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Local law firm says they are still receiving new clients in Asante case
MEDFORD, Ore. – NBC5 News spoke to a local law firm Thursday about how they’re still seeing new clients who may have been victims or are family members of victims, of the alleged diversion of drugs at Asante RRMC hospital. David DeVilleneuve with Schlesinger and DeVilleneuve said they’re...
Medford School District discusses cuts to staffing, infrastructure at meeting
MEDFORD, Ore. – Medford School District 549C is moving forward with plans to cut down on staff positions and infrastructure developments for the 2024-25 school year. These reductions are a part of a larger $15 million proposed budget deficit for the district. MSD is set to reduce 32.5 full...
Irrigation equipment explosion sparks grass fire
MEDFORD, Ore. – Firefighters responded to a residence on Stearns Way Tuesday after an irrigation pipe exploded sparking a grass fire. According to Medford Fire the explosion left a large irrigation lateral with a wheel on fire and a slow moving grass fire. Crews were able to put out...
A local Phoenix business celebrated a milestone and the community on Saturday
PHOENIX, Ore. – A local business in Phoenix celebrated a milestone by celebrating the community. Bee Sweet Blooms hosted a third anniversary block party for the residents of Phoenix. Co-owners Veronica Silva and Deanna Mulaskey felt it was only right to share the day with the town and its...
City of Medford hosts final 2024 town hall
Medford residents voice concerns on homelessness, transportation during Town Hall Meetings. Medford residents voice continued concerns on housing, homelessness. The City of Medford will wrap up a series of town hall meetings at Rogue X on Wednesday, May 1. This marks the second group of meetings designed to address resident concerns on homelessness, affordable housing, transportation and other topics.
Deadline coming up on Medford parks and recreation survey
MEDFORD, Ore. -- Residents only have a few more days to tell the City of Medford what they want the future of local parks to look like. The survey is open and covers the future of Medford's parks and recreation services for the next 10 years. The survey closes on May 5.
Residents should start planning for fire season, emergency manager says
MEDFORD, Ore. – Fire season is just around the corner, and it’s important to be prepared and start making a plan in case your home is threatened by a fire. “I think it's taking the time to, you know, have the conversation within your household,” said Aaron Ott, the Medford Emergency Manager. “What are we going to do if a wildfire comes? How are we going to evacuate? Where are we going to go? And again, making sure we have the notification streams up for that."
Multiple southern Oregon schools awarded over $4 million in summer grant funding
MEDFORD, Ore. - Thousands of students will benefit from House Bill 4082, which sends $30 million in state funding for summer learning opportunities. The bill was signed into law on April 17 by Gov. Tina Kotek. Sen. Jeff Golden -- who represents Medford, Phoenix, Talent, Jacksonville, Ruch and the Applegate Valley -- was also a sponsor of the funding that estimates 48,000 students across Oregon will benefit from summer learning programs this year.
Fri 9:40 | May presents a flowering on the local music scene
Summer concerts in the great outdoors are not far away, and there are signs of serious activity on the musical front in advance of that. Musical groups and individuals are ready to roll at the many music venues around the region. Musician/writer/critic Josh Gross is keeping an eye on the...
Medford holds Wood Debris Chipper days ahead of fire season
MEDFORD, Ore. – This week, Medford residents can cut down on the fire fuels around their property with two days of wood chipping at city public parks. Medford Fire Department and Parks & Recreation are hosting Wood Debris Chipper days on Wednesday and Thursday at Donahue Frohnmayer Park and Fichtner-Mainwaring Park. Locals can drop off their clean wood debris, which will then be chipped in front of them and turned into mulch to be repurposed for city parks.
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