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MEDFORD, Ore.— Although the Rogue Valley is far from seeing winter weather, other areas in southern Oregon have already seen some snow in higher elevations. But as it turns out, the perfect time to get prepared for severe weather might be sooner …

CENTRAL POINT, Ore. —  Police data shows the number of crashes on Jackson County roads last year increased significantly from October through December. According to the report, there were 258 motor vehicle crashes in that 3 month period. That’s compared to an average …

Grants Pass, Ore.- The Grants Pass Department of Public Safety has announced it’s increasing impairment patrols in the month of April, ahead of 4/20. Accord to the department, research published in JAMA Internal Medicine showed a 12 percent increase in the relative …

Medford, Ore.- Demand for gas has reached a high for the year and that’s pushing up prices. In the last week, the national average for a gallon of regular gas went up four cents to $2.56. In Oregon it jumped five cents …

Medford, Ore. — Medford Police said the city’s red light cameras are proving successful. Two new cameras were installed in September. Drivers were given a short grace period, but started issuing tickets in October. Since then, Medford Police Department said the cameras …

Medford, Ore.– Every year, football fans put on the big game and some put back a few drinks. According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Super Bowl weekend is considered one of the most dangerous times to be out on the road. …

A lot of people are expected to make their way to Central Oregon where the total eclipse will be in view. But if you’ve been on the roads this weekend… you may have noticed that traffic is lighter than expected. According to …

Medford, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Transportation has been using their electronic signs along Interstate 5 to display distracted driving messages for weeks. Now, they want your input. The two-month pilot project uses variable messages on ODOT signs in an effort …

Grants Pass, Ore. — Hundreds of drivers have been caught using their phone while behind the wheel. Grants Pass Public Safety is saying it’s time to buckle down. In 2016 alone, the Grants Pass Department of Public Safety issued 165 citations for …

Grants Pass, Ore., — Grants Pass Police are investigating a road rage incident–for the second time in less than a week. The most recent – a driver was followed home and then had a gun pointed at them once they stopped. Though …