Across Central Oregon, Mosaic Community Health is helping people take their first step toward quitting nicotine by offering free nicotine replacement products at all of its pharmacy locations.
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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, nearly 200 miles away in Harney County, with illegal drugs in his possession, authorities said Tuesday. Prineville Police tried to pull over a white Nissan Altima around 8:30
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Fire Prevention Cooperative (Co-Op) recently held the 39th Annual Firebusters Fire & Life Safety program in partnership with KTVZ. The program traditionally includes five 30-second fire and life safety videos targeted for students from kindergarten to fifth grade throughout Central Oregon. Videos are available by watching the morning
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(Update: Adding video) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) –Fire managers on the Ochoco National Forest plan to begin prescribed pile burning in the PACE project area near Grizzly Mountain on the Crooked River National Grassland, starting in early December if conditions are favorable. Operations will focus on PACE Unit 22, a 562-acre unit located off Highway 26,
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Crook County Foundation invites community members to participate in the 2025 Holiday Partnership, a countywide initiative that provides food, gifts, and holiday support to families, seniors, and individuals with disabilities. The program has been a valued tradition in Crook County for nearly 30 years and continues to grow through the generosity and involvement of residents. In
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(Update: Adding video) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County Road Department has announced the upcoming dedication marking the installation of a new flagpole and plaque at its facility, as a lasting tribute to the dedication and service of its employees — past, present, and future. The county says the flagpole “will serve as a daily reminder of the
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A river otter made an unexpected visit to Crooked River Middle School in Central Oregon, wandering from a nearby river to the school grounds. The curious otter was seen exploring the school’s outside hallways, prompting staff to quickly secure the area to ensure safety for both the animal and the students.
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Update: Adding video PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles’ new Community Pharmacy in Prineville is now open and serving customers, helping to preserve access to local pharmacy services in Crook County, the health system announced Monday. The pharmacy transitioned from Clinic Pharmacy to St. Charles officially on Monday. “Today is an exciting day for St.
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(Update: Adding video) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two people were injured in a rollover crash Wednesday night on Juniper Canyon Road southeast of Prineville, authorities said. Crook County sheriff’s deputies responded around 7:40 p.m. to the reported single-vehicle crash on SE Juniper Canyon Road near milepost 7, sheriff’s Sergeant Justin Silence said Thursday. An investigation
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Rimrock Trails Treatment Services said Friday it is proud to announce that its fourth annual A Night to Remember: Bowties & Boots fundraiser, presented by Jeff Larkin Realty, raised more than $110,000 to support essential behavioral health services for individuals and families across Central Oregon. Here’s the full announcement from Rimrock
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(Update: Adding video) POWELL BUTTE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Prineville man was hospitalized and cited for DUII after a crash on the Powell Butte Highway Thursday evening. Crook County sheriff’s deputies responded around 5:25 p.m. to the reported crash on the highway near milepost 6, Sergeant Javier Sanchez said. An investigation found that a 36-year-old
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Families were supposed to receive their SNAP benefits for the month of November on Saturday. However they have not received it due to the on going and seemingly never-ending government shutdown. This has put a strain on resources not just for families who receive benefits but on local food banks and
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Building Codes Division and Crook County warned the public Friday of a phishing scam targeting people awaiting approval of a project from their local building or planning department. In this scam, someone claiming to be from the local building or planning department emails a person to get them to
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(Update: Adding video) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Prineville church pastor who allegedly shot a neighborhood cat and placed in a church dumpster now faces a first-degree animal abuse charge. The Prineville Review was first to report the charge against Jason Andrew Swick,48, this week, having confirmed the filing with Crook County District Attorney Kari
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Update: Adding video PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – This Veterans Day, Crook County is inviting the community to join them in supporting our nation’s veterans by participating in #OperationGreenLight. “From November 4-11, we encourage everyone to light up their homes, buildings, and public spaces in green as a symbol of hope and gratitude for our veterans,” the
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ)– The legacy of Jake and Josh Eckstein continues to shine in Crook County and beyond, as the community came together once again to honor the brothers’ memory through education and opportunity. Jake and Josh Eckstein were young tradesmen from Central Oregon who tragically lost their lives in a car accident in 2019
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POWELL BUTTE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A three-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon at a Crook County intersection fortunately led to only minor injuries, Oregon State Police reported. Oregon State Police told KTVZ News the crash occurred around 1:10 p.m. Sunday when the driver of a westbound gray Ford F-350 pickup began merging into a the traffic lane,
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — If conditions are favorable on Wednesday, fire managers with the Ochoco National Forest plan to conduct more than 3,300 acres of prescribed burning operations in the Maury Mountains’ 2 burn unit. The burn unit is approximately 3,330 acres, located along Forest Service Road 16, about 16 miles southeast of Prineville and
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County says it’s pleased to share that applications are now open for the 2025–2026 Meta Data Center Community Action Grants. These grants offer an important opportunity for local nonprofits and schools across Prineville and Crook County to receive funding for projects that strengthen and support the community. “I want to thank Meta for
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(Update: video added) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County School District announced this week that it has received a generous $25,000 donation from tech company Meta (Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp) to support its growing robotics programs. District officials said the funding will provide robotics supplies, starter kits, and equipment for after-school clubs and student
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