PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Prineville voters have elected 20-year-old Zach Levesque as the city’s next mayor, bringing a new generation of leadership to City Hall.Levesque was the only named candidate on the ballot in Tuesday’s general election. According to unofficial results from the Oregon Secretary of State, updated early Wednesday morning, Levesque received 3,269 votes, The post Zach Levesque elected Prineville’s next mayor at age 20 appeared first on KTVZ.

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The second fire in five months at a Prineville hemp processing plant had a similar cause as one that broke out this summer, but began outside the building, a fire official said. This time, the fire suppression system worked - it didn't last time, prompting a closure order - but this The post Prineville hemp processing plant hit by second fire in five months; cause traced to overfilled holding tank appeared first on KTVZ.

Since the local school shooting, many wonder if we are doing enough for our youth. Naturally, media and conversation fill with failure theories. While this analysis is important, when ready, grief can inspire positive action. There are many successful youth programs to support. This is why, last week, I found myself panting up a mountain bike trail on Barnes Butte in Prineville. I paused to catch...

JOHN DAY / PRINEVILLE – (Press Release from the Oregon Department of Forestry) Effective 12:01 ...Read More The post Fire season ends Wednesday on ODF’s Central Oregon District appeared first on Elkhorn Media Group.

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County is inviting residents, businesses and community organizations to participate in a nationwide effort honoring veterans ahead of Veterans Day. The county is joining Operation Green Light, encouraging community members to display green lights at their homes, businesses and public spaces from November 4 through 11, 2026, as a visible The post Crook County encourages residents to light up green for veterans this November appeared first on KTVZ.

TOLLGATE – A Prineville man died Thursday afternoon when a UTV rolled over north of ...Read More The post Prineville man killed in UTV crash near Tollgate appeared first on Elkhorn Media Group.

Ceramics students from Crook County High School recently visited kindergarten students at Steins Pillar to deliver completed clay sculptures based on the younger children's monster drawings. The collaborative project began several weeks ago when kindergarteners at Pillar drew original monster designs. High school ceramics students then took on the challenge of bringing those drawings to The post Crook County High School students bring kindergarten monster drawings to life appeared first on KTVZ

Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) --- Prineville's Annual Candy Crawl is happening today from 1 to 5 p.m.! The Prineville Police Department invites families to dress up, grab their candy buckets and enjoy an afternoon of Halloween fun, with plenty of candy, costumes and activities for the whole family. The post Prineville’s Annual Candy Crawl Brings Halloween Fun for Families appeared first on KTVZ.

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ)--A year ago, Crook County senior Paige Wood was told she might never walk or play volleyball again after suffering serious injuries in a car accident. On Wednesday, after countless surgeries and hours of rehabilitation, Wood made her return to the court on Senior Night, creating a moment she once never thought possible. The post Beyond the Score, Ep. 66: Crook County’s Paige Wood makes emotional return to volleyball court appeared first on KTVZ.

Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) --- Students across the Crook County District celebrated the fall season this month with trips to the pumpkin patch, which featured story time, petting zoo visits and train rides. The school district thanks the many volunteers who help make these trips possible and says they apprecaite all that is done for their The post There’s Good News: Crook County District students celebrate fall with trips to the pumpkin patch appeared first on KTVZ.