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Mother saves teenage boy in fiery crash in Lebanon
LEBANON Ore. (KPTV) - A Lebanon mother is being called a hero after she sprang into action when a car crashed and caught on fire with three teenagers inside. On March 9, after 11:30 p.m., Alisha Hendrickson was on her way home on River Drive when all of a sudden she saw flames on the side of the road. She found a car on fire with flames about six to eight feet high.
Springfield library hosts reptile show for kids on spring break
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. – During spring break, the Springfield Public Library hosted a reptile show on Wednesday to keep kids busy and also help them learn about a variety of animals. In the Springfield City Hall council chambers, Rich the Oregon Reptile Man held three different shows on March 16...
Suspects sought as Springfield police investigate shooting at house party
Springfield Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying the suspects involved in a shooting at a house party near the 6900 Block of Jessica Drive early Sunday morning. Officers responded to the scene just after 12:30 a.m. as several people were fleeing a house party. They learned that what started...
Controversy over recovery center in Marcola
MARCOLA, Ore — A group of residents in Marcola are opposing the construction of a 28-bed men's drug recovery center. In January 2024, Brother's Sober Living House LLC purchased the old building of Marcola Elementary School and filed for operation of Common Ground Recovery Services LLC. On Tuesday, March...
Workers break ground on new Chick-Fil-A in Springfield
While it's too early to know when the restaurant will be open, more significant developments will come in April according to workers. Springfield utility crews begin to attach water lines for future Chick-Fil-A location. SUB crews are some of the first to prepare a vacant lot for a future Chick-Fil-A...
Cowgirl throwers win Springfield event
A number of Crook County High School throwers traveled to Springfield Saturday, March 23 for the Harvey Lewellen Throws Invitational, held at Thurston High School. The Cowgirls came out on top of a five-team field, scoring 37 points, while Thurston finished second with 29 points and Springfield took third with 24. Meanwhile, the Cowboys were third in a six-team field. Cottage Grove took first with 37 points, while Thurston was second with 35 and Crook County was a close third with 32 points. ...
Hwy 126 reopens after motor home crash
UPDATE: The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is reporting that Highway 126 has reopened, at milepost 18, 2 miles west of Leaburg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Original Coverage. The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is reporting a crash on OR Highway 126, at milepost 18, 2 miles west of Leaburg. ODOT is encouraging...
Linn County deputies seize firearms, narcotics after obtaining warrant relating to arson arrests
SCIO, Ore. -- According to the Linn County Sheriff’s Office, two individuals who were detained outside of Scio for arson on March 13 were discovered to have evidence related to the delivery of narcotics in their vehicle after deputies obtained a search warrant this week. On March 22, the...
Coming up on KEZI 9 News at 4: Construction begins on indoor practice facility; meeting for Marcola rehab facility
Construction is just beginning near Autzen Stadium for an indoor practice facility. Also, in Marcola, community members are meeting to discuss a rehab facility that will go into the old elementary school. Chief Meteorologist Dylan Robichaud has the weather.
Sweet Home fire crews respond to third and largest yet brush fire in one week's time
SWEET HOME, Ore. – Fire crews with the Sweet Home Fire District and the Oregon Department of Forestry responded on Wednesday afternoon to the third and largest area brush fire in just a week’s time, authorities said. Fire officials said they responded to the reported fire in the...
PeaceHealth gets state approval to build a 42-bed physical rehab hospital in Springfield
PeaceHealth has received the green light from the Oregon Health Authority to construct a 67,000-square foot rehabilitation hospital in Springfield. The facility will include the region’s first brain injury unit. The new inpatient rehab hospital will provide physical, speech and occupational therapies for people who’ve experienced a catastrophic medical...
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