Crook County Archives

Crook County invites community to join in ‘Operation Green Light’ to honor veterans

October 31, 2024 10:37 pm KTVZ News Partners

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – This Veterans Day, Crook County invites the community to join us in supporting our nation’s veterans by participating in…

First U.S. case of bird flu in pig found on Crook County farm where backyard birds were affected, euthanized

October 30, 2024 1:24 pm KTVZ News Partners

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The National Veterinary Services Laboratories has confirmed Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in one of five pigs living…

$42.7 million in federal funds for Oregon rail safety projects include $1.6 million to City of Prineville Railway

October 29, 2024 9:43 pm KTVZ News Partners

WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Oregon Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced Tuesday that $42,712,400 in federal funding is coming to Oregon for five…

Ochoco National Forest reduces Paulina Complex fire area closure

October 28, 2024 9:16 pm KTVZ News Partners

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Ochoco National Forest said Monday it has reduced the fire area closure in the Paulina Ranger District that was…

Prineville’s High Desert Moonfest celebrates region with a wide variety of events, activities and programs

October 26, 2024 12:00 pm KTVZ

An inaugural festival featuring a wide variety of fun events took place Saturday in Prineville, called the High Desert Moonfest, a celebration of the…

Crook County seeks public input on updated transportation plans, including possible new Juniper Canyon access

October 25, 2024 11:17 pm KTVZ News Partners

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Crook County is in the process of updating its Transportation System Plan (TSP), a 20-year strategy that outlines key…

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza confirmed in Crook County farm’s backyard flock of 70 birds, humanely euthanized

October 25, 2024 5:37 pm KTVZ News Partners

On Friday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza…

Ochoco National Forest, Crooked River National Grassland receive National Grasslands Conservation Award

October 24, 2024 1:10 pm KTVZ News Partners

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The National Grasslands Council has awarded the Crooked River National Grassland the 2024 National Grasslands Conservation…

Juniper thinning project gets underway on Crooked River National Grassland as part of Wildfire Crisis Strategy

October 24, 2024 12:25 pm KTVZ News Partners

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Ochoco National Forest announced Thursday that it has begun juniper thinning on the Crooked River National Grassland…

Deschutes, Ochoco national forest seeking applicants for next year’s seasonal firefighting positions

October 22, 2024 11:40 am KTVZ News Partners

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes and Ochoco national forests and Crooked River National Grassland are accepting applications for seasonal…

Weekend race prompts temporary closure of portions of Millican Plateau, North Millican OHV trail systems

October 18, 2024 3:59 pm KTVZ News Partners

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) Portions of the Millican Plateau and North Millican OHV Trail Systems will be closed Saturday-Monday, Oct. 19-21 for an…

National Wild Turkey Federation, Ochoco National Forest partner on western juniper removal project

October 15, 2024 2:07 pm KTVZ News Partners

EDGEFIELD, S.C. (KTVZ) — Oregon wildfires have scorched a record-breaking 1.9 million acres this year — the most acres ever damaged in modern…

BLM reminder: Public access to Teaters Road remains open, under federal court order

October 11, 2024 2:09 pm KTVZ News Partners

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Prineville District BLM managers reminded the public Friday that Teaters Road outside of Prineville remains open for…

OSP Fish & Wildlife seeks tips from public in illegal waste of cow elk on Ochoco Wildlife Management Unit

October 11, 2024 1:56 pm KTVZ News Partners

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division said Friday it is investigating the unlawful take and waste of a cow…

It’s not just ODOT: Oregon counties predict severe revenue shortfall for roads, bridges, maintenance

October 9, 2024 12:25 am KTVZ News Partners

Crook County officials join others calling for adequate funding SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Last week, the Association of Oregon Counties presented its…

That red semi tractor so visibly parked at Prineville Reservoir is moving on – but only after a bit of help to get unstuck

September 29, 2024 4:55 pm Barney Lerten

We recently solved a minor mystery about the bright red semi tractor visible in the Prineville Reservoir State Park live webcam view all summer long.…