Crook County School Board member speaks out, as board will determine superintendent’s fate
Crook County School District board members are sharing their thoughts on Superintendent Dr. Melissa Skinner, as turmoil continues in the…
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Senators announce nearly $450K in FAA funding for new 10-unit hangar at Prineville Airport
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced Wednesday that the Prineville Airport and Pendleton’s Eastern Oregon Regional…
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Crook County Superintendent Melissa Skinner is under fire with community members over accusations of suspect hiring decisions and nepotism
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – The trouble continues for Crook County Superintendent Melissa Skinner as a group looking to oust her from her role has…
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Crook County School Board asks superintendent to retain athletic director after her independent decision to reassign him
On Monday evening, members of the Crook County School Board voted 4-0 at a packed meeting to not move forward with hearing a compliant filed against…
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Crook County School Board member Jessica Brumble resigns, will be district’s new transportation manager
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County School District announced Thursday that school board member Jessica Brumble has resigned, as she has been…
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More than $180K raised during Prineville Hospice Auction
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — More than 650 people turned out to support St. Charles Foundation’s annual Prineville Hospice Auction on Saturday, Dec.…
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Paulina Elementary School students enjoy a special visit as this year’s Firebusters grand prize winners
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Fire Prevention Cooperative recently held the 38th Annual Firebusters Fire & Life Safety program, in…
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Mild conditions delay BLM pile burning near Cline Buttes; crews shift to 390 acres of piles along Millican Road
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — With the predicted mild weather, BLM fuels specialists have determined that conditions are not right to burn piles near…
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Ochoco National Forest, Crooked River National Grassland winter range closures begin Dec. 1
PRINEVILLE, Ore (KTVZ) — Winter range closures will take effect on the Ochoco National Forest & Crooked River National Grassland beginning…
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Second suspect appears in court, not-guilty pleas entered in 2022 kidnapping, fatal shooting of Madras man
A Madras man who was serving time in a California prison on drug crimes has been returned to Central Oregon to face murder, kidnap and other charges,…
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Will Van Vactor chosen as new Crook County manager
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County said Friday it is delighted to announce Will Van Vactor as the new County Manager, effective Saturday, Nov.…
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‘We always need help’: Prineville shelter faced with crowding pleads for adoptions, fosters, volunteers
At the end of October, the Humane Society of the Ochocos was at 145% capacity for dogs, meaning they were forced to double and even triple up in…
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Crook County urges community to join in ‘Operation Green Light’ to salute, support veterans
Crook County is joining counterparts across the nation in Operation Green Light, lighting up buildings green and urging the community to do the same,…
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‘It’s wonderful for us’: Powell Butte Christian Church celebrates the 78th annual Lord’s Acre Day
POWELL BUTTE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Saturday was the 78th annual Lord’s Acre Day at Powell Butte Christian Church, filled with food and fun. The original…
Continue Reading Crook County invites community to join in ‘Operation Green Light’ to honor veterans
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – This Veterans Day, Crook County invites the community to join us in supporting our nation’s veterans by participating in…
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First U.S. case of bird flu in pig found on Crook County farm where backyard birds were affected, euthanized
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The National Veterinary Services Laboratories has confirmed Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in one of five pigs living…
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$42.7 million in federal funds for Oregon rail safety projects include $1.6 million to City of Prineville Railway
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Oregon Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced Tuesday that $42,712,400 in federal funding is coming to Oregon for five…
Continue Reading Ochoco National Forest reduces Paulina Complex fire area closure
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Ochoco National Forest said Monday it has reduced the fire area closure in the Paulina Ranger District that was…
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Prineville’s High Desert Moonfest celebrates region with a wide variety of events, activities and programs
An inaugural festival featuring a wide variety of fun events took place Saturday in Prineville, called the High Desert Moonfest, a celebration of the…
Continue Reading Crook County seeks public input on updated transportation plans, including possible new Juniper Canyon access
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Crook County is in the process of updating its Transportation System Plan (TSP), a 20-year strategy that outlines key…
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