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Live vehicle extrication training with Rural Metro Fire
Local firefighters practice vehicle extraction as high-speed accidents become more common. Rural Metro Fire and Illinois Valley Fire firefighters are holding a three-day training. Today's training: vehicle extrication.
Jackson County DA speaks out after order to disqualify judge is rescinded
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. – Jackson County District Attorney, Beth Heckert is speaking out after an order to disqualify Judge David Orr has been rescinded. According to a press release from Heckert’s office, she originally delivered a letter motioning to disqualify Judge Orr to Judge Lorenao Mejia back in July 2021. At that time, Heckert asked for Judge Orr to be disqualified from “hearing all matters” to which her office was a party.
Firefighters contain structure fire in Shady Cove
Firefighters have contained the fire to the property and there are no evacuations necessary at this time. Firefighters have contained a large structure fire on Pine Top Terrace in Shady Cove, according to a news release from the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office.
Calena Reeves + Wendy Tanner of Southern Oregon Swing Society on Swing Out
MEDFORD, Ore. — The Southern Oregon Swing Out is just around the corner. Southern Oregon Swing Society members Calena Reeves and Wendy Tanner joined anchor Marcus Veal on Sunrise this morning to talk about the upcoming community outreach event. The Swing Out is happening May 3-5 at the Ashland...
Eugene man arrested on multiple charges after providing fake name and resisting arrest
EUGENE, Ore. – A 24-year-old Eugene man who was pulled over early on Monday in the Bethel area of Eugene was arrested on multiple charges that included providing false information and resisting arrest, according to the Oregon State Police. OSP officials said that they pulled over a driver, later...
Multiple fires in Sams Valley near suspected marijuana grow
SAMS VALLEY, Ore.– Multiple fires started on a property near Highway 234 in Sams Valley Tuesday night. One neighbor suspects they were related to an illegal marijuana grow and he is looking for answers from local agencies. Travis Snyder believes there was an illegal marijuana grow on a property...
Community forum set Tuesday on future of stray, unwanted animals in Jackson County
County officials, meanwhile, are in midst of gauging support from communities about animal services district to fund construction of a new shelter. A community forum on the future of the Jackson County animal shelter — and stray or unwanted dogs and cats, in general — is set for Tuesday at the Medford library.
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