MEDFORD, Ore. — With a month to go before this year’s Britt Festival gets underway ticket sales are already up from last year. Thursday morning, nearly 100 people lined up at the box office as ticket sales opened to the general public. The first people in line set up camp around 5 a.m. Britt Festival’s … Continue reading »
Ride of Silence in Jackson County
PHOENIX, Ore. — Dozens of riders joined with local police departments to also honor cyclists killed in Oregon. Siskiyou Velo – a local bike club – worked with the officers to coordinate the “Ride of Silence.” The event is held at the same time at locations all over the world. In 2011, 15 cyclists were … Continue reading »
Stolen Handgun Recovered
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. — Medford Police say MADGE has arrested two felons for the theft and sale of a stolen handgun. MADGE investigators followed up on a tip they received that Kenneth Vinzant Junior and Crystal Hoyt were involved in the theft and sale of a stolen handgun. Investigators contacted the victims of the theft … Continue reading »
Cats Survive Central Point House Fire
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. — Two cats survived a house fire in Central Point but they have some pretty severe injuries. Neighbors found the injured felines outside their Central Point home Monday and the Siskiyou Veterinary Hopsital took them in. The first cat, Domino, is doing alright although he has smoke inhalation. But China on the … Continue reading »
New Bar at Former Shenanigans Site
MEDFORD, Ore. — The former location of Shenanigans Irish Pub could soon host a new venue, and the new owner says he wants to avoid the legal issues that plagued the former bar. Jeff Rahenkamp, the owner of Phat Kat Tattoo is planning to open a new bar called The Pub” at the former Shenanigans … Continue reading »
RCC Hosts “Rock the Block”
MEDFORD, Ore. — Students, their family members, and interested community members filled downtown Medford on Wednesday. Dozens turned out for Rogue Community College’s free event called “Rock the Block.” They closed a section of Bartlett Street by the RCC Bookstore for games and activities. One of the most entertaining parts of the day for some … Continue reading »
Police Memorial Day in Jackson County
MEDFORD, Ore. — All across the country, this week is Police Memorial Week, and Wednesday was Police Memorial Day in Jackson County. Officers from Medford, Talent, Ashland and Jackson County Sheriffs joined to honor police officers who have died in the line of duty in the past hundred years. Particular attention was focused on Sheriff … Continue reading »
Rim Drive Begins Opening at Crater Lake
CRATER LAKE, Ore. — The North Entrance Road in Crater Lake National Park is now open for travel. Park workers say this is an exceptionally early opening for the north entrance, mostly because of the warm temperatures and low snow pack. Some snow still remains on the ground at park headquarters – and snow depth … Continue reading »
Shooting Leads to Standoff in Medford
MEDFORD, Ore. — Two people are behind bars after an overnight shooting sent bullets into a north Medford home. Medford Police made the second arrest after an hour-long standoff. Police say their investigation started around 2:30 a.m. with reports of gunshots fired on Tennesse Drive, near Pacific Highway and Howard Avenue. Not long after the … Continue reading »
NTSB Changes Alcohol Limit
MEDFORD, Ore. — The National Transportation Safety Board voted Tuesday to recommend that states reduce the legal blood alcohol limit from .08 to .05. That could potentially change procedures for police. Medford Police say their officers use the National Standardized Field Sobriety Testing, which test for an estimated blood alcohol level of .08. They also … Continue reading »
