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Medford SWAT Scene Ends With Arrests After Shots Fired on South Holly Street
MEDFORD, Ore. — Medford Police responding to reports of multiple shots fired in the 300-Block of S Holly Street on Sunday made arrests after encountering a chaotic scene where several people with violent criminal histories were present.…
Grants Pass Man Arrested After Concerning Comments Near Boatnik Parade Route
GRANTS PASS, Ore. — 59-year-old Sean Washburn was arrested yesterday after making concerning comments to Grants Pass Police Officers setting up barricades to secure the Boatnik Parade route.
Grants Pass police took measures to protect…
Asante Ashland Keeps Emergency Care Open After Hospital License Closure
ASHLAND, Ore. — Asante announced that Ashland Community Hospital will close its hospital license at 11 am today and will, in the future, operate as Asante Ashland, an emergency medical services satellite under the license of its parent…
Jackson County DUI Suspect Crashes Head-On Into SUV While Driving Wrong Way on I-5
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — A drunk driver is in a serious condition in a local hospital after driving the wrong way on the I-5 before crashing head-on into an oncoming SUV, according to Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO).
The incident…
Southern Oregon Income Gains Look Strong on Paper but Paychecks Tell a Different Story
A recent study shows healthy income gains in the Rogue Valley, but it’s not just about paychecks- retirement income and transfer payments may be obscuring the real difficulties locals are facing in stretching their monthly paychecks.…
Jackson County Fatal Hit-And-Run Investigation Leads to Arrest Within Hours
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — Jackson County Sheriff’s deputies arrested the driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run case after a pedestrian was killed in a Gold Hill hit-and-run crash early Saturday morning.
A crash occurred sometime between…
Measles Detected in Jackson County Wastewater as Health Officials Urge Vaccination Checks
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — The measles virus has been found in a sewage sample from the Jackson County treatment plant.
Jackson County Public Health Finds Measles in Sewerage
Sewage samples collected by Jackson County Public Health…
Southern Oregon University Faces $20 Million Budget Cut as It Tries to Secure Emergency Funding
ASHLAND, Ore. — After trimming one-fifth of its budget under recommendations from consulting firm Deloitte, Southern Oregon University must now serve as a model for other higher education institutions confronting similar financial strain.…
85-Year-Old Oregon Man Helps Stop Alleged Kidnapping Attempt at Medford Mobile Home Park
MEDFORD, Ore. — A caregiver, who was attacked with a taser by a man posing as a utility worker at a rural Medford mobile park home, was saved by an 85-year-old resident who intervened, giving the woman time to escape to her vehicle.
A…
Southern Oregon Schools Face Back-to-Back Hoax Threats as Police Warn About Swatting
Southern Oregon schools saw back-to-back police responses this week, with two separate threats reported. In Medford, officers increased their presence at South Medford High School, and Douglas County authorities later confirmed that another…