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Medford, Ore. — Jackson County Search and Rescue (SAR) crews said this season is already a busy one. The group is on pace to rescue more people this year than last. There are a few things you can do to keep yourself …

. Medford, Ore.– Overpopulation in the county jail is a hot button topic and an issue in many areas across the country. Despite the re-opening of the jails basement many in the community are concerned about the size of the jail and …

Klamath Falls, Ore. – A retired Oregon State Police evidence technician was arrested in Klamath Falls for stealing over $10,000 in cash from an evidence locker. According to OSP, 57-year-old Mark Matlick was employed at the Klamath Falls Area Command from 2007 …

Medford, Ore. — If you heard the sound of gun shots near Riverside Avenue and Highway 62 Friday afternoon, it was all part of a training exercise for Medford police. Officers were training for three different scenarios: riot control or mobile response, building searches and …

Medford, Ore. — Pacific Power crews are keeping an eye on the rising temps. They say there’s more than enough power to go around, but the triple digits will increase the load. “What that means is you’re using more energy than you …

Central Point, Ore. — Neighbors helped keep flames from spreading, when a home caught fire in Central Point Friday afternoon. It started around three o’clock, at a home on Edwina avenue. Zachary Gill says he and his brothers saw the flames on …

Central Point, Ore. – A 15-year-old was taken into custody after allegedly stealing a tractor and a semi-truck. According to the Central Point Police Department, the male teen was caught during a high-risk traffic stop at the intersection East Pine Street and …

White City, Ore — Sales of fireworks in Southern Oregon began Friday, but something is putting a damper on the fun before the fuse is even lit. “It’s a real patriotic year it seems like, so it’s good to do what we …

Salem, Ore. – With the passage of an Oregon bill that allows for the permitted harvesting of roadkill, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is reminding the public the law won’t take effect until January 2019 at the latest. Senate Bill …

Klamath Falls, Ore. – The body of a massive sturgeon was found along the shores of the Klamath River Thursday. The carcass was found by PacifiCorp employee Todd Englebrecht during a check of the Keno Dam. Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife …