”

Her recovery journey started at Oregon Adaptive Sports in Bend, where she not only began reclaiming her life but also found a strong community and even met her future husband.

“I first learned to ski with Oregon Adaptive Sports and then, it is something to reclaim my life and identity and get me moving, get outside,” she said. “Part of the reason why I moved to Bend was because of OAS, and because of the community that I have through OAS. I met my husband, he was an instructor at OAS when I was still learning to ski.”

In 2018, Soens became the first paraplegic woman to climb Mount Hood, a goal she had set alongside her father.

“Once I healed a bit and started considering what was possible, I recruited a ton of friends and I didn’t care whether I got dog-sledded up the mountain or whether it was under my own power, but I wanted to stand on the summit with my dad,” Soens said. “And so we did.”

On Monday, Soens placed an impressive fourth in the alpine Super-G. Unfortunately, she did not finish her alpine combined race today.

She’ll be back on the slopes for the giant slalom on Thursday and the slalom on Saturday.

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Santa Barbara Police Chief reads statement of values to re-affirm city’s response to Immigration Enforcement and Commitment to Community Policing

KEYT on March 11, 2026

Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) Santa Barbara Police Chief Kelly Gordon read a statement of values to the Santa Barbara City Council in an effort to re-affirm its commitment to the community in the midst of Federal Immigration Enforcement Activities.

Speakers urged the council to stand with the people and do more.

They commented on the recent assault of residents.

Councilmembers have already adopted a resolution condemning aggressive and non-transparant ICE tactics.

A speaker urged the council to strengthen the past resolution.

A member of Indivisible Santa Barbara asked the council to continue the subject to improve the drafting and tone of value statement.

After Councilmember Mike Jordan walked out without explanation, the remaining councilmembers voted to direct staff to bring back audit information that could help police maintain trust at a future council meeting.

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YCAT routes change due to construction

KYMA on March 11, 2026

Danyelle Burke North

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Yuma County Area Transit Service changes are coming due to construction. There will be construction at the Hotel Del Sol on the corner of Gila Street and 3rd street which currently serves as the Downtown Yuma Transit Center.

The downtown hub will relocate one block North along 2nd street. Routes will be effected a little bit.

“We now have the 4A and the 4B. They used to run one clockwise, one counterclockwise, and the headways were an hour. Now we moved it to where they both turn clockwise, both busses, so it’ll be 30 minutes, so that should help,” said YCAT transit director Shelly Kreger.

They say they hope that helps the city of Yuma get around a little bit quicker.

“The green four will service the Pacific Avenue area, and the green 4B will service Arizona and 24th Street, so we’re still going to have the same coverage just quicker headways on that one,” said Kreger.

The big curve by Catalina will now be by request only, so locals will have to call into the office to request the stop. Route changes take effect on Monday, March 23rd. You can find route details here.

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Lack of veterinarians in Yuma County

KYMA on March 11, 2026

Madeline Murray

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – One of the biggest challenges facing animals in Yuma County is a shortage of veterinarians.

We spoke to a veterinarian who shares the challenges they face with limited help in Yuma County.

Dr. Danyelle Munoz, Humane Society Medical Director, says, “If I have, you know, trained techs, then I can kind of delegate and yes, I’m stressed thin, but maybe I can stretch a little bit further, and so, I always joke that I need five of me, but I need 15 of them, so that’s definitely the hardest.”

Dr. Munoz grew up in Yuma County and says this has been an issue for a long time.

“I was born and raised here, I can tell you there was not a moment in time that the clinics in town were not hiring, and so its still the case, I mean I took this interim position in September of 2020, and I am still here because we haven’t found a full time vet to take it over 100%,” says Munoz.

The Humane Society shares in some parts of Arizona pet owners have to drive hours just to see a veterinarian.

Annette Lagunas, Humane Society Executive Director, “The veterinarian shortage is across the united states, it’s everywhere, you know theres some parts of Arizona, that those owners have to drive three four hours to get to a veterinarian.”

Many pet owners will travel to Phoenix, California, and sometimes even Mexico for accessible pet care.

Lagunas adds many vet students rack up thousands of dollars in debt making it hard to get veterinarians in Yuma County.

“Those schools very competitive, and it really hurts the rural community. We don’t even have an emergency clinic here in Yuma County, and that’s really unfortunate,” says Lagunas.

Veterinarians ask to the community to be nice and patient as they are doing the best they can to care for all animals in Yuma County.

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Local feedback needed for YCAT Foothills survey

KYMA on March 11, 2026

Danyelle Burke North

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Yuma County Area Transit will be doing a survey to explore future services in the Foothills.

They say it’s not a promise of future service, but it is a study to see what is needed out there. They want public input to help with important community improvements.

“We need to look at the Foothills since it’s growing so fast. As far as what they need in transit, we’re looking at either micro transit, bringing back another route, or we just need to see what is needed out there,” said YCAT Transit Director Shelly Kreger.

The survey will be available for a couple of months on their website. Brand ambassadors are also visiting RV parks with surveys.

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Local residents adjust spending habits amid rising gas prices

KRDO on March 11, 2026

Mackenzie Stafford

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Gas prices skyrocketed to a national average of $3.47 on Monday, up nearly 50 cents from last week, according to data from AAA. Plus, oil prices on Monday surpassed $100 a barrel for the first time since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 before falling lower later in the day.

President Donald Trump has dismissed the higher cost, telling ABC News Chief White House Correspondent Mary Bruce it’s “a little glitch.”

“I think it’s fine. It’s a little glitch. We had to take this detour,” Trump told ABC’s Bruce in an interview on Sunday before going on to tout the U.S. military campaign against Tehran.

In a social media post on Sunday night, Trump wrote: “Short term oil prices, which will drop rapidly when the destruction of the Iran nuclear threat is over, is a very small price to pay for U.S.A., and World, Safety and Peace.”

On Tuesday, Colorado Springs passed the national average for the first time in months, according to GasBuddy. The gas tracking website also recorded data that outlines Tuesday’s average price in Colorado Springs is the highest gas price in the past year.

Drivers here tell KRDO13 they’re finding any way they can to cut costs, whether that is only filling up half a tank or considering a new form of transportation. 

“I really hope that they come down because, because if not, I’m going to get a motorcycle just to make it much easier for gas,” explained Connor Rohrman.

Rohrman shared how it’s difficult to balance paying rent with other rising costs. One driver told KRDO13 they scrounged up all the change in their car just to go pick up their girlfriend. He told us he came up with 7 dollars, and that it barely made a dent in his tank. 

“You kind of have to pick and choose which, which is the most important thing at the time,” shared Katie Henry.

Henry told KRDO13 she has to cut spending on things that are not necessary to afford gas.

According to GasBuddy, the last time Colorado Springs surpassed the national average, prices were around $3.22. On Tuesday, prices averaged $3.58, according to GasBuddy. 

“If we can start pulling things out of our own ground rather than outsourcing, that would be beneficial,” said Alex Davidson.

Others say rising costs could be worth it for world peace.

“World peace would be good. Gas prices, I don’t care if they get up, but if they’re not bombing each other, that would be nice,” shared Sergio Perez Delgado.

It’s worth noting that while these prices are rising, they are still cheaper than they were a few years ago. 

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