GRANTS PASS, Ore. — A Grants Pass child is safe after he tells police a stranger points a gun at him to get into a car. Police say on Monday around 2 p.m., the boy told them he was getting off of the school bus. After he crossed over on Fairview Avenue, police say the … Continue reading »
Missing Man Found in Curry County
CURRY COUNTY, Ore. — A 97-year-old man is recovering after spending 29 hours stuck down an embankment in Curry County, The family of Bill Sweet of North Bend called police when he didn’t return home after spending time at his Agness cabin. Last night, a deputy noticed some grass disturbed alongside the road known as … Continue reading »
Oregon Prisons Receive Bomb Threats
**UPDATE** Oregon Department of Corrections said the bomb threats at the correctional institutions have been cleared. No injuries were reported and all adults in custody are accounted for. **Original Story**SALEM, Ore. — Multiple prisons in Oregon received bomb threats on Wednesday, according to the Oregon Department of Corrections. Beginning at approximately 12:50 p.m., the Oregon … Continue reading »
Intern Workplace Bill Protects Rights
SALEM, Ore. — The Oregon legislature voted on a bill to protect unpaid interns in the workplace. Currently, there are only laws in place to protect employees and paid interns against harassment and discrimination. Now the measure will give unpaid interns the same benefits against workplace violations like sexual harassment, discrimination, and retaliation for whistle … Continue reading »
Grants Pass Attempted Kidnapping
GRANTS PASS, Ore. – Grants Pass police responded to an attempted kidnapping Monday afternoon in the Northeastern section of town. The father of a nine year old boy called the incident in after his son got off his school bus and a man reportedly pointed a semi-automatic hand gun in the child’s face, demanding he … Continue reading »
Legislature Protects Students’ Privacy
SALEM, Ore. — A bill now sits on the governor’s desk, aimed at keeping Oregon students personal information safe from universities. A bill passed almost unanimously in the Oregon legislature this week, denying school officials the ability to access students’ social media accounts or passwords. Some students say they are relieved they can keep their … Continue reading »
Emergency Crews Train for Shootings
MEDFORD, Ore. — Southern Oregon emergency responders are preparing for the possibility of a gunman taking over a school or any public place. Several agencies joined together on Tuesday afternoon to train on active shooter situations. It was an all-day training event for Medford Police, the SWAT Team and Medford Fire Rescue. They did some … Continue reading »
Bridge Construction near Grants Pass
NEAR GRANTS PASS, Ore. — If you’re planning a trip to the coast on Highway 199 this summer, be ready for some possible delays west of Grants Pass. Contractors are busy now building a detour bridge at the Applegate River over-crossing, so that a new bridge can be built there. The old Applegate River Bridge … Continue reading »
Police Investigate Attempted Kidnapping
GRANTS PASS, Ore. — Grants Pass Public Safety are investigating a possible attempted kidnapping. On Monday, the Grants Pass Department of Public Safety received a report from a citizen of a possible attempted kidnapping of his eight year old son that occurred in the area of NE Fairview Avenue and NE Beacon Drive. Several officers … Continue reading »
