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18 May 2013

Alcoholics Anonymous

Written by Lyle Ahrens, Posted in Local

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About 300 recovering alcoholics are in Klamath Falls this weekend for a statewide assembly of Alcoholics Anonymous, the 'original' 12-step program. It's estimated that there are over 2 million peopl ...

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17 May 2013

Murder For Hire Plot Suspect In Court

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Medford

Murder For Hire Plot Suspect In Court
Today, Genetta Huddleston-Coradetti is at the Jackson County Jail, flown in from Florida on a secret indictment. She's the sister of a Medford man accused of killing his wife. Allegedly involved in ...

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17 May 2013

Bill Would License Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

Written by Craig Smullin, Posted in Local

Bill Would License Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
Oregon could soon be home to more than 200 state-licensed medical marijuana dispensaries... that's if one Southern Oregon lawmaker has his way. NBC-5's Craig Smullin reports.

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17 May 2013

50 Percent of Oregonians Concerned About Retirement

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A survey just released reveals 50% of Oregonians are worried about their retirement savings.  The study, sponsored by Wells Fargo, shows younger residents are the most concerned; 60% of those under ...

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16 May 2013

Suspected Shooter Appears in Court

Written by Jennifer Elliott, Posted in Local

Medford

Suspected Shooter Appears in Court
Today, the suspect in a neighborhood shooting made his first appearance in court. This, after three shots rang out Wednesday in a Medford neighborhood.SWAT and police responded in full force Wednesd ...

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17 May 2013

Powerball Fever Hits Southern Oregon

Written by Laura Cavanaugh, Posted in Local

Powerball Fever Hits Southern Oregon
Tonight  people rushed to get in on the $600 million Powerball jackpot.Some who have never played the lottery before are  feeling a little lucky and trying their chances at Saturday's Powerball dr ...

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17 May 2013

Thieves Target Grants Pass O-DOT Facility

Written by Kyle Aevermann, Posted in Local

GRANTS PASS, OR.

Thieves Target Grants Pass O-DOT Facility
The fact that crime is up in Josephine County doesn't seem to surprise most residents anymore. But a recent rash of burglaries is costing taxpayers some big bucks. Something didn't look quite right ...

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17 May 2013

Hyatt Lake Opens Friday

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After being plagued by budget cuts and hiring freezes, Hyatt lake is cleared for opening Friday. Tests on the water and sewer facilities came back clear.Two of the campground's three loops and four ...

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16 May 2013

Southern Oregon Swing Dance Convention Comes To Town

Written by Laura Cavanaugh, Posted in Local

Southern Oregon Swing Dance Convention Comes To Town
Dancers from the West coast, even from all over the world, will be taking Medford by storm this weekend.  They're in town for the 2nd Annual Southern Oregon Swing Dance Convention.  On Thursday ni ...

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16 May 2013

Local Officers Train For Mental Illness Scenarios

Written by Kyle Aevermann, Posted in Local

MEDFORD, OR

Local Officers Train For Mental Illness Scenarios
25 officers from various valley agencies have been participating in a mental illness - crisis intervention class all week long. "We're learning about various mental illnesses and some of the best th ...

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