Six months after Prineville Police Chief Larry Seymour and Captain Rob Gray were placed on “paid non-disciplinary leave,” pending an investigation, the city announced Monday that both men have resigned, under a negotiated settlement. But they stayed mum on what that investigation found, citing restrictions on public disclosure in state statutes.
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WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Thursday two community-initiated projects they championed will be receiving federal investments from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to upgrade water infrastructure. Funding for these projects in Prineville and Willamina was secured in the Fiscal Year 2022 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations portion of the
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Following last week’s meeting of the Prineville Downtown Association (PDA), new leadership changes were made by the Board of Directors. Amy Berlin will take over as President of the association as Bryan Iverson will step down to the Treasurer role and Amanda Mitchell will step in as new Secretary. Iverson commented,
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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 from getting together Saturday to honor and celebrate the World War II and Korean War veteran’s 102nd birthday.
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – A $5,000 scholarship opportunity is available to seniors from Redmond High School and Crook County High School who are interested in pursuing higher education in psychology, behavioral health, addiction studies, psychiatry, social work, and related fields. Students are encouraged to apply for this generous scholarship. One student applicant from both Redmond
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Beginning Monday, January 29, and extending through Sunday, February 11, 2024, Crook County Sheriff’s Office and the Prineville Police Department as well as agencies throughout Oregon will use federally funded overtime to educate the public about safety belt and child seat laws, including a law passed in 2017 increasing safety for
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Samson Sky has received their seventh patent for the unique wing-swing design of the Switchblade Flying Sports Car, with the newest patent coming from the United Kingdom. Sam Bousfield, designer of the Switchblade and CEO Samson Sky emphasized the importance of having these design patents as a vital safeguard for Samson,
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A disturbing incident outside a bar caught on camera has prompted Prineville Police to put Officer Jacob Gentry on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of an investigation. Another, months-long investigation involving the police chief and captain, also on leave, has been completed, but no details or decision have yet been released.
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EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) —A former Prineville resident pleaded guilty Wednesday in federal court for his role in a conspiracy to produce and distribute videos depicting the torture, mutilation and murder of monkeys in exchange for money raised by an online animal abuse group the man administered, prosecutors said.
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A fire caused by a barbecue meat smoker on the front porch heavily damaged a northeast Prineville home early Tuesday morning, but a family of three escaped uninjured and firefighters kept the blaze from spreading to adjacent homes, an official said.
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) – A Prineville man under investigation for allegedly trafficking large quantities of fentanyl pills and methamphetamine into the region was arrested Saturday morning after a drug-detection K-9 alerted to their presence in his car during a traffic stop on Highway 20 near Sisters. The Central Oregon Drug Enforcement Team wrapped up a
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Prineville police have posted security-camera photos and video of a recent “porch pirate” package theft on social media in hopes the public can help them identify and catch the suspect, who may be following delivery trucks around town.
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A Prineville man was killed and a Bend woman was seriously injured Tuesday morning in a crash amid icy conditions on the Nyssa Snake River Bridge on Highway 20 in Malheur County, Oregon State Police reported.
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The Switchblade, a Prineville-born “flying sports car,” has gotten another patent and plenty more orders since its recent first flight.
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Prineville, Ore. (Dec. 14, 2023) –COUNTRY Financial is pleased to announce the Prineville Police Department as a recipient of a COUNTRY Financial Operation Helping Heroes award. COUNTRY Financial representative Ray Austin recently recognized the department with the award and presented a $750 donation to support its annual Shop with a Cop program. Through the Operation Helping
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Coming on the heels of their Official First Flight, announced November 9, Samson Sky announced that it has been granted yet another patent for their high-performance flying car, the Switchblade. This patent, for the wing-swing design, was granted by the European Union and brings the total number of patents held by
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — During the Christmas and New Year holiday periods, we often see a rise in drunk-driving deaths. Recent data shows December drunk driving deaths are the highest in almost 15 years. As a result, the Prineville Police Department will be participating in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) High-Visibility Enforcement national
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles Foundation’s annual Prineville Hospice Auction on Saturday, Dec. 2 was a tremendous success, with more than 550 individuals in attendance and raising more than $180,000 to support hospice programs. The popular annual event hosted at the Crook County Fairgrounds Indoor Arena includes a dinner, silent auction, raffle and a
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Rimrock Trails Treatment Services announced Monday that it has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the Oregon Community Foundation. This grant will be used to support dual treatment programs for substance use and behavioral health challenges among youth, individuals, and families in Central Oregon communities. Rimrock Trails Treatment Services said it
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A Prineville woman whose painful childhood memories led her to make nearly 1,000 pet blankets for area shelters over the past few years is moving on to other creative pursuits, but Janet Miller will never stop expressing her love for cats and dogs who she says need it so badly.
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