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Schofield and lawyer get hearing moved to September, get two judges disqualified
MEDFORD, Ore. -- A former Medford nurse facing 44 criminal counts of felony assault of hospital patients is getting a second judge removed from her case, and she is getting her first hearing moved from this Monday to September. Today, 36-year-old Dani Schofield and her Portland lawyer Kristen Winemiller received...
Local galleries react to Jackson County closure of Ashland’s Gambrel Gallery
‘The Annex’ next door remains open, but gallery at couple’s home was found to be out of compliance with property zoning. The Gambrel Gallery on East Main Street in Ashland closed in late June after Jackson County found it in violation of land use regulations. The gallery, which...
Employment increases in Jackson and Josephine counties
OREGON – Jackson County and Josephine County saw employment increases last month. Both counties’ highest career increase was in leisure and hospitality. It accounted for 82% of Jackson County’s new jobs and 52% of Josephine County’s. Another sector on the incline for both counties was private...
OEM reminding residents to be prepared for power outages
MEDFORD, Ore.- The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) is reminding residents to be ready for potential power outages. OEM says with this many fires seen this fire season, it and fire officials must ask the public to take very precaution possible, especially if you’re traveling. It says having...
Power restored after more than 1,500 impacted in Phoenix
PHOENIX, Ore. -- About 1,568 customers are without power in Phoenix, according to Pacific Power's outage map. According to the outage map, crews are investigating the cause. They estimate it will be restored by 12:30 p.m. The outage was first reported at 9:15 a.m. This is a developing story and...
Mouse in the House! CEC Coming to Oregon
Chuck E. Cheese is expected to open a location in South Medford, Ore., this fall, according to KOBI. Construction should be complete by late September or early October on the building, which is located in the area’s WinCo shopping center. Visitors can anticipate an opening in time for their Halloween Boo-Tacular Celebration.
Jackson Co. Fair sees increases in attendance & revenue
CENTRAL POINT, Ore.- The 2024 Jackson County Fair sees significant increases in attendance and revenue regardless of emergency weather situations. According to the Jackson County Expo, preliminary numbers show fair gate admission went up by over 12% from 2023. 4H and FFA festivities also set new records with auctions raising...
Local postal union to rally in downtown Medford next week
MEDFORD, Ore. – Next week, the Southern Oregon Local American Postal Workers Union will rally with the hopes of reverting a decision that it believes could impact November’s election. The United States Postal Service consolidated mail sorting processes in southern Oregon with Portland’s to cut expenditures earlier this...
Oregon: Medford casino project awaiting environmental impact statement
Elsbeth Seymour of South Medford likes to head to the former Roxy Ann Lanes site to hunt for creatures in the game Pokemon Go. She said it’s a way to pass the time – but still wishes the area had more things to do. Story continues below. “I...
10 Tanker delivers millions of gallons of retardant to help contain fires
MEDFORD, Ore.- 10 Tanker is helping to contain fires by delivering millions of gallons of fire retardant worldwide. One of these planes, Tanker 912, is stationed in Medford. 10 Tanker is an aerial firefighting organization that works to protect communities worldwide. It’s been operating since 2006. This fire season...
Grants Pass Man Fatally Shot Near Apartment Complex
Grants Pass, OR. – Official Release: On July 19, 2024, at about 9:19 PM, Dispatch received multiple emergency calls of a shooting that just occurred in the 1400 block of Rogue River Highway. Additionally, a male victim was in the parking lot of the apartment complex. Grants Pass Police responded to the scene, along with Oregon State Troopers and Josephine County Sheriff Deputies.
For Sale: Local Winery Apricity Vineyards Listed at $3.2 Million
Discover Apricity Vineyard: A Jewel in the Applegate Valley. Passion for Natural Wine Located in Southern Oregon’s picturesque Applegate Valley, Apricity Vineyard is dedicated to crafting wine from naturally grown, responsibly managed grapes. This commitment allows for hands-on farming, resulting in clean, natural, and uniquely terroir-driven wines. Meet the...
Medford Municipal Court sees growing numbers of misdemeanor cases, cites expanding outreach programs
A new community outreach court and expanded outreach from the Medford Police Department's Livability Team are some of the ways officials are trying to get people off the streets but also out of the criminal justice system. JPR’s James Kelley spoke with Municipal Court Judge Virginia Greer. She says her office has been responding to a steady rise in misdemeanor cases since the pandemic.
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