New St. Charles walking groups in Prineville tackle grief, one step at a time
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — New walking groups in Prineville aim to provide innovative support to individuals who have experienced the loss of a loved…
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Prineville man killed in fiery head-on collision with semi-truck on Highway 97 in Sherman County
MORO, Ore. (KTVZ) – A 23-year-old Prineville man was killed late Monday night when his car crossed into the oncoming lane of US Highway 97 in…
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City of Prineville paid over $677,000 to former police chief, captain while they were on leave, investigated and resigned
Public records obtained by News Channel 21 show that on top of the paid leave former Chief Larry Seymour & Captain Rob Gray received while under…
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Prineville to launch nationwide search for new police chief, as fired manager’s lawsuit against city takes odd twist
The city of Prineville has chosen a third-party firm to help conduct a nationwide search for a new police chief in the wake of Larry Seymour’s…
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Unveiling history: March 16 grand opening set for Prineville’s Belknap Exhibit Center
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bowman Museum and Crook County Historical Society are proud to announce the upcoming grand opening of the Belknap…
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‘The wolves have moved in’: After Prineville listening session, Bentz plans bill to address wolf-rancher issues
Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Ore., visited the Crook County Fairgrounds in Prineville on Thursday to hold one in a series of listening sessions on the…
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$200K total in paid leave to 3 former Prineville Police employees; city still without a permanent top cop 8 months later
During a four-month internal investigation into now-former Prineville Police chief Larry Seymour and captain Rob Gray, the pair, along with former…
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Fired Prineville Police manager sues city, former chief Larry Seymour for $1.5 million, alleges illegal conduct
(Update: Adding city statement on lawsuit) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A recently fired administrative services manager for the Prineville Police…
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Century-old Mount Emily Shay logging locomotive leaves former Prineville home, arrives at Portland rail museum
The historic steam logging locomotive Mount Emily Shay #1 traveled by BNSF Railway on a flatcar from its former home on the City of Prineville…
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Police chases, major manhunt south of Prineville don’t catch fugitive, arrested later when he asked homeowner to use phone
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – An off-and-on high-speed chase in the Prineville area and extensive manhunt south of town Wednesday for a Prineville man…
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It’s one thing to invent a flying sports car — another to make sure they can be flown, driven legally in every state
Legislative bodies across the US are working to ensure that flying cars — referred to as “roadable aircraft” — can be easily registered and…
Continue ReadingNewsChannel 21 investigates resignations of Prineville’s police chief and captain, why the city’s stayed mum
Six months after Prineville Police Chief Larry Seymour and Captain Rob Gray were placed on “paid non-disciplinary leave,” pending an investigation,…
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Merkley, Wyden announce $1.5 million coming to city of Prineville for water system upgrades
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Thursday two community-initiated projects they championed will be receiving…
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Prineville Downtown Association announces leadership changes, developing plan for future growth
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Following last week’s meeting of the Prineville Downtown Association (PDA), new leadership changes were made by the Board…
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‘I’m not worthy, but I’ll take it!’: Prineville Marine, WWII and Korean War veteran honored on his 102nd birthday
Prineville Marine Jack Becker’s family and friends – and some special invited guests — weren’t about to let a little ice or snow keep them…
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Special $5K scholarship opportunity available for Redmond HS, Crook County HS seniors
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – A $5,000 scholarship opportunity is available to seniors from Redmond High School and Crook County High School who are…
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Crook County Sheriff’s Office, Prineville Police plan enhanced seat belt, child safety seat enforcement
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Beginning Monday, January 29, and extending through Sunday, February 11, 2024, Crook County Sheriff’s Office and the…
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Prineville’s Samson Sky receives seventh patent for Switchblade Flying Sports Car
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Samson Sky has received their seventh patent for the unique wing-swing design of the Switchblade Flying Sports Car, with…
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Prineville Police officer placed on paid leave, under investigation after disturbing incident outside bar
A disturbing incident outside a bar caught on camera has prompted Prineville Police to put Officer Jacob Gentry on paid administrative leave pending…
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Former Prineville resident pleads guilty to federal charges for role in torture, killing of monkeys, ‘animal crush’ videos
EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) —A former Prineville resident pleaded guilty Wednesday in federal court for his role in a conspiracy to produce and distribute…
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