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Klamath County Students Enjoy Second Snow Day
Klamath County School district has announced a second snow day closure today January 10th, 2024. This post will update with any additional school closures so check back here. KCC Closure: campus and cosmetology salon will be closed today January 10th, 2024 due to inclement weather.
Klamath County School District Announces All Schools Closed Today 1-9-24
Due to inclement weather, all KCSD schools are closed today, Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024. All district activities are canceled. Update: All Klamath Falls City schools closed as well. New Horizon School is closed today as well. A strong winter storm is moving into the area. Latest forecast snow amounts.
KCC students, staff collaborate to create new entryway sign
KLAMATH FALLS — A labor of love and volunteer time across more than half a year has culminated with installation of a new welcome sign on the Highway 39 entrance to Klamath Community College. More than 200 volunteer hours were spent building the sign with collaboration among students, KCC...
Weather Outlook: Strong Winter Storms To Impact Region All Next Week – Travel Disruptions Possible
A series of strong winter storms combined with cold air will begin to impact our region this week. Winter storm warnings and even blizzard warnings are posted for some areas of the Cascades. Except for some short breaks, snow is expected nearly all of next week as multiple storms and disturbances move through the area.
Weather Outlook: Strong Winter Storm Expected Early Saturday Morning
A strong winter storm is headed our way this weekend. After mostly mild conditions with rain, the change over to winter weather is welcomed by some. Locally: The inbound storm is likely to impact our region starting around 3am-4am Saturday morning. About 2-3 inches of snow are possible in the local Klamath Falls area mostly between the hours of 4am-11am for the majority of the snow fall locally according to the most recent data. After the bulk of the storm, scattered snow showers are expected to continue into Sunday.
BONANZA TO OFFER PRE-APPRENTICESHIP IN CONSTRUCTION, CARPENTRY
Grant awards also will be used to renovate the high school shop, purchase equipment, supplies. Bonanza Junior/Senior High School is starting a two-year pre-apprenticeship training program in construction and carpentry and purchasing equipment to revitalize its shop thanks to nearly $500,000 in grants from the Bureau of Labor and Industries and Oregon Department of Education.
History of local food production – Free First Friday at Klamath County Museum
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – The history of local food processing and marketing in the Klamath Basin will be presented Friday, Jan. 5, at the Klamath County Museum. The presentation will be given at noon, and again at 6:30 p.m., as part of the museum’s Free First Friday program. Admission fees will be waived all day Friday, with extended hours being offered from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
UPDATE – SUSPECT ARRESTED – 4x Fatal Crash- HWY 97- Deschutes County
On October 12, 2023 at approximately 7:32pm, Jesse Carl Ross, 43, of Corvallis, MT was driving a Chevy Silverado northbound on the highway when he crossed the center line, sideswiped a southbound semi-truck and trailer and struck a Toyota RAV4 driven by Gary Rutledge, 57, head-on. The SUV caught fire and became fully engulfed in flames after the crash. The crash occurred about two miles south of Terrebonne. Gary Rutledge, his wife Michelle, 53, and their two children, Kate, 15, and Ryan, 17, both Reynolds High School students, died at the scene. They were on their way to view the solar eclipse in Central Oregon.
Klamath County Commissioners Issue Statement And Un-redacted Report Regarding Dispute With Sheriff
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PRESS RELEASE (Issued 12-27-23) Over the past several months, Klamath County has received several public records requests for an investigation conducted by Carroll Consulting, LLC, an independent third-party investigator. The investigation was requisitioned through Klamath County Counsel’s Office in order to advise the Klamath County Board...
Sheriff Kaber Offers Statement About Ongoing Conflict With County
Just before 3pm on Tuesday (12/26), the Sheriff was informed by Commissioner Henslee that during the BOCC meeting held the previous Friday (12/22), a decision had been made to not terminate the employment of Deputy Erick Kaber and Sergeant Ryan Kaber on December 27th. That date was scheduled by Human Resources and the BOCC following their September 27th meeting and is documented by a series of emails and letters received by the deputies informing them of the date their loss of benefits would begin.
