Medford News

The Medford area has joined the Grants Pass area this morning in restricting the use of woodstoves because of deteriorating air quality.

Carl Luther Olsen, 85, was found dead Monday. Police are now looking for his next of kin.

A man and a 10-year-old boy are recovering from injuries suffered when they were hit by a large wave on the Crescent City jetty and washed into the ocean.

Next time a Talent police patrol car needs parts, the town may not have to spend money on a new replacements or send a mechanic off to look for used ones.

Medford police have cited the mother and stepfather of a 4-year-old boy who accidentally shot himself in the foot on Saturday.

By Erin Maxson A November 9, 2009 A MEDFORD, Ore. - Monday is the first day of leaf pickup in Medford.

Two Oregon soldiers set up their computers, fingerprint scanners and cameras as an Iraqi policeman stands in the nearby window light arranging his black hair in the reflection of a handheld mirror.

In a well-attended, hotly-contested third annual Chef Showdown, Franco Console of Omar's Restaurant walked away with the top honor Sunday at the Ashland Food & Wine Classic.

Federal indictments have been added to the charges against members of an alleged Southern Oregon heroin ring.

Police say a body found off Biddle Road early Monday morning is that of a known 85-year-old transient.

A birthday party turned tragic Saturday night when uninvited or unwelcome guests clashed with those attending the celebration, leaving two men with stab wounds.

Longtime actress, comedian and writer Lily Tomlin brings her act to Medford tonight.

By John Bartell A November 6, 2009 A MEDFORD, Ore. - It will soon be easier for people in Medford to get information on their neighborhood as well as get updates on building applications.

By Tove Tupper A November 6, 2009 A MEDFORD, Ore. - A North Medford graduate stationed in Fort Hood helped treat victims of Thursday's shooting rampage, according to his family.

By Andrea Calcagno A November 6, 2009 A MEDFORD, Ore. - More people are purchasing discounted plane tickets in Southern Oregon.

The Medford Food Co-op has narrowed its choice of sites to one - the former Toys for the Home store next to TJ Maxx in Bear Creek Plaza - but it hasn't yet finalized a lease for that location.

Medford will rewrite a law banning panhandling rather than appealing a judge's order that found previous limits unconstitutional, the City Council decided today.

The Medford City Council has withdrawn its appeal of a ruling that found its panhandling ordinance unconstitutional.

Nearly two dozen high-ranking Medford police officials will visit homes in the Liberty Park neighborhood this evening to discuss public safety, livability and other issues.

KDRV Staff A November 4, 2009 A MEDFORD, Ore. - The Oregon Court of Appeals has overturned a ruling that would have required WalMart to conduct a traffic study for a proposed supercenter at the old Miles Field location in Medford.