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Suspect Indicted in Fatal Prospect Shooting as Investigation Unfolds in Jackson County
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 …
Southern Oregon Joins No King Protests as Residents Rally Against Federal Overreach
Oregonians will be ‘rising up’ with hundreds of thousands of protesters nationwide on Saturday in NO KING rallies decrying the actions of the Trump administration.
Government Defies Courts, Deports Americans, and Attacks Civil…
Dutch Bros Officially Leaves Grants Pass for Arizona in Major Headquarters Move
GRANTS PASS, Ore. — After approximately two years of relocating parts of its business to Arizona, the iconic Oregon drive-thru chain Dutch Bros confirmed that it is formally relocating its headquarters from Grants Pass to its rapidly…
Teenage Pair Accused of Luring and Killing Medford Man in School Parking Lot
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…
Man Found Dead at Medford Elementary School Sparks Active Homicide Investigation
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…
Klamath County Deputy Claims Kidnapping Then Gets Arrested After Video Tells a Different Story
KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. — A Klamath County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) Deputy, Jacob Brandt, was arrested after reporting he had been kidnapped in the early morning hours of June 6. After determining that there were no kidnappers, Brandt was…
Jackson County Murder Mystery Unfolds After Woman Found Dead in Home
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…
Convicted Felon Arrested for Klamath Falls Shooting That Left 19-Year-Old Hospitalized
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. — Responding to a report of a shooting in the 1700 block of Gary Street in Klamath Falls early Thursday morning, Klamath County Sheriff's Office deputies found 19-year-old Kane L. Harrell of Klamath Falls with gunshot…
Bear and Cub Spotted in North Medford Prompt Safety Warning from Police
UPDATE: Both bears now appear to have left the W Veneto Circle and Camina Drive neighborhood and moved into nearby fields and orchards. Residents are still urged to remain alert while walking or driving in the area.
MEDFORD Ore. —…
While Other Oregon Cities Struggle, Medford Boosts Budget with $679 Million Plan
MEDFORD, Ore. — Medford City Council’s proactive long-term approach to financing has enabled it to present an increased 2025-27 biennium budget while many other Oregon cities of similar size face staff layoffs and financial challenges.…