Jackson County Oregon News

MEDFORD, Ore. — Shortish and long runs on the longest day of the year are happening in Medford today as runners line up to participate in the 2025 Summer Solstice Run. Medford Parks, Recreation, and Facilities, in partnership with…

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — A fatal two-vehicle crash in Jackson County near Ashland on Tuesday at about 2:50 p.m. led to the death of a passenger after a black Honda Civic, driven by 68-year-old Terielizabeth Smead of Lemon Grove (CA), careened…

UPDATE - Upper Applegate Fire Evacuation Levels Downgraded As firefighting crews gained control over the Upper Applegate Wildfire that surged past 350 acres yesterday, the Jackson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) indicated that the…

MEDFORD, Ore. — The City of Medford considered a market evaluation and feasibility study at their June 11 Study Session. The study is the first phase of establishing whether a regional medical school campus to help train and retain…

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — 19-year-old  Jake Eugene Cunningham of Medford was arrested on May 31 for selling marijuana to middle school children as young as 11 years old after setting up drug deals on Instagram and Snapchat. On May 31 at…

ASHLAND, Ore. — Ashland Police arrested 22-year-old Lola Jackson of Ashland on Thursday in connection with the June 7 intentional assault and hit-and-run of a person in a motorized wheelchair. On June 7, at approximately 1:30 a.m., a…

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — Following Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) investigation into a shooting incident that led to the death of 47-year-old JR Anthony Monteleone III of Prospect on June 5 outside Prospect, a suspect, 32-year-old …

MEDFORD, Ore. — Medford Police arrested two teenagers on murder charges in connection with the dead man found in the parking lot of Wilson Elementary School in the 1400 block of Johnson Street. This incident is the second homicide in…

MEDFORD, Ore. — The Medford Police Department (MPD) launched a homicide investigation after a deceased male was found in the Wilson Elementary School parking lot early Sunday morning. Responding to reports at about 6:30 a.m., MPD…

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — A murder suspect was arrested by Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) deputies and detectives during a traffic stop yesterday morning. The arrest took place on Highway 62 in Medford. The arrest followed the death…