MEDFORD, Ore. — A Southern Oregon tradition is being called a success; the Medford Cruise drove people into town. Roughly 30,000 people showed up in total over the nine day event. Organizers say they hope to make it an even bigger Medford tradition than the Pear Blossom Festival. There’s still no estimate on how much … Continue reading »
Woman Hospitalized from Car Rollover
EAGLE POINT, Ore. — A woman was sent to the hospital after a rollover crash. Oregon State Police troopers say the crash happened on the 1100 block on Highway 140 in Eagle Point. An Oregon Department Forestry truck driver says the woman was driving behind him, tailgating and swerving into the other lane. He pulled … Continue reading »
Bomb Threat at Wal-Mart Ruled as False
MEDFORD, Ore. — A bomb threat at the South Medford Wal-Mart store turned out to be a false alarm. Medford Police say someone called them detailing a device around the camping section of the store. Police did not find anything inside but made everyone evacuate the building for safety reasons. No arrests have been made in … Continue reading »
Bank Robber Suspect Arrested
MEDFORD, Ore. — A suspected bank robber is caught in less than an hour Tuesday afternoon. Medford police say another man was involved but had no idea he was an accomplice. Police say it all started around 1:15 p.m. The Chase Bank on Crater Lake Avenue reported a man came in, demanded money and got away with cash. … Continue reading »
Phoenix-Talent Superintendent to Retire
PHOENIX, Ore. — After a decade of leading the district, Phoenix-Talent Superintendent Ben Bergreen is set to retire by the end of the month. Bergreen is retiring to spend time with his family after 36 years in education. He’ll be replaced by the current Director of Instructional Services Teresa Sayre. School board members say over … Continue reading »
Texas Roadhouse Opens in Medford
MEDFORD, Ore. — If you have a craving for a Texas style meal, you now have the chance. The Texas Roadhouse officially opened on Monday. One hundred and seventy-nine employees were hired for the steakhouse chain restaurant. It is located on Highway 62 near Sportsman’s Warehouse. Managers say they have been practicing for weeks and … Continue reading »
Victim Records Attempted Assault
MEDFORD, Ore. — Two men who were caught on camera burglarizing a Medford business center, were caught on camera again for another crime, but this time the victim videotaped the men after he fought back. Brandon Shawnego not only video-taped the two men, but he posted it on YouTube. Shawnego says he started recording because … Continue reading »
Grand Jury Drops Child Kidnapping Charge
MEDFORD, Ore. — A man arrested for an attempted kidnapping is now only facing harassment charges. Police arrested 47-year-old Robert Jones last Monday. They say he tried to take a 5-year-old boy who was walking with his mother on Grape Street in Medford. When Newswatch 12 spoke to the mother exclusively, she said Jones tried … Continue reading »
Medical Marijuana Suspects in Court
MEDFORD, Ore. — Three of the four people arrested in a recent raid on medical marijuana storefronts will also face racketeering charges. Lori Duckworth, Leland Duckworth, and David James Bond were in court Monday for a pre-trial. The Duckworths are also facing charges for possession of substantial amounts of marijuana and three counts of money … Continue reading »
