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MEDFORD, Ore. — A controversial Medford man known for numerous runs at public office is back at it again. This time, Curt Ankerberg is taking another shot at the Medford School Board, but the description he provided in the voters’ pamphlet may …

MEDFORD, Ore.–  Public officials and community members from across Jackson County and the state gathered on Wednesday to learn more about sex trafficking and ways to prevent it. The inaugural Jackson County Community Justice Conference was held at the Smullin Center where about …

SHADY COVE, Ore. — A double homicide in Shady Cove has shaken up the community. Many are not only disturbed by what happened but wonder if having a local police force may have made a difference. “I’m still in shock over it,” said …

MEDFORD, Ore.– Jackson County Mental Health is parting ways with Westwind Enhanced Care, a local health care facility also known as Sapphire at Westwind, after changes in leadership at Westwind. According to Jackson County Mental Health, five positions will be vacated and …

MEDFORD, Ore. — The Twin Falls Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding a missing teen who may be in southern Oregon. The sheriff’s office says 16-year-old Aaliyah Marie Arambula left her home in Kimberly, Idaho in the early …

MEDFORD, Ore. — Today, April 22nd, is Earth Day. For the millions participating around the world, it’s a time to both celebrate the planet and take action to protect it. People gathered at a rally Monday at Medford’s Vogel Plaza. With signs …

MEDFORD, Ore. — Jackson County is pledging millions of dollars to homelessness issues. The Jackson County Budget Committee recently voted to allocate just over 3 million dollars to support homeless-related services. The committee says the money will go toward providing essential services …

Update: Police have identified the victims killed in a double homicide as 62-year-old Shirley K. Gann and her daughter, 43-year-old Judy M. Gann. The suspect has been identified as Kit Warren Wilkens. He was arrested and is facing two charges of aggravated …

MEDFORD, Ore. — Jackson County Commissioners and the sheriff will be getting some significant pay raises starting in July and heading into the new year. The Jackson County Budget Committee, made up of three commissioners and three residents, voted unanimously for the …

MEDFORD, Ore. —  A Medford bank closed today after a truck crashed through the building taking out several panels of glass. It happened around 11 am at Evergreen Federal Bank on Crater Lake Avenue. There were two passengers in the truck at the …