Crook County Archives

C.O. mule deer numbers on the decline; experts cite human population issues

March 31, 2021 12:00 pm Noah Chast

The numbers of deer and elk in Central Oregon are on the decline, and experts who track the animals say the region’s continued growth in human…

Facebook’s Prineville Data Center announces 14 Community Action Grants

March 31, 2021 11:04 am KTVZ news sources

Facebook’s Prineville Data Center announced Wednesday that 14 local nonprofits and schools will receive Facebook Community Action Grants totaling…

Humane Society of the Ochocos joins in ‘Tour for Life’ with Purina giveaways

March 29, 2021 4:29 pm KTVZ news sources

The Humane Society of the Ochocos is teaming up with North Shore Animal League America for Tour For Life 2021 – the world’s largest national…

Motorcyclist critically injured in crash on Hwy. 26 north of Prineville

March 27, 2021 3:53 pm KTVZ news sources

A motorcycle rider was critically injured Saturday afternoon when his rear tire locked up and the motorcycle skidded and rolled several times on U.S.…

New Forest Service funding includes $975K for more Crooked River Gorge access

March 24, 2021 4:18 pm KTVZ news sources

Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Wednesday that over $5 million in federal funding is being distributed among conservation…

Bend Pops Orchestra donates $10K to Crook Co. schools for musical instruments

March 19, 2021 10:45 pm KTVZ news sources

Bend Pops Orchestra announced Friday that it has completed an anonymous gift matching drive by donating $10,000 to the Crook County School District.…

Facebook gives $60K to Crook County schools’ robotics program

March 18, 2021 9:47 pm KTVZ News Team

As Facebook announced another expansion of its Prineville Data Center, it also said it’s providing a $60,000 grant to Crook County schools for their…

Facebook announces yet another big Prineville Data Center expansion

March 18, 2021 5:00 am KTVZ news sources

Facebook, that behemoth of the social media world, announced Thursday that it’s growing its Prineville Data Center yet again, this time with two new…

Four arrests in pair of traffic stops targeting Crook County meth distribution ring

March 18, 2021 12:36 am Barney Lerten

Central Oregon drug agents have arrested three Prineville residents and a Troutdale man in a pair of recent traffic stops targeting a drug ring…

Prineville-area man fatally electrocuted while burning designs into wood

March 16, 2021 6:37 pm Barney Lerten

A 26-year-old man was fatally electrocuted Tuesday afternoon while burning decorative designs into wood outside his camp trailer at an RV park east…

Crook County School Board member resigns; voters to choose successor

March 16, 2021 5:08 pm KTVZ news sources

After six years advocating for school safety and increased communication, Crook County School Board member Walt Wagner resigned late last week to…

New Prineville pipeline manufacturer’s product is a first for the U.S.

March 15, 2021 10:40 am Jack Hirsh

There’s a new business in Prineville — and it’s been in the pipeline, so to speak, for…

Bend-La Pine, Crook County schools outline plans to bring fans back to stands

March 10, 2021 12:00 pm Max Goldwasser

Friday isn’t just the day Deschutes County drops from High to Moderate Risk in the state’s COVID-19 guidelines – it’s also the kickoff of a…

Crook County moving to Lower Risk COVID-19 guidance level

March 10, 2021 2:14 pm KTVZ news sources

Crook County has been approved to move into the Lower-Risk Category starting Friday, for the next 2-week cycle.…

Crook County steps up rural patrols after several cattle deaths, possible mutilations

March 6, 2021 3:33 pm Barney Lerten

The Crook County Sheriff’s Office said Saturday it’s investigating several suspicious cattle deaths and possible mutilations in rural eastern and…

Prineville man sentenced to 25 years in prison for abuse of three children

March 4, 2021 5:14 pm KTVZ news sources

A 72-year-old Prineville man was sentenced to 25 years in prison Thursday after pleading guilty to charges of abusing three children over a period of…