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Medford, Ore. —  Medford police have been conducting sweeps on the Bear Creek Greenway since 2012. As they prepare for another sweep Wednesday, we’re learning more about the impact they’re making on one group in particular. “A lot of times they choose not …

Central Point, Ore. — A local police department is making it easy for you to vacation this summer without worry. Central Point Police Department is one of only a few agencies in Jackson County that offer free house checks while you’re away. NBC5 News …

Medford, Ore. — New developments tonight in the case of a 6-year-old Medford boy found unconscious in the trunk of a car. Police were called to a home on S. Columbus Avenue just after 7 Tuesday night. The boy was rushed to a …

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. — The Medford city council approved the city budget for the next biennium. The $323-million dollar budget allows the city to maintain services while continuing to hire employees. It also includes funding for some new projects. “We’re gonna be providing …

Yreka, Cal.- A call about a wrong-way driver led to a 90 minute standoff and an officer injury early Wednesday morning near Yreka. According to California Highway Patrol, a driver called in after seeing another driver heading southbound in the northbound lanes …

Medford, Ore. — Medford police are increasing bike patrols. Dozens of Medford police officers are certified as bicycle officers. Now that the weather is heating up, you’ll likely be seeing them a lot more in the city’s parks, on the greenway, and throughout …

Jackson County, Ore,. — The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is ramping up DUI patrols over the next two weeks. It’s all part of the “Summer Kick Off” event with other local law enforcement agencies. The extra patrols will start tomorrow and go …

Medford, Ore. — In Medford, only one missing child case is still open. It’s the oldest in the county. And while the nearly 40 year old case is considered cold, police are still pursuing leads, even now. ” Is it possible to …

Jackson County, Ore., — “I don’t know that people feel safe to use the Greenway at all times.” The Bear Creek Greenway extends from Central Point all the way to Ashland. It’s intended to be a recreational path for hikers, bikers and …