Jefferson County residents offered $500 grants for defensible space fuels reduction
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council, in a collaborative effort with the Jefferson County Fire Chiefs, is offering…
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Prineville man, 76, killed in rollover crash of pickup east of Ashwood in Jefferson County
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…
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Madras boy’s beating prompts court case that could allow lawsuits against mandatory abuse reporters
While the case of a brutally beaten Madras boy has prompted years of legislative efforts to increase the sentences of criminals who leave victims…
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‘That could never happen to me — until it happens’: C.O. teen speaks out after fentanyl overdose
“When you’re doing it, it seems so harmless, and you’re like, ‘I’m fine. That could never happen to me’ — until it…
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Bend man jailed after Jefferson County pursuit of stolen Knife River pickup ends at Warm Springs
A pickup truck stolen from Knife River in Deschutes County Monday morning was spotted in Madras by a Jefferson County sheriff’s deputy. Deputies…
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Planned new rodeo arena triggers split among Crooked River Ranch residents
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.…
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Work group will seek to pass ‘Ezra’s Law,’ boost sentences for criminals who leave life-long injuries
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…
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Jefferson County School District cancels classes due to snowy roads amid rollovers, slide-offs
Due to the snowy weather and slick roads, Jefferson County School District 509J canceled classes for…
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Jefferson County School District 509J gains $2.5 million premium on $24 million measure’s bond sale
Jefferson County School District 509J is making strides to proceed with the new $24 million bond measure voters approved in November — and has…
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One Class at a Time: Long-time Culver Elementary teacher has a ‘novel’ approach
This month, Arielle Brumfield visits Culver Elementary as long-time third-grade teacher Carolyn Herringshaw receives a $500 prize from NewsChannel 21…
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Crooked River Ranch man jailed, arraigned on 37 child sex abuse counts
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,…
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NeighborImpact’s Mobile Food Pantry expands to COCC, Culver schools
NeighborImpact’s Mobile Food Pantry has expanded to include two new distribution locations, thanks to partnerships with Central Oregon Community…
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Fire destroys mobile home south of Madras; 7 residents escape; heater likely cause
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…
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Six-hour standoff that shut 40 miles of Hwy. 26 over; man in custody, no injuries
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…
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Sheriff: ‘Miraculously,’ no one hurt in crash south of Madras that totaled car, pickup
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,…
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Madras fugitive flees deputy, prompting pursuit, hours-long manhunt, arrest
A suspicious man who turned out to be a fugitive with a felony arrest warrant sped away from a Jefferson County sheriff’s deputy late Thursday…
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Maragas Winery wins 11 medals at prestigious San Francisco wine competition
Doug Maragas, winemaker at Maragas Winery, returned from Friday’s San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition judging with a smile — and a bounty of 11…
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Sen. Ron Wyden sets rescheduled Crook, Jefferson County online town halls
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Thursday he will have three live online town halls hosted by People’s Town Hall from Jan. 25-27 for residents…
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Box van driver falls asleep on Hwy. 26 NW of Madras, nearly drives off cliff
A box truck driver fell asleep at the wheel Wednesday and almost drove off a high cliff on U.S. Highway 26 northwest of Madras, but crashing through…
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Madras man jailed on manslaughter, DUII charges in Hwy. 361 head-on crash that killed Metolius woman
A 36-year-old Madras man was arrested Tuesday after his release from St. Charles Bend on manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, DUII and other…
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