ATV driver seriously injured in Crook County rollover crash
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Portland man suffered a severe arm injury in an ATV rollover crash on Sunday at Walton Lake Sno-Park, an official said.…
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Seeing smoke? Ochoco National Forest conducted a large prescribed burn
(Update: Ignitions complete, smoke to remain visible) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fire managers with the Ochoco National Forest said more than 400…
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Unlicensed Crook County daycare operator under investigation after toddler’s drowning death
The Crook County Sheriff’s Office told KTVZ News on Tuesday the 20-month-old who died at an unlicensed day care facility last month fell into a small…
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Crook County Library Director resigns abruptly amid vision disagreement
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (Prineville Review) — In a surprise move, Sarah Beeler, director of Crook County’s library system, has tendered her resignation,…
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Crook County High School principal paying fine to settle state ethics claim, pays district back for business use of gym
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County High School Principal Jake Huffman has agreed to pay a $1,000 fine to settle a state ethics investigation…
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A bomb scare locked down a local courthouse – here’s what happened, and how it turned out
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County Justice Center was locked down and the area around it blocked off for a a time Tuesday after a Prineville…
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Oregon Health Authority lifts recreational use advisory for Ochoco Lake, but says pets should still stay away
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Health Authority said Tuesday it has lifted a recreational use health advisory issued for Ochoco Lake in Crook…
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Crook County Fair Board to review 2025 fair highlights & Crooked River Roundup proposal, tonight
Prineville, Ore. {KTVZ} — The Crook County Fair Board meeting is happening tonight in Prineville. Several agenda items are set to be discussed…
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Celebrating 35 Years of Service: Rimrock Trails Marks a Milestone in Behavioral Healthcare
Established in Prineville, Oregon in 1990 as a nonprofit adolescent residential substance use treatment program, Rimrock Trails has grown to become…
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Crook County Sheriff’s Office confirm death of man missing since late August
CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Crook County Sheriff’s Office has issued an update on the case of missing person Gordon Grafton. Authorities say…
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Horseshoe Tavern fined for workers’ comp violations, under new state investigation amid Oregon Lottery troubles
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Horseshoe Tavern in downtown Prineville, is facing mounting troubles. Our media partner, the Prineville Review takes a…
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Oregon Health Authority issues recreational use advisory at Ochoco Lake due to potent toxins
CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has issued a recreational use health advisory for Ochoco Lake in Crook County due…
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Fatal single-car accident in Crook County claims life of Prineville woman
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Monday morning just before 9:00 a.m., Crook County Sheriff’s Office and EMS from Crook County Fire and Rescue responded…
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Maury Mountains Rescue: Crook County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue locates missing woman
A missing Oregon woman has been safely located and reunited with family after being reported missing in the Maury Mountains last…
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Feline overload: More than 100 cats are up for adoption at the Humane Society of the Ochocos
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A recent large-scale cat rescue has left nearly 100 cats up for adoption in Prineville. The Humane Society of the Ochocos…
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Central Oregon unemployment rates inch upward in July amid job losses, echoing statewide picture
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rates continued their upward movement in July, with job losses reported in…
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Learn how it works: Crook County seeks applicants for its first-ever County College program
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County is excited to launch its first-ever County College program and is now accepting applications from community…
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Three Prineville juveniles charged with burglary and theft, accused of breaking into several Crook County Fair vendor booths
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Prineville Police said Friday they have arrested three juveniles on burglary and theft charges, accused of stealing nearly…
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Evacuation alert lowered to Level 2 on 50-acre Pine Fire in SE Crook County as lines hold overnight
Firefighters working through the night held the lines on the 50-acre Pine Fire that broke out Wednesday in southeastern Crook County, sheriff’s…
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Crook County will hold a Juniper Canyon community meeting to present preferred access alternative
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County is in the process of updating its 20-year Transportation System Plan (TSP), a critical roadmap that will…
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