Jefferson County Archives

Warm Springs man sentenced to 20 years in 2020 robbery, fatal stabbing of Redmond man

March 22, 2022 2:52 pm KTVZ News Team

A Warm Springs man was sentenced Tuesday to 20 years in prison in the 2020 stabbing death of a Redmond man during a…

One Class at a Time: Jefferson County MS students learn all about agriculture, in hands-on ways

March 10, 2022 11:21 am Rhea Panela

Jefferson County Middle School is working to add a pollinator habitat as part of their Land…

Jefferson County residents offered $500 grants for defensible space fuels reduction

March 8, 2022 12:26 pm KTVZ news sources

MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council, in a collaborative effort with the Jefferson County Fire Chiefs, is offering…

Prineville man, 76, killed in rollover crash of pickup east of Ashwood in Jefferson County

March 7, 2022 8:58 pm KTVZ news sources

A 76-year-old Prineville man was killed Sunday afternoon in the rollover crash of a pickup truck towing a trailer on a road about 12 miles east of…

Madras boy’s beating prompts court case that could allow lawsuits against mandatory abuse reporters

March 5, 2022 3:17 pm KTVZ news sources

While the case of a brutally beaten Madras boy has prompted years of legislative efforts to increase the sentences of criminals who leave victims…

‘That could never happen to me — until it happens’: C.O. teen speaks out after fentanyl overdose

March 3, 2022 10:34 am Rhea Panela

“When you’re doing it, it seems so harmless, and you’re like, ‘I’m fine. That could never happen to me’ — until it…

Bend man jailed after Jefferson County pursuit of stolen Knife River pickup ends at Warm Springs

February 28, 2022 7:13 pm Barney Lerten

A pickup truck stolen from Knife River in Deschutes County Monday morning was spotted in Madras by a Jefferson County sheriff’s deputy. Deputies…

Planned new rodeo arena triggers split among Crooked River Ranch residents

February 25, 2022 12:00 pm Carly Keenan

CROOKED RIVER RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) — Scenic views and in the heart of cowboy country, Crooked River Ranch has proven to be a good spot for a rodeo.…

Work group will seek to pass ‘Ezra’s Law,’ boost sentences for criminals who leave life-long injuries

February 25, 2022 2:28 pm KTVZ news sources

State Rep. Daniel Bonham, R-The Dalles, has reintroduced Ezra’s Law for the 2022 Legislative Session, a measure sought in the wake of a little…

Jefferson County School District cancels classes due to snowy roads amid rollovers, slide-offs

February 22, 2022 8:12 am KTVZ news sources

Due to the snowy weather and slick roads, Jefferson County School District 509J canceled classes for…

Jefferson County School District 509J gains $2.5 million premium on $24 million measure’s bond sale

February 17, 2022 3:13 pm KTVZ news sources

Jefferson County School District 509J is making strides to proceed with the new $24 million bond measure voters approved in November — and has…

One Class at a Time: Long-time Culver Elementary teacher has a ‘novel’ approach

February 15, 2022 8:48 pm Arielle Brumfield

This month, Arielle Brumfield visits Culver Elementary as long-time third-grade teacher Carolyn Herringshaw receives a $500 prize from NewsChannel 21…

Crooked River Ranch man jailed, arraigned on 37 child sex abuse counts

February 10, 2022 2:52 pm KTVZ news sources

A 66-year-old Crooked River Ranch resident was arrested in a raid on his home Tuesday and was arraigned Wednesday on 37 counts of child sex abuse,…

NeighborImpact’s Mobile Food Pantry expands to COCC, Culver schools

February 7, 2022 6:42 pm KTVZ news sources

NeighborImpact’s Mobile Food Pantry has expanded to include two new distribution locations, thanks to partnerships with Central Oregon Community…

Fire destroys mobile home south of Madras; 7 residents escape; heater likely cause

February 3, 2022 11:49 am Barney Lerten

Seven residents, three dogs and two cats escaped a fire late Wednesday night that destroyed a mobile home south of Madras, but five other cats…

Six-hour standoff that shut 40 miles of Hwy. 26 over; man in custody, no injuries

February 2, 2022 10:02 am Barney Lerten

A standoff with an apparently suicidal man in a car with a gun closed a 40-mile stretch of U.S. Highway 26 between Madras and Warm Springs for about…

Sheriff: ‘Miraculously,’ no one hurt in crash south of Madras that totaled car, pickup

January 22, 2022 10:54 pm KTVZ news sources

A 16-year-old licensed driver with three passengers failed to stop and yield to oncoming traffic on Highway 26 south of Madras late Friday afternoon,…