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11 June 2013

Obama Administration Abandons Fight on Plan B Age Restrictions

Written by Christine Pitawanich, Posted in Local

Medford

Obama Administration Abandons Fight on Plan B Age Restrictions
It's a controversial issue that's stirred up a whole lot of debate. "It's a little scary to think they can go get a contraception pill without talking to their parents but at the same time, it gives ...

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11 June 2013

Rockstar Truck Crashes On I-5

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Rockstar Truck Crashes On I-5
Part of I-5 was shut down Monday night, following a crash that occurred just after 8pm. A truck carrying Rockstar Energy Drinks crashed in the Northbound lanes near mile-marker seven. Reports say ...

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11 June 2013

H.S. Grads Going To College: Oregon Students Trailing National Numbers

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H.S. Grads Going To College: Oregon Students Trailing National Numbers
New numbers out reveal an alarming trend among Oregon high school graduates.  Many are choosing not to attend college.  NBC5's Laura Cavanaugh has the story on how the Beaver State stacks up again ...

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10 June 2013

Prosecution Says "Code Words" Exchanged in Plot to Kill

Written by Christine Pitawanich, Posted in Local

Medford

Prosecution Says
Secret code words exchanged...and a plot to kill. That's what one prosecutor in a Jackson County courtroom said was discussed between a sister and brother. New details are coming out about secret co ...

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10 June 2013

Jackson County Jail Beds May Bring Revenue

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In another effort to balance funding, 55 beds in the Jackson County Jail may soon be leased out... Twenty-two of those beds are already leased out to the US marshals service and officials are look ...

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11 June 2013

Fairview Elementary School Closes

Written by Lyle Ahrens, Posted in Local

Fairview Elementary School Closes
Tuesday was the last day of school for kids in Klamath Falls...and doors at one elementary school won't be re-opening. Fairview school won't be opening in the fall. Fourth-grader Ashton Blake thinks ...

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11 June 2013

Jackson County Fire Districts Talking Partial Merger

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Jackson County Fire Districts Talking Partial Merger
A proposal to streamline some aspects of Jackson counties two largest fire agencies is on the table this morning. While there is no talk of fully merging Medford Fire and Rescue with the Jackson Co ...

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10 June 2013

The Importance Of Life Jackets On The Rogue River

Written by Kyle Aevermann, Posted in Local

JOSEPHINE COUNTY, OR

The Importance Of Life Jackets On The Rogue River
The Rogue River: serene, majestic, and oh so powerful. "Trying to swim in this kind of current without a life jacket on, there's not a whole lot you can do," said Erik Weiseth, general manager of Or ...

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10 June 2013

Oregon Tech Closer To Renewable Energy Independence

Written by Lyle Ahrens, Posted in Local

Oregon Tech Closer To Renewable Energy Independence
Oregon Tech is taking big steps towards becoming the world's only energy-independent campus, with two renewable energy projects. The foundation is now being prepared for Oregon Tech's energy future. ...

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09 June 2013

Body of Man Swept Away by Rogue River Found

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Josephine County

Body of Man Swept Away by Rogue River Found
A fun day in the sun quickly turned tragic this weekend. The body of a man who was swept away by the Rogue River Saturday afternoon was located on Sunday. Search and rescue dive teams in Josephine C ...

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