CENTRAL POINT, Ore. — Deputies say a teenager boy is taken safely into custody Monday afternoon after he fired shots toward homes and threatened to shoot anyone who responded. Several Jackson County Sheriff deputies responded to the 4000 block of Tioga Way around 2 p.m. Deputies called for an armored vehicle but then called it off. They said the … Continue reading »
Tornado Damage in Oklahoma
CNN contributed to this report. ABC News has continuing livestream coverage. [UPDATE: 6:30 p.m. Monday] MOORE, Okla. — At least 51 are dead after a massive tornado struck the Oklahoma City area. Eyewitnesses report schools demolished and children trapped. More than 38,000 are reported without power. [PREVIOUS STORY] A second round of severe weather has … Continue reading »
iPhone App Leads Officers to Burglar
MEDFORD, Ore. – Medford Police responded to an early morning burglary this past Friday. When waking up, the victims noticed the sliding glass door that had been left open the previous night was then closed. Among the missing items was an iPhone, an iPad and a laptop totaling roughly $1,600. When officers arrived at the … Continue reading »
Cops and Rodders Draws Crowd
MEDFORD, Ore. — Restored police cars and classic cars from the 1930s were on display in Medford Sunday to raise money for a local charity. The funding raised at the event benefits the Downs Syndrome Association of Southern Oregon (D.S.A.S.O.). The event was free to the public. Representatives from local law enforcement agencies were in … Continue reading »
Agility Training for Medford Fire
MEDFORD, Ore. – Medford Fire is limbering up for agility training day. It’s an annual requirement for the entire force, and part of an ongoing 11-week training academy. Young firefighters and veterans were timed through the agility course, with different time requirements for different age groups. They had to climb a five story tower by … Continue reading »
Medford Mom Seeks Help for Dying Heart
MEDFORD, Ore. – A Medford family is raising awareness for a rare and potentially fatal heart condition. Jessica Szoyka was diagnosed with a serious form of Hypertrophic Cardio-Myopathy (HCM) in December. Now she and her husband are trying to get her open heart surgery that they say could save her life. Szoyka was diagnosed with … Continue reading »
Crews Clean Up Hazardous Leak
TALENT, Ore. — Crews evacuated a Talent rest area after a truck driver reported a hazardous material spill. Just before 11 a.m. on Sunday, Fire District 5 and Medford Fire crews responded to milepost 22 along I-5. The driver reported about a half of a cup of formaldehyde leaked from the vehicle. Sun Crest Rest … Continue reading »
Students Wash Cars for Sparrow
MEDFORD, Ore. — McGloughlin Middle School students are raising money for their Sparrow. Brandi Moore has been struggling with Lupus over the past year. Her friends at school have been raising money to pay back a local bank that donated about $2,500 for her medical services. “Brandi is my friend and I just want to … Continue reading »
Police Search Grass Fire Field
MEDFORD, Ore. — Just before 10 p.m. Saturday, fire crews from Fire District 3 and Medford Fire responded to a report of a grass fire off of Vilas Road. Crews say the fire was knocked down in two minutes. Medford Police also responded and searched the area. “Looking at this area … there’s no ignition … Continue reading »
Animal Shelter Fate Tied to Tax Levy
GRANTS PASS, Ore. – This Tuesday, Josephine County voters will take their stance on the proposed public safety tax levy. Among the more unlikely services in that levy is animal control. Now the Josephine County Animal Shelter is making their case for funding, and turning to donors to help them stay on their feet. Officials … Continue reading »
