Prineville Archives

Central Oregon parents speak out against bullying in school

October 31, 2023 7:59 pm Tracee Tuesday

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Since 2006, October has been recognized as National Bullying Prevention Month, a time to consider the effects on children. A…

Redmond pickup truck thieves try but fail to yank, steal Prineville bank’s drive-thru ATM, then run, elude police

October 23, 2023 3:34 pm Barney Lerten

Prineville police are seeking the public’s help, including home surveillance video, to find two men who used a pickup truck just stolen in Redmond…

Powell Butte resident Monty Kurtz becomes third candidate looking to fill vacant Crook County commission seat

October 17, 2023 11:59 am KTVZ

After former Crook County Commissioner Jerry Brummer resigned from his position earlier this month, the county has been operating with only Judge…

‘Pacific Power’ scammers target Bend landlord, demand $2,700 ‘past due’ payment — or fast ‘power shut off’

October 5, 2023 11:52 am KTVZ

A Central Oregon insurance agent was the target of scammers seeking $2,700, but it wasn’t just a phone or email scam. Instead, someone claiming to be…

Pioneer HS student struck by car’s mirror, not seriously hurt; school official gives safety reminder about busy Prineville street

September 21, 2023 3:48 pm Barney Lerten

A Pioneer High School student was struck by a car on Lynn Boulevard Thursday as students returned from lunch break and was taken to St. Charles…

State Rep. Vikki Breese-Iverson, R-Prineville, resigns from House Republican caucus leadership role

September 21, 2023 2:58 pm Barney Lerten

House Republican Leader Vikki Breese-Iverson of Prineville announced her decision Thursday to retire as GOP caucus leader, but assured she is “not…

‘We have achieved our dream here:’ High Desert Christian Academy holds ribbon-cutting to celebrate new home

September 14, 2023 11:59 am KTVZ

The High Desert Christian Academy held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday morning to commemorate the transformation of the former Pioneer Memorial…

Prineville man sentenced to 25 years in prison after jury trial, conviction on charges of rape, abuse

September 8, 2023 3:38 pm Barney Lerten

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – A 28-year-old Prineville man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after a jury found him guilty of rape, sex abuse…

Prineville man wins thousands of dollars in roof repairs, thanks to NW Quality Roofing’s ‘Raise the Roof’ contest

September 5, 2023 11:57 am KTVZ

Northwest Quality Roofing crews were busy completing their annual “Raise the Roof” contest Tuesday. Every year, the company selects one lucky Central…

Crook County Sheriff’s Office, Prineville Police Dept. to join others in statewide safety belt enforcement ‘blitz’

August 19, 2023 12:17 am KTVZ News Partners

The Crook County Sheriff’s Office and the Prineville Police Department will be joining agencies throughout Oregon in a statewide safety belt…

Prineville nonprofit CLEAR Alliance receives $25,000 grant to help reduce traffic fatalities nationwide

August 15, 2023 10:28 pm Barney Lerten

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Children Learning through Education And Research (CLEAR) Alliance, a statewide educational nonprofit based in Prineville,…

SW Prineville brush fire stopped at an acre, traced to burn barrel too close to combusibles

August 11, 2023 4:49 pm Barney Lerten

Crook County firefighters, assisted by state and federal agencies, stopped a small brush fire in southwest Prineville Friday afternoon that…

Madras, Prineville residents chosen as COCC Board chairperson, vice chair for 2023-24

August 8, 2023 11:34 pm KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Community College Board of Directors at its July meeting elected Joe Krenowicz of Madras to serve as…

Abby’s Legendary Pizza plans to open new family-owned Prineville parlor this year

August 8, 2023 8:30 pm KTVZ News Partners

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Abby’s Legendary Pizza is coming to Prineville. The family-owned pizza parlor will begin an extensive remodel in August…

Prineville man who allegedly shot, killed neighbor’s dog arrested after standoff, CERT call-out

August 8, 2023 3:20 pm KTVZ News Partners

An intoxicated 65-year-old Prineville man who allegedly shot and killed a dog and threatened a neighbor refused to come out of his home Monday…

‘They don’t realize how it’s affecting the area’: Ballistics testing near Juniper Canyon rocking nearby homes

August 4, 2023 5:31 pm KTVZ

Residents in the area of Crook County’s Juniper Canyon have been dealing with the sounds and impacts of loud, nerve-shattering explosions for months.…