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Car accident closes E. 8th St. & S. Central Ave.
MEDFORD, Ore. —A car accident has closed down the intersection of East 8th Street and South-Central Avenue in Medford Monday night. According to Medford Fire Department Fire Chief Eric Thompson says the car accident involved a pedestrian. Medford police say no other details are available at this time. Stay...
No horsing around, the Central Point Wild Rogue Pro Rodeo is back in town
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – The Central Point Wild Rogue Pro Rodeo is back in town, with events kicking off Thursday. It runs through Saturday at The Expo, with doors opening at 6 p.m. and the rodeo starting at 7 p.m. each night. Top performers from the Professional Rodeo Cowboy’s...
Postal delays bring trouble for businesses and fear for voters
This fear for delays is also affecting voters this election cycle. There is a fear in some residents that sending your ballot at the last minute can result in it not getting postmarked before election day, making it not count.
Medford construction company using new wildfire-resistant ‘Techpanels’
MEDFORD, Ore. – A local construction company is bringing new fire-resistant materials to the Rogue Valley to build homes and apartments. It’s the first company in the state to use these brand new ‘Techpanels’. Werner Constanza said his family was impacted by the Almeda Fire. That’s...
City of Phoenix cuts ribbon on new Government and Public Safety Center
PHOENIX, Ore. – The city of Phoenix held a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday afternoon on a brand new Government and Public Safety Center. Community members came together to celebrate the new building on West 2nd which will house City Hall, a police station and a fire station. Community leaders...
Jackson County voters starting to turn in ballots ahead of May Primary
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. – Oregon’s Primary Election is less than a week away. Though early results aren’t released until after 8 p.m. on Election Day, the counting has already begun at elections offices statewide. According to Jackson County Clerk Chris Walker, so far 9% of registered voters...
Phoenix HS students add final touches to Cottage Project
PHOENIX, Ore. - Students at Phoenix High School are putting their construction skills to the test with an innovative cottage project as part of their Construction Technologies program. The finished product could serve as an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) or a home office. Students work on finishing hand built accessory...
Two suspects in jail after Ashland man mugged at gunpoint
ASHLAND, Ore. – Two men are behind bars in connection to an armed mugging that took place in Ashland Saturday night. According to the Ashland Police Department, just before 10 p.m. officers responded to a report of a man who had been robbed at gunpoint while walking home from work.
Porters closes its doors
The restaurant sits inside the Medford Depot that was built in 1910 and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Porters in downtown Medford is closing its doors after 23 years of service under the current owners. The restaurant sits inside the Medford Depot that was built in 1910 and is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Police searching for Medford robbery suspect
MEDFORD, Ore. -- Police are searching for a suspect who allegedly robbed Key Bank at 2598 E Barnett Rd. According to a Facebook post from the Medford Police Department, the suspect is pictured below. They also have a tattoo on the back of their left hand. Bank Robbery Suspect. "If...
Ten people displaced after structure fire in Medford
UPDATE, May 17 at 2:30 p.m.: Ten people have been displaced following a structure fire that happened yesterday at 3 p.m. "Crews arrived to a well involved fire on the upper story of a two-story multi-unit townhouse apartment building," the Medford Fire Department said in an update on its Facebook post.
Oregon is home to 2 of the 10 most polluted cities in the US
(KPTV) - The Beaver State, despite being known for having residents who are passionate about climate change and the environment, has been found to contain some of the most polluted air in the entire country. A new report shows that two out of the top 10 locations in the U.S....
Semi truck rollover on Highway 62 causes traffic delays
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. —The Rogue Valley Expressway southbound was closed on Tuesday due to semi-truck rollover. Rogue Valley Expressway southbound qas closed at Agate Road and Highway 62. No one was injured in the crash. Oregon state police is investigating the crash. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office says the...
Medford set to receive federal funding to identify dangerous streets and intersections
Medford will hire a consultant to look into the city's roadways and intersections using the funds. Funding is coming from the Federal Highway Administration. Medford to get grant funds from Federal Highway Administration. The City of Medford will vote to approve an ordinance to receive grant funding from the Federal...
Crews put out structure fire in White City
WHITE CITY, Ore. -- Crews contained a garage fire today at about 2:09 p.m., according to a Facebook Post from Fire District 3. According to the post, the garage fire happened in the 7000 block of 27th Street. "The called advised 911 that an occupant was still inside the attached...
Picture of the Day: Northern lights
Ben Carlson submitted this photo and note: “Brian Pankonin took this picture of my 1955 Cessna 180 in Medford, Oregon in May 2024. The aurora made for a nice backdrop.”. Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form.
Crater’s Josiah Tostenson gets his redemption, winning Class 5A 3,000-meter state championship
EUGENE — Last year’s Class 5A 3,000-meter race at the state championships was a bit of a disaster for Crater’s Josiah Tostenson. Teammate Tyrone Gorze won the title, but Tostenson was supposed to be right behind. Instead, Tostenson was in his head and fell behind. He finished last in nine minutes, 19.6 seconds.
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