Ballot Drop Sites Open Until 8 p.m.
May 21, 2013Counties across Oregon that are taking part in the May 2013 Special Election need voter ballots by 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 21. It is too late for voters to mail in their ballots. However, ballots can be returned to any of official drop-off site....Read More
Ballot Turn-out Low This Election
May 21, 2013Jackson Co. elections officials say it's a difference today compared to last fall's general election. The line of cars in front of the ballot drop-off is not as long, and the elections office has been less busy, as expected in a special election....Read More
Medford Urban Renewal Agency to Close
May 20, 2013After 25 years, the Medford Urban Renewal Agency, or MURA, is soon to be done. The agency is preparing to spend its last few dollars, $10.5 million. The Downtown Commons was one of the many projects the Urban Renewal Agency helped orchestrate....Read More
Red Cross Volunteers Return from Academy
May 20, 2013Several Red Cross volunteers are back in Southern Oregon after learning how to respond during a disaster. Red Cross volunteers say they need to know how to respond quickly during an emergency, in order to provide help to the victims and the community...Read More
Teen Shooting Highlights Gun Safety
May 20, 2013Several Jackson County Sheriff deputies set up a perimeter around the 4000 block of Tioga Way in Central Point around 2 p.m. Monday. They say a teenage boy fired shots outside and threatened to shoot anyone who responded. ...Read More
iPhone App Leads Officers to Burglar
May 20, 2013Medford 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. ...Read More
Cops and Rodders Draws Crowd
May 19, 2013Restored 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. The event was free to the public....Read More
Agility Training for Medford Fire
May 19, 2013Medford 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. The timed training ranged from climbing ladders, to running and hauling heavy equipment....Read More
Medford Mom Seeks Help for Dying Heart
May 19, 2013Jessica Szoyka suffers from a rare a heart condition that could cause a fatal heart attack at any moment. But insurance won't cover the open heart surgery that could save her life. Now she and her fiance are turning to fundraising for support....Read More
Crews Clean Up Hazardous Leak
May 19, 2013Crews evacuated a Talent rest area after a truck reported a hazardous material spill. Just before 11 a.m. Sunday Fire District 5 and Medford Fire crews responded to milepost 22 along I-5. About a half a cup of formaldehyde leaked from the vehicle. ...Read More
Students Wash Cars for Sparrow
May 18, 2013McGloughlin Middle School students are raising money for their Sparrow. Brandi Moore has been struggling with Lupus over the past year. Her friends have been raising money to pay back a local bank that donated $2,500 for her medical services. ...Read More
Police Search Grass Fire Field
May 18, 2013Just 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....Read More
Animal Shelter Fate Tied to Tax Levy
May 18, 2013This 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....Read More
Grants Pass Holds Safety Awareness Day
May 18, 2013Today is safety awareness day in Grants Pass. Residents young and old came down to the Grants Pass shopping center for the town's safety day event. Visitors climbed aboard fire engines, got free bike helmets, and watched judo demonstrations....Read More
Family Reunited After Kidnapping
May 18, 2013A family is now reunited after an early morning kidnapping at the 7-Eleven on 6th Street in Grants Pass. Just after 8 a.m., a resident reported his vehicle had been stolen while his two small children were in it. Officers located the children....Read More
Police Arrest Assault Suspect
May 18, 2013Police responded to a report of an assault around 4:45 p.m. Friday at a hotel on South Riverside in Medford. Medford Police officers say a female victim suffering from "extensive injuries" escaped a room where she was being held against her will....Read More
VA to Cut into Veterans Claims Backlog
May 17, 2013The Department of Veterans Affairs plans to mandate overtime from disability claims workers in order to cut into a backlog of more than 800,000 veterans who are still waiting on claims....Read More
United Way Day of Caring
May 17, 2013The United Way of Jackson County helps put on the Day of Caring every year, and volunteers have stepped up to help non-profits and other community orgs. This weekend, hundreds of volunteers are set to get to work, and some are getting a head start....Read More
Officers Train to Help Mentally Ill
May 17, 2013Officers are working to better understand and help the mentally ill. This week, members from every law enforcement agency are doing what's called a crisis intervention training. In 12 months, everyone from the MPD will be trained. ...Read More
Locals Buying Tickets for Powerball
May 17, 2013Rogue Valley residents were already buying tickets for Saturday’s drawing. Store officials at Ray's Food Place in Jacksonville say their store in particular sees more traffic when the jackpot reach hundreds of millions of dollars. ...Read More
Talent Students Learn About Japan
May 17, 2013An already bilingual classroom at Talent Elementary becomes tri-lingual for the day. The Japan-America Society of Oregon designed a special “on the road” program to teach kids about life in Japan. Three Japanese women joined the class for a few hours...Read More
Officials Discuss Middle School Fire
May 17, 2013Earlier, a fire caused a delay at Ashland Middle School, and police are not releasing many details about the fire investigation, but police say the student has been identified and is cooperating with police. The school was evacuated Tuesday morning....Read More
Taking Flight: "Walk for Williams"
May 17, 2013This weekend, you can lace up your tennis shoes to bring attention to a disorder only 1 in 10,000 people have. The "Walk for Williams Awareness Walk and 5k Run" is happening Saturday. The goal is to put "Williams Syndrome" in the spotlight....Read More
Relay for Life in Ashland
May 17, 2013The American Cancer Society's Relay for Life will take over raider stadium for 24 hours. Each year, more than four million people in over 20 countries pledge their time to walk in order to raise money for the relay for life movement....Read More
Local Clinics Get “Cover Oregon” Grants
