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Warm Springs Police chief fired amid credibility concerns
Just a year after her appointment as chief of the Warm Springs Police Department, Crystal Levitt has been fired from the position. Her firing comes after her credibility was brought into question during investigations into allegations of misconduct in the department. According to various published reports, concerns over Levitt’s credibility came in her reaction and statements related to an officer’s sexual harassment case against a lieutenant. The officer in that...
State Fire Marshal handing out $6 million to help agencies fight wildfires, including in Jefferson County
As Oregon approaches this year’s wildfire season, state officials are distributing $6 million in grants to help local fire agencies bolster their resources. The State Fire Marshal, which announced the grants, said that 191 agencies across the state received up to $35,000. That’s about two-thirds of the 306 fire agencies in Oregon. This is the third year in a row that the fire marshal has distributed money through the Wildfire...
Bend driver, 18, tops 120 mph in two-county Hwy. 97 police chase, crashes after hitting spike strips, DCSO says
A Bend 18-year-old driving an apparent former police car in reckless fashion at speeds topping 120 mph at times sped from the Warm Springs area through Jefferson and Deschutes counties Monday evening until he hit spike strips, left Highway 97 and crashed in a field near Deschutes Junction, authorities said. The post Bend driver, 18, tops 120 mph in two-county Hwy. 97 police chase, crashes after hitting spike strips, DCSO says appeared first on KTVZ.
Hope dashed for new home for Madras Food Pantry
The Central Oregon Community College board rejected an offer by Jefferson County to buy the Miller Lumber Building at B and Sixth streets in downtown Madras. The building was appraised at $410,000. Jefferson County offered $250,000. The county planned to lease the building back as a new home for the Madras Community Food Pantry. COCC says the offer was too low. ...
Hey, I thought you said you wouldn't need a bond!
Jefferson County Fire & EMS will ask voters to sign on for a $14.5 million bond this May. People who remember the 2021 race for the EMS board are saying, “I thought you said you wouldn’t need new taxes.” Mike Ahern ran, and won his bid to serve on the EMS board. He and two others, Janet Brown and Joe Krenowicz, ran with the intent to merge ambulance service with the fire service. At that time, all three candidates said the merger could happen without...
Annual marine law enforcement training set to return to Lake Billy Chinook for 2 weeks
CULVER, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The Oregon State Marine Board will conduct its annual marine law enforcement training on Lake Billy Chinook in Jefferson County between Monday, April 22 and Friday, May 3. This intensive training is designed for new or seasonal marine law enforcement officers to train them in boating laws, boat handling and water The post Annual marine law enforcement training set to return to Lake Billy Chinook for 2 weeks appeared first on KTVZ.
Crook County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue comes to aid of Madras pair stuck on muddy road at Big Summit Prairie
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Crook County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue came to the aid Sunday evening of two Madras residents whose vehicle became stuck in the mud on a forest road in the Big Summit Prairie area of the Ochoco Mountains. Crook County 911 received a call around...
May at the Museum focusing on special Central Oregon era
May at the Museum is trying out a new format this year, but the goal of the longtime lecture series remains much the same. “To provide an opportunity to our community to learn more about the history of Central Oregon,” said Bowman Museum Director Sean Briscoe. The 2024 version of the free series will feature two events, both held on Thursday evenings at 6 p.m. at the museum. But unlike...
'Leona: Love thy Neighor, Too' set for stage
The High Desert Community Theatre Guild is set to stage part two of last fall’s production of the comedy ‘Love Thy Neighbor’ with ‘Leona: Love Thy Neighbor, Too’. The comedy follows the characters of the previous show, with plenty of comedy and neighborly love. While it’s the same familiar cast of kooky characters, the show stands alone as a fun comedy for the whole family.
Brand 44° N brings huge portions and delicious dishes to Terrebonne
Brand 44° N in Terrebonne is celebrating its first anniversary this spring and has made a name for itself in northern Deschutes County. Owners Danielle Nogosek and Kayla Jeffery had careers in the restaurant scene in Bend before returning to Nogosek's roots in Terrebonne to purchase Pump House Bar & Grill. The pair made minor changes to Pump House, but wanted to open up a new breakfast, brunch & lunch focused restaurant not too far away.
John L Canley, Medal of Honor recipient in the Battle of Hue
This Central Oregon veteran received the medal of honor in 2018 for his actions in the Battle of Hue in Vietnam. He even had a ship named in his honor. On this week's edition of War Stories we hear about John L Canley.
City holds arbor day celebration
The City of Madras Urban Forestry Commission is sponsoring an Arbor Day Celebration Friday, April 26. This year’s celebration will begin at 11 a.m. at the walking trail just west of COCC off B Street. Activities include planting trees by local elementary school children and learning about Arbor Day. Bring a sack lunch and enjoy the outdoors. The city of Madras has been a participant in the Tree City USA program for 30 years now.
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