Pre-trial conference scheduled for former nurse
A pre-trial conference is set for Tuesday, May 28, for former Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center nurse Dani Schofield who is accused of stealing patients’ pain medication.
Car crashes into Springfield post office
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — A car crashed into the Springfield post office off Gateway earlier Wednesday afternoon. At this time it is not known why the vehicle had crashed. The Gateway post office lobby is closed as a result of the crash. Staff are hoping to reopen before the end of the day.
Lane County DA open to discussing extradition policy amid Eugene Weekly embezzlement case
EUGENE, Ore. — Our newsroom has now heard back from the Lane County District Attorney's Office regarding the Eugene Weekly embezzlement case and the extradition of Elisha Young. In a statement to our newsroom, a representative with the DA’s office said the following:. Our office is optimistic at...
Steve Prefontaine: His allure runs strong, 50 years later
Early in the morning of May 30, 1975, hours after winning a 5K race against Olympic gold medalist Frank Shorter, legendary Oregon distance runner Steve Prefontaine rolled his car on a narrow, winding street near Eugene’s Hendricks Park. He was pinned underneath his vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Eugene expo to celebrate neurodivergent voices through art and performance
A new art expo in Eugene is celebrating neurodivergent expression, with accessibility at its core. The first-ever Eugene Neurodivergent Art and Performance Expo takes place Friday at the Farmers Market Pavilion in downtown Eugene. The free, all-ages event will feature over 80 artists, performers, food vendors, and...
Coming up on KEZI 9 News at 4: Lane County Waste Management’s plastics program...
Coming up on KEZI 9 News at 4: Lane County Waste Management's plastics program is ending; Live coverage of the Ducks at the College World Series in Oklahoma City; Chief Meteorologist Holden LeCroy has weather.
Eugene Springfield Fire warns of brush fire risk after debris burn spreads near Pine...
Eugene, OR – Despite a long and cool spring, fire danger remains high in Lane County. On May 23, just before 5 p.m., a debris burn near Pine Grove Road quickly spread out of control, prompting a multi-agency response. Eugene Springfield Fire (ESF) units, along with the Oregon Department...
Springfield School District mourns middle school assistant principal’s sudden passing
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. – The Springfield School District is mourning the sudden passing this past weekend of Agnes Stewart Middle School’s assistant principal, E.J. Rotherham. Posts announcing his death flooded social media overnight earlier this week, with many people expressing shock and commenting about the impact he...
Washington man suspected of driving impaired facing multiple drug and weapons charges
JUNCTION CITY, Ore. – A Washington man stopped by Junction City police on suspicion of driving while impaired was arrested on Saturday evening on multiple drug and weapons charges, according to the Lane County Sheriff’s Office. LCSO officials said a deputy responded at about 9 p.m. on May...
Eugene Springfield Fire tackles early morning blaze near Dorris Ranch
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — Firefighters from Eugene Springfield Fire (ESF) responded to a house fire near Dorris Ranch early on May 28. Crews were dispatched just before 4:00 a.m. to the 600 block of Dorris Street following reports of a possible fire. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered a fully involved home...