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North Medford powers to upset of No. 5 Sheldon
Samson Vaelua rumbles for 3 TDs to boost Black Tornado’s state playoff chances North Medford senior Samson Vaelua said the mindset entering Friday’s matchup with fifth-ranked Sheldon was pretty simple: ball out and let the rest take care…
Read at Rogue Valley TimesLocal veteran cleans up Medford's Veterans Park
A Jackson County resident cleaned up Medford's Veterans Park himself after finding it covered in trash and drug paraphernalia.
Read at KDRV NewsWatch 12Police clarify no child was involved in fatal crash in Medford
A fatal vehicle vs. pedestrian car crash happened at the intersection of Roberts Road and Crater Lake Avenue.
Read at KDRV NewsWatch 12Cold nights and a sunny weekend ahead before rain returns
A cool and dry Friday will give way to a sunny, warmer weekend in Medford before another storm system brings rain and gusty winds to Southern Oregon and Northern California.
Read at KDRV NewsWatch 12Medford man arrested in Eugene after attempting to sell stolen car
EUGENE, Ore. – A Medford man was arrested in Eugene after trying to sell a stolen car, according to the Eugene Police Department. The agency said 31-year-old Lakhwinder Singh Gangar attempted to sell a 2025 Mazda CX to a Eugene dealership…
Read at KOBI-5 NBCMedford Police family violence warrant sweep yields multiple arrests
MEDFORD, Ore. – The Medford Police Department (MPD) joined other law enforcement agencies across Southern Oregon in a family violence warrant sweep. According to MPD, the operation is part of their efforts to hold offenders accountable and…
Read at KOBI-5 NBCRogue Community Health hosts 2026 Rogue Way to Well-Being event
MEDFORD, Ore. – Politicians, healthcare providers, and local workforce leaders came together on Thursday for Rogue Community Health’s 2026 Rogue Way to Well-Being event in Medford. Between workforce shortages, economic pressures, and…
Read at KOBI-5 NBCBlowgun user targets animals along Medford stretch of Bear Creek Greenway
At least one cat and multiple pigeons were seen along the Greenway and in Medford’s Hawthorne Park with blowgun darts embedded in their flesh The recent discovery of at least one cat and several pigeons with blowgun-type darts embedded in…
Read at Rogue Valley Times$541K contract brings safer routes to Medford students
The Medford City Council approved a $541,083 contract for new sidewalks near local schools through the Low-Income School Sidewalks Program.
Read at KDRV NewsWatch 12Medford Police Advisory Committee shows support for flock cameras
Medford Police Department's contract with Flock, a license plate reader camera vendor, is set to expire at the end of January.
Read at KDRV NewsWatch 12Les Schwab and KOBI-TV/NBC5 – KOTI-TV/NBC2 Announce Second Annual Toy Drive
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 22nd, 2026 Les Schwab and KOBI-TV/NBC5 – KOTI-TV/NBC2 Announce Second Annual Toy Drive Benefitting Community Works Medford, OR — KOBI-TV/NBC5, KOTI-TV/NBC2 and Les Schwab present the second annual Toy Drive,…
Read at KOBI-5 NBCAstral Games’ new digs in Medford offer more space, better parking
Gaming shop sells wide range of goods such as board games, card games, comic books and pop culture merchandise While Astral Games is staying on Medford’s South Central Avenue, the comic book and collectibles retailer headed approximately a…
Read at Rogue Valley TimesRogue Valley Family YMCA member celebrates 100 years
MEDFORD, Ore. – A Rogue Valley Family YMCA member is celebrating an important milestone, while proving that age is just a number. Bette Van Gasken, a Medford resident and beloved YMCA regular, recently celebrated her 100th birthday.…
Read at KOBI-5 NBCNurses union: Drazen hospital safe staffing comments at Medford debate raise ‘serious questions’
ONA says remarks put ‘hospital executives’ interests ahead of the needs of patients and frontline healthcare workers’; Drazan says current law creates ‘more paperwork, added costs’ The Oregon Nurses Association is criticizing gubernatorial…
Read at Rogue Valley TimesMPD Livability Team hosts fall resource fair in Hawthorne Park
MEDFORD, Ore. – On Wednesday, the Medford Police Livability Team held a fall resource fair in Hawthorne Park to help community members in need explore local resources. The fair connects individuals with a wide range of resources, such as…
Read at KOBI-5 NBCOregon State Marine Board to hold Medford town hall
Open-format gathering will cover boating safety, agency rules, boating access, titling and registration, environmental concerns and other issues The Oregon State Marine Board invites recreational boaters and others interested in the…
Read at Rogue Valley TimesFlock cameras: Medford Police meet regarding the 25 cameras in the city
Some of the cameras have been vandalized as opinions surrounding them remain polarizing. Chief Trevor Arnold said the department has dealt with vandalism incidents.
Read at KDRV NewsWatch 12GUEST COLUMN: Board has fiduciary responsibility for Asante policy
When I retired from health care administration, my wife and I chose the Medford area partly for its reputation for excellent health care. We moved here in 2013, confident in the highly rated local health systems and the care available in…
Read at Rogue Valley TimesSouthern Oregon Pride celebrates 16 years of love, community and queer joy
Three days of drag, dancing, a pride parade and new festival experiences return to Ashland and Medford Ashland.news staff report Southern Oregon Pride (SOPride) celebrates its 16th year Oct. 16–18 with a weekend packed with drag, dancing,…
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