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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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16 May 2013

Fallen Officers Remembered in Medford

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Fallen Officers Remembered in Medford
On Wednesday morning, fallen officers were remembered on the steps of the Singler Plaza in Medford. Medford Police and Jackson County Sheriff's officers paid tribute to law enforcement officials who ...

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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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16 May 2013

Klamath County Drug Busts Impact Kids, Pets, Livestock

Written by Lyle Ahrens, Posted in Local

Klamath County Drug Busts Impact Kids, Pets, Livestock
There are 38 people behind bars in Klamath County tonight, as the result of one of the largest drug raids in Oregon history...but there were also some innocent victims from Wednesday's operation. Wh ...

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16 May 2013

Klamath County Raids Result in Over Thirty Arrests

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Klamath County Raids Result in Over Thirty Arrests
A massive, coordinated series of raids in Klamath County early Wednesday morning. The raids resulted in the arrests of over 30 people suspected of being involved in a major drug ring. The busts invo ...

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