Gov. Tina Kotek has ordered state agencies to develop a water testing plan and have an independent analysis performed as residents of over 40 Prineville-area homes claim a nearby gravel mine has caused high levels of dangerous manganese in their drinking water.
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A Prineville man was killed and two Redmond residents were injured Friday morning when a driver drifted partially off Highway 126 just west of Powell Butte, over-corrected and his car was struck by an oncoming SUV, Oregon State Police said Saturday,
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – A reportedly armed suspect in a domestic violence case in Prineville ran before Crook County sheriff’s deputies arrived on scene Monday afternoon, leading to a manhunt, partial closure of Northwest Madras Highway and his eventual surrender at the Crook County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were dispatched around 1:20 p.m. Monday to the
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — After NewsChannel 21 broke the news in January of rookie Prineville Police Officer Jacob Gentry urinating outside a Prineville bar, we’ve now learned he’s back on patrol following a written reprimand and two-day unpaid suspension. It comes as the department still remains without a permanent top cop, for nearly a year.
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The Stampede Street Party in Prineville is a super fun way to kick off the Crooked River Roundup. Tracee Tuesday was there to take in the rodeo culture, that is Prineville.
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) –The Crooked River Roundup is excited to announce some extra-fun events as it counts down the days toward this weekend’s event. A record number of contestants from the Professional Rodeo Association (PRCA) and Women’s Professional Rodeo Association—over 600 contestants from across the nation—are planning to kick up their heels to win record-breaking payouts
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PRINEVILLE Ore. (KTVZ) – A Prineville man was killed early Monday morning when his pickup truck drifted across the oncoming lane of U.S. Highway 26 east of Prineville, left the road and hit a rock and tree before flipping onto its side, Oregon State Police said Wednesday. A medical event is the suspected cause. OSP
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County Sheriff’s Office and the Prineville Police Department will be teaming up and conducting a high-visibility enforcement event during the Crooked River Roundup, June 19th through June 22nd and Horse Races, July 10th through July 13th. The goal is to increase the number of law enforcement officers on the
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Monday he will hold in-person town halls in Hood River, Wasco, Deschutes and Crook counties on June 26-27, including in Redmond and Prineville. Heading into these four town halls, Wyden will have held 1,085 town halls throughout Oregon – including 20 so far this year — in fulfillment
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A wide range of jewelry, gems, minerals, tools and, yes, an array of beautiful rocks are featured at the 78th Prineville Rockhound Pow Wow this weekend at the Crook County Fairgrounds. Photojournalist Tyson B. brings us the sights and sounds of this down-to-earth event.
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A week after three finalists to become the next Prineville police chief paid a visit and met with officials and the community, the city announced Thursday that none of them will be chosen, and another round of searching will begin.
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — For 79 years, Crook County has welcomed rodeo fans to one of Oregon’s oldest family-friendly events — the historic Crooked River Roundup rodeo, presented by Papé, Oregonians Credit Union, Fortis, Les Schwab, Pendleton Whisky and Ninebark Real Estate. Nightly performances are scheduled for Thursday, June 20, through Saturday, June 22. Tickets
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles Prineville will host an emergency preparedness training event in partnership with local law enforcement, Fire/EMS and public health on Wednesday evening, June 12, officials said Monday. Members of the public can expect to see an increased presence of first responder vehicles and personnel at the hospital and Family Care
Continue Reading PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Crook County sheriff’s deputies and Prineville Police raided a southeast Prineville home Saturday, finding about $40,000 worth of stolen items, including four trailers, a skid steer and artificial turf. One of the two women living there was arrested on 17 charges. Deputies and officers served a search warrant in the 2200
Continue ReadingThe terms for Madras Mayor Mike Lepin and three of the six positions on the Madras City Council will end December 31, and the filing period to run for those seats opened Wednesday.
Continue Reading PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — From Monday, May 20, through Sunday, June 2, the Crook County Sheriff’s Office and the Prineville Police Department participated in 11.5 hours of enhanced safety enforcement. They conducted 26 stops which produced: 1 citation for driving while suspended, 5 warnings for distracted driving, 9 warnings for seat belt violations, 7 warnings
Continue Reading The city of Prineville announced Tuesday the names of three veteran law enforcement officers from Washington and California who have been chosen as finalists to be Prineville’s next police chief.
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(PRINEVILLE, Ore)— The City of Prineville on Thursday invited community members to meet three candidates vying to become the city’s next chief of police next Wednesday, one day after their names are released. An informal meet-and-greet with the three finalists will provide an opportunity for community members to meet the candidates, ask questions and submit
Continue Reading A Prineville man wanted on a Deschutes County warrant eluded police who tried to pull him over, ran into a home and refused to come out Thursday evening, prompting a regional SWAT team call-out and a six-hour standoff until they raided the home and arrested him.
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Home to a warm and neighborly sense of culture, Prineville is also home to plenty of history, and a peculiar kind of street name uncommon to Central Oregon. This particular street – E 5 1/2 Street – is relatively unknown, especially for folks who don’t live in the city.
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