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White City, Ore.-Industrial hemp is now growing in White City. The people behind it are taking steps to make sure the site doesn’t attract crime. Hemp farms like the one in White City are popular throughout Southern Oregon. Unlike marijuana, hemp has …

Central Point, Ore. – Thousands of people are expected in Central Point for the Country Crossing Music Festival. As festival-goers stream toward the Expo, the neighboring Rogue Valley Family Fun Center will open its doors and invite them in. Matt Chubb is …

Medford, Ore.- For years Oregon Department of Transportation has been working to install barrier cables on I-5 from Portland to the California border. Now, the effort to close the gaps is almost over. The cable barriers are a part of a $7.5 …

Central Point, Ore. – A few local businesses are hoping the Country Crossings Music Festival will make their bottom lines sing. RoxyAnn Winery is one of just a few companies contracted to provide services inside the venue. The winery’s owner, Chad Day, …

Jackson County, Ore. – A wanted man was arrested after he led multiple law enforcement agencies on a vehicle pursuit through Phoenix and Talent. The Phoenix Police Department said 25-year-old Matthew Atkinson was wanted for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. On …

Gold Hill, Ore. – Gold Hill city officials are asking residents to begin restricting all water usage due to a critical shortage of water supply immediately. It’s an “emergency situation,” according to gold hill officials. The city has started to upgrade its …

Lakeview, Ore. – Lightning strikes are causing numerous fires in the Lakeview area. In the past 24 hours, 15 new fires have been confirmed, all originating from lighting strikes. The South Central Oregon Fire Management Partnership (SCOFMP) said crews are responding to …

Medford, Ore. – Ahead of this summer’s solar eclipse, there are reports of unsafe paper solar glasses being distributed, according to NASA. If you want to directly view the eclipse on August 21, experts say to use eclipse glasses that meet basic …

Salem, Ore. – Millions of dollars in assistance funds are available to Oregon homeowners who may be in danger of losing their homes. According to Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS), homeowners who are behind on mortgage or property tax payments could …

Yreka, Calif. – After a three-day manhunt, police finally captured a felon who fled a Yreka courtroom. The Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office said David Caldwell was in court on July 21 facing numerous charges, including assault and burglary. When a judge ordered …