MEDFORD, Ore. — A Jackson County Jail inmate is on life support right now, awaiting surgery for organ harvesting. The 19-year-old inmate was in police custody for robbery and had recently wrapped up a different case where his charges had been reduced to failure to register as a sex offender. The sheriff says he was … Continue reading »
Oregon Coast Aquarium Visits School
MEDFORD, Ore. — Since a field trip to the coast isn’t a possibility for some Rogue Valley students, the coast is coming to them. It’s part of the Oregon Coast Aquarium’s education program. The outreach team stopped by Hoover Elementary School on Wednesday morning to give third to sixth graders an idea of what they … Continue reading »
Medford Warns of Approaching Fire Season
MEDFORD, Ore. — Medford Fire-Rescue wants the public to be aware of the approaching fire season and trim any excess vegetation in your yard, to cut down on potential wildfire fuels. The City of Medford’s weeds and grass ordinance takes effect beginning June 1st. According to the City’s Municipal Code section 7.430, any property with … Continue reading »
Fire Destroys Barn
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. — A fire took down a barn on Rogue River Ranch on Tuesday afternoon. The ranch is out on Table Rock Road and fire fighters headed that way around 5:30 p.m. The owners or Rogue River Ranch would not allow NewsWatch12 cameras on the property, but we did catch video from Table … Continue reading »
Medford School Board Elections
MEDFORD, Ore. — Candidates were vying for three positions on the Medford School Board for the Special Election. Initial results show Larry Nicholson leading for Position 1, and incumbents Jeff Thomas and Tricia Prendergast leading for Positions 2 and 3. Medford’s superintendent, Phil Long, says the elections show the community is still invested in the … Continue reading »
Ingredients of the Moore, OK Tornado
After the devastating EF-5 Oklahoman tornado tore through the town of Moore, many are wondering what exactly allowed for a storm of this nature to develop. Just a day before, the Oklahoma City area was targeted with numerous tornado touch downs. The peak estimated wind speeds were 200-210 mph. The width of the twister was … Continue reading »
Special Election: Initial Results
Preliminary numbers are coming in for the special election. Here’s what we have so far: A race with big implications for the leadership of Medford schools is the school board elections. Medford voters voted Larry Nicholson in Position 1. Position 2 belongs to Jeff Thomas and Position 3 seems to go to Tricia Prendergast. In … Continue reading »
Cancer Prevention Study in Medford
MEDFORD, Ore. — Southern Oregonians are getting the chance to be a part of the National Cancer Prevention Study. Asante and the American Cancer Society will enroll local volunteers in the Cancer Prevention Study-3. People 30 to 65 years old who have never been diagnosed with cancer will be helping researchers determine factors that cause … Continue reading »
Missing Jackson County Man Found
[UPDATE 9:47 P.M.] Jackson County Sheriff’s investigators say they have found a man reported missing earlier this evening. An employee at the Wendy’s on North Phoenix Highway saw the news reports broadcast at 6 p.m. concerning 39-year-old John Mattos. Mattos walked away from his adult foster home in Eagle Point. The employee saw Mattos in … Continue reading »
Healthcare Training for Gay Community
MEDFORD, Ore. — For the first time in Southern Oregon, and only the second time in the state, a training is being held to help the aging gay community with health care needs. Rogue Valley Council of Governments’ Senior and Disability Services’ is holding the training. The goal is to arm staff and other health … Continue reading »
