.A Madras man was arrested Thursday and was arraigned on several charges Friday after allegedly kidnapping and robbing a Prineville woman at gunpoint last weekend, Bend Police said.
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Heart of Oregon Corps and Thistle & Nest just celebrated a major milestone in their partnership to expand affordable housing in Prineville: the wall-raising of a new two-unit dwelling that will provide safe, quality homes for local families. The milestone was marked with a small community celebration on Wednesday, as partners,
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(Update: video added) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County School District announced this week that it has received a generous $25,000 donation from tech company Meta (Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp) to support its growing robotics programs. District officials said the funding will provide robotics supplies, starter kits, and equipment for after-school clubs and student
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In a stunning announcement the Director of the Crook County Library Sarah Beeler announced her resignation last month. This has sent shock waves through the Board of Directors leaving several members stunned. On Thursday, the board met to discuss ongoing problems relating to the Crook County Library. At the meeting KTVZ News spoke
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The Crook County Sheriff’s Office told KTVZ News on Tuesday the 20-month-old who died at an unlicensed day care facility last month fell into a small livestock trough.
Continue Reading PRINEVILLE, Ore. (Prineville Review) — In a surprise move, Sarah Beeler, director of Crook County’s library system, has tendered her resignation, citing a fundamental misalignment between her vision for the library services and that of county leadership, according to reporting by our media partners at the Prineville Review. Beeler described her role as her “favorite
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County Justice Center was locked down and the area around it blocked off for a a time Tuesday after a Prineville man told deputies he feared there was a bomb in his car, authorities said. No device was found, and he was arrested on DUII and other charges. Around
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Reports of gunfire late Saturday morning drew a heavy police response to 9th street and Harwood Avenue, according to The Prineville Review. The Prineville Police Department stated that the Crook County 911 center received several calls around 11:15 a.m. about shots fired in the neighborhood. Officers quickly arrived, locating and apprehending
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. {KTVZ} — The Crook County Fair Board held its regularly scheduled meeting Monday night in Prineville. One of the big topics on the agenda was the fair’s contract with the Crooked River Roundup (CRR). The CRR Board says they’re not happy with their current short-term contract. Their deal with the fair for the 2025
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – A Prineville pastor is facing community backlash after allegations surfaced that he shot a neighborhood cat and placed it in a church dumpster. On Tuesday, posts in the “Prineville Information” Facebook group claimed a local pastor shot a cat late Monday night near Bailey Street. The cat’s owner said they confronted
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Established in Prineville, Oregon in 1990 as a nonprofit adolescent residential substance use treatment program, Rimrock Trails has grown to become one of the longest-standing behavioral healthcare providers in the region. Now celebrating 35 years of service, Rimrock Trails is proud to offer life-changing mental health and substance use counseling to individuals of all ages
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. {KTVZ} – Volunteers in Prineville are preparing a powerful remembrance memorial to honor the victims of the September 11th attacks. The display, which includes canvases recounting the events of that day along with other memorabilia, is a centerpiece of the tribute. Photos from last year’s memorial will show the emotional impact the display
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Horseshoe Tavern in downtown Prineville, is facing mounting troubles. Our media partner, the Prineville Review takes a deeper dive, here.
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BEND, Ore (KTVZ) — Chief Profio is retiring after 31 years in law enforcement in a surprising moment. He leaves having only joined the department last November. Last year, Chief Profio went through a rigorous process that lasted several months following the resignation of both former Police Chief Larry Seymour and Captain Rob Gray. KTVZ
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Monday morning just before 9:00 a.m., Crook County Sheriff’s Office and EMS from Crook County Fire and Rescue responded to a car crash in southwest Prineville on SW George Millican Road. When first responders arrived, they found the female driver had been ejected from the vehicle and was deceased. Officials
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Fire crews are responded to a fire reported Sunday morning at the Prineville Freight Depot on Northwest Bus Evans Road. The fire is put out, but officials have shared whether anyone was injured or what sparked the fire. This remains an open investigation. We’ll update as soon as more information becomes
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles Health System has announced it plans to open a Community Pharmacy in Prineville to help preserve access to local pharmacy services in Crook County. St. Charles said it is acquiring the current Clinic Pharmacy operating near St. Charles Prineville, with the transition slated to take place later this fall.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Since 2015, NBC Universal’s nationwide pet adoption initiative, Clear The Shelters, has helped nearly 1.2 million pets find their forever family. Animal shelters across Central Oregon are joining in with hopes of emptying their kennels. KTVZ News will be featuring shelters in the region This week we are highlighting the Humane Society
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A recent large-scale cat rescue has left nearly 100 cats up for adoption in Prineville. The Humane Society of the Ochocos stepped forward to care for the cats after their owner moved out of the state. These adorable feline friends are mostly barn and outdoor cats. Volunteers originally thought there were only about 30,
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County is in the process of updating its 20-year Transportation System Plan (TSP), a critical roadmap that will guide future transportation investments across the county. As part of this effort, the County said Friday it is hosting a Juniper Canyon Community Meeting to present the preferred access alternative from the TSP
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