Crook County Sheriff’s Office arrests driver following Saturday evening crash
(Update: adding video) CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Saturday, December 20th just after 6 p.m., the Crook County Sheriff’s Office responded to a…
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Crook County Sheriff’s Office among recent recipients of high-capacity sandbagging machines
SALEM, Ore. — The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) has expanded statewide flood response capabilities with the distribution of five…
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Three rural GOP lawmakers urge ODOT to seek emergency funding for safe winter roads in wake of voter referral
Three Central and Eastern Oregon lawmakers on Wednesday urged the Oregon Department of Transportation to seek emergency funding from lawmakers to…
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St. Charles Prineville Hospice Auction raises more than $180K
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles Foundation’s annual Prineville Hospice Auction was a big success, raising more than $180,000 to support…
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Crook County official applauds Rep. Bentz, Congress for restoring vital Secure Rural Schools funding
A Crook County official on Friday thanked Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Ore., and his congressional colleagues for passing a key bill to restore stable federal…
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Grieving Crook County community comes together, holds candlelight vigil in wake of tragic crash
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A grieving and supportive Central Oregon community came together Monday evening to support two families after tragedy…
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DEADLY CRASH: 15-year-old killed in Prineville head-on collision, another juvenile remains in serious condition
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Saturday, December 6th at 9:23 p.m., deputies from the Crook County Sheriff’s Office responded to a motorcycle crash…
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Former Prineville nursing home employee arrested for allegedly stealing client funds
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Violeta Lima, a former employee of Prineville Regency Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, was arrested on December 4,…
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Prineville pastor pleads not guilty to abuse charge for allegedly shooting and blinding ‘Pumpkin’ the kitten
Defense attorney says he shot the cat, believing it was feral and was attacking his chickens PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jason Swick, 48-year-old…
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Crook County Foundation receives $5,000 Holiday Partnership gift from Fortis ConstructionÂ
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County Foundation said Wednesday it was pleased to announce a $5,000 contribution from Fortis Construction in…
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Kicking nicotine: Central Oregon health provider offers free products to help you quit, plus counseling support
Across Central Oregon, Mosaic Community Health is helping people take their first step toward quitting nicotine by offering free nicotine replacement…
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Prineville drug suspect who led police on high-speed chase is arrested hours later in Harney County
BURNS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Prineville man who refused to stop for police and hit speeds over 100 mph in a pursuit was arrested several hours later,…
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Powell Butte Community Charter School wins Firebusters Grand Prize; assembly set for Tuesday
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Fire Prevention Cooperative (Co-Op) recently held the 39th Annual Firebusters Fire & Life Safety program…
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More than 500 acres of pile burning begins soon near Grizzly Mountain on Crooked River National Grassland
(Update: Adding video) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) –Fire managers on the Ochoco National Forest plan to begin prescribed pile burning in the PACE…
Continue Reading Crook County Foundation invites community to support the 2025 Holiday PartnershipÂ
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Crook County Foundation invites community members to participate in the 2025 Holiday Partnership, a…
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Crook County Road Department to dedicate a new flagpole and plaque honoring employees
(Update: Adding video) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County Road Department has announced the upcoming dedication marking the installation of…
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WATCH: River otter pays surprise visit to Central Oregon middle school
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A river otter made an unexpected visit to Crooked River Middle School in Central Oregon, wandering from a nearby river to…
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St. Charles opens new community pharmacy in Prineville
Update: Adding video PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles’ new Community Pharmacy in Prineville is now open and serving customers, helping to…
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Rollover crash on Juniper Canyon Road injures driver and passenger
(Update: Adding video) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two people were injured in a rollover crash Wednesday night on Juniper Canyon Road southeast of…
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Local support spurs success at Rimrock Trails’ ‘Bowties & Boots’ fundraising eventÂ
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Rimrock Trails Treatment Services said Friday it is proud to announce that its fourth annual A Night to Remember: Bowties…
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