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Local cannabis dispensary says marijuana rescheduling is good for business
MEDFORD, Ore. – A Medford cannabis dispensary owner says the rescheduling of marijuana would be great for his industry. As NBC5 News reported earlier this week, the Biden Administration plans to announce an interim rule reclassifying the drug from its current Schedule I to the much less stringent Schedule III.
Jackson County Chief Deputy DA on Asante investigation
MEDFORD, Ore. – NBC5 News spoke to Jackson County Chief Deputy District Attorney Patrick Green about where he is at with the case of alleged drug diversion at Asante. This comes just a week after the Medford Police investigation has concluded. Green said the investigation involved the review of...
Retired Medford Police Officer passes away unexpectedly
MEDFORD, Ore. – Retired Medford Police Officer and Deputy Chief, Phil Eastman passed away suddenly earlier this week. Current Medford Police Chief Justin Ivens made the announcement on the department’s Facebook page Thursday. According to the statement, Eastman spent over 30 years with the Medford Police Department serving...
Downtown Dan: How community can help one overcome homelessness
‘Downtown’ Dan: How community members and services help those experiencing homelessness. Dan Doty, known as “Downtown Dan,” experienced homelessness in the Rogue Valley for 32 years. But for a little more than a year, he’s been living in permanent federal housing in South Medford. Ahead of his 65th birthday in June, Doty says overcoming homelessness requires one to ask for help.
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...
Dancing With the Rogue Valley Stars Sneak Peak: Hailey Gravitt & Lucas Ivey
MEDFORD, Ore. -- Sparrow Clubs' annual Dancing With the Rogue Valley Stars is tomorrow!. Right now, the dancers are at dress rehearsal, preparing for the big night. That includes NewsWatch 12's Hailey Gravitt and her dance partner, Lucas Ivey. Let's take an exclusive look at how Hailey and Lucas have...
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...
Student protests, picketing nurses, and a messy sheriff's race top the news this week
The JPR reporters gather in the JX studio to add some details to the week's issues and events, and what it took to cover them. This week's stories include student protests at Cal Poly Humboldt, nurses picketing at Providence in Medford, and the Klamath County Sheriff's race. Our panel consists...
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."
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...
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