KCSO and OSP investigating fatal crash in Sprague River area
On December 26, 2023, at about 4:05am, Klamath County Sheriff’s Office deputies and emergency medical services were dispatched to a reported motor vehicle crash on Sprague River Road near mile marker 4. A Sheriff’s Office deputy was responding to a disturbance call in the Chiloquin area at the time of the reported crash. It was later confirmed that a vehicle leaving the disturbance was involved in the crash.
DMV Fees Set To Increase Jan 1st 2024
SALEM – Driver’s license or ID card, renew vehicle tags, and take a driver’s test (among other DMV services) will see increased fees starting Jan. 1, 2024. The fee increases are a result of legislation passed this year (House Bill 2100) designed to help DMV recover costs and temporarily avoid service reductions. Plate transfer, replacement plate/sticker, VIN inspection, plate manufacturing, camper/travel trailer/motorhome registration, and dealer document fees are included in the bill.
KCSO Responds To Fatal Crash On Summers Lane Christmas Eve
The Klamath County Sheriff’s Office sadly reports a fatal motor vehicle crash occurred on Christmas Eve. On December 24, 2023 at 4:05pm, emergency service personnel responded to a crash at Summers Lane and Anderson Avenue. A collision occurred on Summers Lane between a southbound car and a westbound car. Initial investigation and witness statements indicate that the westbound car failed to stop for a stop sign on Anderson Avenue at Summers Lane.
Klamath County Christmas Eve Burglary Suspect Leads Police On High Speed Chase Ending In Jackson County
Shortly after 1pm, Klamath County deputies responded to a reported burglary on Snow Goose Lane where a rifle had been reported stolen. A suspect (Pettit) was identified and it was soon confirmed she had arrived at a residence on Outpost Drive and was in possession of a rifle. As law...
KCSO Reports Missing Person Found
On Saturday shortly after noon, the Klamath County Sheriff’s Office was notified by a family member of David Parker Wangsness that he had been located after he showed up at a friend’s home. It has been reported that he is in good physical condition and had been staying at a remote location outside of the search area without notifying anyone. It is possible, yet unconfirmed, that he didn’t realize anyone was looking for him.
US Marshals Service Assists In Jackson County Arrest Of Wanted Man From Kansas
ROGUE RIVER, Ore. – The United States Marshals Service led Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force (PNVOTF) tracked down and arrested a man wanted out of Kansas on a felony warrant for child sex abuse. The suspect, Ben J Baxter, 51, of Kansas, was wanted on a felony charge of sodomy with a child who was under 14 years of age. The crime occurred between June 27th and July 1st of this year. He is now lodged in the Jackson County Jail awaiting extradition back to Kansas.
Law Enforcement Searching For Missing Chiloquin Man
On Tuesday morning, December 19, 2023 the Klamath County Sheriff’s Office was asked to conduct a welfare check regarding David “Parker” Wangsness, a 31-year-old male resident of Chiloquin, Oregon. Mr. Wangsness goes by the name of Parker. A concerned family member reported that he had not been heard from him since the previous afternoon after he’d made concerning statements. He was not immediately located and an Attempt to Locate was issued to local law enforcement agencies.
EAGLE POINT DUII CRASH INJURES TWO CHILDREN, ONE IN SERIOUS CONDITION; INVESTIGATION REVEALS LACK OF PROPER CHILD RESTRAINTS LED TO INJURY
EAGLE POINT, Ore. December 20th – A child is in serious condition at a local hospital after a single-vehicle DUII crash last night outside Eagle Point. The suspect, Amanda Lynn Padilla, 36, of Eagle Point was arrested on scene and is charged with second-degree assault, fourth-degree assault, driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUII) – alcohol, reckless driving, and reckless endangering. She is lodged in the Jackson County Jail.
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