May 17, 20134 clinics in Southern Oregon qualify for a grant to help connect residents to "Cover Oregon," which is the new online health insurance marketplace. Cover Oregon is supposed to go live later this year. They announced they are eligible for $2.8 million...Read More
Child Sent to Hospital After Car Crash
May 17, 2013A young child was sent to the hospital and a driver put in handcuffs after a car crash in Central Point. Police are now investigating whether that driver was under the influence. The crash happened last night, near the Pilot station on Pine Street....Read More
New Online Tax Credit in Jackson County
May 16, 2013There is an economic boost for Jackson County businesses doing work over the Internet. The county can now offer a tax credit to businesses increasing their online presence. The benefit would provide a 25% income tax credit for qualifying companies....Read More
New Building in Bella Vista Heights
May 16, 2013On Thursday, commuters saw the waterfall at Bella Vista Heights running again, and officials say the water flowing is a sign the housing industry is on the upswing. The land at Bella Vista Heights has been vacant for years, since the housing market....Read More
Benbow Appears in Court
May 16, 2013A Seattle man was arraigned in a Jackson County Courtroom after his child ate methamphetamine. Elijah Benbow appeared in court to be officially charged with possession of drugs, driving under the influence and child endangerment charges....Read More
Britt Festival 2013 Tickets Now On Sale
May 16, 2013With a month to go before this year's Britt Festival gets underway ticket sales are already up from last year. Nearly 100 people lined up at the box office as ticket sales opened. The first people in line set up camp around 5 a.m....Read More
Ride of Silence in Jackson County
May 16, 2013Dozens 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 all over the world....Read More
Stolen Handgun Recovered
May 16, 2013Medford 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....Read More
Cats Survive Central Point House Fire
May 16, 2013Two cats survived a house fire in Central Point but they have some pretty severe injuries. Neighbors found the injured felines outside their home Monday & the Siskiyou Veterinary Hopsital took them in. Domino is doing okay but has smoke inhalation....Read More
New Bar at Former Shenanigans Site
May 15, 2013The 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...Read More
RCC Hosts "Rock the Block"
May 15, 2013Students, their family members, & interested community members filled Medford's downtown today. Dozens turned out for RCC's free event called "Rock the Block." They closed a section of Bartlett Street by the RCC Bookstore for games & activities....Read More
Police Memorial Day in Jackson County
May 15, 2013All 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....Read More
Rim Drive Begins Opening at Crater Lake
May 15, 2013The 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....Read More
Shooting Leads to Standoff in Medford
May 15, 2013Two 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....Read More
NTSB Changes Alcohol Limit
May 15, 2013Medford Police say their officers use the national standardized field sobriety testing. They also say they have arrested drivers who are under the point 08 limit, but who are also under the influence of a controlled substance. ...Read More
Police and SWAT Surrounded Medford Home
May 15, 2013Three additional people are in custody after SWAT teams forced their way into a Northwest Medford residence. One of those in custody has been arrested, the other two are being questioned. SWAT and Police are no longer on scene. The road is now open....Read More
JoCo Crime Victims Share Stories
May 14, 2013Victims of crime in Josephine County gathered to share their stories and encourage support for public safety. The Victims Panel was organized by the group "Securing our Safety."...Read More
Locals Raise Helmet Safety Awareness
May 14, 2013More people are using their bikes this week for "Go by Bike Week", but doctors want to remind us to make sure to also bring your helmet. Asante Rogue Regional Medical says head trauma caused by bike and skating accidents increases during the summer....Read More
SOU Students Launch Hexicopter
May 14, 2013SOU students are showing off their feats of engineering and creativity. It's all part of the Southern Oregon Arts and Research, or SOAR week. The school says it's an opportunity for students to demonstrate work they've been doing throughout the year....Read More
Fire at Ashland Middle School
May 14, 2013Ashland Fire crews are investigating the cause of a fire started in a boys bathroom at Ashland Middle School. The fire caused the school to be temporarily evacuated as crews worked to contain the fire. School officials say no students were harmed....Read More
Drive-By Shooting Suspect Identified
May 14, 2013Police have released the name and a photo of a suspect involved in a drive-by shooting last week. Police have identified Santiago Loveland-Flores as the suspected shooter. Medford Police say he is 5’4” and 120 lbs. He is identified as Latino....Read More
Jackson Co. Libraries in Budget Trouble
May 13, 2013Budget deficits are affecting county programs across Southern Oregon. The Jackson County Library System could be the latest to feel the cuts. Jackson County Libraries are facing more than a $250,000 budget shortfall for the coming fiscal year....Read More
Sequester Affecting Table Rock Trash
May 13, 2013The sequestration budget cuts have impacted the Bureau of Land Management in Southern Oregon and now they are asking for a helping hand from the public. Crews may be unable to perform maintenance on BLM trails and say the public can help....Read More
Lifeline Target of Phone Scam
May 13, 2013Customers of the medical alert service, Lifeline, are being targeted in a nationwide phone scam. Subscribers report that a male caller has been reaching out multiple times requesting financial information. Lifeline is an emergency response system....Read More
A Look at Solar Energy in Rogue Valley
May 13, 2013A study by the Oregon Solar Energy Industries Association claims Oregon could produce 20% of its total electricity through solar panels that would cover a combined 65 square miles. Power officials say the opportunity for solar power is available....Read More
Local Business Owner Scammed by E-mail
May 13, 2013Scammers are taking advantage of availability of information in the 21st century to make their scams look more realistic. A local business owner has learned the lesson first hand. Fast-Turn owner, Kim Tilton says it all started when she got an e-mail...Read More
