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School employee in Ashland arrested on child exploitation charges

Sep 13, 2024 | theashlandchronicle.com | Ben Olds |David Runkel

By: Ben OldsASHLAND & CENTRAL POINT, Ore. — The Central Point Police Department (CPPD) is sharing details about an arrest they say is related to child exploitation by an Ashland man who worked at a school. CPPD says it received a report of potential sexual exploitation of a 5-year-old child on July 19, 2024. The investigation led to the arrest of Craig Albert Johnson, 68 years old, of Ashland.
School employee in Ashland arrested on child exploitation charges

Sep 13, 2024 | kezi.com | Ben Olds

ASHLAND & CENTRAL POINT, Ore. -- The Central Point Police Department (CPPD) is sharing details about an arrest they say is related to child exploitation by an Ashland man who worked at a school. CPPD says it received a report of potential sexual exploitation of a 5-year-old child on July 19, 2024. The investigation led to the arrest of Craig Albert Johnson, 68 years old, of Ashland.
Traffic Alert: Crash closes Interstate 5, slows traffic near Siskiyou Summit

Sep 9, 2024 | kdrv.com | Ben Olds

Update at 4:30 p.m.: All southbound lanes have reopened on Interstate 5 five miles south of Ashland. Update at 2:44 p.m.: One southbound lane is now open on I-5, according to ODOT. Travelers should watch for workers on scene. ASHLAND, Ore. -- Interstate 5 southbound is closed due to a crash near Siskiyou Summit. There is a detour in place, set up at Exit 11 southbound. The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) says the crash involved two semi-trucks.
Asante hit with $303 million lawsuit from drug diversion case

Sep 3, 2024 | kdrv.com | Ben Olds

MEDFORD, Ore. -- The Medford law firm, Shlesinger and deVilleneuve, has filed a lawsuit against Asante Rogue Regional. It seeks more than $300 million for 18 different claimants listed in the suit. NewsWatch 12 went through court records today and found the lawsuit filing. It is attached below.
Ballot measures you'll have a chance to vote on this November

Aug 13, 2024 | kdrv.com | Ben Olds

OREGON -- There are five statewide ballot measures that will be up for Oregonians to vote on in the November general election. Below is a list of the measures, a summary of what each one is, and a link to official supporting documents for each. Measure 115: If approved, this measure would allow the Oregon State Legislature to impeach elected state executives, including Governor, Secretary of State and others.
Klamath Falls Police search for shooting suspect after incident at Modoc Field

Jul 31, 2024 | kdrv.com | Ben Olds

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. -- Klamath Falls Police are searching for a shooting suspect after an incident at Modoc Field today. Captain Rob Reynolds with KFPD confirmed with NewsWatch 12 that there is a search underway after a person was shot and injured. Klamath Falls City Schools posted on Facebook, saying that the shooting incident happened during a youth soccer camp at Modoc Field today. The district says the person injured was a parent.
Klamath Falls PD search for shooting suspect after incident at Modoc Field

Jul 30, 2024 | kdrv.com | Ben Olds

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. -- Klamath Falls Police are searching for a shooting suspect after an incident at Modoc Field today. Captain Rob Reynolds with KFPD confirmed with NewsWatch 12 that there is a search underway after a person was shot and injured. Klamath Falls City Schools posted on Facebook, saying that the shooting incident happened during a youth soccer camp at Modoc Field today. The district says the person injured was a parent.
Hidden Bottle Hunt starts July 3

Jul 2, 2024 | kdrv.com | Isabela Lund |Ben Olds

OREGON -- Oregon BottleDrop's fourth annual Hidden Bottle Hunt starts July 3, and it's a perfect opportunity to see some of Oregon's beautiful wilderness -- all for a good cause. From July 3 to July 7, BottleDrop will post clues to the location of the six bottles hidden at public parks or trails throughout the state. Residents in Josephine, Jackson, Klamath and Lake counties are all part of Zone 3. Curry County is part of Zone 2.
Meetings happening in Grants Pass, Klamath Falls to discuss wildfire hazard map

Jun 20, 2024 | kdrv.com | Ben Olds |Isabela Lund

OREGON -- The Oregon Department of Forestry is continuing their series of community meetings related to the hazard maps for wildfires. NewsWatch 12 asked ODF's Derek Gasperini about why it's important for residents to get out to these meetings. "There are certainly folks who have lots of questions about the map, about the requirements, and what this all means, and we're hoping to address as many community members as possible," Gasperini said.
Former Klamath Falls lawyer being considered for federal judge position

Jun 19, 2024 | kdrv.com | Isabela Lund |Ben Olds

WASHINGTON D.C. -- One of Oregon's U.S. senators, Ron Wyden, is supporting a Klamath Falls judge as the next federal judge for the U.S. District Court for Oregon. If appointed, the judge -- Mustafa Kasubhai -- would be the first Muslim American to serve as a federal judge in the U.S. A former Klamath Falls lawyer has been nominated for a federal judge appointment.