MEDFORD, Ore. — Students in the Medford School District now have one more day of school. Monday June 10 will now be a regular school day for all students, except graduated seniors, to make up for a day they missed last winter because of bad weather. Busses will run on their regular schedules, and the … Continue reading »
Medford Fire Raises Fire Awareness
MEDFORD, Ore. — Fire crews are preparing homeowners for what they’re saying could be a very long fire season. Ready, Set, Go is a national program started in California. Experts say 80% of homes lost to wildfires could have been saved through preparation and with the high risk of fire in Medford’s surrounding hills and … Continue reading »
Recent Shooting Highlights Gang Activity
MEDFORD, Ore. — Medford Police say teens are trying to impress older gang members with destructive behavior. Medford Police are searching for a 15-year-old suspect in a reported drive-by shooting. Police say Tuesday’s drive by shooting was likely gang-related. Medford Police officers aren’t surprised a 15-year-old is the alleged shooter in this incident, because they … Continue reading »
Medford Police Arrest Shooting Suspect
MEDFORD, Ore. — Medford Police say they’ve made an arrest related to the drive-by shooting reported on Tuesday. On Wednesday morning, Medford Police and the Medford Area Drug and Gang Enforcement Team (MADGE) identified and located the driver involved in the drive-by shooting. After questioning, 16 year old Omar Alberto Gonzalez was lodged at the … Continue reading »
5 Suspects Charged in Mail Theft
MEDFORD, Ore. – On Friday, a federal grand jury indicted 5 Medford residents on aggravated identity theft, bank fraud, mail fraud, and conspiracy to commit mail theft. Investigators say 800 people in the Medford area are victims of the 5 suspects. The crimes happened from September 2012 through last month. Eduardo Navarro and Dallas Tedford … Continue reading »
Good Samaritan Helps Catch Criminal
MEDFORD, Ore. — Medford Police said a citizen helped officers during a foot chase of a wanted felon. On Thursday, Medford Police received a tip to the whereabouts of 55-year-old Robin Lee Workman, who is a long-term criminal and has been sought by local law enforcement for several weeks due to several felony warrants for … Continue reading »
Two Alarm Fire In Medford
MEDFORD, Ore. — A report of a fire brings crews to the scene of a location that may have housed hazardous materials. It happened this afternoon at a building near the Rrrrrink Ice Skating Facility in south Medford. Reports of smoke and flames were called in by people passing by the area. Fire crews responded … Continue reading »
Man Arrested For Strangling Rumors Owner
MEDFORD, Ore. — A Medford woman is still shaken up after she says a man forced his way into her business and choked her. One of the owners of Rumors Karaoke Lounge says a man she recognized earlier Tuesday night showed up at her business after hours and then assaulted her. Police say the man … Continue reading »
Mayor Recovering from Heart Attack
MEDFORD, Ore. — The mayor of Medford is recovering at home from a heart attack. The deputy city manager says on Saturday night, Gary Wheeler went to Asante. There, doctors performed a non-surgical procedure, where stents were put in to open blocked heart arteries. He says the mayor is taking medication right now and returned … Continue reading »
Green Energy Push In Medford
MEDFORD, Ore. — The city of Medford is launching a push for more green energy and they are asking businesses to step up to the challenge. 40 Southern Oregon companies are already enrolled in Pacific Power’s “Blue Sky Program,” which helps fund renewable energy projects in the valley. Now the city of Medford wants to … Continue reading »
