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 »
Josephine County Rejects Levy
GRANTS PASS, Ore. — Once again, voters in Josephine County turn down a public safety levy that would have increased property taxes to help fund the sheriff’s office and jail. Another public safety levy and another failure in Josephine County. Now the question is, what it means for the future of the sheriff’s office, the … 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 »
Law Enforcement Levy Fails
GRANTS PASS, Ore. — For the second time, a tax measure to restore public safety in Josephine County failed to win voter approval. The unofficial results show 49 percent voted yes and 51 percent voted no. Around 400 votes separate the two sides as of 9:50 p.m. Measure 17-49 proposed a property tax of $1.48 … 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 »
Search for Missing Woman
DEL NORTE COUNTY, Calif. — Del Norte County deputies are helping a family search for a missing woman. 34-year-old Jennifer Evert disappeared Monday morning. Her husband says she may be depressed and contemplating suicide, and has a handgun in her possession. She didn’t leave any clues to where she might be heading but left in … 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: Preliminary Results
Jackson County Medford School District Positions Director, Position 1: Larry W. Nicholson Director, Position 2: Jeff Thomas Director, Position 3: Tricia M Prendergast Eagle Point School District Director, Position 2: Scott Grissom Director, Position 3: Don Hodges Director, Position 5: Dianne Mihocko Phoenix-Talent School District Director, Position 1, Zone 2: Ruth Staten Director, Position 3, … Continue reading »
